Fishy Business Charters offers amazing inshore and offshore trips to suit any taste. Captain Eric Evans has been fishing since he was a child, and loves nothing more than helping others land a prize catch. He and his experienced first mate do everything they can to make sure that happens on each trip.

The 31’ Yellowfin center console boat is a serious fishing machine. Powered by twin 400 HP Yamaha engines, it has a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots, making sure you get to the best fishing spots as soon as possible. The boat also comes fully-rigged with GPS, fishfinder, outriggers, and a live bait tank.

On board you’ll find everything you will need for a full day’s fishing, including a selection of lures, rods, and reels. There are licenses for all on board, and even has a head on board for the longer fishing marathons. The crew will also clean and fillet anything you want to take home free of charge.

There’s a variety of trips you can choose from. From a quick 3 hours hunting Tarpon and Sharks along the beachfront to a 10-hour marathon session offshore doing battle with huge Sailfish, Swordfish, and Tuna, you will be sure to find the trip, and with any luck the fish you are after.

Captain Eric believes in a customer-first attitude and will do all he can to make your trip with him one of the best you’ll ever have!

What are you waiting for? Join Fishy Business Charters and explore some of the best fishing in Key West!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,000
    Spend 4 hours inshore or offshore fishing for a variety of species including Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Barracuda, and Swordfish. The captain will provide all the equipment, just bring your sense of adventure and you're ready!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,200
    This is a 6-hour trip offshore or inshore for a bit more time on the water for a chance to get to deeper seas. You'll target a variety of species like Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Barracuda, and Swordfish. All the equipment will be provided, so just get ready for some real fun! NOTE: Depending on fuel prices, a fuel surcharge might apply. Please contact the captain for more information.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,500
    If you want to spend a whole day out on these productive waters, this is the trip for you. Spend 8 hours offshore or inshore targeting a variety of species depending on the client's preference. Target species include Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Barracuda, and Swordfish. The captain will have all the fishing gear ready for you, just come and make some great memories! NOTE: Depending on fuel prices, a fuel surcharge might apply. Please contact the captain for more information.
  • Private trip
    "Love To Fish" Extended Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,900
    This trip will have you fishing these prolific waters for 10 hours. It's a perfect trip for heading offshore for Big Game fishing for species such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, and Swordfish. All the equipment will be provided for you, just bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed and you're all set!
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FAQs about Fishy Business Charters

Fishy Business Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - "Love To Fish" Extended Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishy Business Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fishy Business Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Fishy Business Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fishy Business Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishy Business Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Fishy Business Charters
Key West, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
64 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2016
Eric Evans grew up fishing for Walleye and Perch in Lake Erie. He and his team will make sure you have a memorable time on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Yellowfin (Center console) originally built in 2000, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 400HP Yamaha 4-stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Eric and Joe were awesome!
Eric and Joe were awesome!
3\/4 wreck and patch reef fishing with Capt Joe of Fishy Business.
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Don G.
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Eric and Joe were awesome!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 15, 2023
He got us on the fish and kept it going all day. He knew all the right spots !
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Vikki R.
Holly Springs, GA
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Half day trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 28, 2023
Great time out the boat, unfortunately it was very hot so fish weren’t biting as well. We would definitely go again … Captain...
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Aaron C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 29, 2023
We had such an amazing trip and experience! And we’ll definitely be back!
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Michael V.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 27, 2022
Had a great experience with Captain Joe. My wife and two boys were out with him for the 8 hour trip. The boat and equipment...
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Kraig L.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
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3/4 Day with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 18, 2023
Great Time! We got a good variety of fish and he did a great job making sure we had a great time! Will definitely fish with...
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