Linda D V 

4.8
(41 reviews)
 1801 North Roosevelt Boulevard Dock 19 & 20 , Key West, FL 33040, United States–

Linda D V 

Key West, FL, United States
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40 ft
6
4.8
(41 reviews)

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For fishing in Key West, look no further than Linda D Sportfishing. The Wicker family have been taking locals and tourists alike for outstanding days on the water since 1938. The passed-down family trade in these waters means that they know the best spots for your day of fishing.

Cruise through the Key West waters in a 40' Liberty saltwater fishing boat. The vessel can comfortably hold 6 guests, with 2 being able to fish from the platform at the same time. Onboard the Linda V you can find a toilet and a shower, so you can freshen yourself up on those sticky Florida days.

On this resilient vessel, you'll be able to try your hand at a number of different types of fishing. These include bottom fishing, trolling, as well as deep sea fishing if you're looking to go after the likes of Billfish or big Snapper. All their trips can be tailored to your needs whether you're looking to stock up your freezer or pull in a Blue Marlin.

High-quality, Penn International tackle is included in the trip price, and you'll be using it to go after the catch of a lifetime. The crew will also provide live bait, and clean your catch free of charge after the trip.

Your fishing license is included in the trip, but make sure to bring some drinks and snacks for you and the family. It's also a good idea to bring sunscreen and sunglasses to protect yourself from the glaring sun as you enjoy a beautiful day upon the waves.

For fishing in Key West, look no further than Linda D Sportfishing. The Wicker family have been taking locals and tourists alike for outstanding days on the water since 1938. The passed-down family trade in these waters means that they know the best spots for your day of fishing.

Cruise through the Key West waters in a 40' Liberty saltwater fishing boat. The vessel can comfortably hold 6 guests, with 2 being able to fish from the platform at the same time. Onboard the Linda V you can find a toilet and a shower, so you can freshen yourself up on those sticky Florida days.

On this resilient vessel, you'll be able to try your hand at a number of different types of fishing. These include bottom fishing, trolling, as well as deep sea fishing if you're looking to go after the likes of Billfish or big Snapper. All their trips can be tailored to your needs whether you're looking to stock up your freezer or pull in a Blue Marlin.

High-quality, Penn International tackle is included in the trip price, and you'll be using it to go after the catch of a lifetime. The crew will also provide live bait, and clean your catch free of charge after the trip.

Your fishing license is included in the trip, but make sure to bring some drinks and snacks for you and the family. It's also a good idea to bring sunscreen and sunglasses to protect yourself from the glaring sun as you enjoy a beautiful day upon the waves.

William Wickers III
Captain
William Wickers III
37 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
41 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (36)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (41)

  • William Bowers
    William Bowers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn’t Have Been Better!!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Bill & First Mate AJ were very accommodating and professional. As an amateur fisherman, they made our excursion extremely enjoyable. AJ’s enthusiasm and effort were incredible. My 17 year old grandson had the time of his life and can’t wait to fish with Captain Bill & First Mate AJ.

  • Joseph Opalski
    Joseph Opalski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Time

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    You couldn't a ask for a better time. Good timesand great bounty!!!

  • Paul Greer
    Paul Greer
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Hard Working Crew

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 5 adults

    Great experience. Hard working crew to target fish in tough conditions. Crew personality goes a long way.

  • Cindy Miller
    Cindy Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever!

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on June 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Amazing trip! You won’t regret booking with these guys!

  • Scott Gooch
    Scott Gooch
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing!

    Full Day Trip on May 17, 2025 • 2 adults

    Have been out for Mahi many times. However, this was my first trip out on the Linda D. Capt. Billy put us on the fish and First Mate Jessie made sure we got them in the boat! We were a party of two that came back with 18 Mahi and a Tuna. There were some big fish in the bunch including a 23 pound bull. Will certainly book with them again on my next trip to Key West. A big thank you to the crew for a great day on the water and a freezer full of fish!!

  • Kurt Dittmann
    Kurt Dittmann
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trip with Captain Jay and mate AJ

    Full Day Trip on July 3, 2023 • 4 adults

    Hands down fantastic experience all the way around! We came to Key West from rural Oregon. We did a lot of researching on fishing charters and luckily landed with this company. Let me save you time...stop researching and book Linda D Charters. Captain very knowledgeable about the waters and where the fish are. Mate AJ was friendly, positive, hard working, excited to share his knowledge about fishing AND get us on fish!! If we ever return, we would book with Linda D again.

  • James Klipfel
    James Klipfel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    6 hour deep sea fishing

    3/4 Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2023 • 3 adults

    We went on 6 hour deep sea fishing… although we didn’t catch as many targeted fish . We still had plenty of action, 1st mate AJ worked hard to keep you fishing and made sure you didn’t need anything… was an awsome trip

  • Derrick Cherne
    Derrick Cherne
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with Captain Jay and Mate Shayne

    Full Day Trip on September 7, 2022 • 2 adults

    It was a nice calm day. Very hot though. The water was very smooth. We went out fishing, and the fish were not behaving haha. They did everything they could do, we even switched up where and how. We got on some fish and it was a blast. They did everything in their power to make it the best day possible. Even recommended a great place to go have our catch cooked up. Over all we will be back!

  • Dwight Andress
    Dwight Andress
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day fishing on the Linda D

    Full Day Trip on May 4, 2022 • 6 adults

    Great captain and mate. The boat is perfect for a group and got us to the fishing grounds pretty quick where we limited out. Shane worked hard to keep us all organized and did a great job cleaning our fish at the end of the day. We would not hesitate to re-book with Capt Billy next time we are in Key West!

  • Kim Coleman
    Kim Coleman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    4 Hour Fishing Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2023 • 2 adults

    Had a blast. Capt and first mate were very nice and helpful. Will definitely do this again!

Rating

4.8
41 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (36)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

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Ronal Stas
Ronal Stas
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great father son trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2026 • 2 adults

Fishing was amazing. As soon as we started fishing they were biting. Captain Billy got us on the fish quickly for our 4 hour trip. Deckhand AJ was amazing. Took time to speak with my son on his first fishing trip about what was going on and the fish we were catching. As soon as we caught fish he had the lines back in ready to go. Fishing was not stop. Unforgettable experience. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to fish in the Key West area.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Skipjack Tuna
James Myrick
James Myrick
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Trip was fantastic
Full Day Trip on December 29, 2025 • 4 adults

The crew was fantastic. We arrived right on time and by the time we got on the boat we had already left the marina After we left the deckhand which had a great personality started getting everything setup for us to go fishing. The boat had plenty of room for everyone to sit out of the the way of the deckhand and captain. Once we started getting trolling it took a while to get bites but we ended up bringing in a few mackerel, tuna, and a mahi mahi. Overall was a great trip.

William Wickers III
Response from Captain

thank You so much for taking the time to leave us a review!! it was a awesome day! Have a great new year! we will see soon. take care capt Billy

William Bowers
William Bowers
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Couldn’t Have Been Better!!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Bill & First Mate AJ were very accommodating and professional. As an amateur fisherman, they made our excursion extremely enjoyable. AJ’s enthusiasm and effort were incredible. My 17 year old grandson had the time of his life and can’t wait to fish with Captain Bill & First Mate AJ.

Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
William Wickers III
Response from Captain

thaks so much! it was a pleasure to fish with U can’t wait to see U again next Year!!!

Michael Smutko
Michael Smutko
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2026 • 2 adults

Me and my wife had a great time! We caught plenty of fish, seen some dolphins and relaxed in the sun on the waves. we had several times when 2 fish were on at the same time. Plent of excitement the whole trip! Captain Bill and his first mate were awesome!

William Wickers III
Response from Captain

HI MICHAEL, thankyou so much for your review, i greatly appreciate it. thank you for choosing us , we hope to see you again. TIGHT LINES

Joseph Opalski
Joseph Opalski
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time
3/4 Day Trip (AM) on October 6, 2026 • 3 adults

You couldn't a ask for a better time. Good timesand great bounty!!!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo

FAQs about Linda D V

Linda D V offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,675 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Linda D V, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Linda D V include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Linda D V offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Linda D V offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Linda D V include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

William Wickers III
William Wickers III

Key West, Florida, United States

123 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2016

Fishing in the Key West waters is the Wickers' family tradition. My grandfather, Capt. Willie, established the Linda D. over 78 years ago, and it's been running strong ever since. I followed my grandfather's and father's footsteps, becoming the 4th generation captain in our family. The years of knowledge of seamanship and fishing passed through our family make us the prime choice for fishing in Key West. I've been navigating through these waters since I was a child, meaning I can guide you to the areas where I know the fish love to bite.

William Wickers III
William Wickers III
123
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Fishing in the Key West waters is the Wickers' family tradition. My grandfather, Capt. Willie, established the Linda D. over 78 years ago, and it's been running strong ever since. I followed my grandfather's and father's footsteps, becoming the 4th generation captain in our family. The years of knowledge of seamanship and fishing passed through our family make us the prime choice for fishing in Key West. I've been navigating through these waters since I was a child, meaning I can guide you to the areas where I know the fish love to bite.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Permit
Permit
Sailfish
Sailfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Time
    Joseph O.
    Joseph O.
  • Hard Working Crew
    Paul G.
    Paul G.
  • Couldn’t Have Been Better!!
    William B.
    William B.
  • Fishing with William
    Jeremy W.
    Jeremy W.
  • Full Day Trip with Captain Jay and mate AJ
    Kurt D.
    Kurt D.
  • Full day trip with Captain Jay and Mate Shayne
    Derrick C.
    Derrick C.
  • April fishing trip
    Shane M.
    Shane M.
  • 3/4 day with Capt. and AJ.
    Frank C.
    Frank C.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1991
Boat manufacturer
Liberty
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit turbo
Powered by
2 x 550HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Key West right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
PermitPermit
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
WahooWahoo

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