Back Bone Charters
4.9/5 (26 reviews)
State licensed
202 Aberdeen Court, Tavernier, FL 33070, United States–
Back Bone Charters
State licensed
4.9/5 (26)
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202 Aberdeen Court
Tavernier, FL, United States
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If you're ready to go fishing in Tavernier, Biscayne National park in Miami, or Everglades National park we've got you covered with Back Bone Charters. With Captain Keith at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Permit, and more could be biting, depending on when you go. You can expect to do some spinning, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Keith also offers fly fishing.
Back Bone Charters welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are also a good idea to keep their stamina going!
Capt. Keith runs a 19' Ocean Bay flats boat with room for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Keith will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Keith below and start planning your trip today!
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4.9
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Stephen Penney
5.0
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Inshore Slam! Amazing adventure.
Six Hour Back Country on September 27, 2025 • 2 adults
I can't recommend this trip enough! Captain Keith was an excellent guide - enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the water. He knew exactly where to find the fish, and the action was very consistent. At one spot, we caught 15+ snook on nearly back-to-back casts! In addition to snook, we landed redfish, trout, jacks, snapper, permit, and even a 4.5-foot blacktip shark. We also hooked into an enormous tarpon that leapt out of the water. The scenery of Everglades National Park was just incredible. We watched sharks hunting in the shallows, spotted a manatee, and even saw a crocodile off in the distance. The boat was perfect and well-equipped. The meeting spot was also convenient and easy to find. This was a truly amazing adventure that way exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you, Captain Keith, for an unforgettable day on the water!
Reported catch:
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Michael Duffy
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day
Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing on January 26, 2026 • 1 adult
4-hr trip fishing in the Everglades National Park. Landed many speckled trout, jacks, and ladyfish. We hooked a tarpon in the 50-lb range, which jumped once and was never to be seen again. And had a smaller fish ambushed by a hungry blacktip. Toss in some wildlife (sea turtles, white pelicans, and about 3 dozen flamingos), and it made for a great day. A big thanks to Captain Kevin.
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January 26, 2026
Thanks Mike it was a pleasure fishing with you today. Capt. Keith
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FishingBooker Member
5.0
Full-Day of flats fishing in the back country of Key Largo
Full Day Trip on April 18, 2025
Fun day of fishing the Key Largo back-country with my son. It was blowing 20, and I wasn’t even sure we would get out on the water, but we still got it done. Captain Keith worked hard to keep us out of the wind and put us on a bunch of jacks, ladyfish, and some nice trout that we invited home for dinner. We had a memorable day on the beautiful waters of The Florida keys that we will remember for many years to come! Thanks again for a great day Captain Keith, we can’t wait to fish with you again real soon!
Reported catch:
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Matt Hill
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip!
Six Hour Back Country on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
Snooks, Sharks, Trout, we got into them all with Keith. Had a great time and a lot of fun catching fish and seeing parts of the Everglades national park not seen by many. Highly recommend!
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Sheehan Planas
5.0
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Keith was great and the whole trip was worth it
Six Hour Back Country on October 11, 2025 • 2 adults
Got the 6-hour charter for my wife’s birthday. She had a blast seeing all the beautiful sights of the back country while also catching snook, trout, ladyfish, and jacks. We also saw dolphins, manatees, sharks, and tarpon. We kept four trout and got them made for us at Hog Heaven, after Keith fileted and prepared them for us. Delicious. Keith gave clear instructions and was always amped up and ready to make our experience the best it could be. All in all an amazing day.
Reported catch:
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Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Six Hour Back Country
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating
4.9
26 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (41)
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Stephen Penney
5.0
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Inshore Slam! Amazing adventure.
Six Hour Back Country on September 27, 2025 • 2 adults
I can't recommend this trip enough! Captain Keith was an excellent guide - enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the water. He knew exactly where to find the fish, and the action was very consistent. At one spot, we caught 15+ snook on nearly back-to-back casts! In addition to snook, we landed redfish, trout, jacks, snapper, permit, and even a 4.5-foot blacktip shark. We also hooked into an enormous tarpon that leapt out of the water. The scenery of Everglades National Park was just incredible. We watched sharks hunting in the shallows, spotted a manatee, and even saw a crocodile off in the distance. The boat was perfect and well-equipped. The meeting spot was also convenient and easy to find. This was a truly amazing adventure that way exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you, Captain Keith, for an unforgettable day on the water!
Reported catch:
+1
1
Michael Duffy
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day
Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing on January 26, 2026 • 1 adult
4-hr trip fishing in the Everglades National Park. Landed many speckled trout, jacks, and ladyfish. We hooked a tarpon in the 50-lb range, which jumped once and was never to be seen again. And had a smaller fish ambushed by a hungry blacktip. Toss in some wildlife (sea turtles, white pelicans, and about 3 dozen flamingos), and it made for a great day. A big thanks to Captain Kevin.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
January 26, 2026
Thanks Mike it was a pleasure fishing with you today. Capt. Keith
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FishingBooker Member
5.0
Full-Day of flats fishing in the back country of Key Largo
Full Day Trip on April 18, 2025
Fun day of fishing the Key Largo back-country with my son. It was blowing 20, and I wasn’t even sure we would get out on the water, but we still got it done. Captain Keith worked hard to keep us out of the wind and put us on a bunch of jacks, ladyfish, and some nice trout that we invited home for dinner. We had a memorable day on the beautiful waters of The Florida keys that we will remember for many years to come! Thanks again for a great day Captain Keith, we can’t wait to fish with you again real soon!
Reported catch:
1
Matt Hill
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip!
Six Hour Back Country on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
Snooks, Sharks, Trout, we got into them all with Keith. Had a great time and a lot of fun catching fish and seeing parts of the Everglades national park not seen by many. Highly recommend!
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Sheehan Planas
5.0
Verified
Keith was great and the whole trip was worth it
Six Hour Back Country on October 11, 2025 • 2 adults
Got the 6-hour charter for my wife’s birthday. She had a blast seeing all the beautiful sights of the back country while also catching snook, trout, ladyfish, and jacks. We also saw dolphins, manatees, sharks, and tarpon. We kept four trout and got them made for us at Hog Heaven, after Keith fileted and prepared them for us. Delicious. Keith gave clear instructions and was always amped up and ready to make our experience the best it could be. All in all an amazing day.
Reported catch:
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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boatsCapacity
3 personsBoat length
19 ftYear built
2024Boat manufacturer
Ocean BayBoat type
Flats boatEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 115HPMax cruising speed
43 knots