Back Bone Charters 

4.9/5 (31 reviews)
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State licensed
 202 Aberdeen Court, Tavernier, FL 33070, United States

Back Bone Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (31)
 Angler's Choice
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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!

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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Rating

4.9
31 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (46)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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James Klipfel
James Klipfel
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Keith
Six Hour Back Country on May 20, 20262 adults
Capt. Keith showed my son and I to a very enjoyable fishing trip, the boat ride itself to our fishing spots was amazing, we caught numerous fish, he was always willing to help with our tackle, sorry Keith about pole…. and was never overwhelming for us amateurs.. look forward to the bext adventure
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
I had a great time with you and your son.
Stephen Penney
Stephen Penney
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Inshore Slam! Amazing adventure.
Six Hour Back Country on September 27, 20252 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:
Permit
Snook
Speckled Trout
Redfish
+1
Michael Duffy
Michael Duffy
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2019
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day
Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing on January 26, 20261 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:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
January 26, 2026
Thanks Mike it was a pleasure fishing with you today. Capt. Keith
Sheehan Planas
Sheehan Planas
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Keith was great and the whole trip was worth it
Six Hour Back Country on October 11, 20252 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:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Permit
Clay Smith
Clay Smith
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!
Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing on May 5, 20262 adults
It was obvious within the first few minutes that Capt Keith knew his stuff! Caught a wide range of fish!
Response from Captain
May 5, 2026
Thanks Clay had a great day with you and you and your son. Come back sooon.

Trip availability and prices

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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
31 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (46)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (31)

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James Klipfel
James Klipfel
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Keith
Six Hour Back Country on May 20, 20262 adults
Capt. Keith showed my son and I to a very enjoyable fishing trip, the boat ride itself to our fishing spots was amazing, we caught numerous fish, he was always willing to help with our tackle, sorry Keith about pole…. and was never overwhelming for us amateurs.. look forward to the bext adventure
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Snook
Response from Captain
May 20, 2026
I had a great time with you and your son.
Stephen Penney
Stephen Penney
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Inshore Slam! Amazing adventure.
Six Hour Back Country on September 27, 20252 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:
Permit
Snook
Speckled Trout
Redfish
+1
Michael Duffy
Michael Duffy
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2019
6 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Day
Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing on January 26, 20261 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:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
January 26, 2026
Thanks Mike it was a pleasure fishing with you today. Capt. Keith
Sheehan Planas
Sheehan Planas
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Keith was great and the whole trip was worth it
Six Hour Back Country on October 11, 20252 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:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Permit
Clay Smith
Clay Smith
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!
Half Day Trip – Flats Fishing on May 5, 20262 adults
It was obvious within the first few minutes that Capt Keith knew his stuff! Caught a wide range of fish!
Response from Captain
May 5, 2026
Thanks Clay had a great day with you and you and your son. Come back sooon.

FAQs about Back Bone Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Bay
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots
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