Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing
Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing
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If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Key West, book a trip with Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing. Having 10+ years fishing the lower keys, with 200+ days on the water a year, Captain Sam is always dialed in to put you on fish.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Black Grouper, Cobia, Cero Mackerel, Cubera Snapper, Snowy Grouper, Amberjack, African Pompano, Yellowtail Snapper, Red Grouper, Great Barracuda, and whatever else is biting.
On these trips, it's common to drift, troll, and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle, and it's often with live bait. Capt. Sam also offers kite fishing when the conditions are favorable for it.
Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing in Key West welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Child-sized life vests are readily available, otherwise you can bring your own. Snacks and drinks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to stay fueled throughout your trip! (No glass bottles, please)
You'll be casting lines from a 35' Contender center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, any and all of the essentials. There's also a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to know, most of the time, you will be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It's always a good idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Extra drinks, and a large cooler with ice will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Sam below and start planning your trip today!
If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Key West, book a trip with Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing. Having 10+ years fishing the lower keys, with 200+ days on the water a year, Captain Sam is always dialed in to put you on fish.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Black Grouper, Cobia, Cero Mackerel, Cubera Snapper, Snowy Grouper, Amberjack, African Pompano, Yellowtail Snapper, Red Grouper, Great Barracuda, and whatever else is biting.
On these trips, it's common to drift, troll, and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle, and it's often with live bait. Capt. Sam also offers kite fishing when the conditions are favorable for it.
Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing in Key West welcomes kids aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Child-sized life vests are readily available, otherwise you can bring your own. Snacks and drinks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to stay fueled throughout your trip! (No glass bottles, please)
You'll be casting lines from a 35' Contender center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, any and all of the essentials. There's also a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to know, most of the time, you will be catching it yourself.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It's always a good idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Extra drinks, and a large cooler with ice will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Sam below and start planning your trip today!
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Ashley Corley5.0VerifiedThe Best Family Fishing Charter in Key West - Everyone Caught Fish! 🎣
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 11, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenIf you're looking for a family-friendly fishing charter in Key West where everyone actually catches fish, book this trip. It was easily one of the highlights of our vacation. We did a 4-hour trip with three kids (ages 8, 4, and 3) plus grandparents, and our captain was incredible. He was patient, fun with the kids, and constantly making sure lines were baited and fish were coming in. Every single one of the kids caught multiple fish --- even our 3-year-old! The grandparents got in on the action too and had a great time. We caught a great mix of inshore species including mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper, grunts, and jacks, and the action was steady the whole trip. I even managed to reel in a couple myself. What really stood out was how much he cared about making it a great experience for everyone. He celebrated every catch, helped the kids reel them in, and kept things moving so no one was just sitting around waiting. If you're visiting Key West and want a fishing charter that’s perfect for families, kids, and beginners, but still a blast for adults, this is the captain to book. We would 100% go again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend booking if you want a fun, successful day fishing in Key West.
Bruce Honore Iii5.0Verifiedkey west fishing charter - Mutton to it
8 Hour Trip on May 8, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a blast with Captn Sam. he was able to put us on the fish. Caught Black Grouper, Warsaw grouper, Mutton Snapper, yellow tail snapper, vermillion snapper, yellow jack. Even had a 12’ hammer head follow a bait all the way up to the boat. overall had a great time. highly recommend and looking forward to fishing with sam again!
David ZinserRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenBrought my son, grandson and friend. Captain is very knowledgeable and knows how to put you on most any variety of fish. He constantly makes sure we had action and keeps things moving at all times. Highly recommend Sam, we will be going again with him in the near future!
Chad Macuszonok5.0VerifiedPut in the work for a great trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 7, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childSam put in extra work to help us get a trophy Mutton Snapper. Didnt need to but put in the extra effort anyways. He was also great with my 10 year old son
Barb Fischer5.0Amazing day with great fish action!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2025Fishing with Capt Sam is an incredible experience that I recommend to any one looking to fish in Key West, FL. A life time of memories and a lot of my personal best fish have been caught with Capt Sam. From reef fishing for muttons and groupers to catching big wahoo and tuna offshore, this charter is always my go to! His fishing knowledge and experience are unmatched in Key West. Book Sam today! You won't be disappointed.
Scott KriegerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat hard working Captain
8 Hour Trip on April 10, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Sam was great. We had windy weather, waves and a few hungover members but Sam still put us on some fish. Mutton and mangroves for dinner and a wide variety of others that were fun to catch. He was kind and courteous and very patient with some of our less than professional fishing techniques. 5 stars all day !
Ognjen Pandzic5.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 12, 2026 • 6 adults
Logan WendlerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedMay fishing trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 16, 2026 • 4 adults
Ron Martel5.0VerifiedCaptain Sam was great!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 17, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain Sam was great to work with! He was knowledgeable and took the time to teach my girls how to fish.. Thanks for a great fay on the water.. Tight lines Capt.!
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If you're looking for a family-friendly fishing charter in Key West where everyone actually catches fish, book this trip. It was easily one of the highlights of our vacation. We did a 4-hour trip with three kids (ages 8, 4, and 3) plus grandparents, and our captain was incredible. He was patient, fun with the kids, and constantly making sure lines were baited and fish were coming in. Every single one of the kids caught multiple fish --- even our 3-year-old! The grandparents got in on the action too and had a great time. We caught a great mix of inshore species including mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, lane snapper, grunts, and jacks, and the action was steady the whole trip. I even managed to reel in a couple myself. What really stood out was how much he cared about making it a great experience for everyone. He celebrated every catch, helped the kids reel them in, and kept things moving so no one was just sitting around waiting. If you're visiting Key West and want a fishing charter that’s perfect for families, kids, and beginners, but still a blast for adults, this is the captain to book. We would 100% go again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend booking if you want a fun, successful day fishing in Key West.
Had a blast with Captn Sam. he was able to put us on the fish. Caught Black Grouper, Warsaw grouper, Mutton Snapper, yellow tail snapper, vermillion snapper, yellow jack. Even had a 12’ hammer head follow a bait all the way up to the boat. overall had a great time. highly recommend and looking forward to fishing with sam again!
Brought my son, grandson and friend. Captain is very knowledgeable and knows how to put you on most any variety of fish. He constantly makes sure we had action and keeps things moving at all times. Highly recommend Sam, we will be going again with him in the near future!
Captain Sam was great. We had windy weather, waves and a few hungover members but Sam still put us on some fish. Mutton and mangroves for dinner and a wide variety of others that were fun to catch. He was kind and courteous and very patient with some of our less than professional fishing techniques. 5 stars all day !
thank you so much for the kind words Scott! was a pleasure having you on board and i look forward to hearing from you guys again next year
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FAQs about Mutton To It Light Tackle Fishing
- US $900 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hr Kite Fishing Spring Special (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hr Kite Fishing Spring Special - 2:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Camping'
- GPS New, Dual Simrad Navigation Systems
- Fishfinder 4kw transducer high and low chirp up to 3000'
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system JL Audio surround sound
- Outriggers Typically used for slow trolling live bait
- Tuna tubes Primarily for our winter time Wahoo fishery.
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait ((When Available))
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Watch Captain Sam clean fish and feed the tarpon)
- Drinks (We have a large ice chest on board with bottled water, fresh ice, and plenty of space for whatever you'd like to bring. No glass, please.)
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses are provided for all passengers on board, always. (6 max))
- Inshore fishing (Especially when its windy, we can stay close)
- Nearshore fishing (Explore the harbors and nearshore sights to see)
- Offshore fishing (With focus on live bait, light tackle fishing)
- Reef fishing (Extreme variety, Extreme fun for all ages)
- Wreck fishing (Test your tackle and your strength on the Wrecks!)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cero Mackerel
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Snowy)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Swordfish
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