If you’re looking for a charter to book a trip for your entire family, you should look for someone that can cater to both the avid angler and those just looking to relax under the sun. Luckily, you’ve found Good Times Key West, where you can get the “local” experience in the stunning waters of Key West.

Join Captain Justin Ferrell on board of his 24’ Sailfish. She’s a center console boat, with plenty of space for 6 anglers to move around while chasing the best bite. There’s a T-top to give you some shade, so you can take a break from reeling in keepers. If you want to enjoy the gorgeous crystal-clear waters, snorkeling equipment is available for everyone on board.

The trips are run by Capt. Justin and Capt. Ryan, two avid anglers and skilled guides – your enjoyment is paramount to them, so all charters are customizable. They’ll take you fishing for Snappers, Groupers, Sharks, Barracuda, Lobster, and many more species. They can also take you to some of the most beautiful beaches and mangroves around, where you can fire up the BBQ and listen to their incredible stories about local history. Whatever you want to do, talk to Capt. Justin and he’ll recommend the perfect combination for you.

All Sharks must be released when caught, though you should bring a waterproof camera to document your trophy catch.

Capt. Justin will have coolers with ice and bottled waters on board, but feel free to bring any beverages or snacks of your preference.

Kids are more than welcome on board and there’s no minimum age. In fact, kids are preferred guests with Good Times Key West! Families looking to relax under the sun or enthusiastic anglers looking to top their personal bests, everyone is welcome with Good Times Key West!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 hour inshore fish and cruise.
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    See the sights of Key West while fishing nearshore. Perfect for first timers, and those with time restraints. A verity of snapper, jacks, sharks, and barracudas are our target species.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Handline
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Jack (Horse-eye)
    Horse-eye Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    This trip is fully customizable for your pleasure! You can go fishing for Mangrove, Mutton, and Yellowtail Snapper, Black and Red Grouper, various Sharks, and whatever else you run into. If you just want to hang back and relax, the captain can take you Dolphin watching or snorkeling.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Lobster
    Lobster
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    This trip is fully customizable. You can fish for a wide range of species like Snappers, Groupers, Sharks, Barracuda, and more. If you want to relax without a rod, the captain can take you on a sightseeing tour!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Lobster
    Lobster
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Four Hour Night Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $850
    No need for sunblock. Bottom fishing for Snapper and Sharks often turns on in the evenings. This is a trip for a maximum of 4 anglers.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,200
    Spend the day on the water like a local. Fish for a wide range of gorgeous species or snorkel in multiple locations. Beach the boat and fire up the grill for lunch, and see where the rest of the day takes us. Special equipment for full day trips includes tons of extra shade, propane grill, beach chairs, even electric fans for those hot summer days!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Lobster
    Lobster
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 333 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great captain and experience
Great captain and experience
Captain Tony was awesome!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Greg F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and experience

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hour inshore fish and cruise. on September 23, 2024
My wife and I want to fish in calm waters and the captain used his expertise to get us in some fish and limit out in 2 hours....
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Blake P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Outstanding family morning.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 22, 2023
My family of 5 had a great time with Captain Tony. The weather had been tough for days and winds were still 20mph with 30mph...
Blake P. recommends Good Times Key West
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Melissa A.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Tony was awesome!

VERIFIED   2 hour inshore fish and cruise. on August 1, 2024
We booked this excursion solely for my 11-year old son who loves to fish back home. Tony was so attentive towards him, taught...
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MATT T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This was the highlight of our trip to Key West!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 26, 2024
We had an amazing time with Good Times Key West! Our captain Matt was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and super friendly....
MATT T. recommends Good Times Key West
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Chris B.
Excellent
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Captain Tony is the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 28, 2024
Captain Tony is the best. The wind was terrible keeping most people away from fishing.  This made our experience even more...
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FAQs about Good Times Key West

Good Times Key West offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 hour inshore fish and cruise. (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Four Hour Night Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $80 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Good Times Key West, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Our 24’ and our 35’ boats have proper (heads) flushing toilets with toilet paper, privacy, even running water sinks with soap. Our 19’ boat has no head/ restroom, you just hang your booty over the side, or walk a few steps down the ladder.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Full bow cushions with a table
  • Snorkeling Equipment Always available for all guests
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Good Times Key West include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught during the trip; or frozen bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning and packaging is included with all trips. )
  • Drinks (Water and ice)
  • Fishing License (All licenses are included with trips. Our 35’ has federal and HMS fishing permits, also Federal CUA permits for the Dry Tortugas National Park. )

Good Times Key West offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Good Times Key West offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Good Times Key West include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Lobster
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Meet the Charter Operator

Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
556 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since August 2016
A marine mechanic by trade, the captain needed to get out of the shop. That's when he started Good Times Key West. Every day now he enjoys sharing the amazing activities and scenery that the Florida Keys backcountry has to offer. Fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, dolphin viewing, and much more.
Our Team
Antonio E.
Captain
Sam W.
Captain
Mike T.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Sailfish
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Our 24’ and our 35’ boats have proper (heads) flushing toilets with toilet paper, privacy, even running water sinks with soap. Our 19’ boat has no head/ restroom, you just hang your booty over the side, or walk a few steps down the ladder.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Full bow cushions with a table
Snorkeling Equipment
Always available for all guests
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught during the trip; or frozen bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning and packaging is included with all trips.
Drinks
Water and ice
Fishing License
All licenses are included with trips. Our 35’ has federal and HMS fishing permits, also Federal CUA permits for the Dry Tortugas National Park.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Mandatory for sharks

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 2.5% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

September was a month of variety.
September was a month of variety.
October 1, 2024
This month was a real mixed bag on our 24’ trolling, bottom fishing, reefs, backcountry, and lobster territory. Bottom fishing in the shallow/ calm backcountry has produced some high quality mangrove, lane, and mutton snappers in large numbers. Some trips catching their allowed limits. No shortage of big 100lb + lemon sharks that you’ll need to race for your dinner. Nicer weather days we have fished on the patch reefs just south of Key West. Red grouper, yellowtail snapper, and a verity of types of mackerel. Even did a catch n cook woth spadefish (a first for me). If you have lobster on your mind, well so do we! Many of our shallow water honey holes have been picked clean this late in the season. 6hr + lobster trips gave us enough time to run 20+ miles to areas with less pressure and they are still housing some quality bugs. Lets go make some memories!
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