Laid Back Key West Charters
+57Laid Back Key West Charters offers private fishing trips that can be fully customized to fit your specific needs. Create a package deal so that you can do exactly what you want without having to rush and follow the schedule. Instead of having to choose one type of charter, let Captain Eric Grancourt introduce you to the wonderful world of the outdoors!
Bring your family with you to enjoy an experience that you will remember for months to come without limiting your free time on the water. Check the bite and hone your angling skills. Try a little bit of everything – watch dolphins passing by, take a dip in the morning waters, try your hand at light tackle fishing, and hang out on a secluded beach or sandbar.
From fishing and spearfishing to snorkeling and island hopping, Laid Back Key West Charters can do it all. Captain Eric’s main goal is to help you achieve your ideal aquatic day and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Your trip will take place on his 27’ World Cat catamaran. This vessel has enough room for up to 6 anglers and comes powered by twin 300 HP Mercury engines. It is fully outfitted with everything you need for an eventful day on the water, chasing Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, and many more.
All rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and bottled water will be available on board. All you have to do is choose which trip suits you best and hop on board!
Captain
Eric Grandcourt
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+12Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
88%
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Perfect day in imperfect conditions!
6 Hour Trip on August 5, 2024
Eric was an excellent Captain for our fishing trip. He was great with our two teenage girls that wanted to fish, but didn’t want to touch the bait! He kept them baited and explained how to catch the fish and was very patient with us all. We were fishing in the days after the TS Debby weather and Eric helped us craft our trip to accommodate the rough weather conditions and the girls caught several fish. When he could tell the kids were “fished out” he suggested we go search for dolphins. We found a beautiful pod of about six dolphins with a baby which was an amazing way to end our trip that day! We’d definitely use Laid Back Key West Charters again when in Key West and would recommend him to everyone!
Eric was an excellent Captain for our fishing trip. He was great with our two teenage girls that wanted to fish, but didn’t want to touch the bait! He kept them baited and explained how to catch the fish and was very patient with us all. We were fishing in the days after the TS Debby weather and Eric helped us craft our trip to accommodate the rough weather conditions and the girls caught several fish. When he could tell the kids were “fished out” he suggested we go search for dolphins. We...
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April fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on April 19, 2025
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Fishing with Eric
4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 3, 2024
Key Largo, Florida
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Family day trip
6 Hour Trip on September 14, 2023
Captain Eric was excellent ! We had so fun! My husband and I, our two daughters and their husbands went out for a day of fishing, snorkeling and sand bar hopping. We managed to get in fishing and the sand bars, but the moon jellies had other plans so no snorkeling. But plenty of laughs and great memories were made! I would highly recommend!!!! What a great day!!!!!! ❤️Roop Family
Captain Eric was excellent ! We had so fun! My husband and I, our two daughters and their husbands went out for a day of fishing, snorkeling and sand bar hopping. We managed to get in fishing and the sand bars, but the moon jellies had other plans so no snorkeling. But plenty of laughs and great memories were made! I would highly recommend!!!! What a great day!!!!!! ❤️Roop Family
Toney, AL
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May fishing trip
5 Hour Trip on May 25, 2023
Our captain was awesome. Real nice and he accommodated my family wishes. He customized to our needs and made it enjoyable for all. The fish were not biting but he kept trying. Sometimes you win sometimes you don’t. That’s why it’s called fishing. If you want a big box fishing charter this is not for you. If you like a laid back adventure this is for you. Highly revommend
Our captain was awesome. Real nice and he accommodated my family wishes. He customized to our needs and made it enjoyable for all. The fish were not biting but he kept trying. Sometimes you win sometimes you don’t. That’s why it’s called fishing. If you want a big box fishing charter this is not for you. If you like a laid back adventure this is for you. Highly revommend
FAQs about Laid Back Key West Charters
What are the trip rates for Laid Back Key West Charters?
Laid Back Key West Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,800 per group - Dry Tortugas National Park (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Laid Back Key West Charters?
When you book a trip with Laid Back Key West Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radio
- Sonar
What's included in the trip price with Laid Back Key West Charters?
Trips booked with Laid Back Key West Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Water included. Beer not included.)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Laid Back Key West Charters offer?
Laid Back Key West Charters offers the following type of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Laid Back Key West Charters offer?
Laid Back Key West Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Laid Back Key West Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Laid Back Key West Charters include:
- Cobia
- Hogfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
Your captain
Stock Island, Florida, United States
Captain Eric Grancourt’s journey began in Colorado many moons ago. Having explored the Rocky Mountains and the mile high city of Denver and Boulder, Eric found a renewing warmth in Key West. The cold winters spent hiking and snowboarding lost their appeal, and he traded his Colorado office suits in for wetsuits. Eric dove into the world of open waters, sea turtles, and schools of bottlenose dolphin. He worked as a divemaster and later became a captain for Captain’s Corner Dive Shop. In the winter of 2011, Eric purchased his own boat – the rest is history.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radio
Sonar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water included. Beer not included.
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
What’s biting in Stock Island right now
Cobia
Hogfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)