Sea-Clusion Key West runs offshore fishing trips of a variety of lengths out of Key West, FL, targeting the huge range of bottom, reef, and pelagic species to be found in the area. Key West needs no introduction as a sportfishing location. This angler’s paradise of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters offers some of the best fishing in the entire country and has yielded more world-record catches than anywhere else on the planet!

The boat you will be fishing aboard is a 46’ Bertram sport fisherman powered by twin 430 HP Detroit Diesel engines. Completely rebuilt in 2015, she can carry up to 6 guests in sumptuous luxury. It includes GPS, fishfinder, outriggers, downriggers, a livewell, and a fighting chair to help bring in those blue water beasts. The vessel also boasts a large flybridge, and a fully air-conditioned interior complete with a head and plenty of space to relax in the cool in-between bites.

Sea-Clusion Key West offers trips of a variety of lengths and start times in order to best provide that perfect ocean experience you are looking for - whether you want to spend a morning on the reef pulling in delicious Snapper, Grouper, and Mackerel with the family; go all out on a full day offshore extravaganza doing battle with huge Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and even Swordfish; or anything in between!

Captain Steve is a very skilled professional that will work with you on every trip to make sure you get the very most out of your day on the water. You will be given a choice of light and heavy tackle, with the option to bottom fish, troll spin, jig, kite fish, and more, and at the end of the day all your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you ready to take home and enjoy!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Morning
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    A morning out on the water fishing the local reefs and offshore waters for a variety of species. Perfect for those looking to catch some great fish and still have the rest of the day free!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    Fish the reefs and deep waters offshore for some awesome table and game fish. This slightly later start time is perfect for kids, as they will not need to get up so early.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Morning
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    A 6 hour trip fishing for a huge variety of reef and offshore species. The extra couple of hours gives you time to try a couple of different fishing techniques, and bring home an even bigger haul of delicious fish!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,700
    A full 8 hours out on the water allows you to hit the very best spots around, and to go after the biggest pelagic and reef specimens out there! Split your trip across the reef and the deep blue, or spend all day fishing one spot, up to you!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
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“Kind and Professional”

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Afternoon on September 16, 2024
Captain Steve and Jeff, The Fisherman, are wonderful fellows, personally kind and technically effective. Their overall experience...
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John S.
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Mahi Mahi extravaganza!

VERIFIED   Full Day on July 13, 2024
We got into a school of Mahi Mahi and it was crazy with all the fish, planning, and strategies they the used. We had a great...
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Scott T.
Excellent
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Great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Morning on May 5, 2024
Captain Steve and his mate Jeff are very knowledgeable and very experienced in these waters with just the right amount of saltiness....
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John S.
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Fishing with friends

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Morning on February 28, 2024
Fishing with Sea Clusion was like fishing with friends: laid back and lots of help and instruction, all with a smile.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Afternoon on March 27, 2024
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FAQs about Sea-Clusion Charter Boat

Sea-Clusion Charter Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip - Morning (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip - Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Morning (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Full Day (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sea-Clusion Charter Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a fully functional private head on board.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box and refrigerator
  • Radar

Trips booked with Sea-Clusion Charter Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The mate will clean and bag up your catch so you can bring it home ready to eat. Or take it to one of the many local restaurants who offer a "We cook your catch" menu option. )
  • First Mate (We have one of the area's most experienced mate on board. He is truly a legend in the local fishing community. It is customary to tip him 20% of the cost of the trip. He works very hard for you and deserves it. )
  • Fishing License (The captain has a license that covers up to six anglers on board. )

Sea-Clusion Charter Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (We go where the fish are depending on the season. It's usually no more than 25 miles off shore. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Sea-Clusion Charter Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sea-Clusion Charter Boat include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Thomas Degan
Key West, Florida, United States
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125 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2017
Deep Sea fishing is my passion. Knowing there is a chance everyday to catch an outstanding fish is why I am eager to go to "work" every morning.
Our Team
Steve S.
Captain
Jeff D.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 430HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
We go where the fish are depending on the season. It's usually no more than 25 miles off shore.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a fully functional private head on board.
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
The mate will clean and bag up your catch so you can bring it home ready to eat. Or take it to one of the many local restaurants who offer a "We cook your catch" menu option.
First Mate
We have one of the area's most experienced mate on board. He is truly a legend in the local fishing community. It is customary to tip him 20% of the cost of the trip. He works very hard for you and deserves it.
Fishing License
The captain has a license that covers up to six anglers on board.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We don't have any age limits as long as there's an adult accompanying them.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

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

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