Y Knot Charters Key West
Y Knot Charters Key West
When you're ready for a day of fishing adventures on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, turn to Y Knot Charters Key West! Whether you're on a vacation or you want to leave your mundane worries behind for a while, Captain Ralph Thoren and his friendly crew are there to take you and your family out.
Capt. Ralph owns and operates Y Knot Charters, a 44' Bonner powered by twin 225 HP Diesel engines, with enough room on board to accommodate groups of up to 6 anglers per trip. The boat features a complete pilot house and 4 air conditioners on board and has 6 bunks organized in 2 separate staterooms. This is perfectly organized for those multi-day trips when you will be sleeping on the boat.
Among other amenities, the vessel is very much family friendly and sports a bathroom with full shower, and comes outfitted with 2 refrigerators, a microwave, and a stove/oven. A variety of classic navigational and marine technology is present on board, including a GPS, radio, and fish finder. Basically, you get all the comforts of home on the water only with an enjoyable opportunity to cast your line whenever you feel like it.
The Y Knot Charters Key West crew specializes in offshore and reef/wreck fishing, spearfishing, and scuba diving. A variety of game species inhabit these waters, including Tuna, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, and even an occasional Wahoo and Sailfish, whereas bottom fishing often produces a variety of Groupers and Snappers.
Each trip includes all the appropriate fishing gear provided by the crew, as well as bait, ice, snacks, and bottled water. When it comes to scuba diving and spearfishing gear, if you want to use it, please let your captain know in advance, so that he can prepare everything for your trip.
Capt. Ralph loves teaching novices and families how to fish and scuba dive and will always go the extra mile for you to have a great time and make wonderful memories, so hop aboard!
When you're ready for a day of fishing adventures on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, turn to Y Knot Charters Key West! Whether you're on a vacation or you want to leave your mundane worries behind for a while, Captain Ralph Thoren and his friendly crew are there to take you and your family out.
Capt. Ralph owns and operates Y Knot Charters, a 44' Bonner powered by twin 225 HP Diesel engines, with enough room on board to accommodate groups of up to 6 anglers per trip. The boat features a complete pilot house and 4 air conditioners on board and has 6 bunks organized in 2 separate staterooms. This is perfectly organized for those multi-day trips when you will be sleeping on the boat.
Among other amenities, the vessel is very much family friendly and sports a bathroom with full shower, and comes outfitted with 2 refrigerators, a microwave, and a stove/oven. A variety of classic navigational and marine technology is present on board, including a GPS, radio, and fish finder. Basically, you get all the comforts of home on the water only with an enjoyable opportunity to cast your line whenever you feel like it.
The Y Knot Charters Key West crew specializes in offshore and reef/wreck fishing, spearfishing, and scuba diving. A variety of game species inhabit these waters, including Tuna, Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, and even an occasional Wahoo and Sailfish, whereas bottom fishing often produces a variety of Groupers and Snappers.
Each trip includes all the appropriate fishing gear provided by the crew, as well as bait, ice, snacks, and bottled water. When it comes to scuba diving and spearfishing gear, if you want to use it, please let your captain know in advance, so that he can prepare everything for your trip.
Capt. Ralph loves teaching novices and families how to fish and scuba dive and will always go the extra mile for you to have a great time and make wonderful memories, so hop aboard!
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
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All reviews (7)
The trip was great. The water the was rough. They say January is not the best months for water. But over all it was great
Thank You, Thank You, your group was great.We all did best we could with some rough weather.
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
The charter operator canceled 15 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
FAQs about Y Knot Charters Key West
What are the trip rates for Y Knot Charters Key West?
- US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,600 per day per group - 2 Day Trip - Marquesas Keys (2 days)
- US $1,600 per day per group - 3 Day Trip - Dry Tortugas (3 days)
- US $2,000 per day per group - Overnight Trip (1 day)
Which amenities are available onboard with Y Knot Charters Key West?
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Radio
What's included in the trip price with Y Knot Charters Key West?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Frozen or fresh caught)
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks (Soft drinks & water)
- First mate
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does Y Knot Charters Key West offer?
- Nearshore fishing (when conditions reuire)
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Y Knot Charters Key West offer?
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Y Knot Charters Key West?
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Little Tunny (False Albacore)
- Sailfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
A fishing and scuba diving aficionado, Captain Ralph has over 15 years of professional chartering experience, operating both diving and liveaboard charter vessels throughout his career. He's been fishing from a very young age, and his dad was the one that hooked him on angling. Capt. Ralph has been fishing in Key West since 2001, and his favorite fish to catch are Mahi Mahi and Wahoo, as well as Yellowtail Tuna and Grouper. On his boat, it's important to have fun, catch fish, and make the most out of your day on the water.
A fishing and scuba diving aficionado, Captain Ralph has over 15 years of professional chartering experience, operating both diving and liveaboard charter vessels throughout his career. He's been fishing from a very young age, and his dad was the one that hooked him on angling. Capt. Ralph has been fishing in Key West since 2001, and his favorite fish to catch are Mahi Mahi and Wahoo, as well as Yellowtail Tuna and Grouper. On his boat, it's important to have fun, catch fish, and make the most out of your day on the water.
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Bank transfer
What’s biting in Stock Island right now
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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