Y Knot Charters Key West 

3.8/5 (7 reviews)
 6840 Front Street, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

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!

Ralph Thoren

Captain

Ralph Thoren

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Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
US $850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,250 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Day Trip - Marquesas Keys
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
2 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Day Trip - Dry Tortugas
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
3 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Overnight Trip
FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
1 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

3.8/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
3.7/5
Crew
4.0/5
Experience
3.7/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Full day

Angler rating

1
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1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

50%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

29%

Caught fish

50%

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews
Carolyn W.
Carolyn W.

Orlando, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 23, 2019

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

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  

 Carolyn W. recommends Y Knot Charters Key West
Ralph Thoren
Ralph Thoren (The Captain)
Replied on January 24, 2019
Thank You, Thank You, your group was great.We all did best we could with some rough weather.
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Timothy M.
Timothy M.

Cicero, IL

4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on June 8, 2019

 

 Timothy M. recommends Y Knot Charters Key West
1 person finds this review helpful

Kate S.
Kate S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on March 20, 2021

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

1 person finds this review helpful
Ralph Thoren
Ralph Thoren (The Captain)

Sean J.
Sean J.
2.3/5

Experience:

2.0/5

Boat

3.0/5

Crew

2.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Ralph

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2021

 

3 persons find this review helpful

Jim K.
Jim K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on November 14, 2023

The charter operator canceled 15 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Ralph Thoren
Ralph Thoren (The Captain)

FAQs about Y Knot Charters Key West

What are the trip rates for Y Knot Charters Key West?

Y Knot Charters Key West offers the following trips to customers:

  • 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?

When you book a trip with Y Knot Charters Key West, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • 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?

Trips booked with Y Knot Charters Key West include:

  • 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?

Y Knot Charters Key West offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing (when conditions reuire)
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Y Knot Charters Key West offer?

Y Knot Charters Key West offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Y Knot Charters Key West?

Top targeted fish species with Y Knot Charters Key West include:

  • 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

Ralph Thoren

Stock Island, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
7 Customer reviews
Member since June 2014

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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Bonner
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
10 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

when conditions reuire

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spearfishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

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

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Frozen or fresh caught

Lures

Snacks

Drinks

Soft drinks & water

First Mate

Fishing License

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.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo