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!
Captain
Ralph Thoren
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
50%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
29%
Caught fish
50%
Orlando, Florida
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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
Cicero, IL
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3/4 Day Trip on June 8, 2019
Trip was supposed to happen on March 20, 2021
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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3/4 Day Trip on July 9, 2021
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.
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Stock Island, Florida, United States
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.
Nearshore Fishing
when conditions reuire
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
Radio
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Frozen or fresh caught
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Soft drinks & water
First Mate
Fishing License
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.
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
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