Fish Key West - The Coolcast 

4.7/5 (517 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, United States

Fish Key West - The Coolcast 

 
Federally permitted
4.7/5 (517 reviews)
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1801 N Roosevelt Blvd
Key West, FL, United States
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Fish Key West runs year-round fishing trips around the rich fisheries of Key West, FL. Here you can find a variety of species, techniques, a comfortable boat, and a professional crew. Novice anglers and seasoned fishermen will get the chance to enjoy these fertile fisheries and have an enjoyable day on the water.

The crew has plenty of experience and skills to make your trip worth the while. These fishermen are on the water each day. Numerous repeat customers have landed their dream catch thanks to the help of the Fish Key West crew. They know where the fish bite and how to tailor the trip to your skills and wishes.

You will be fishing from a 36’ Sea Vee center console named ‘Coolcast’. She is an all-round stable boat, fit to take you around shallow waters and look for Tarpon or weather the waters up to 90 miles out in search of Marlin and Tuna. ‘Coolcast’ can take up to six anglers and give them a fast, dry ride. She is powered by two 300 HP Yamaha outboards.

The vessel features modern electronics including TR-1 auto pilot, Ray Marine 12’ color fish finder, two VH radios, Garmin chart plotter, a CD player, and a cell phone. She stores all the gear you need, as well as bait, ice, tackle, and reels. You will find comfortable seating and a T-top to give you shade. There is a clean bathroom onboard.

The fishing is consistent throughout the year, but depends on the season, water temperature, currents, and sea conditions. The target species include anything from Tarpon and Permit inshore on a half day trip, to big Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Cobia, Kingfish, and more on longer trips.

You should bring a camera, sunglasses, sunblock, a cap, non-marking shoes, and food and drinks. The fishing license is included in the trip rates. And, if you can’t find a spot here, worry not. Fish Key West has a whole fleet at their disposal. Just scroll down, click on Capt. Damon’s name and see available spots on other boats.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 517 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (355)

Spring bread 2025 fishing
Spring bread 2025 fishing
Only caught a barracuda
+352

Angler rating

433
55
15
12
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

84%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

84%

Showing 1 - 5 of 517 reviews
Showing: 5 of 517 reviews
Christie M.
Christie M.
4.3/5

Mar 19, 2025

Full Day Trip

Spring bread 2025 fishing

VERIFIED

The boat and the equipment were in good shape. There was a ladies room, which was great. Our captain, Ricky, was very pleasant and wonderful with my two 17yr boys. He was wonderful with explaining what he was doing. We caught two mahi and they tasted fabulous! I was impressed with his honesty on canceling our trip we had schedule two days before d/t weather being so windy. Thank you for helping our trip being wonderful.

The boat and the equipment were in good shape. There was a ladies room, which was great. Our captain, Ricky, was very pleasant...  

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 Christie M. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
 Christie M. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

Joe S.
Joe S.
5.0/5

May 14, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Joe S. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
1 person finds this review helpful
 Joe S. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
1 person finds this review helpful

Mark M.
Mark M.
5.0/5

Jan 9, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

January fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Mark M. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
 Mark M. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

Doug J.
Doug J.
5.0/5

Apr 23, 2024

Full Day Trip

Great Captains, we had a blast

VERIFIED

Our first day with Captain Sam was fantastic. We came back to the dock with a collection of yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper with a couple other types thrown in, 25 fish in all. My son caught a 7’ lemon shark that was released but what a thrill. Captain Sam recommended a cook your catch restaurant and the fresh fish was delicious. We went out with Capt Nick on day 2 and the wind was strong so very rough sea but he was very knowledgeable and found the Mahi Mahi and we came home with 9 keepers and probably landed 15 smaller fish that were released. He had a different selection for cook your catch and again the fish was delicious. We went out with Captain Sam our last day and caught yellow tail, mutton and mangrove snapper. My son caught a big (est 50lbs) Amberjack that was released because they weren’t in season and the last fish of the day was a 5’ nurse shark that was released. Both captains were very attentive and made sure to tutor us on the correct technique and help us when we screwed up which was often. Very nice equipment combined with knowledgeable captains made for a great 3 days . Highly recommend both of them.

Our first day with Captain Sam was fantastic. We came back to the dock with a collection of yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper...  

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 Doug J. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
 Doug J. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

John B.
John B.
5.0/5

Apr 7, 2024

Full Day Trip

Great day out

VERIFIED

My brother was up from New Zealand and we had a chance thanks to the weather laying down to go for some wahoo (no bites but the divers were getting some) and then get out wide for a look. No joy out there but it wasn't for lack of trying. Got back to the reef and picked off a few nice tails and sundry before the sharks decided it was tax time. A very enjoyable day that you can't fit the same scope into with eight hours in a battlewagon. If you want to max out your optionality and cover some ground (quickly), go with a CC, especially those that begin with COOL.

My brother was up from New Zealand and we had a chance thanks to the weather laying down to go for some wahoo (no bites but the...  

 John B. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
 John B. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 517 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (355)

Spring bread 2025 fishing
Spring bread 2025 fishing
Only caught a barracuda
+352

Angler rating

433
55
15
12
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

84%

Friendly captain

97%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

84%

Showing 1 - 5 of 517 reviews
Showing: 5 of 517 reviews
Christie M.
Christie M.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Spring bread 2025 fishing

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on March 19, 2025

The boat and the equipment were in good shape. There was a ladies room, which was great. Our captain, Ricky, was very pleasant and wonderful with my two 17yr boys. He was wonderful with explaining what he was doing. We caught two mahi and they tasted fabulous! I was impressed with his honesty on canceling our trip we had schedule two days before d/t weather being so windy. Thank you for helping our trip being wonderful.

The boat and the equipment were in good shape. There was a ladies room, which was great. Our captain, Ricky, was very pleasant and wonderful with my two 17yr boys. He was wonderful with explaining what he was doing. We caught two mahi and they tasted fabulous! I was impressed with his honesty on canceling our trip we had schedule two days before d/t weather being so windy. Thank you for helping our trip being wonderful.  

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 Christie M. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

Joe S.
Joe S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2025

 

 Joe S. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast
1 person finds this review helpful

Mark M.
Mark M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on January 9, 2025

 

 Mark M. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

Doug J.
Doug J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captains, we had a blast

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on April 23, 2024

Our first day with Captain Sam was fantastic. We came back to the dock with a collection of yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper with a couple other types thrown in, 25 fish in all. My son caught a 7’ lemon shark that was released but what a thrill. Captain Sam recommended a cook your catch restaurant and the fresh fish was delicious. We went out with Capt Nick on day 2 and the wind was strong so very rough sea but he was very knowledgeable and found the Mahi Mahi and we came home with 9 keepers and probably landed 15 smaller fish that were released. He had a different selection for cook your catch and again the fish was delicious. We went out with Captain Sam our last day and caught yellow tail, mutton and mangrove snapper. My son caught a big (est 50lbs) Amberjack that was released because they weren’t in season and the last fish of the day was a 5’ nurse shark that was released. Both captains were very attentive and made sure to tutor us on the correct technique and help us when we screwed up which was often. Very nice equipment combined with knowledgeable captains made for a great 3 days . Highly recommend both of them.

Our first day with Captain Sam was fantastic. We came back to the dock with a collection of yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper with a couple other types thrown in, 25 fish in all. My son caught a 7’ lemon shark that was released but what a thrill. Captain Sam recommended a cook your catch restaurant and the fresh fish was delicious. We went out with Capt Nick on day 2 and the wind was strong so very rough sea but he was very knowledgeable and found the Mahi Mahi and we came home with 9 keepers...  

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John B.
John B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on April 7, 2024

My brother was up from New Zealand and we had a chance thanks to the weather laying down to go for some wahoo (no bites but the divers were getting some) and then get out wide for a look. No joy out there but it wasn't for lack of trying. Got back to the reef and picked off a few nice tails and sundry before the sharks decided it was tax time. A very enjoyable day that you can't fit the same scope into with eight hours in a battlewagon. If you want to max out your optionality and cover some ground (quickly), go with a CC, especially those that begin with COOL.

My brother was up from New Zealand and we had a chance thanks to the weather laying down to go for some wahoo (no bites but the divers were getting some) and then get out wide for a look. No joy out there but it wasn't for lack of trying. Got back to the reef and picked off a few nice tails and sundry before the sharks decided it was tax time. A very enjoyable day that you can't fit the same scope into with eight hours in a battlewagon. If you want to max out your optionality and cover some...  

 John B. recommends Fish Key West - The Coolcast

FAQs about Fish Key West - The Coolcast

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Sea Vee
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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