Fish Key West - The Coolcast 

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

Fish Key West - The Coolcast 

Key West, FL, United States
36 ft
6
4.7
(525 reviews)

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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.

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.

Damon Santelli
Captain
Damon Santelli
23 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.7
525 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (357)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
84%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

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Vanna Carroll
Vanna Carroll
us
Spartanburg, SC, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Fun Experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 23, 20263 adults

We caught 2 really nice fish; one yellowtail snapper & one red gag. We went out with Forrest and he was very nice and attentive. We caught a ton of fish which was fun, but they were mostly small fish. The coolest fish i saw on the trip was the strawberry grouper (I think) I think there were lots of sharks or barracuda in the area because each time a big fish bit, another fish would rob us. The boat was very nice and overall a great experience, I’m glad we were put on fish and had fun.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Frank Dito Jr.
Frank Dito Jr.
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great family fishing charter
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 20265 adults

Wanted to “catch and cook” back at our hotel that night. needed fish for 12 people. captain took a good run out to where the fish were biting. Everyone caught and had plenty for dinner. Great captain and a good smooth riding boat. Great trip!

Kevin Hamilton
Kevin Hamilton
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip
3/4 Day Trip on March 16, 20265 adults

The captain was extremely knowledgeable, kind and constantly working to put us on fish. Great trip! Highly recommend!

Damon Santelli
Response from Captain

thank you for the excellent review and coming fishing with us we appreciate the business and look forward to having you back soon

Peter Zdankiewicz
Peter Zdankiewicz
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip on May 9, 20264 adults

Dan Dyson
Dan Dyson
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
tough conditions
3/4 Day Trip on February 7, 20262 adults

Under tough conditions, Captain Ben remained vigilant and afte a few moves, put us on fish. I appreciated the effort!

FAQs about Fish Key West - The Coolcast

Fish Key West - The Coolcast offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Key West - The Coolcast, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Fish Key West - The Coolcast include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Fish Key West - The Coolcast offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Fish Key West - The Coolcast offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fish Key West - The Coolcast include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Damon Santelli
Damon Santelli

Key West, Florida, United States

34 Fishing Reports
881 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2014

Capt. Damon Santelli runs fishing trips out of the rich Florida Keys. Damon spent a decade working as a commercial fisherman in the Key West. During that time, he learnt a great deal about fishing, using rod and reel to make a living. Having earned a lot of experience and skills, Capt. Damon went on to become a captain of his own charter. He now has a fleet of boats and along with his team takes out numerous customers each year. The decision to leave behind his office career and become a captain proved to be the right one. Capt. Damon is patient and likes taking both novice anglers and seasoned fishermen out on the water. Damon has landed many commercial fishing records, such as 1232 lbs of Yellowtail Snapper. You don't want to miss a trip with him. It's going to be pure action!

Damon Santelli
Damon Santelli
34
reports
881
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Damon Santelli runs fishing trips out of the rich Florida Keys. Damon spent a decade working as a commercial fisherman in the Key West. During that time, he learnt a great deal about fishing, using rod and reel to make a living. Having earned a lot of experience and skills, Capt. Damon went on to become a captain of his own charter. He now has a fleet of boats and along with his team takes out numerous customers each year. The decision to leave behind his office career and become a captain proved to be the right one. Capt. Damon is patient and likes taking both novice anglers and seasoned fishermen out on the water. Damon has landed many commercial fishing records, such as 1232 lbs of Yellowtail Snapper. You don't want to miss a trip with him. It's going to be pure action!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit

Real catches by this captain

  • Fun Experience
    Vanna C.
    Vanna C.
  • Spring bread 2025 fishing
    Christie M.
    Christie M.
  • Captain Ricky was great
    Perry L.
    Perry L.
  • Great Captains, we had a blast
    Doug J.
    Doug J.
  • February fishing trip
    Stan S.
    Stan S.
  • Great day fishing
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.
  • Excellent trip with a wonderful captain - Noah
    Prashant G.
    Prashant G.
  • Fantastic experience!
    Kristen O.
    Kristen O.
  • Great day on the water
    Brent K.
    Brent K.
  • December 2, 2023
    David S.
    David S.

What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

What’s biting in Key West right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
TarponTarpon
WahooWahoo

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