
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.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (355)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
84%
Mar 19, 2025
Full Day Trip
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...
May 14, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Jan 9, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Apr 23, 2024
Full Day Trip
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...
Apr 7, 2024
Full Day Trip
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...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (355)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
84%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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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Half Day Trip (AM) on May 14, 2025
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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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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...
