Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II
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Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II

State licensed
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(131 reviews)
North Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL, United States
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If you find yourself in Key West, Florida with an urge to go after some fish, Capt. Conch Charters is here to provide. Captain Tony is a Key West native and has been fishing the local waters for over four decades. Along with his mate Jerry, he will do his best to provide you with the best fishing experience possible in this part of Florida.

The boat you will be using is the Reef Runner II, a 34’ Crusader offshore sport fishing boat powered by a 400 HP Caterpillar engine. It is a very sturdy offshore fishing vessel, equipped with outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, as well as a fighting chair. In short, everything needed for a productive trip into inshore or offshore waters.

This part of Florida is blessed with a wide variety of fishing options open for any potential angler. On a private trip, you can decide what you want to go after, and it can be anything from bottom fishing for Red Snapper to trolling for Mahi Mahi or Marlin. The inshore waters are home to a variety of Sharks, which can make for a fun family trip.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of any given trip, and so are all the necessary fishing licenses. Lunch bags can be bought for a $10 fee, and bringing a pair of polarized sunglasses is very much recommended.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared
    In demand! Last booked: 13 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $450
    A shorter trip is a good introduction to fishing in this part of Florida. Depending on what's biting at the moment, you can expect to fish for the likes of Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and more besides. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted after the trip for your convenience. This is a shared trip.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $450
    Getting as much action as possible is the name of the game on this type of trip, and that will determine the exact locations fished. Expect to encounter species like Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Kingfish, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted after the trip for your convenience. This is a shared trip.
  • Shared trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $550
    If you want to stay on the water for a bit longer, this could be the trip for you. On this type of trip, the emphasis is on getting fish biting as soon as possible, which will influence the locations fished. This usually involves fishing for species like Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Tuna, Sharks, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted after the trip for your convenience.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,000
    A private trip will have you calling the shots. Offshore, inshore or reef fishing, the crew will aim to create special memories for your special group. Expect to encounter fish like Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Tuna, Barracuda, and others. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted after the trip for your convenience.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $1,000
    Afternoon trips are great for family trips and people who like to sleep in. A standard trip involves fishing for the likes of Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Kingfish, various Sharks, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted after the trip for your convenience.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,300
    If four hours simply doesn't cut it, this is a good compromise length. You have more time to go offshore, where you can find fish like Blue and White Marlin, Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and more besides. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of the trip, along with the necessary fishing licenses. Anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted after the trip for your convenience.
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FAQs about Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II

Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II offers the following trips to customers:
  • $225 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared (4 hours)
  • $225 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared (4 hours)
  • $275 per person - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Shared (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,300 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penn gear.)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Capt. Conch Charters
Key West, Florida, United States
15 Fishing Reports
502 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2016
I was born and raised in Key West, and started fishing with my grandfather at the tender age of 8 years old. My grandfather taught me how to fish, and instilled in me a great love and respect for the ocean. As I grew I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my life. As soon as I was able to shake my parents notion that one day I would head off to college, I began to fish in earnest. I started in the commercial industry trapping, diving, and hand lining. Though I enjoyed that life immensely I also enjoy showing people a good time, and showing off my craft. which led me into the charter boat industry. I went from first mate to owner of 4 charter boats at historical charterboat row. I have learned from the best in the industry, and have passed my knowledge onto my crews. I believe that all fishermen are show offs. They know that it is not easy to go fishing and actually catch fish, and that's what they do. Come on out and hang with our showoffs, I promise you will be entertained.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Crusader (Sportfishing) originally built in 1990, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 400HP Caterpilar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 16 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Penn gear.
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children are welcome
You Keep Catch
Many local restaurants can cook the catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Fishing with Gill
Fishing with Gill
We enjoyed our trip, we brought our fish to a local restaurant, they tasted amazing!!
+99
Angler rating
96
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
75%
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Sam F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) - Shared on February 17, 2023
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Dustin T.
Cincinnati, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 2023
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Diane P.
Key West, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day on conconstein

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 30, 2023
The trip was great! The captain and his right hand man eddy were super good people with a lot of knowledge. I highly recommend...
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Thomas S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Good trip and great crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Shared on October 11, 2023
An excellent day’s fishing.
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Joe D.
Hendersonville, TN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day lots of hook ups

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) - Shared on May 8, 2023
We went on the conch too they put us on the fish and captain and deckhand were great from start to filleting the fish.  ...
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