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Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30'

Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30'

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 27 reviews
Key West  • 30 ft  • 6 persons
62 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $650
Reel A Salt

Reel A Salt

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 50 reviews
Key West  • 28 ft  • 6 persons
60 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Reel Easy Charters

Reel Easy Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 479 reviews
Key West  • 24 ft  • 6 persons
66 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West

Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 117 reviews
Key West  • 50 ft  • 6 persons
38 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $800
Key West Backwater Fishing

Key West Backwater Fishing

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 74 reviews
Key West  • 17 ft  • 2 persons
19 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 33'

Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 33'

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 7 reviews
Key West  • 33 ft  • 6 persons
27 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,000
Easy Does It

Easy Does It

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 338 reviews
Key West  • 24 ft  • 6 persons
23 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Jolly Roger II

Jolly Roger II

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 112 reviews
Key West  • 39 ft  • 6 persons
24 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $750
Key West is the jewel in Florida’s sportfishing crown. Sitting between the warm shallows of the Gulf and the deep blue of the Atlantic, it’s a tropical paradise with an unbeatable mix of fish. Key West fishing charters make the most of this, tailoring trips for anglers of any age or experience level.
 
Key West’s flats and mangroves are full of fly fishing favorites like Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. Wet your toes on a half day trip or stay out longer and target all three for an Inshore Grand Slam! You can find these fish spring through fall, along with plenty of Mangrove Snapper.
 
If it’s tasty fish you’re after, you’ve got to visit the reefs. Bottom fish for year-round residents like Snappers and Groupers, as well as Cobia and King Mackerel in winter and spring. Even beginners can fill their coolers on these trips, making them particularly popular on Key West party boats.
 
Then there’s the bluewater bite. Troll offshore for delicious Tuna and Mahi Mahi, as well as Blue Marlin in summer or Sailfish in winter. These are serious sportfishing adventures, and you need a full day and some decent skills to get the most out of them.
 
Feeling competitive? Take on other inshore anglers in the Del Brown Permit Tournament or speed into the blue for the Key West Marlin Tournament. Both of these events take place in July, but whenever you visit, you’ll find great weather and a ton of tasty fish. That’s what Key West is all about.

Rules & Regulations

Fishing licenses are included on all saltwater charters in Florida, both private trips and party boats. Bear in mind that most Groupers are protected January–April here, while Permit are catch-and-release only from April through July. Ask your captain for the most up-to-date information on seasons and limits.

Key West
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January

The weather is changeable, making flats fishing inconsistent. Backwater fishing sees calm waters and steady action. Sailfish and Blackfin Tuna are caught offshore, with occasional Mahi.

February

Windy conditions affect flats and offshore fishing. Sight fishing for Permit on the flats is phenomenal, backcountry fishing is still extremely good, and Cobia can be caught over the wrecks.

March

Warm breezes see the end of Winter in Key West. Permit fishing is still excellent and targeted in the March Merkin tournament. Offshore, big Mahi arrive. Tarpon is heating up in the backcountry.

April

The waters warm up: Permit move to the reef to spawn and Bonefish start to show in the flats. Shark fishing is very good. Offshore fishing is excellent for Sailfish and large Mahi.

May

Winds are light, fishing is amazing. The Tarpon migration is kicking off, with lots of big fish in under 3 ft of water. Go for a Grand Slam: Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are all caught on the flats. 

June

Conditions are hot, humid and sweaty. The water is very clear on the flats - go for Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon in one day. Mahi fishing is excellent, with Marlin, Wahoo, and Swordfish also around.

July

Conditions are calm but still hot. Early morning and late evening fishing is recommended for catching Tarpon. Late in the month the lobster season starts for some light hearted fun. 

August

Both weather and fishing is hot. Waters are calm: tailing Bonefish and Permit are easy to spot. Offshore, the fish are smaller and less plentiful, but deep dropping and Swordfishing is good. 

September

The weather cools and the crowds thin. This is the best time of year to score a Slam on the flats. The weather can be unpredictable with hurricanes, but the fishing makes it worth while.

October

Late fall sees the reefs come alive. Large numbers of baitfish attract delicacies such as Yellowtail Snappers, Groupers, and Mutton Snappers, which then arrive in boats and on the dinner table. 

November

Reef fishing is still good but can be windy. Bonefish thins out on the flats but Permit is as good as ever. Sailfish and Tuna are caught over the reefs and backcountry fishing is excellent.

December

Windy conditions offshore and fewer species on the flats make backcountry fishing your best option. If you can get offshore, enjoy the good Grouper bite before the season closes in January. 

Key West Fishing Calendar

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4 hour trip with capt tony and Jordan
Charles E. fished with Fish Inc. on May 13, 2021
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Bring your sunscreen, muscles. These fish fight hard.
Fishing with Captain Morgan
Kim R. fished with Reel Easy Charters on May 7, 2021
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Literally one of the coolest things Iโ€™ve ever experienced! Do iiiiiiit.
Half day with Justin
Patrick M. fished with Good Times Key West โ€“ 19' on May 4, 2021
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Be open minded about what you catch. Donโ€™t limit yourself to a particular species of fish.
Sibling fishing trip
Roberto M. fished with Salty Goat Fishing Charters on April 8, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Key west has the best fishing weather I love it ?
Spring break trip
Kyle H. fished with Good Times Key West on April 5, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Just give it a try. Lovely way to see a different part of Key West.
Great time!
Frank W. fished with Boa Vida Charters on March 15, 2021
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Prepare to have fun and enjoy the beauty of the sea.
Half Day Fishing on the Flats with Sean O'Keefe
Scott C. fished with Key West Backwater Fishing on February 5, 2021
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Watch the weather. We had just gotten through a cold front, and, not unexpectedly, it took a little hunting to get on the fish. An experienced Captain is a must. Sean O'Keefe at Key West Backwater Fishing knows where to find the fish and how to catch them.
Full day with Hugh
Edward H. fished with Reel Easy Charters on February 4, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Listen to the captain, he knows how to fish.

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Key West

According to customer reviews, Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30', Reel A Salt, and Reel Easy Charters are some of the most popular fishing charters in Key West, Florida. Full list of top fishing charters in Key West.
Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30', Reel A Salt, and Reel Easy Charters all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Key West.
The best way to experience fishing in Key West is to book a private charter with a licensed fishing guide. See the full list of charters available for online booking here: List of fishing charters in Key West, Florida.
The top 8 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Key West are:
Conditions are hot, humid and sweaty. The water is very clear on the flats - go for Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon in one day. Mahi fishing is excellent, with Marlin, Wahoo, and Swordfish also around. Check availability for local fishing charters in Key West.

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