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Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 33'

Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 33'

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (21)
Key West • 33 ft • 6 persons
21 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,000
Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30'

Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30'

4.6 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (55)
Key West • 30 ft • 6 persons
34 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $650
Jolly Roger II

Jolly Roger II

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (163)
Key West • 39 ft • 6 persons
33 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $800
Reel Easy Charters

Reel Easy Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (514)
Key West • 24 ft • 6 persons
37 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Boa Vida Charters

Boa Vida Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (63)
Key West • 30 ft • 6 persons
23 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $700
My Ohana Sport Fishing

My Ohana Sport Fishing

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (34)
Key West • 42 ft • 6 persons
14 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,100
Reel A Salt

Reel A Salt

4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (61)
Key West • 28 ft • 6 persons
15 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $600
Hooked Up Charters

Hooked Up Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (73)
Key West • 36 ft • 6 persons
20 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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July fishing trip
Mary B. fished with Fish Key West - The Coolcast on July 21, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Recommend 1/2 day trips. John our captain was great..very knowledgeable. Will do this again next time we're here. Thanks!
Fishing with Maryann
Brenton C. fished with Boa Vida Charters on July 14, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Research your captain. Donโ€™t base everything off reviews
Epic experience with Fishizzle and Captain Kevin!
Christian C. fished with Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30' on July 12, 2021
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Hire the Charters. They will put you on the fish. Inshore-Offshore it doesnโ€™t matter.
4 hour trip with capt tony and Jordan
Charles E. fished with Fish Inc. on May 13, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bring your sunscreen, muscles. These fish fight hard.
Fishing with Captain Morgan
Kim R. fished with Reel Easy Charters on May 7, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
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
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
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.

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Key West

According to customer reviews, Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 33', Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30', and Jolly Roger II are some of the most popular fishing charters in Key West, Florida. Full list of top fishing charters in Key West.
Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 33', Fishizzle Sportfishing Charters 30', and Jolly Roger II 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:
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. Check availability for local fishing charters in Key West.

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