Key West Permit Fishing Charters
Key West Permit Fishing Charters
Best Permit Fishing Charters in Key West
Best Permit Fishing Charters in Key West
Permit Fishing in Key West
Permit Fishing in Key West
- Size 10 to 30lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Excellent
- Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Reef, Flats, Backcountry
(Trachinotus falcatus)
Discover the “Permit capital of the world” with a Key West Permit fishing guide. At the southernmost point of the US, the warm, shallow waters are ideal for Permit. Head to the inshore flats or beyond to “The Lakes” and Marquesas Island Toll and discover some of the best Permit fishing in the world.
What to Expect
Permit put up an incredible fight but catching their bite isn’t straightforward. These spooky fish need a lot of attention, skill, and carefulness to land.
While Permit eat a range of different crustaceans, they’ll flee at the hint that they’re being hunted. Fishing enthusiasts will love this game of cat and mouse, while beginners may not find it to their taste.
You want a light vessel with a shallow hull for these flats. A skiff or a flats boat will do the job. Light and agile, your captain will pole you along. This will get you on top of the spooky fish without causing a disturbance.
The beauty of fishing out of Key West is that it's right there! Within minutes, you’ll be on the productive flats, casting away. Even on a four-hour trip, you’ll still get to test your angling skills.
On six and eight-hour trips, you’ll explore a range of fishing grounds. Head to “the lakes” and Marquesas Island Toll, where you’ll find some of the largest Permit around. Along the sand flats and grassy-bottomed shallows, you’ll sight cast for the tailing fish. You can also try fly fishing here!
You could combine a trip to target Permit with hunting Tarpon and Bonefish to complete the inshore “Grand Slam.” Take a Key West Permit fishing guide from early spring through summer and for the best chance of the prize.
How to Prepare
Key West Permit fishing guides will have everything set up ready for you. There’s no need for a fishing license, and all rods and reels will be provided. Just check with your captain if he provides live bait. If you fancy going fly fishing, then you may also need to bring your own gear.
Bottled water may be provided, but you should bring your own drinks and snacks. Stay refreshed and make the most of your time on the crystal clear waters. Get ready to battle it out with prized Permit in Key West, and see why this is one of the best spots in the world!
Key West Permit Fishing Seasons
Key West Permit Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Permit fishing in Key West varies moderately throughout the year. High season is April to October. Low season is January. There is no closed season.
Key West
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What anglers said about Permit Fishing in Key West
What anglers said about Permit Fishing in Key West
Book with Cora Beth!! They are an easy going, fun and helpful crew that will ensure you have a blast (and catch fish!)!!
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Book with Cora Beth!! They are an easy going, fun and helpful crew that will ensure you have a blast (and catch fish!)!!
Cora Beth Fishing
Not grouper season which was the only bummer. But certainly had nothing to do with our amazing crew!
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Not grouper season which was the only bummer. But certainly had nothing to do with our amazing crew!
Second Nature Charters
If it's your first time, look for shorter trips on calmer waters. Then you can work your way up towards 4 hour and 8 hour trips! They are all out there and available!
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If it's your first time, look for shorter trips on calmer waters. Then you can work your way up towards 4 hour and 8 hour trips! They are all out there and available!
ScreamingLines Center Console โ 27'
Absolutely. One of the best fishing spots in the whole world. There's such a diverse ecosystem here. Anglers can fish for any type of fish you could possibly imagine.
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Absolutely. One of the best fishing spots in the whole world. There's such a diverse ecosystem here. Anglers can fish for any type of fish you could possibly imagine.
Key West Charter Fishing โ Shallows
These were great for anglers with little to moderate experience with Gulf fishing, and theyโd be good for people with more experience. We caught a wide variety of fish and had fun. The 2 captains were a cool twist as both were very knowledgeable and very helpful. I would highly recommend these guys.
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These were great for anglers with little to moderate experience with Gulf fishing, and theyโd be good for people with more experience. We caught a wide variety of fish and had fun. The 2 captains were a cool twist as both were very knowledgeable and very helpful. I would highly recommend these guys.
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Trust in your captain and mate, they are truly knowledgeable and intuitive in what they are doing!!!
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Trust in your captain and mate, they are truly knowledgeable and intuitive in what they are doing!!!
Reef Runner Charters Key West
Get hooked up with Captain Blake. He knows the waters can confidently navigate you to the catch.
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Get hooked up with Captain Blake. He knows the waters can confidently navigate you to the catch.
Key West Charter Fishing
Be flexible and prepared to switch up the plan if game fish are not hitting.
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Be flexible and prepared to switch up the plan if game fish are not hitting.
Reef Runner Charters Key West
LOL....I guess it was good. Everyone was catching fish...which puts it in at least the "Good" realm!
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LOL....I guess it was good. Everyone was catching fish...which puts it in at least the "Good" realm!
Cora Beth Fishing
The afternoon charters are nice because you will enjoy the sunset on your ride back to the dock.
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The afternoon charters are nice because you will enjoy the sunset on your ride back to the dock.
Second Nature Charters
We weee here for a quick weekend with friends, so not really the better time of year for tarpon. Would probably try later in June or July if tarpon are what youโre looking for.
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We weee here for a quick weekend with friends, so not really the better time of year for tarpon. Would probably try later in June or July if tarpon are what youโre looking for.
Reel Easy Charters
Fishing for some of the other species that we would have liked to catch like Mahi, Sailfish, and Marlin would probably be better in other months. If you are looking to fish for specific species and have the flexibility to schedule your trip and any month, I would recommend just talking with Captain Maryann. She sincerely wants her clients to have great experience, is very easy to talk to and seems very kind and honest!
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Fishing for some of the other species that we would have liked to catch like Mahi, Sailfish, and Marlin would probably be better in other months. If you are looking to fish for specific species and have the flexibility to schedule your trip and any month, I would recommend just talking with Captain Maryann. She sincerely wants her clients to have great experience, is very easy to talk to and seems very kind and honest!
Boa Vida Charters โ Jazmine
Fly directly into Key West unless you like 6 hour drives from Fort Lauderdale in our case.
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Fly directly into Key West unless you like 6 hour drives from Fort Lauderdale in our case.
Reef Runner Charters Key West
Absolutely. Wonderful trip with amazing crew. Canโt say thanks enoughโฆ
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Absolutely. Wonderful trip with amazing crew. Canโt say thanks enoughโฆ
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Find a captain that matches your personality. Donโt go chasing the big catch. Just enjoy the trip.
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Find a captain that matches your personality. Donโt go chasing the big catch. Just enjoy the trip.
Jolly Roger II
Book a full day trip. Give the captain ample time to take you to mutuple spots and show you various fishing techniques for the various species available in this area. You won't be disappointed. Lastly be sure to have one of the local restaurants cook part of your catch. There is nothing better than freshly caught fish and these restaurants do a wonderful job preparing it.
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Book a full day trip. Give the captain ample time to take you to mutuple spots and show you various fishing techniques for the various species available in this area. You won't be disappointed. Lastly be sure to have one of the local restaurants cook part of your catch. There is nothing better than freshly caught fish and these restaurants do a wonderful job preparing it.
Easy Does It
This is great trip - especially for first timers. Saw a lot of experienced fishermen back for another great trip. Captain and crew are very helpful to make sure even non-fisherman caught fish and had a good time.
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This is great trip - especially for first timers. Saw a lot of experienced fishermen back for another great trip. Captain and crew are very helpful to make sure even non-fisherman caught fish and had a good time.
Cora Beth Fishing
Fishing in early March meant a beautiful sunny day with temps around 80 degrees. However, the seas were rougher than we expected, and a couple in our group got seasick.
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Fishing in early March meant a beautiful sunny day with temps around 80 degrees. However, the seas were rougher than we expected, and a couple in our group got seasick.
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Do the 6hr rather than just a 4hr this gives you time to make moves if youโre not catching
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Do the 6hr rather than just a 4hr this gives you time to make moves if youโre not catching
Reel Easy Charters
Donโt go if youโre above average afraid of getting sea sick. If you get sick, the whole boat kind of suffers.
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Donโt go if youโre above average afraid of getting sea sick. If you get sick, the whole boat kind of suffers.
Gulfstream IV Party Fishing Boat