Afternoon Half Day Trip

4 hour trip, starts at 12:00 PM
by Purple Heron Charters
Key West
4.9/5 (173 reviews)

About the trip

4 hour trip. Spinning gear or Fly gear, your choice. Best option for getting uout on the water affordably and convenient for the schedule to still allow you the other half of a day to enjoy other parts of Key West. Recommended for general fishing and sightseeing. Not recommended for technical fisheries.

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About the charter captain

John Hoover

Key West, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
173 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since November 2022
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Lifelong Floridian raised in central Florida started fishing full-time in the Lower Keys and Key West in 2007.

Our Team
John H.

John H.

Captain

Which fish you can target

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Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Dolphin
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (2)
Charter Reviews (173)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews

Photo by reviewers (1)

Incredible!
Daniel D.
Daniel D.
5.0/5

Afternoon Half Day Trip on February 7, 2025

Incredible!

VERIFIED

Capt. John was an absolute beast. Knowledge and feel for the audience. Caught a couple huge cobia off the flats - a dream come true.

Capt. John was an absolute beast. Knowledge and feel for the audience. Caught a couple huge cobia off the flats - a dream come true.  

 Daniel D. recommends Purple Heron Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 8, 2025
Daniel thank you so much for the positive review. I had a great time fishing with yall. Really glad the weather and fishery cooperated and look forward to fishing with you again on your next visit. Thank you.
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Tom K.
Tom K.
5.0/5

Afternoon Half Day Trip on April 15, 2025

Great flats guide

VERIFIED

On time well prepared

On time well prepared  

 Tom K. recommends Purple Heron Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 17, 2025
Tom thank you so much for the positive review. I had a great afternoon fishing with you, glad the bonefish and tarpon were cooperative. Look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Thank you.

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

If requested we can use live bait

Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

An Rtic Cooler is onboard with ice and waters

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait

If you’d like to fish with live bait, it’s included .Tarpon we usually check pinfish traps on the ride out to have extra and freshest bait possible. In the Winter time and pilchards are around I may throw the cast net for them.

Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

We only keep enough for a meal or two, but it I will be more than happy to filet and bag your catch for you to take to a local restaurant or prepare yourself.

Drinks

I’ll have canned waters and ice onboard in a cooler. Please feel free to bring whatever else you’d like to eat or drink.

Fishing License

All licenses needed are provided in the cost.

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 7 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 7 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

I would recommend at least 6 years old at the youngest.

You Keep Catch

Will gladly keep enough for a meal

Catch and Release Allowed

Most sportfish targeted are catch and release only

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

US $550

Private trip

Afternoon Half Day Trip

4 hour trip, starts at 12:00 PM

Price for group of 2 persons 

US $550


Trip price

US $550

Free cancellation before May 30.

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