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Good Times Key West

Member since August 2016 Key West, United States
Background
A marine mechanic by trade, the captain needed to get out of the shop. That's when he started Good Times Key West. Every day now he enjoys sharing the amazing activities and scenery that the Florida Keys backcountry has to offer. Fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, dolphin viewing, and much more.
Techniques
Set tunes, set anchor, set chum. Light tackle rods off the stern for snapper, Big poles up on top rocket launchers with live baits. catch some table fare, and scream some drag. Or pull up the beach and let the wife and kids play, while you walk the beach sight casting to fish in the shallows. Happy family + happy fisherman = Good Times Key West. Other activities include snorkeling, dolphin watching, sunset trips, and my personal favorite remote island/ sandbar sessions.

Hey, we're Good Times Key West

Key West, United States
Background
A marine mechanic by trade, the captain needed to get out of the shop. That's when he started Good Times Key West. Every day now he enjoys sharing the amazing activities and scenery that the Florida Keys backcountry has to offer. Fishing, snorkeling, sandbars, dolphin viewing, and much more.
Techniques
Set tunes, set anchor, set chum. Light tackle rods off the stern for snapper, Big poles up on top rocket launchers with live baits. catch some table fare, and scream some drag. Or pull up the beach and let the wife and kids play, while you walk the beach sight casting to fish in the shallows. Happy family + happy fisherman = Good Times Key West. Other activities include snorkeling, dolphin watching, sunset trips, and my personal favorite remote island/ sandbar sessions.
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Fishing Reports
Our Team
Antonio E.
Captain
Sam W.
Captain
Mike T.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Good Times Key West 24โ€™

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(360 reviews)
Key West
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $700

Good Times Key West โ€“ 19'

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(219 reviews)
Key West
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Trips from US $500

Good Times Key West 35' Offshore

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(29 reviews)
Key West
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Trips from US $825

Fishing Reports

Offshore bite heats up with cooler temps
Offshore bite heats up with cooler temps
Oct 30, 2025 Key West
The cooler weather is bringing our winter time fisheries. Live bait has been plentiful. Pelagic species including Blackfin tuna and mackerel are pushing in shallower towards the reef line. Makes for less commute and more fishing time! Inshore bite has been steady with impressive numbers and size of a verity of species. Cobia have been found on the wrecks. Big muttons in the shallow waters of the backcountry, and quality yellowtail and lane snappers on the patch reefs. Weather your looking to go offshore or inshore fishing while in Key West, weโ€™d love to get you hooked up.
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Cooler weather heating up the bite!
Cooler weather heating up the bite!
Oct 28, 2025 Key West
The cooler weather is bringing our winter time fisheries. Live bait has been plentiful. Pelagic species including Blackfin tuna and mackerel are pushing in shallower towards the reef line. Makes for less commute and more fishing time! Inshore bite has been steady with impressive numbers and size of a verity of species. Cobia have been found on the wrecks. Big muttons in the shallow waters of the backcountry, and quality yellowtail and lane snappers on the patch reefs.
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Snappers are biting inshore!
Snappers are biting inshore!
Dec 16, 2024 Key West
Snapper are fired up. Everyone gets a taco or a sandwich!
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Jumbo muttons
Jumbo muttons
Dec 7, 2024 Key West
We have been catching lots of quality mutton snappers this week. Lets go get you a jumbo!
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Inshore snapper bite is on fire!
Inshore snapper bite is on fire!
Nov 18, 2024 Key West
With exception of a few days, the wind has been blowing 20mph+ everyday for the last two months. Luckily our 24โ€™ Sailfish is flexible enough to fish not only open water, but also allows us to hide from the winds in the calm, scenic backcountry waters. The bite has been on fire with a verity of snappers, jacks, and no shortage of sharks. We like to call these trips โ€œdinner and a showโ€. Every get plenty to eat, and our marnia does a great job of โ€œcook your catchโ€. One last great thing about this fishery on a wi dy day, is that we have a no sea-sickness guarantee. Now, stop scrolling and lets start casting!
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September was a month of variety.
September was a month of variety.
Oct 1, 2024 Key West
This month was a real mixed bag on our 24โ€™ trolling, bottom fishing, reefs, backcountry, and lobster territory. Bottom fishing in the shallow/ calm backcountry has produced some high quality mangrove, lane, and mutton snappers in large numbers. Some trips catching their allowed limits. No shortage of big 100lb + lemon sharks that youโ€™ll need to race for your dinner. Nicer weather days we have fished on the patch reefs just south of Key West. Red grouper, yellowtail snapper, and a verity of types of mackerel. Even did a catch n cook woth spadefish (a first for me). If you have lobster on your mind, well so do we! Many of our shallow water honey holes have been picked clean this late in the season. 6hr + lobster trips gave us enough time to run 20+ miles to areas with less pressure and they are still housing some quality bugs. Lets go make some memories!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 608 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (570)
10\/10
quick 6 hr trip
quick 6 hr trip
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Alex L.
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5.0 / 5
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More than a fishing charter!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Fishing (PM) on December 10, 2024
Justin was a fantastic guide with great communication prior to the session. He was super accommodating as my none fishing girlfriend...
Alex L. recommends Good Times Key West โ€“ 19'
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Brian G.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Good Times

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 11, 2025
Great afternoon of fishing! Professional and courteous. As a novice with a rookie friend with no salt experience, they had...
Brian G. recommends Good Times Key West 35' Offshore
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Scott M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning 1/2 w/ Cpt. Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 2025
We did some inshore/nearshore fishing with captain Matt and had a great time. We were able to keep 6 yellowtail snappers and...
Scott M. recommends Good Times Key West 24โ€™
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Nicki G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Fishing (AM) on July 6, 2025
Kids + mom had a great time fishing today w/ Captn Justin! So much fun reeling in barracuda, snappers, & a shark that was let...
Nicki G. recommends Good Times Key West โ€“ 19'
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Molly K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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10/10

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Fishing (AM) on October 22, 2025
We had a great time! Would recommend to anyone!
Molly K. recommends Good Times Key West โ€“ 19'
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