Key West
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $500
Captain
Blake Kalk
Key West, United States
100+ reviews
The sea has always been awake in me; it's where I find deep comfort. I studied the ocean in college and began my work on it immediately after graduation as a commercial fisherman, diving to catch critters for researchers and aquariums. Fishing was always a part of my upbringing. As a teenager, I was constantly fishing. I love all fishing styles, from rod and reel to fly fishing, spearfishing, and everything in between. I believe customer service is everything, and I owe it to you, the clients, to work my hardest and ensure an exciting and memorable day on the water! Our customer service goes beyond the boat, too. Anything we can do to ensure your trip is a success, we will go above and beyond to accomplish.
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Rating
4.9
119 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (132)
What anglers say
96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
73%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
All reviews (119)
Showing 1 – 5 of 119 reviews
Robert Krouse5.0VerifiedI'm Hooked, Eventhough the Fish Weren't
TARPON PLUS • 2 adultsTotally fulfilling experience. Had a blast. Captain Blake was an absolute pro. Cool guy. He put us on the fish, but we couldn't get one to bite. He was seeing fish all day. Bonefish, permit, tarpon.....even a shark or two. If he had the rod I'm sure we would have had some action. Tarpon are HUGE...they come out of the shadows, hang out for a second or two, then they're gone. Flats fishing is like hunting...you gotta see them. You gotta make the perfect cast in whatever conditions, and hopefully you bust one. Eventhough we didnt entice one to bite, I'm totally hooked. I now have a new obsession. Thanks Blake.
M R4.7Verifiedswing and a miss
Flats Fishing 6hr (preferred) • 2 adultsthough we did not catch any fish, it was still a worthwhile experience. The surface was a little choppy and the conditions weren’t right for Tarpon fishing. That said Captain Blake got us onto lots of tarpon, one of which smashed the lure, but got away.  He worked hard to get us in front of lots of tarpon throughout the morning.  But they were just a little spooked and not biting or committing to striking the lure.  The fishing grounds are beautiful on the flats. And overall it was worthwhile seeing all the animal life, sharks, turtles, etc… Captain Blake is clearly very knowledgeable about how to surf the flats and the keys, but on this day, the tarpon were not behaving. 
Kyle Jones5.0VerifiedTrip was amazing!
Full Day of Fun! • 2 adultsBlake did a fantastic job for my wife and I. we own our own charter fishing business in Idaho. Blake exceeded our expectations by a mile. The perspective we gained on the keys from this trip was amazing. We primarily targeted bonefish on the fly, but Blake was rigged ans ready for my wife to take opportunities at Barracuda. She caught several, with one being huge! The bonefish evaded us, but the effort put in by Blake ans his understanding of bot only the history of Key West, but the flora and fauna was incredible! We cant wait to come back. On another note, Blake was such a great guy to spend the day with, I would hire him as a captain in my own operation without a sccond thought.
Jon UhartRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHad a blast, recommend
Bonefishing 6hr • 2 adults • 1 childI fished with Blake late December 2025. Told him I was mostly after bonefish but it was a dream to catch a permit on the fly. Blake was flexible on start time and we got on the water early and managed to squeeze in a 9 hour day even though I was flying out that evening. The weather was beautiful and Blake's knowledge of the area put us on bonefish on most flats we looked, and I managed to land one of the best bonefish of my life in a most spectacular place--something that will stick with me forever. Also had multiple shots on barracuda, and did get a shot at a permit. Blake did a good job of setting up a communication system between he and I so when he spotted a fish I was likely to put a fly in the right spot. He's a really good communicator--tells you what he's seeing and what he's thinking, and by the afternoon I was spotting fish myself. He has deep knowledge of the flora and fauna and I learned a lot, not just about bonefish and permit, but turtles, manta rays, etc. I had a really good time and would love the opportunity to fish with Blake again, and would recommend him to anyone who wants to experience the majesty of the Keys with a really good dude.
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Les Cunningham5.0VerifiedGreat experience
Flats Fishing 4hr • 2 adultswe booked a short 4 hour day with Captain Blake, mainly because in my experience December isn’t the best month to fish in Key West. Blake was very good at communicating ahead of time, and asked a lot of good questions about our experience level, what we wanted to do, etc. We caught a fair number of fishearly, and then spent the rest of the morning trying to find fish in the flats. Blake was diligent, instructive, and patient. I would highly recommend him for your next trip to Key West.
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What's biting with Key West Charter Fishing – Shallows in Key West
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.
