What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Key West, Florida for the first time?

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Scott Gooch
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Went fishing with Linda D V on May 17, 2025
Make sure to bring plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Wear you sun glasses. And most importantly wear your sun screen!

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Travis Trahan
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Went fishing with Salty Goat Fishing Charters on May 10, 2025
If it's your first time, take Dramamine the night before and an hour before your trip. Worked well for multiple boat trips with varying conditions.

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Tom Trimble
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Went fishing with Purple Heron Charters on April 29, 2025
The weather was great. Not too hot! It was a little windy but Captain John knew how to get into the quiet spots out of the wind. I really like the end of April fishing here.

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Dennis Wylie
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Went fishing with Cora Beth Fishing on April 14, 2025
It was a very good experience on our fishing charter. We would recommend the Cora Beth fishing charter to everyone.

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Miken Spalding
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Went fishing with Hooked Up Charters on April 11, 2025
There was a cold front that came through the area and made the fishing tough but that is expected for fishing

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Edward Ritzmann
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Went fishing with ScreamingLines Center Console – 27' on April 5, 2025
Be conservative about the accessories you bring because you’re going to be spending most of your time fishing.

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Zach Lewis
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Went fishing with Second Nature Charters on March 28, 2025
Ask questions. Theses guys are wealth of knowledge and seemed happy to tell us they did things a certain way. It was just. Great experience

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JimandCathy Davison
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Went fishing with Cowboy Cowgirl 36 Ft Hatteras--Since 1965 on February 6, 2025
The captain and mate are experience and would be helpful for first time and experienced anglers alike.

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Lisa Kuemper
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Went fishing with Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West on February 12, 2025
Take the motion sickness pills 1 hour before. It won't hurt if you don't need it, but once you feel sick, it is too late.

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Dennis Delong
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Went fishing with Reef Runner Charters Key West on February 7, 2025
Pick a good charter such as Reef Runner and then trust your captain and crew to do the best for you. They know their fishery and they will work there hardest to give you a great day on the water.

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Daniel Nesbitt
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Went fishing with Capt Conch Charters- Reef Runner II on February 5, 2025
Westher was picture perfect and the boat and crew were amazing! This is definitely a must do in Key West. Ride the conchenstien !

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Carey Grant
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Went fishing with Key West Charter Fishing – Shallows on January 1, 2025
Book Blake, he will walk you through how to spot fish, appropriate casts, and how to catch incredible fish!

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Dennis Landis
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Went fishing with Always Somethin' Charters – Key West on December 31, 2024
I highly recommend flats fishing in December. The fish are plentiful and the scenery is incredible.

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Mark Asuma
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Went fishing with Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West on December 30, 2024
This is your boat and crew for sure. The best time! We caught so much! You will not be disappointed!

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Michael Schor
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Went fishing with Southpaw Fishing Charters on December 28, 2024
Expect to have fun, not to catch anything great. That way, when you do - it will be an awesome surprise.

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Scott Roberts
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Went fishing with Good Times Key West – 19' on December 8, 2024
Be ready for the chance of cooler temps and higher winds, but if you are from up north it will still probably feel like summer to you!

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Shawn Swallow
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Went fishing with Reel Easy Charters on December 7, 2024
Find an experienced captain with local experience and who can build a day around daily conditions and recent fishing spots

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David Sanderlin
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Went fishing with Conch Too Charters LLC on December 4, 2024
Yes, no experience need with mate Ross he will make sure you have a great time and enjoy catching your fish! First rate mate who is very capable!

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David Sanderlin
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Went fishing with Key West 6-Hour Party Boat Fishing on December 3, 2024
It’s great if you have a good captain that knows where the fish are my other charter was fantastic

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Julie Moyer
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Went fishing with Cora Beth Fishing on November 27, 2024
Great time and everyone on the boat was catching fish. Very knowledgeable crew and captain. Captain was great on finding the fish.

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Demi Koulianos
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Went fishing with Good Times Key West 24’ on November 23, 2024
Do not come in November. And if it is cold and windy, do not allow Captin to take you out on the boat. The waters will be choppy and the odds of you catching something or someone to none

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Steven Beltis
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Went fishing with Cora Beth Fishing on November 17, 2024
Bring your catch to either Dante's, Half Shell, or the Boathouse afterwards, and they will cook your catch right there!

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Jason Hoff
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Went fishing with Second Nature Charters on November 11, 2024
Let the captain know what kind of fish you want to catch and they’ll target that species or will let you know what the best action is for the time of year.

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Ron Croston
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Went fishing with Hooked Up Charters on October 24, 2024
Do your research! This captain only wanted paid didn’t care he couldn’t find fish. I’ve been on many charters and captains worked had to get on the fish not this one!!

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Stephanie Armbruster
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Went fishing with Boa Vida Charters – Jazmine on November 3, 2024
VERY windy conditions in November need to be considered for anyone who may be prone to motion sickness.

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Stephanie Mann
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Went fishing with Always Somethin' Charters – Key West on October 29, 2024
Srbo is super friendly, knowable and patient - made a trip perfect - despite his unusual name - he is born and raised American , no need to worry about an accent you won’t understand

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Dan Boyer
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Went fishing with My Ohana Sport Fishing on October 7, 2024
Don’t pay attention to the weather reach out to the boat. They will tell you if it’s good to go or not.

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Gene Kirby
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Went fishing with Fishy Business Charters on September 28, 2024
If you want an experience of a lifetime, Make your booking with this service and all your dreams will come true.

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John Robinson
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Went fishing with Hook 1 Charters - Key West on September 12, 2024
Speak openly with your guide, ask questions about what fish you can expect to go after, the travel time to get to 1st cast, etc.

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Walter Brooks
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Went fishing with Jolly Roger II on September 11, 2024
When you fish trolling you must be patient to catch fish but the bites will come. Make sure you bring sunscreen because it can get hot and sunny in Key West. Dr Walter Brooks