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The 7 Best Fishing Trips in Key West

7 trips  ·  from $85 a head

Flats skiffs for tarpon and permit, party boats for reef fish, and offshore boats for everything else. These 7 are priced by the half day, with rods, bait and licence usually covered by the boat. Check the party size before you book a share.

Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter - Why the catamaran matters on open water
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Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

1.Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Fish Key West’s reef aboard the 64-foot FishMonster Max catamaran. The crew helps beginners and seasoned anglers, while Chase and Donte are among the friendly deckhands praised for their humor and care. The $95 trip includes gear, bait, licenses, and catch filleting.

“FANTASTIC! Best vacation trip ever! Charter & crew were awesome! Donte rocks!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re coming back with the kids & grandson!”

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Key West 6-Hour Party Boat Fishing Trip – Affordable Reef Fishing - What happens once the boat leaves Key West
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Key West 6-Hour Party Boat Fishing Trip – Affordable Reef Fishing

2.Key West 6-Hour Party Boat Fishing Trip – Affordable Reef Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Set out from Key West’s Historic Charter Boat Row at 10 a.m. for about six hours of reef fishing. Gulfstream Fishing supplies bait, a license, crew help, and an onboard restroom. Captains Joe and Rick, plus mates such as Ethan and Ryan, help beginners handle rods and land fish.

“The Captain and crew are great. I recommend bringing Dramamine if you’re prone to sea or motion sickness. Also sunscreen is a must! You can purchase waters/sodas and snacks for $1 each but bringing your own bag of things isn't a bad idea. We didn’t catch too much on our trip, but the captain was very helpful and handed anything he hooked to participants to reel in. Overall quite a long excursion, we would have been happy with a couple hours shorter as people just looking for the experience but if your goal is to catch fish to take home, this is the trip for you!”

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Key West Deep Sea Fishing: Big Fish - Fishing for mahi mahi, tuna, and reef species
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Key West Deep Sea Fishing: Big Fish

3.Key West Deep Sea Fishing: Big Fish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Corsair 2 Sportfishing from Key West with Captain Jeff, Captain Russ, or another experienced crew member for reef and offshore fishing up to 18 miles out. The private charter carries up to six people and offers half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day options, with bottled water included.

“These guys are amazing!! They did everything right and made every accommodation we asked for. We got every fish we wanted.”

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KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter - Justin and Jagger bring different strengths
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KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter

4.KeyWest Half-Day Inshore Fishing Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Start at 7:30 am from Stock Island with Captain Justin or Captain Jagger for four hours in Key West’s shallow channels. Use live crabs, pilchards, and pinfish for tarpon, sharks, snappers, jacks, barracuda, and more. The private boat carries up to four people.

“We had such an amazing time. Captain Jagger was awesome! Went to a few spots and caught a number of fish and two sharks (released). The kids had an awesome time and reeled in a few!”

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Fishing Charters in Key West Florida - What the captains bring to the day
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Fishing Charters in Key West Florida

5.Fishing Charters in Key West Florida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private Key West fishing charter for up to six people. Captains such as Forrest, Ricky, Nick, and Noah fish from custom boats, using light tackle and changing methods to match conditions. Tackle, bottled water, and licenses are included.

“We fished in 30kn. winds and Forrest not only kept us safe but put us on fish!!! We fish all the time on vacation and this was an awesome trip!”

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Private Fishing Charter from Ramrod Key - What the 8:00 a.m. start looks like
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Private Fishing Charter from Ramrod Key

6.Private Fishing Charter from Ramrod Key

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Captain Jim takes your private party of up to two into the lower Keys backcountry from Ramrod Key. Fish two to eight feet of clear water for snapper, tarpon, barracuda, shark, and more. Gear, bait, license, ice, and water are included.

“Captain Jim was very personable and knowledgeable. The equipment was great, boat was clean. He worked very hard to make sure we caught fish! Thank you Captain Jim for a great time. We took the fish to Dante’s in Key West. Best fish dinner ever!”

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Marathon Florida Keys Fishing Experience - Why the captain and first mate matter
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Marathon Florida Keys Fishing Experience

7.Marathon Florida Keys Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Ed and first mate Mikey from Marathon for a 4-hour coastal fishing charter in Atlantic or Gulf waters. Equipment, bait, tackle, licenses, and bottled water are included. Fish for snapper, grouper, mackerel, and more, with longer trips available for offshore big game.

“Wet tails fishing charter was a great experience. We had so much fun fishing and boating. Ed and Mikey worked together as a great team to make sure we caught our limit. They also gave us a great recommendation for a hook and cook experience in marathon.”

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