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Key Largo Fishing Charters

18 charter captains and guides fishing from Key Largo and North Key Largo, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

18 captains and guides7 publish prices$1,100 typical half day

The captains

Key Largo fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Fantastic Charters

Fantastic II: 99741 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo; Hop To It: docks below Skippers Dockside, 528 Caribbean Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037

40 ft sportfisher (Fantastic II); 26 ft open fisherman (Hop To It)

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, Marlin, Shark

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Fish Whisperer Charter Boat

176 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, FL 33037

Capt. Tucker Ersek; Capt. Reef Ersek32 ft SeaVeeUp to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReefWreck

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Swordfish, Tarpon, King mackerel, Grouper, Yellowtail snapper

1/2 Day (4 Hrs.) +tip $1,100Evening Snapper (6-10 P.M.) +tip $1,1003/4 Day (6 Hrs.) +tip $1,400+3 more on their site

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Good Karma Sportfishing

Pilot House Marina, Key Largo; Tavernier Creek Marina, 90515 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070

Capt. Ryan Van Fleet24 ft Good KarmaUp to 4 guests

OffshoreReef

Targets: Wahoo, Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Grouper, Blackfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Sailfish

Charter, Cash Rate (one trip per day, 6-8 hr window) $1,200Charter, Credit Card Rate $1,250

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Key Largo Fishing Adventures

99701 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Capt. Greg38 ft Henriques Sportfish (No Fear); 38 ft Topaz Express (Fin Chaser)

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreDeep seaReefWreck

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, King mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish

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Keys Sport Fishing (Fin Razer)

99701 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, King mackerel, Cobia

Half Day Charter 4 hr (from) $1,100Full Day Charter 8 hr (from) $1,750Power Pelagics Trip 10 hr (from) $2,000+2 more on their site

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Local Grown Charters

Key Largo

Capt. Andrew Atwill

InshoreOffshoreBackcountryReefWreck

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Marlin, Tuna, Blacktip shark, Bull shark

Fish Hidden Backcountry Waters (starting at) $400Shark Showdown: Blacktip & Bull Shark Trophy Hunt (starting at) $600Florida Keys Mixed Bag Fishing Charter (starting at) $750+5 more on their site

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Off Course Charters

Buttonwood Bay, MM 96 (next to Bakers Cay Resort), Key Largo

Capt. Henry Warrington22 ft Wellcraft bay boatUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBackcountryReef

Targets: Snook, Mangrove snapper, Redfish, Speckled trout, Jack crevalle, Tarpon, Tripletail, Yellowtail snapper

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Round Up Fishing Charters

1313 Ocean Bay Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037

54 ft Bertram (Visco); 43 ft Hatteras (Miss J)

OffshoreDeep seaReefWreck

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin, Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish

Visco – Half Day Reef/Wreck 4hrs $1,600Visco – 3/4 Day 6hrs $1,900Visco – Full Day 8hrs $2,200+3 more on their site

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Scales 2 Tales Charters

Key Largo

Up to 4 guests

InshoreOffshoreBackcountryReefWreck

Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Grouper, Black drum, Hogfish

Backcountry 1/2 Day, 4 Hour $750Backcountry 3/4 Day, 6 Hours $1,000Backcountry Full Day, 8 Hour $1,250+4 more on their site

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Tails Up Fishing Charters

103950 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037

Capt. KerryUp to 3 guests

FlatsBackcountry

Targets: Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Redfish, Snook

1/2 Day Charter (1-2 anglers) $7003/4 Day Charter (1-2 anglers) $800Full Day Charter (1-2 anglers) $900+1 more on their site

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Key Largo?

How the 18 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Sailfish, Wahoo.

Typical private half day: $1,100 (4 boats publish one).

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Speckled trout.

Inshore fishing charters in Key Largo: all 8 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

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Today on the water

Conditions in Key Largo right now

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Live from NOAA tide station 8723689, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Key Largo.

Full tide table and what is biting: Key Largo fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Key Largo

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$1,100$750 – $1,6004
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,700$900 – $2,2005

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Seasons

What is biting in Key Largo, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Black grouper
Red grouper
Gag
Snook
Mutton snapper
Yellowtail snapper
Mangrove snapper

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: myfwc.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Key Largo: local notes

Key Largo reef fishing runs about 2-6 miles offshore, wrecks about 5-8 miles, and offshore trolling 5-20 miles out; swordfishing grounds are roughly 20 miles off.

Source: fishwhispererflkeys.com

Key Largo Fisheries Marina (1313 Ocean Bay Drive) is the home dock for several Key Largo charter boats.

Source: mybluewateradventures.com

Bayside backcountry trips from Key Largo run into Everglades National Park waters for snook, redfish, tarpon and seatrout.

Source: scales2tales.com

Evening tarpon and shark trips work 1-3 miles out and along the mangroves between Key Largo and Miami.

Source: fishwhispererflkeys.com

Tarpon are catch-and-release only in Florida; fish over 40 inches must stay in the water unless the angler holds a tarpon tag for a record attempt.

Source: myfwc.com

Questions

Key Largo fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Key Largo?

We list 18 charter captains and guides fishing from Key Largo and North Key Largo, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Key Largo?

Among 4 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $1,100 (from $750 to $1,600), and the median full day is $1,700. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Key Largo?

The species Key Largo captains list most often are Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna and Snapper. In October, the season calendar above shows Black grouper, Red grouper, Snook, Mutton snapper, Yellowtail snapper in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?

Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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