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Key West Fishing Charters

20 charter captains and guides fishing from Key West, Stock Island and the Lower Keys, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

20 captains and guides8 publish prices$775 typical half day
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Key West 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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Cora Beth Fishing

230 Margaret Street, C Dock Slip #5, Key West, FL 33040

60 ft Cora Beth IIUp to 35 guests

ReefParty boat

Targets: Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Lane snapper, Mutton snapper, Red grouper, Black grouper, Gag grouper

Daily 5 Hour Reef Fishing, from (per person) $75Sunset Snapper Fishing 4 Hours, from (per person) $64Full Day Fishing Safari 10 Hours, from (per person) $140
(305) 394-3659Website

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Cowboy Cowgirl SportFishing Charters

Key West

Fleet: 36 ft Hatteras, 40 ft Luhrs, 45 ft Hatteras, 47 ft Hatteras, 37 ft Contender, 34 ft ContenderUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshoreDeep seaReef

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tripletail, Blackfin tuna, Barracuda, Sailfish, Shark, Grouper

Shared & Split Fishing Charter, 4-Hour Trip, starting at (per person) $200Cowboy 36' Hatteras, 4-Hour Charter, starting at $850Irish Cowboy 40' Luhrs, 4-Hour Charter, starting at $950+5 more on their site
(305) 304-2946Website

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Dream Catcher Charters

5555 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040

Fleet: 24 ft bay boat, 28 ft center console, 36 ft Yellowfin center console, 47 ft Viking (INXS)Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaFlatsBackcountryReefWreck

Targets: Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish, Barracuda, Yellowtail snapper, Shark

24 ft bay boat, Half-day 4 hours $65024 ft bay boat, 3/4-day 6 hours $85024 ft bay boat, Full-day 8 hours $1,250+6 more on their site
(305) 292-7212Website

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Gulfstream Fishing

1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Historic Charter Boat Row, Key West, FL 33040

Up to 40 guests

ReefParty boat

Targets: Yellowtail snapper, Mutton snapper, Mangrove snapper, Grouper, Mackerel

Party Boat Reef Fishing Charter, 6 Hours (per person) $70Summer Night Fishing, 5.5 Hours, June-August (per person) $74Private Charter, 5 Hours, from $2,000
(305) 296-8494Website

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Linda D Sportfishing

Charter Boat Row, Dock 19 and 20, 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

40 ft twin-engine diesel (Linda D V); also Linda D IVUp to 6 guests

InshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Sailfish, Swordfish, King mackerel

Fishing Charter, Linda D V (4-8 hr), from $1,000Fishing Charter, Linda D IV (4-8 hr), from $1,000Split Fishing Charter (4-6 hr, shared), from $225
(305) 304-8102Website

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Captain Magnus Key West Fishing Charters

Key West City Marina at Garrison Bight, Amberjack Slip #21, 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Capt. Magnus Nilsson48 ft sportfishing boat (Ultra Grand Slam)Up to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Sailfish

(305) 304-1639Website

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Purple Heron Charters

1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Capt. John Hoover18 ft Dolphin Backcountry ProUp to 3 guests

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Targets: Snapper, Jacks, Speckled trout, Pompano, Ladyfish, Barracuda, Bonefish, Permit

1/2 Day Trip (4-Hour) $5503/4 Day Trip (6-Hour) $700Full Day Trip (8-Hour) $850
(407) 462-1408Website

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RideOut Charters Key West

Key West

Capt. Nick CollinsUp to 6 guests

InshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Targets: Snapper, Grouper, Permit, African pompano, Cobia, King mackerel, Tuna, Wahoo

Half Day Trip (AM) $1,1003/4 Day Trip (6 hour) $1,500Full Day Trip (8 hour) $1,800
(305) 791-1283Website

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ShadowCaster Flats Fishing

A&B Marina, 700 Front Street, Slip #3, Key West

Capt. John SmousePathfinder 22 BackcountryUp to 4 guests

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Targets: Tarpon, Permit, Snapper, Shark, Jacks, Barracuda, Redfish, Speckled trout

Half Day – 4 Hours $7003/4 Day – 6 Hours $950Full Day – 8 Hours $1,200
(305) 587-7669Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Key West?

How the 20 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: Sailfish, Grouper, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi.

Typical private half day: $925 (4 boats publish one).

Deep sea fishing in Key West: all 14 boats →

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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: Tarpon, Permit, Shark, Barracuda.

Typical private half day: $775 (6 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Key West: all 12 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.

Usually after: Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Mutton snapper, Lane snapper.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8724557, NOAA station 8724580, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Key West.

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

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Key West

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)$775$550 – $1,1006
Private full day (about 8 hours)$1,225$850 – $1,8004

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Know before you go

Fishing in Key West: local notes

Charter Boat Row, the main charter dock in Key West, is at 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd (Garrison Bight area).

Source: charterboatlindad.com

Key West charters run full-day trips to the Marquesas Keys (about 8 hours) and to the Dry Tortugas / Fort Jefferson (8-10 hours).

Source: dreamcatchercharters.com

Key West backcountry flats skiffs commonly take only 3-4 anglers; offshore boats take up to 6 (six-pack limit).

Source: dreamcatchercharters.com

Flats guides also depart from downtown marinas such as A&B Marina at 700 Front Street.

Source: keysflatsfishing.com

Questions

Key West fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Key West?

We list 20 charter captains and guides fishing from Key West, Stock Island and the Lower Keys, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Key West?

Among 6 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $775 (from $550 to $1,100), and the median full day is $1,225. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Key West?

The species Key West captains list most often are Tarpon, Permit, Barracuda, Sailfish, Grouper and Shark.

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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