Friday, June 24, 2011

Key West FL Fishing Charters

When it comes down to a great place to go fishing, the southernmost tip of Florida is a hard place to beat. Finding the right Key West FL fishing charters and guides to take you and your group out on the water for a great day of fishing is relatively easy to do. There are many different charter fishing boats and services in the Keys and Key West, that it may be more difficult narrowing your choices.

That being said, it is still important to research the type of saltwater fishing you would like to do and then match that up with the specialities of your fishing captain. Launching out of Keywest, FL, or many different types of fishing specialities and species targets to choose. You may be looking for a charter boat to go deep sea fishing, inshore fish targets, or backwater fishing. First choose what type of fishing you would prefer to try your luck at so you can better choose a more appropriate guide or charter boat for your sportfishing excursion out of Key West. Keep in mind that additional fishing grounds in this area include the Marquesas Keys and the Dry Tortugas and offer some amazing fishing if you have the time to get into this area.


Fishing Charters and Guide Boats out of Key West, Florida


What type of fishing do you prefer?
  1. Party / Head fishing boats
  2. Deep Sea fishing boats for wreck and reef fishing
  3. Offshore trolling boat guides
  4. Light tackle guides
  5. Flats fishing charter.

Video: Rampage Fishing Charters - Key West, FL   


There are more than 200 gamefish in the Florida Keys and some of the more popular game fish species in the area include:
  • Tarpon
  • Dolphin, ( Mahi-Mahi)
  • Sailfish
  • Kingfish
  • Wahoo
  • Blue Marlin
  • Bonefish
  • Snapper
  • Grouper
  • Amberjack
  • Permit
Charter Fishing Boats:

A few of the captain and guide services in the area include the following assortment. It is important to checkout their charter and payment policies to ensure a more enjoyable experience. Also, you will want to ask several questions of the captain before booking a charter. Make sure that you fill comfortable with your selection. 

• Charter Sea-Clusion
5950 Peninsula Ave.
Key West, FL 33040
800-818-5667

• Key West Pro Guides
Site: www.keywestproguides.com  
G-31 Miriam St.
Keywest, FL 33040  
866-259-4205
Located in the Hurricane Hole Marina at GPS coordinates N24 34.250 and W81 44.850.

• Triple Time Fishing Charters
Face dock at the A & B Marina
800-226-8210

• Dream Catchers Charters
5555 College Road
Key West, Florida 33040
888-362-3474

Video: Sight Fishing for Barracuda on Flats


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Photo credit: Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) image by theSuperStar.

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