Fishing Charters - Key West

Here is a summary on what you can expect when you research the options you have for your next Key West fishing vacation. If you have an interest in becoming a vacation angler like so many others all over the world then you'll want to read this so you get a quick run down on the various fishing charters we have to offer here on Key West.

Of all the fishing charters we offer on Key West, the big private deep sea fishing charters are the most sought after. Here's a word to the wise though, if you've got a tight budget you might want to pass this one up. You can pay upwards of a few thousand dollars for these private fishing charters, sometimes even more. First off, a warning - do not try this yourself. Going after a thousand pound + fish in water as deep as 2,000 feet or more, 20 miles off shore without the right boat, gear and experience can get you killed. It happens all the time.

Though  booking a deep sea fishing charter is expensive, it's worth every penny. First off, you won't be slugging it out on a hot little boat rocking back and forth in the heat. Oh no, we're talking a class A yacht with a lounge that is fully air conditioned and plush. You'll have plenty of food and plenty of drink. Bathrooms and even state rooms (bedrooms) are the norm on these luxury yachts.

The captains that run these big fishing charters off Key West are top quality professionals. They go after the big game fish all the time. They've got all the gear needed to keep you safe. You don't want a thousand pound blue marlin yanking you off the boat before you can gasp! They've got the gear and the know how to get those big fish all the way to the boat.

Trolling is the next best thing in Key West fishing charters. These boats are also usually private yachts, carrying one to three parties and they're pretty luxurious. They troll grass lines and reef edges to go after game fish like king mackerel, tuna, cobia and wahoo. Don't think reeling in a sixty five pound mahi mahi isn't a thrill. These captains troll along while you drag your bait far behind the boat. The game fish come up from the deep and nail your bait! Wahoo in particular will hit it, sometimes as fast as 75 miles per hour! BAM!!

There are other kinds of charters like the Key West party boat fishing charters. They stop along reef edges and wrecks so you can fish for  grouper and snapper mostly. You can catch amberjack or yellowtail jack too. All these fish are great to eat. Reef fishing is more casual whether you book a party boat charter or something more sophisticated.

Flats fishing and backcountry fishing charters can also be found around Key West. These are small skiffs that don't stray far from shore. Don't be mislead though, without a captain who's out there all the time, you're likely to spend all day fighting the bugs and heat instead of catching fish. You can catch black and red drum fish, sea trout, snook and even tarpon.