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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
4 People	$1,100.00	$880.00	$715.00
3 People	$1,100.00	$880.00	$715.00
2 People	$1,100.00	$880.00	$715.00
1 Person	$1,100.00	$880.00	$715.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Have you ever wanted to catch that once-in-a-lifetime fish, capture that awe-inspiring sunset, or enjoy an unforgettable day with your family on the water? With Captain John, you can do just that. Spend your half, 3/4, full or extended day trip exploring the beautiful flats around Key West as you chase down tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks, snappers and more.

This back country/flats charter is a popular choice for both longtime anglers and families because of its wide range of fishing opportunities. Hop on the 24' Yellowtail and the highly-rated Captain John will take you where you need to be.

Your adventure will begin at the dock as Captain John explains what you can expect on your trip. No detail will be left out or question unanswered in order to make your trip exciting, educational, and memorable. Be sure to bring any beverages or snacks you might need, and Captain John will provide everything else.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain John

Outfitter 14 yrs of exp.

About Your Guide

Captain John

Outfitter 14 yrs of exp.

Captain John of Key West Florida is your one-stop shop for all things Florida Keys fishing!

The son of a commercial fisherman, Captain John spent many days and nights exploring the many wonders that the lower keys has to offer. Raised on Sugarloaf Key, located between Key West and Big Pine Key, Captain John enjoyed exploring these world-class waters inside and out fishing, diving, and exploring the many islands, channels, creeks, and waterways which make up what is known as the back-country.

With his younger brother James, Captain John would search for new places to fish and dive and would always bring home fish or lobster for their mother to cook.

As Captain John grew up, he began to broaden his explorations beyond the backcountry to fishing and diving reefs, another entirely different ecosystem full of different wonders and fascinating creatures.

As a young man, Captain John earned many commercial licenses and spent the majority of his time fishing and diving for lobster.

In the late 80's, Captain John created his own charter company and has shared his knowledge and experience with others ever since.

Captain John is thankful to call the lower keys home, saying, "this diverse Eco-system has and will forever be a magical place to me".

Come join Captain John for an incredible adventure on the water!

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Start Location

5130 Overseas Highway, Key West, FL 33040, United States

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Big Pine Key
Cudjoe Key
Summerland Key
Key West

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Yellowfin
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Verado

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Yellowfin
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury Verado
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Barracuda
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Hammerhead Shark
Jack Crevalle
Kingfish
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Permit
Tarpon

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, foods, and drinks. Rods, reels, tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. John will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 8 reviews

Blake

Verified Review

March 7

Captain David Larson was nice, professional and best of all, he put us on the fish! I did the 4 hour charter and we caught barracuda, massive bull shark, trigger fish, grouper, and blue fish. By the end of the 4 hours I was happy and exhausted. Captain David was ...Read More

Jonathan

Verified Review

December 9

David made it fun and kept me busy. I plan to use him again!

Scott

Verified Review

October 10

Great trip! Capt Zac was awesome to fish with. Highly recommend 👍👍👍

Darris

Verified Review

April 15

This wasn't our first fishing trip in Key West but it was one of the best, Zack was a great captain, we had an awesome time. While other boats in the vicinity had limited luck Zack had us on fish all day. I can highly recommend Captain Experiences ...Read More

Jim

Verified Review

February 12

We had a fantastic trip with captain David. He was patient with 2 beginners. We caught our limit with snapper and finished the day with a 20lbs Cobia

Danny

Verified Review

April 8

Had a good time only thing wrong with the trip was the wind. had to hide in the mangroves but caught some fish

Tim

Verified Review

May 3

Capt. JJ was great to fish with-knowledgeable, hard working, around fish all day. Will use again.

Trip: Key West Tarpon Hunt

Amy

Verified Review

May 31

We had an amazing time on our trip. Our first trip with another company was canceled that morning and I was able to book another trip the same day. The lady at Captain Experiences helped me find something for my family. Then we absolutely loved the fishing and Captain Zac. ...Read More

Trip: Half-Day Tarpon Trip (Seasonal)

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Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!