Key West Offshore Action

4 - 8 Hours | Deep Sea | 1 - 6 People | Trip #1095

About Your Trip

Deep Sea
Climb aboard with Captain John and experience an action-packed day of fishing in Key West, Florida. If you have never been to Key West before, you’re missing out! And if you’re looking for a knowledgeable charter captain to take you out, Captain John is a great choice.

As a 5th generation fisherman in Key West, Captain John knows exactly where the fish bite. Test your casting accuracy as you target Amberjack, Cobia, Goliath Grouper, African ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide
14 Years of Experience
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide John
Born and raised in the Florida Keys, Captain John is a 5th generation native to the Florida Keys. Based on the westernmost point of the Keys, Captain John's natural conclusion was to turn to fishing!

His biggest catches were a 14' Hammerhead Shark of 700 pounds, and Goliath Groupers weighing just under 500 pounds! Captain John became a professional captain in 2008 and has been running charters ever since. Captain John claims that the best part of the job is spending time with people, and ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14ft hammerhead and 300lb Warsaw grouper
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish tacos
Whats your favorite sports team?
Miami dolphins
Whats your drink of choice?
Monster zero sugar
What was your last halloween costume?
Nemo
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Family time
How did you get started guiding?
Born and raised in a fishing community
What makes you different from other guides?
Relaxed , patient, driven , ambitious will go the extra mile every time to ensure the quality of the trip is up to par, comfortable working with the beginners as I am someone else who’s fished their whole lives all around the word
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Start Location

5950 Peninsular Avenue, Key West, FL 33040, United States | Bodies of water fished: Florida Keys, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Key West

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Contender
Boat Length
33
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha v6 4.2L
Total Horsepower
600
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Snorkeling Equipment, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Spearfishing Equipment, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

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 will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

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

Species

African Pompano, Amberjack, Black Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Bull Shark, Cobia, Goliath Grouper, Mutton Snapper, Sailfish, Swordfish, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Deep Dropping, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, foods, and drinks. Rods, reels, tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Pricing Matrix

8 Hours 6 Hours 4 Hours
6 People
$1600
$1100
$900
5 People
$1600
$1100
$900
4 People
$1600
$1100
$900
3 People
$1600
$1100
$900
2 People
$1600
$1100
$900
1 Person
$1600
$1100
$900

Pricing & Availability

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Reviews

Clare

Verified Review Fishing

July 14

Had a fantastic trip with Captain John in July of 2023. Went for a morning trip on our honeymoon, caught tons of fish, had a lot of fun. John and his first mate were very competent, personable, and provided an excellent experience. The boat was well outfitted, John knew several ...Read More

Kevin

Verified Review Fishing

March 13

Excellent trip with John. Good guys, on fish all day and had a great time. Definitely would book again!

Rob

Verified Review Fishing

March 14

Great fishing trip, memorable experience, would refer John and partner to anyone interested charting fishing trip in KeyWest!

Gregory

Verified Review Fishing

August 18

Captain Jake was great! We caught out limit of Mahi and a great time.

Jorge

Verified Review Fishing

June 7

Great experience! We had a blast fishing with the family. Steve was fun, polite & took the time to teach us! I also forgot my AirPods on the boat & he was nice enough to bring them to our hotel the next morning 🫶🏻 Thank you Steve!

Chase

Verified Review Fishing

April 12

Captain John was awesome! He was super upfront about water conditions and left all the decisions to us. Had a quick backup plan for us since there were 7-9 foot seas offshore. Caught some fish waiting out the weather and then put us on the fish we were after! 10/10 ...Read More

Melissa

Verified Review Fishing

April 2

We booked with John, but when we arrived John wasn’t there, and he’d arranged for a guy named Steve to take us out. This was a bit of a surprise and not who I’d chosen based on reviews. We’ve been fishing in Key West for several years and this was ...Read More

Steve

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Steve filled in for John and definitely found the fish including a few sharks and barracuda who liked our fish as well! Continuous action and heading to Pepe’s to have them cook some mutton snapper and yellow jack for us. Definitely recommend them!

First Time Booking with Us?

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 full refund. 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!