About Your Guide

Mike Weinhofer

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Intense

Adventurous

About Your Guide

Mike Weinhofer

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.

Captain Mike is out to ensure that every day spent on the water is the most fun it can possibly be.

Before every trip, Captain Mike connects with his groups to understand their skill levels and expectations, and creates a personalized plan for an unforgettable day on the water.

Captain Mike fished the original Jack Tar in tournaments from the Cape May White Marlin Open to the top Maryland and North Carolina tournaments. Captain Mike moved to Key West Florida in 1990 and became a full time Key West fishing guide.

Besides running charters in Key West, Captain Mike also fishes the top tournaments in the Key West fishing region including the Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico, and all of the Florida keys.

Captain Mike once owned the Jack Tar 2 sport fishing charter boat which is a 52' Buddy Cannady Custom Carolina. Now as a Key West fishing guide, Captain Mike specializes in Key West light tackle fishing with a 37' SeaHunter center console. Captain Mike has been fishing in Key West for over 20 years now and has become one of the foremost experts in local fish habits and tendencies making him one of the most requested Key West fishing guides.

Captain Mike fishes the Key West reefs, wrecks, offshore, and inshore waters including the Key West Harbor which is inshore. His qualifications in these areas are above reproach and for Key West fishing there aren't many as knowledgeable as Captain Mike.

But there is something else you should know about Captain Mike. Besides his fishing skills he is also just an all around great guy. He works well with the anglers and customers on his boat. Whether you are a seasoned Key West angler or a novice just enjoying a vacation in the Keys Captain Mike will take the time to help. If you feel you don't know something just ask Captain Mike as he has the patience for the job. Patience to work with his clients, patience to find the fish, and the all around good nature to make your Key West fishing trip an enjoyable one that you will remember for a long time. Oh and you will catch fish too!

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Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

100% (6) Stock Island, FL 1 - 12 People 4 - 8 Hours From $1,850

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Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Stock Island

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
2 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
3 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
4 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
5 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
6 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
7 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
8 People	$1,850.00	$2,350.00	$2,850.00
9 People	$1,950.00	$2,450.00	$2,950.00
10 People	$2,050.00	$2,550.00	$3,050.00
11 People	$2,150.00	$2,650.00	$3,150.00
12 People	$2,250.00	$2,750.00	$3,250.00

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Climb aboard with Captain Mike for an epic half, 3/4, or full-day experience off the coast of the beautiful Florida Keys! Whether you want to spend a half day near-shore, spend some extra time to go off-shore, or even do a little of both, this luxurious 63' custom built sportfisher will meet all your needs.

Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Amberjacks, Sailfish and Mahi. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin!

Bottom fishing changes the target species to an entirely different set of fish. You can expect delicious and hard-fighting reef species like Snapper, Grouper and Amberjacks!

Captain Mike will provide all the fishing gear you need to catch some picture-worthy fish. All that’s left to do is bring some food, drinks and sunscreen, and cast off with Captain Mike!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Custom Built
Boat Length: 63'
Engine Manufacturer: Mtu

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Custom Built
Boat Length: 63'
Engine Manufacturer: Mtu
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Air Conditioning, Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Ice Box

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Recent Reviews of Key West Florida Fishing

5.0

based on 6 reviews

Vicki

Verified Review

Absolutely the highlight of our trip. Mike and his crew were fantastic teachers, patient and focused on helping all of us catch terrific fish. They are great with kids of all ages - 5 years to 16 years. Everyone had a great time and we caught a lot of fish.

Vicki

Verified Review

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Tommy

Verified Review

The family had an absolutely phenomenal time with Captain Mike and his crew. We caught plenty of fish. The crew was very helpful to the family. The boat was great. I will 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a great trip.

Tommy

Verified Review

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Response from Mike:

Hey Thank You Hope we see ya again soon

Response from Mike:

Hey Thank You
Hope we see ya again soon

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Fred

Verified Review

Captain Mike and his crew were amazing!! We went out with 5 kids all under the age of 16 and they all caught fish and had a blast!! Blind Squirrel Rocks!!

Fred

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Captain Mike and his crew were amazing!! We went out with 5 kids all under the age of 16 and they all caught fish and had a blast!! Blind Squirrel Rocks!!

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Response from Mike:

When kids are into it, it is so much fun fishing with them Especially when parents get it It’s about the kids

Response from Mike:

When kids are into it, it is so much fun fishing with them
Especially when parents get it
It’s about the kids

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Daniel

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Mike and Cole were fantastic. We had four small kids with us, and they handled them perfectly. We caught lots of yellowtail snapper and a nurse shark! 10/10, would book again (and plan to).

Daniel

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Mike and Cole were fantastic. We had four small kids with us, and they handled them perfectly. We caught lots of yellowtail snapper and a nurse shark! 10/10, would book again (and plan to).

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Response from Mike:

Kids were so well behaved what a pleasure Thanks for coming out

Response from Mike:

Kids were so well behaved what a pleasure
Thanks for coming out

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Matthew

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Great experience with Captain Mike. Enjoyed our time on the water and caught an amazing meal of Yellowtail! Thank you Blind Squirrel and crew!

Matthew

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Great experience with Captain Mike. Enjoyed our time on the water and caught an amazing meal of Yellowtail! Thank you Blind Squirrel and crew!

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Response from Mike:

Always a blast when you can go fish catch fish then have a great meal Hope we see ya again soon

Response from Mike:

Always a blast when you can go fish catch fish then have a great meal
Hope we see ya again soon

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William

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Fantastic trip for the whole group! The crew was diligent and fun to be with. Can't recommend this charter enough!

William

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Fantastic trip for the whole group! The crew was diligent and fun to be with. Can't recommend this charter enough!

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Response from Mike:

Thanks for coming out You guys were a blast

Response from Mike:

Thanks for coming out
You guys were a blast

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Barracuda	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Blackfin Tuna	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Blue Marlin	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great
Cobia	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good
Goliath Grouper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Kingfish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Mahi Mahi	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Mutton Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good
Red Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Sailfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Wahoo	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great