Laid Back Key West Charters

Key West, Florida
Runnin' the Dry Tortugas

About Your Guide

Eric Grandcourt

Independent Guide
Laid-back
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Eric's life started in Broomfield, Colorado many moons ago. He explored the Rocky Mountains while hiking and snowboarding every chance he got, enjoying the mile high city of Denver before spending a few years in Boulder. Eventually the cold winters lost their appeal, and Captain Eric found a renewing warmth in Key West: He threw out those suits worn in Colorado offices and traded them in for wetsuits, and his cubicle and pushy boss were replaced with open water, sea turtles and schools of bottlenose dolphin. Captain Eric splashed in to a life on the water as a Divemaster with Captain’s Corner Dive Shop in 2007, and became a Captain for the same company in 2010. He bought his own boat, “Laid Back,” in the winter of 2011 and has been sharing his love for South Florida marine life on private charters ever since.

About Your Guide

Eric Grandcourt

Independent Guide
Captain Eric's life started in Broomfield, Colorado many moons ago. He explored the Rocky Mountains while hiking and snowboarding every chance he got, enjoying the mile high city of Denver before spending a few years in Boulder. Eventually the cold winters lost their appeal, and Captain Eric found a renewing warmth in Key West: He threw out those suits worn in Colorado offices and traded them in for wetsuits, and his cubicle and pushy boss were replaced with open water, sea turtles and schools of bottlenose dolphin. Captain Eric splashed in to a life on the water as a Divemaster with Captain’s Corner Dive Shop in 2007, and became a Captain for the same company in 2010. He bought his own boat, “Laid Back,” in the winter of 2011 and has been sharing his love for South Florida marine life on private charters ever since.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Besides Sharks...4 foot mahi and a 50inch cobia
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steaks with a side of yellow jack Ceviche
Whats your favorite band?
Stick figure
Whats your favorite movie?
Lost boys

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Besides Sharks...4 foot mahi and a 50inch cobia
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steaks with a side of yellow jack Ceviche
Whats your favorite band?
Stick figure
Whats your favorite movie?
Lost boys
Whats your favorite sports team?
Nada
Whats your drink of choice?
Rum or a lager
What was your last halloween costume?
Dude riding a dinosaur
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Good food, good vibes, and good friends
How did you get started guiding?
Just finished up being a pro diver
What makes you different from other guides?
None of us are the same....
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Laid Back Key West Charters Trips

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Runnin' The Dry Tortugas

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Recent Reviews of Laid Back Key West Charters

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Teri

Verified Review

Eric was the best! Very personable and fun. We will do this again.

Teri

Verified Review

Eric was the best! Very personable and fun. We will do this again.
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Steve

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Nice boat even good in rough sea. Worked hard to find fish.

Steve

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Nice boat even good in rough sea. Worked hard to find fish.
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Sean

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We had a great time! He was great with the kids and put us on the fish! Would go with him again!

Sean

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We had a great time! He was great with the kids and put us on the fish! Would go with him again!
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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
Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Mutton Snapper
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Yellowtail Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Yellowtail Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore

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