About Your Trip
West of Key West, the Gulf of Mexico opens into some of the most productive long range bottom fishing grounds in the country, and Captain Yuri has spent 25 years operating safely and effectively in this water. This 48 to 72 hour trip aboard a 50-foot custom Catamaran covers serious ground, running 40 to 80 miles from Key West to fish the Dry Tortugas and Marquesas Keys, with the option to push 120 miles out
to the legendary Pulley Ridge area for those who want to go even further.
The focus here is long range bottom fishing, jigging, and trolling, targeting large snapper and grouper species that hold on deep structure in this remote stretch of water, with pelagic opportunities mixed in along the way. This is not a typical day trip. The extended format and the distance covered allow access to grounds that few operators reach, fishing structure that sees a fraction of the pressure found closer to shore.
Several options are available to customize the experience, including a mate, deep drop reels for working serious depth, food and drinks, full meals, and the choice to fish the Pulley Ridge area specifically. Ice and bait are provided for the full duration of the trip, and lodging aboard the vessel is available both before and after your fishing days, making logistics simple for anglers traveling from out of town.
The 50-foot Custom Cats catamaran, built in 2007, is the platform that makes a trip of this length and distance possible. Twin Yanmar diesel engines producing 630 total horsepower give the boat the range and reliability needed for long range work, while the catamaran hull provides a notably stable and comfortable ride even on extended runs. The boat accommodates up to six passengers and is outfitted with individual sleeping bunks, a full galley, hot water shower, toilet, air conditioning, sun shade, and a wide open back deck that gives everyone room to fish comfortably. A live well, freezer, and dedicated fish, drink, and ice boxes round out a setup built specifically for multi-day offshore operations.
Twenty-five years of experience fishing this exact water means Captain Yuri knows where the large snapper and grouper are holding and how to adapt as conditions shift over the course of a multi-day trip. Whether you're after a serious shot at trophy-sized bottom fish or want to experience the remote grounds around Pulley Ridge, this is a trip built for anglers ready to commit real time to real distance.
Book a 48 to 72 hour long range trip with Captain Yuri out of Key West and fish water that few anglers ever get the chance to see.
Amenities
Skill Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Tackle
All rods, reels, and tackle are included.
Fish Cleaning
This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.
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.
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.
Flexible Cancelation
This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.
Lunch
Lunch / light snacks are included.
Physicality
This trip requires an average level of physical activity.
Live Bait
Live bait is not used on this trip.
Kid Friendly
This trip is not suited for small children.
Disability Friendly
This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.
