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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Shallow Water In The Florida Keys!

100% (1) Guided by Mark
21 ft 1 - 2 People From $375
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Chase Giants From Big Pine Key

NEW Guided by Felipe
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,150
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Offshore Reef Trip

100% (1) Guided by Mark
21 ft 1 - 2 People From $425
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Offshore Bottomfishing And Trolling

NEW Guided by Chris
1 - 6 People From $750
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Marathon Fishing Extraordinaire

NEW Guided by Tom
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Inshore Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Tarpon Trip

100% (2) Managed by Bobby
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,300
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing

NEW Managed by David
30 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,195
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Inshore Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

100% (18) Guided by Hunter
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Inshore, Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Laid Back Key West

100% (3) Guided by Eric
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Marathon Key Offshore - 32’ Morgan

100% (8) Managed by Steve
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,300
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Morning 1/2 Day

NEW Guided by John
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Big Pine Key

Marathon Half Day Fun!

NEW Guided by Dave
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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What are the best bottom fishing charters in Big Pine Key?

The best bottom fishing charters in Big Pine Key are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Big Pine Key with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 106 bottom fishing trips in Big Pine Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Reef Trip guided by Mark, Shallow Water in the Florida Keys! guided by Mark, and Offshore Bottomfishing and Trolling guided by Chris.

Our guides in Big Pine Key are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 3716 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Big Pine Key? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Big Pine Key.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Big Pine Key?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Big Pine Key as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Big Pine Key are: 1. yellowtail snapper, 2. mutton snapper, 3. mahi mahi, 4. blackfin tuna, and 5. sailfish.

How much do Big Pine Key bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Big Pine Key can range anywhere from about $750 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Big Pine Key is $1,259. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Big Pine Key is $2,181.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing charter in Big Pine Key?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Big Pine Key is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Big Pine Key fishing license and what are the bag limits in Big Pine Key?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Big Pine Key, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Big Pine Key. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Big Pine Key.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing day. Friendly, helpful captain who also found some great fishing. I learned about the yellow brick road today. If not sure what that is, ask Captain Frank to show you. Have fun,

    Overman J. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Reefs and Wreck Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.

    Karen H. | November 3, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Tarpon Trip w/ Capt Scotty

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Joe and Captain Chuck. Will definitely return!

    Yohannes H. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Legendary Fishing in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great experience with Captain Antonio. Would definitely use him again. If you are in Key West it would be a great way to spend time on the water. Catch some fish, catch some lobster, he can do it all.

    Bryant P. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time and our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and put us on the fish all trip! We will be going back for sure.

    Rae S. | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Steve and mate Stan are the best they put us on the fish and we will definitely be back

    Jason R. | September 25, 2024

    Trip: Key West Sportfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing!!! It was our first time catching lobsters, Antonio made it easy for us. We caught all the lobster we could eat. Snorkeled an amazing reef and got up close with some dolphins!!! One of the best charters we have ever been on.

    Aaron P. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fun trip, knowledgeable about the water, sport and species. Tony will put you on the best places to get a catch. Hospitality and communication was great. Well done and fruitful!

    Matthew S. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide and first mate. Both were great. Stayed over our time to be sure all the kids caught something. Highly recommend!!!

    Graham S. | September 16, 2024

    Trip: Key West Fishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    David Larson was a great captain and worked his ass off. we caught our limit of four different species of fish. Good day !

    Dennis W. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time! We had a special interest in Mahi and captain brad and his first mate made it happen. It was great, they made us feel super comfortable and confident. We were able to score Mackerel, Yellowtail and we latched on 3 Mahi’s at the very very last second! Super lucky. Brad and his first mate made it happen! We were able to leave with 2 mackerels and 2 Mahi Mahi’s! Thank you! You won’t regret booking with them. Special experience.

    María A. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio was awesome! Got us on some good spots and limited out! Great time!

    Stephen D. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio IV was the best guide ever best lobster trip ever our guide was right in the water with us and really took time to show us how to catch the lobster will definitely book more trips when we are in the keys definitely need to use them can’t say enough how awesome our experience was

    Jose V. | August 30, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hunter & his guide, Valerie were awesome. Florida weather tried to rain on our parade but they made it happen. We went home with a great dinner & that's all we could've hoped for. We will definitely book them again on our future trips!

    Brittney S. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    My families trip with Captain John was awesome. John is a humble, hardworking, easy going, chill, dude and fit right in with our families vibe. He was great with our 5 year old son and answered all of his many fishing questions. John made it clear that between the time of year and conditions that day we would have to really work at it to get anything. That’s exactly what we did and we ended up catching a good amount of fish. Most importantly our 5 year old son, who is obsessed with fishing, had the time of his life and caught fish he’s never seen before. 5 stars, highly recommend. If you have a small group this is the charter to go on!

    Jacob D. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Private Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and his first mate were amazing. It was my first time fishing off of a boat and I'm glad it was with them! They were both very patient, helpful, and made it an unforgettable experience. We caught snapper and grouper and even hooked an eel! Thanks to both of you for a fantastic time on the water. Highly recommend

    Karen E. | August 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter and his crew were excellent, it was a first time going lobstering so they made everyone feel very safe and comfortable going over everything in detail and going with us to enure our comfort and saftey. Althugh we did run into some weather they worked very hard to get us on lobsters and work around the weather. The first time we drop in the water there my friend had a lobster right under him within a minute. As weather progressed they even gave us credit since we couldn't stay out the entire time even though it was already a great experience. We will be back again.

    Todd C. | August 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio was a fantastic captain and I had a great time with him on our lobster hunt. The boat is very comfortable and Antonio is a GREAT guy! He is very skilled and managed to get our limit of lobsters - making the tour a great choice for a beginner who doesn't yet know the ropes of lobster hunting. After the tour, he also cleaned them and put them in a plastic bag and gave great tips on where to go to get them cooked. Happy to return anytime - THANK you Antonio for the great trip!

    Yehia A. | August 18, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Steve and woody were absolutely a load of fun although the fish were not biting they continued to try !! Very enjoyable time !

    Marcie R. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: Key West Fishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing captain! Had a great time most definitely recommend.

    Danielle B. | August 16, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

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