Damn Good Artificial Lure Fishing Charters In Key West

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 65 artificial lure fishing trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle guided by Chandler, Federal Gulf Waters guided by Hunter, and Key West On Light Tackle & Flies guided by Jamie.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for artificial lure fishing in Key West as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for artificial lure fishing in Key West are: 1. yellowtail snapper, 2. mutton snapper, 3. mahi mahi, 4. black grouper, and 5. mangrove snapper.

Prices for artificial lure fishing in Key West can range anywhere from about $800 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for artificial lure fishing in Key West is $1,425. The average price for a full day trip for artificial lure fishing in Key West is $2,326.

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.

The most popular season to go on a artificial lure fishing charter in Key West is spring, and most anglers book their trips 34 days in advance.

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