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Everything to Know About Booking a Key West bottom fishing charter
What are the best bottom fishing charters in Key West?
The best bottom fishing charters in Key West are:
- Six Fins Charter guided by Mac M.
- Backwater fishing guided by Sean O.
- Hunter SportFishing Key West guided by Hunter L. with 23 years of experience
- 3rd Degree Charters guided by Paulie M.
- Dauntless Excursions guided by Janis N.
Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Key West with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 93 bottom fishing trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are 3 Hour Trip – Inshore guided by Joel, Private Offshore Fishing guided by Joel, and 1/2 Day Fishing guided by John.
Our guides in Key West are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 8854 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 Key West? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Key West.
What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Key West?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Key West as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Key West are: 1. red snapper, 2. mutton snapper, 3. yellowtail snapper, 4. black grouper, and 5. mahi mahi.
How much do Key West bottom fishing charters cost?
Prices for bottom fishing in Key West can range anywhere from about $950 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $1,625. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $3,116.
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 Key West?
The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Key West is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.
Do I need a Key West fishing license and what are the bag limits in Key West?
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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Key West.
