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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Garrett
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Key West

The Florida Keys Inshore Experience

NEW Guided by Ryan
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Fishing Adventure

100% (7) Managed by Justin
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Action

89% (9) Guided by John
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Mixed Bag Trip

100% (8) Guided by Brad
43 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

100% (12) Managed by John
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $765
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Legendary Fishing In Key West

100% (8) Guided by Chuck
55 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

100% (18) Guided by Hunter
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Or Inshore

100% (21) Guided by Antonio
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing

88% (8) Guided by John
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Key West

Lobstering Trip

100% (21) Guided by Antonio
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $350
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck And Sunset

100% (21) Guided by Antonio
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $900
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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:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 75 bottom fishing trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing guided by Garrett, Key West Fishing Adventure guided by Justin, and The Florida Keys Inshore Experience guided by Ryan.

Our guides in Key West are rated a 4.93 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 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. mutton snapper, 2. yellowtail snapper, 3. mahi mahi, 4. black grouper, and 5. blackfin tuna.

How much do Key West bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Key West can range anywhere from about $750 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $1,302. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $2,228.

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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Key West.

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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tony was amazing! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Took us to a few great spots and showed us how everything was done. If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have caught our limit of lobster! Even got to spear a nice grouper, for the icing on the cake. He put in a lot of hard work! So thank you for that. This was this highlight of our trip down here to Key West. 10 out of 10. Would do again.

    Tait H. | August 13, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

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