Recently Booked Bottom Fishing Charters In Key West, Fl
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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:
- 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.
- Salty Sloth Fishing Charters guided by Brooks F.
- RideOut charters guided by Nick C.
Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Key West with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 100 bottom fishing trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are The Key West Mixed Bag guided by Brooks, Full Day Fishing Charter guided by John, and Six Hour Fishing Charter guided by John.
Our guides in Key West are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 9629 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. black grouper, 4. blackfin tuna, 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 $1,624. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $3,208.
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.
Recent Reviews
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip! Captain Larson made our son’s wishes come true of catching a barracuda and a shark. He was very attentive and patient as we learned how to fish with the different reels. Thank you for making our trip one we will always remember!!
Meaghan B. | October 16, 2026
We had a great 6 hr trip with Kenaro. Highly recommend anyone looking to book some great fishing.
Matthew C. | October 1, 2026
Most hospitable, tried really hard to get us to fish, we caught five, and were very pleased with the experience. Martin Brecht
Martin B. | September 29, 2026
Sean was a guide who puts anglers safety at the forefront of everything which all anglers should appreciate. Unfortunately one of our two days was blown out due to weather. He persevered trying to put us on fish until the weather became too unstable. He has 30+ years of guiding experience in the area. Enjoyed our time with Sean.
Michael P. | September 24, 2026
We had an absolute blast on this charter! Captain Paulie is a great captain. He put a lot of effort into making sure we were catching fish and enjoying ourselves. I highly recommend him and would go again.
Lucas G. | September 21, 2026
