Damn Good Gigging Charters In Key West

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 gigging trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing guided by David and Lobstering Trip guided by Antonio.

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

The most commonly sought after species for gigging in Key West are: 1. mutton snapper, 2. yellowtail snapper, 3. black grouper, 4. mangrove snapper, and 5. blackfin tuna.

Prices for gigging in Key West can range anywhere from about $1,197 to $3,590, but the average price for a half day trip for gigging in Key West is $1,701. The average price for a full day trip for gigging in Key West is $2,427.

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 gigging charter in Key West is summer, and most anglers book their trips 76 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.