Stock Island Fishing Charters

Easily find a Stock Island fishing guide that fits your needs. Confidently book your next day on the water.

4.89/5 Average Rating


Experts Available 24/7

Licensed & Insured Guides

100% Weather Guarantee

Recently Booked Fishing Charters Near Stock Island, Fl

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Stock Island

Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

100% (1)
63 ft 1 - 12 People From $167 / person
Damn Good

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Stock Island

Key West Offshore Experience

100% (1)
42 ft 1 - 6 People From $200 / person

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Naval Air Station Key West

3/4 Day Key West Sportfishing

100% (1)
42 ft 1 - 6 People From $200 / person

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Reef/ Bottom Fishing

NEW
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $167 / person
Damn Good

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Corsair Reef Fishing

NEW
50 ft 1 - 6 People From $158 / person

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Dry Tortugas Trip

NEW
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $625 / person

Most Popular Types of Trips in Stock Island

“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond to provide you an incredible trip, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and about empowering people to find the perfect-match guide for the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

Jonathan and Attison   |   Co-founders   |   Austin, Texas

Choose your trip by skill level

More Fishing Charters Near Stock Island, Fl

The Marquesas Keys are legendary as a world class light tackle fishing destination. Located approximately 30 miles west of Key West just beyond the Boca Grande Channel, the Marquesas Keys are 36 miles east of the Dry Tortugas, which is the farthest key traveling west, in the entire Florida Keys chain. This atoll is hard to get to and gets a lot less fishing pressure. The sublime nature is a fantastic habitat for all types of inshore and flats dwelling species like Tarpon in the summer months, Baracuda in the winter months, Grouper in Bonefish and Permit year round! There are tons of other species as well, and you could easily see Jacks, SSharks, Snapper, Cobia, Ladyfish, Bluefish, and Redfish. Given the remoteness of the island, weather can play a huge roll in whether or not it is safe to make the voyage. So watch the radar, and if seas do not permit the journey, Captain Chandler will be more than happy to chase the fish with you inshore around Key West! The Captain will bring everything you need for this trip from gear to lunch! So all you need to bring with you is a tip for your guide and Captain Chandler will take great care of you. Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

NEW
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $317 / person

Hop on board with Captain Bob and get ready for an action-packed day of fishing the flats! The Florida Key flats are some of the best spots for Tarpon fishing in the world, and the clear waters are great for fly fishing! On this 4-hour trip, Captain Bob will take you to the Summerland Key inshores where you'll be fly-fishing for Tarpon. Captain Bob has been guiding trips in the Florida Keys for over 20 years now, so get ready for him to put you on some fish! To attract these picture-worthy Tarpon you'll be using a fly rod to cast exactly where the fish are swimming. Captain Bob is happy to demonstrate proper fundamentals for this technique to newcomers, or to provide experienced fly fishers with some expert tips! Tarpons have become the most sought-after game fish in the Florida Keys, April through July, being the prime season. Whether you’re using rod and reel or fly fishing, these sometimes 100 plus pound fish love to fight hard. Tides, weather, and moon phases play an essential factor in a Tarpon’s behavior, but these kings are always hungry, biting on both live and artificial bait. Bring your camera because catching a tarpon is a stunning experience that you will want to capture. These fascinating sport fish are catch and release. It only takes one battle with these prehistoric creatures to become completely mesmerized, and you’ll be longing to catch more! Captain Bob fishes aboard a 18' Action Craft skiff boat, equipped with a Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. The 150 HP Yamaha engine is sure to get you where you need to be in the Summerland Key inshores. Captain Bob will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is any food or drinks you might need out on the water. Come aboard with Captain Bob and catch some fish! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Summerland Key

Summerland Key Tarpon Fishing

NEW
18 ft 1 - 2 People From $250 / person
Damn Good

This trip is only offered during lobster season, August 6 - March 31. If you're looking to mix it up out in Key West, this trip has your name on it! On this Lobstering trip—perfect for families—you'll use nets and "tickle sticks" to bag Spiny Lobsters, which are a blast to catch and even better to eat. Catching Lobsters takes a little practice, but once you've done it once, you'll never forget it. Captain Hunter can give you all the expert tips, but it's a simple task: use your tickle stick to coax the Lobsters into your net without letting them swim away, because if they decide to take off, they're surprisingly speedy. Once they're netted, you can swim back to the surface and throw that bug on ice! Captain Hunter provides the nets and sticks, but you'll need to bring along your own snorkel, scuba mask, fins, and gloves if you choose to wear them. These pieces of equipment are essential, so come prepared! For everything else, the captain has it covered. Just remember sunscreen (no spray please) and a pair of sunglasses to cut the glare. The Lobsters are out there—get out there and get after it! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

100% (1)
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $125 / person

Captain Mark will guide you on an action-packed adventure through the waters of Key West, Florida! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Mark’s 37-foot Contender side console powered by two 250 HP Yamaha engines. She comes with outriggers, downriggers, and a live bait well. She also boasts air conditioning, a multimedia system, TV, refrigerator, and an ice-box. On this trip, you’ll be targeting a wide variety of species, including Black Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Yellowtail, Wahoo, and many more. The longer you go, the farther out you can travel, and the farther out you travel, the bigger the fish get! Don’t forget to bring a cooler to take home your day’s catch, food and drinks for the day (no glass), sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Mark will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. Let go of your daily responsibilities and have some fun fishing with Captain Mark! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Sportfish Trip

100% (1)
37 ft 1 - 6 People From $192 / person

Captain Mark will guide you on a thrilling adventure through the waters of Key West, Florida! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Mark’s “Cowboy,” a 45 sportfisher is a spectacular boat equipped with two 1100 HP engines that will get you out to your destination quickly and seamlessly. This boat will answer all of your sport fishing goals and interests. She features a large deck and a recently restored, comfortable interior. This boat is also fully air-conditioned, boasts performance-grade tackle, and has a fighting chair on the deck. She can accommodate up to 6 adventurous anglers and has a GPS, fishfinder, live bait well, and ice box. On this 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12-hour trip, you’ll be targeting a wide variety of species, including Billfish, like White Marlin and Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, and Amberjack. You might also catch a few sharks. Prepare yourself to feel the intense power of this apex predator as you reel it in. The longer you go, the farther out you can travel, and the farther out you travel, the bigger the fish get! Don’t forget to bring a cooler to take home your day’s catch, food and drinks for the day (no glass), sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Mark will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. Let go of your daily responsibilities and have some fun fishing with Captain Mark! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Sportfishing Trip

NEW
45 ft 1 - 6 People From $200 / person

There is something about a flats boat in the keys that just feels right. Being poled around the endless maze of gin clear flats and mangrove riddled backcountry, stalking up on unsuspecting Bonefish, Permit, and Redfish, hooking into monster Tarpon in the summertime are what Florida Key's inshore fishing is all about! So head out to explore the beautiful tropical waters the Florida Keys are known for with Captain Jamie down in Key West to catch the bug! You'll chase bonefish and permit on the flats, and redfish, trout, jacks, and snapper back in the backcountry. Either way, Captain Jamie will be there to lend expert advice as he quietly poles you into schools of fish. Possible Species: Snook, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Spotted Sea Trout, Bonefish, Permit, Sharks, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Redfish, Goliath Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and others Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

100% (1)
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $300 / person
See All Trips in Stock Island

Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Stock Island

What are the best fishing charters in Stock Island?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 94 trips in Stock Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip guided by Mike and Key West Offshore Experience guided by Chris.

Our guides in Stock Island are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 2402 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a charter include Key West, Cudjoe Key and Summerland Key.

Looking for kid friendly charters in Stock Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Stock Island.

What types of fishing charters are common in Stock Island?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in Stock Island as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Stock Island are: 1. yellowtail snapper, 2. mutton snapper, 3. mahi mahi, and 4. blackfin tuna.

The most common fishing techniques in Stock Island are light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, and trolling but heavy tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Stock Island fishing charters cost?

in Stock Island prices can range anywhere from an affordable $250 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip in Stock Island is $878. The average price for a full day trip in Stock Island is $1,413.

What month is best for fishing in Stock Island?

The most popular season for fishing in Stock Island is spring, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

Do I need a Stock Island fishing license and what are the bag limits in Stock Island?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Stock Island don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Stock Island.

Stock Island Fishing Overview

You would be hard-pressed to find a fishing destination like Stock Island anywhere. People from around the world visit this island paradise to catch fish with various Stock Island fishing charters. The bays, flats, islands, and sandbars surrounding Stock Island make a perfect recipe for targeting a variety of inshore and shallow-water species. For those looking to leave land behind, there are countless shallow and deeper water wrecks and reefs to be fished. For the trophy hunters, Stock Island also offers fishing charters equipped with all the gear you need to land the pelagic monster of a lifetime on any of our Stock Island fishing trips.

Stock Island Inshore Fishing

The inshore fishing around Stock Island is one of the main attractions that draw people to visit the island. Just pull up a map of Stock Island to see the endless bays, basins, islands, flats, and backcountry fishing Stock Island offers. Legendary Stock Island flats fishing charters target some of the most coveted inshore species in the world.

The "Grey Ghost", or Bonefish, can be found cruising these flats in pursuit of crabs and other tasty morsels. The best season to catch these elusive creatures is from April to October, but Bonefish fishing can also be great in warmer periods between cold fronts in the winter.

Tarpon, or "The Silver King", make their yearly migratory stop in Stock Island as the water warms up in late spring. Of course, other inshore species inhabit these waters as well, like Redfish, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Jacks, and Speckled Trout. You can expect to cast for these species in the backwater channels, flats, or bays around Stock Island.

Stock Island Fly Fishing

For the fly fisherman, there is no better place to sight fish for your bucket list species than Stock Island. Our Damn Good Guides have the local knowledge required to catch tarpon, bonefish, and permit all in a single day.

Stock Island Deep Sea Fishing Charters

In Stock Island, the quality of fishing doesn't end when you head further out to sea. Deep sea fishing Stock Island offers ample reefs, wrecks, and other seafloor structures for a lifetime of fishing. Offshore trips can expect to take a center console boat out 10+ miles to catch Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Kingfish. Shark fishing near Stock Island is also fantastic and can be a blast on nearshore and deep sea trips.

Stock Island has plenty of fishing charters for the deep sea angler: equipped with all the amenities needed for a half-day or more on the water, large Stock Island sport fishing boats are the bread and butter of Stock Island deep sea fishing charters.

Prized sport fish like Marlin, Sailfish, and other elusive pelagic species like Swordfish are often caught on these trips. They are generally found from the Gulfstream to the east and south to Dry Tortugas. Increase your odds of sizing up the fish of a lifetime with an overnight night fishing trip out of Stock Island.

Popular Types of Fishing In Stock Island

Stock Island fishing charters offer a variety of options for anglers of all levels. The most common types of fishing charters in Stock Island include deep-sea fishing, flats fishing, and backcountry fishing.

Deep-sea fishing charters take you out to the open ocean where you can catch big game fish like marlin, sailfish, and tuna. Flats fishing charters take you to the shallow waters where you can catch bonefish, tarpon, and permit. Backcountry fishing charters take you to the mangrove islands where you can catch snook, redfish, and trout.

Some of the most common fish to catch in Stock Island include tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and trout.

When booking a Stock Island fishing charter, be sure to ask about visiting landmarks like the Key West National Wildlife Refuge and the Boca Chica Channel. These areas are known for their abundance of fish and are popular among local anglers.

The Best Places To Fish In Stock Island

Stock Island, Florida is a prime destination for fishing enthusiasts. With its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life, there are plenty of great spots to cast a line. Here are some of the best places to fish in Stock Island, whether you're going solo or booking a fishing charter.

1. Cow Key Channel: This channel is known for its abundance of tarpon, snapper, and grouper, making it a popular spot for fishing charters.

2. Boca Chica Channel: This deep-water channel is home to a variety of game fish, including sailfish, marlin, and tuna. Fishing charters often frequent this area.

3. Key West Harbor: This bustling harbor is a great place to fish for tarpon, snook, and redfish. Fishing charters are available for those who want to explore the area.

4. The Flats: These shallow waters are perfect for fly fishing and are home to bonefish, permit, and tarpon. Fishing charters can take you to the best spots.

5. The Wrecks: There are several shipwrecks off the coast of Stock Island that are home to a variety of fish, including snapper, grouper, and amberjack. Fishing charters can take you to these hidden gems.

Other Things To Do In Stock Island

While Stock Island fishing charters are a popular attraction, there are plenty of other things to do in this Florida city. Take a tour of the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, or visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum to learn about the famous author's life. For a unique experience, check out the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum or take a sunset sail on a catamaran. If you're looking for some outdoor fun, head to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park for swimming, snorkeling, and hiking. And of course, no trip to Stock Island is complete without indulging in some delicious seafood at one of the many local restaurants.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

Didn't Find What You Were Looking For?

Our guides are Damn Good Guides, which means they’re licensed, insured and vetted by our team of outdoor experts who know them on a first-name basis. We hand pick our Damn Good Guides, and our network spans all across the country and beyond.

The proof is in the pudding, and we’re incredibly proud of our 4.9 / 5 average review score. Hit the button below to see more trip options:

See All Trips in Stock Island