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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing charter in Florida Keys
What are the best fishing charters in Florida Keys?
At Captain Experiences, we've partnered with the best guides across the U.S. to make it quick and easy for you to book a trip.
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 trips in Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, Key West Night Fishing Trip - 24' Sailfish guided by Justin, and Key Largo Inshore, Flats and Backcountry - 24' Pathfinder guided by Andrew.
Our guides in Florida Keys are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 683 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
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The most popular cities to book a charter in are Key Largo, Islamorada and Tavernier.
What types of fishing charters are common in Florida Keys?
Inshore fishing is the most popular in Florida Keys as well as flats fishing and nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in Florida Keys are: 1. mangrove snapper, 2. tarpon, 3. snook, 4. yellowtail snapper, and 5. speckled trout / spotted seatrout.
The most common fishing techniques in Florida Keys are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.
How much do Florida Keys fishing charters cost?
in Florida Keys prices can range anywhere from $450 to $1,250, but the average price for a half day in Florida Keys is $711. The average price for a full day in Florida Keys is $922.
When is the best time to go fishing in Florida Keys?
The most popular season for fishing in Florida Keys is winter, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.
Where can I get a Florida Keys fishing license and what are the bag limits in Florida Keys?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Florida Keys, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Florida Keys. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Florida Keys.
Techniques in Florida Keys
Species in Florida Keys
- Barracuda
- Black Grouper
- Blacktip Shark
- Bonefish
- Bonnethead Shark
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- Cubera Snapper
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Hammerhead Shark
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel / Kingfish
- Lane Snapper
- Lemon Shark
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Nurse Shark
- Permit
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Wahoo
- Yellowtail Amberjack
- Yellowtail Snapper
Water Types in Florida Keys
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