Damn Good Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are:

• Skins and Fins Charters
• Fish Emerald Water Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 Hour Flats trip for 2 guided by Donnie and Islamorada Inshore and Flats Fshing guided by Andy.

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 charters / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Flats fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as well as inshore fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are: 1. bonefish, 2. bull shark, 3. permit, 4. snook, and 5. tarpon.

The most common fishing techniques in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are live bait fishing, light tackle fishing, and fly fishing but artificial lure fishing and topwater fishing are popular as well.

Prices in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary can range anywhere from about $840 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is $1,194. The average price for a full day trip in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is $1,800.

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 for fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.