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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys artificial lure fishing charter

What are the best artificial lure fishing charters in the Florida Keys?

Why should I book an artificial lure fishing charter in the Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 79 artificial lure fishing trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Back Country Bonanza guided by Eric, Reef Fishing Little Torch Key guided by Allen, and Key Largo Reef Trip guided by Daniel.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.99 out of 5 based on 3925 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 artificial lure fishing guides / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly artificial lure fishing guides in the Florida Keys.

What types of artificial lure fishing charters are common in the Florida Keys?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for artificial lure fishing in the Florida Keys as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for artificial lure fishing in the Florida Keys are: 1. tarpon, 2. mahi mahi, 3. mangrove snapper, 4. blackfin tuna, and 5. yellowtail snapper.

How much do Florida Keys artificial lure fishing charters cost?

Prices for artificial lure fishing in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,625, but the average price for a half day trip for artificial lure fishing in the Florida Keys is $1,105. The average price for a full day trip for artificial lure fishing in the Florida Keys is $1,771.

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 artificial lure fishing charter in the Florida Keys?

The most popular season to go on a artificial lure fishing charter in the Florida Keys is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

Do I need a the Florida Keys fishing license and what are the bag limits in the Florida Keys?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Good captain, experience, personality, fish caught exceptional!

    John C. | January 8, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Joel was a great Captain was constantly on the hunt and gave great tips for each species. Todd was a great first mate took great care of us through the whole trip.

    Craig B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

  • ★★★★★
    Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back

    James B. | December 16, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.

    Gary R. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Had an all day adventure with Capt Tyler today and it did not disappoint! Started off the day with a big Jack and I lost a tarpon too. Caught fish all day long and capped it off with 5 bonefish to finish up. I will book with Tyler again! Added bonus, he's pretty dang funny!

    Mischelle R. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Andrew. Aka drew. What can i say. From the very start he communicated with us he wanted to make sure we had time to cast net some great bait and he did. Hardest working guide ive ever seen. And im 60 so seen quite a few. Andrew put us on fish all day long. Incredibly knowledgea le about the entire area and fishing area. My wrist and right arm are a bit sore from catching so many fish. The big target today for me was Snook. He put us on them. I lost 2 in slot snook in the mangrove roots probably 28 to 30. But caught at leat 5 in the 24to 27 inch range and another 8 in the 14 to 22 or so. Always busy always catchin and fi ding them. We also caught some big jack cravele big ones. Make your arm hurt. Lol. Plenty of mangrove snapper a couple barracuda and a bull shark. All day. Fun day. Now im tired. Took my wife to just hang out. She loved it. Great fishing trip with this man. Mike and Tami. Jacksonville florida.

    Michaeel F. | November 15, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.

    Karen H. | November 3, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Tarpon Trip w/ Capt Scotty

  • ★★★★★
    Eric was great we were catching fish the entire time. I wanted to catch a tarpon and in 10 minutes we had landed one. Exceptional trip tarpon snook and grouper. I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch fish

    Walter L. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Back Country Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Jamie explained how, then coached me thru how to target Tarpon quite well. Followed by using his knowledge to get me on fish right away. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks!

    Scott N. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Anglers, Born and raised here in Florida I feel like i know quite a bit about fishing, but our fishing guide Andrew was as good as they come. Hands down the best guide I have ever been out on the water with down here in the Keys. We pulled off a Keys slam... Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. What a great day on the water. Thank Andrew for treating us to an amazing day. Tight lines, Frank

    Frank R. | September 28, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings

  • ★★★★★
    Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

    Angela F. | September 6, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What a Great Trip, Ben was a Great Guide, We laughed and caught fish and had fun.

    Richard H. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Alex, was great! Very personable and friendly. Fishing was tough, but it can be when it’s hot. He got us on some fish and got my wife a shark! That was all she asked for on her birthday! Thanks Alex!

    Matthew S. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely the highlight of our trip. Mike and his crew were fantastic teachers, patient and focused on helping all of us catch terrific fish. They are great with kids of all ages - 5 years to 16 years. Everyone had a great time and we caught a lot of fish.

    Vicki L. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great trip, got on some nice fish. Got surprised by a large school of smaller mahi mahi but had fun with the instant hook up and seemed to last a good bit. Captain was great, very knowledgeable and supplied drinks if we needed any. The boat was clean and spacious for the both of us and had plenty of rods in the water.

    Tony P. | July 12, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Offshore - 30' Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Enjoyed it

    Jeff R. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip with Capt. Joel and Darren. Got us on some great Mahi Mahi, and kept at it for the whole trip. Highly recommended.

    David L. | July 8, 2024

    Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Grady White

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, Captain Andrew is super knowledgeable. He put us on fish quickly and accommodated all our requests, including a 100 lb shark for my daughter.

    Eliot R. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

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