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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys black drum fishing charter
What are the best black drum fishing charters in the Florida Keys?
The best black drum fishing charters in the Florida Keys are:
- Blackwater Charters guided by Eric S. with 30 years of experience
- Ken Diaz Charters guided by Ken D. with 23 years of experience
- So Flo Charters guided by Eric R. with 23 years of experience
- Capt. Mike Patterson, Fintastic Fishing Charters guided by Mike P. with 45 years of experience
- Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben T. with 18 years of experience
Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in the Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 black drum trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Key Largo Fly Fishing The Flats guided by Josh, Fishing Tavernier guided by Ben, and Islamorada Fishing Experience guided by Alex.
Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 9629 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 black drum guides / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in the Florida Keys.
What types of black drum fishing charters are common in the Florida Keys?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in the Florida Keys as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in the Florida Keys are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but fly fishing and sight casting are popular as well.
How much do Florida Keys black drum fishing charters cost?
Prices for black drum in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $700 to $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in the Florida Keys is $885. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in the Florida Keys is $1,210.
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 black drum fishing in the Florida Keys?
The most popular season for black drum fishing in the Florida Keys is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.
Do I need a the Florida Keys fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in the Florida Keys?
See here for more information on black drum fishing licenses in the Florida Keys, black drum bag limits, and fishing season regulations for black drum in the Florida Keys. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant black drum rules and regulations in the Florida Keys.
Recent Reviews
Great day on the water with Captain Eric. Started off slow but caught some great fish including the Goliath Grouper and Tarpon below. Eric is very knowledgeable and a great teacher! I have fresh water fished my whole life, this was my first inshore experience and I learned techniques from Eric that I didn’t know. My wife and I truly enjoyed our time of the water with Captain Eric! The sea trout that Eric filleted was prepared at of local restaurant and was delicious! I highly recommend Captain Eric for a guided inshore fishing trip! Hope to be back again! Frank Gallione Lieutenant (Retired) Lombard Illinois Fire Dept.
Frank G. | September 22, 2026
Trip: Back Country Bonanza
My dad and I were able to squeeze in on a charter with Captain Eric fairly last minute which was awesome! He got us both on some sea trout first thing in the morning, lined us up on some tarpon but before I was able to take any shots on the fly rod, we spooked a tarpon and in came the bull sharks. We buzzed over to a different flat where I had shots at both snook and redfish. I didn’t end up making any of my shots with the fly rod but this was also my first saltwater fly fishing experience as well as my first guided trip so it was all pretty new to me. I’m just stoked we were able to get out in the first place. But I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Captain Eric and I certainly wouldn’t turn down another opportunity to have him guide us! He’s quiet but very focused and knowledgeable about the marine life and was able to give me casting tips as well with the fly rods. Thank you again for squeezing us in Eric!
Jonathan S. | May 22, 2026
Trip: Back Country Bonanza
Had a fun day out with Capt Chris. Although the wind and grass made the fly fishing challenging, he made every effort to navigate nature with alternative locations. The switchover to bait-cast resulted in several mangrove snappers, as well as trying for tarpon & snook. Would re-book in a blink with Capt. Chris at the helm!
Tom S. | May 14, 2026
Had a wonderful time. Chris our guide was the best! He knew what he was doing and really went out of his way to accommodate us. Will definitely be using the service again!
Jason M. | April 22, 2026
Great salt water flat fishing. On grouper, Snook , and speckled trout. Eric is a great guide highly recommend.
Jacob V. | April 6, 2026
Trip: Back Country Bonanza
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Other Fishing Species in the Florida Keys
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Grouper
- Blacktip Shark
- Bonefish
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- Florida Pompano
- Goliath Grouper
- Hogfish
- Jack Crevalle
- Ladyfish
- Lemon Shark
- Mahi Mahi
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Permit
- Red Grouper
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Spinner Shark
- Tarpon
- Triggerfish
- Tripletail
- Wahoo
- Yellowtail Snapper
