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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Key Largo Offshore Mixed Bag

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Mahi, Tuna, & Billfish Trip

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Offshore Islamorada Trip

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Best Islamorada Sportfishing

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Ultimate Offshore Thrills

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Reef To Offshore: Fishing Frenzy

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Mahi And Tuna

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Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

10 Hour Trip – Offshore Extreme

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Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys blue marlin fishing charter

What are the best blue marlin fishing charters in the Florida Keys?

The best blue marlin fishing charters in the Florida Keys are:

Why should I book a blue marlin fishing charter in the Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 36 blue marlin trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef guided by Dan, Key Largo Offshore Mixed Bag guided by Eric, and Mahi, Tuna, & Billfish Trip guided by Rick.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 7582 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 blue marlin guides / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly blue marlin guides in the Florida Keys.

What types of blue marlin fishing charters are common in the Florida Keys?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue marlin in the Florida Keys as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

How much do Florida Keys blue marlin fishing charters cost?

Prices for blue marlin in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $1,300 to $4,400, but the average price for a half day trip for blue marlin in the Florida Keys is $1,672. The average price for a full day trip for blue marlin in the Florida Keys is $3,581.

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 blue marlin fishing in the Florida Keys?

The most popular season for blue marlin fishing in the Florida Keys is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

See here for more information on blue marlin fishing licenses in the Florida Keys, blue marlin bag limits, and fishing season regulations for blue marlin in the Florida Keys. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant blue marlin rules and regulations in the Florida Keys.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We booked a fishing charter for my husband 60th birthday, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! Kevin and Max were absolutely awesome! Friendly knowledgeable, professional and committed to making sure everyone had a great time. They put us on the fish and we wound up catching a barracuda and a tuna, which made the day that much more exciting. The best part was bringing our fresh tuna to Kaya restaurant where they prepared it three different ways. It was an incredible experience from start to finish. If you are considering a fishing charter, we highly recommend Captain Experiences and especially Kevin and Max. Thank you for making my husband 60th birthday so special. Looking forward to doing this again!

    Ellie G. | June 2, 2026

    Trip: Key West Fishing More Than 6 Paxs

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day with Captain Dan and first mate. We pomptly set off and had a fantastic time pulling in a Mahi and half a dozen tuna. The trip was as much as we hoped for…good weather, great crew, and some fish to be cooked at a local restaurant. Highly recommend this charter and will definitely be booking again for some other fishing if/when we make it back to the Keys. Thanks Dan and Pete!

    Adam M. | April 8, 2026

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Had an excellent trip. There was not a lot of boats getting fish, but the Captain and his Mate kept working at it, and we both had success. Very enjoyable trip!

    Allen R. | April 7, 2026

    Trip: Offshore, Reef & Wreck, And Sunset

  • ★★★★★
    Sam and crew were very professional and diligent in trying to locate fish. Unfortunately due to rough seas in the days immediately preceding our excursion the wish were not biting. We went back in via the reef and picked up six yellow tail (skipjack) which made for good eating (bang-bang style) that evening. Would charter with Mark and team again.

    Ben B. | March 26, 2026

    Trip: Key West Deep Sea Run - 40' Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome time fishing on 3/23/26. We caught some massive amberjacks that kept getting eaten by sharks, so they switched up what and where we fished a put us on some great snapper and black fins. Zach was working hard to keep us fishing the whole time. Great time!

    Shaun B. | March 24, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Islamorada Trip

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