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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?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 blue marlin trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Ultimate Angler's Paradise guided by Brad, Key West Sea Hunter guided by Mike, and Marathon FL Offshore Trip guided by Cole.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 7162 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 and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Florida Keys are heavy tackle fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but bottom fishing and jigging 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 $1,400 to $4,080, but the average price for a half day trip for blue marlin in the Florida Keys is $2,010. The average price for a full day trip for blue marlin in the Florida Keys is $2,867.

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 fishing guide will always know the right blue marlin rules and regulations in the Florida Keys.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Anthony was great! Very informative, super helpful. I would absolutely go with Anthony again & again! Thanks Anthony!

    Claren N. | March 23, 2026

    Trip: Marquesas Key Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience-team was wonderful!

    Lori J. | February 16, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Marathon

  • ★★★★★
    Paul was fantastic with communication and very accommodating. Originally scheduled to go out on Saturday but he contacted me ahead of time with some ocean condition concerns and we were able to move it to Sunday which was much calmer seas and a super pleasant experience on the water. Large boat with tons of room for our party of 4. Nice covered area and table for eating and getting a little reprieve from the sun. Unfortunately we didn't get into any sailfish that day but thats the way of the water and how fishing goes sometimes. We did get a couple king fish that Paul fileted up for us at the dock and still sent us home with a bunch of fresh fish that we were able to grill up that night.

    Dean G. | January 26, 2026

    Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Knowledge Captain and mate (Nels and CJ). Put us on the fish we targeted and mixed in a few othe rigs for variety. 5 stars, would do again.

    Tim R. | January 9, 2026

    Trip: Key West 47 Ft Hatteras

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful trip, they made it so easy to enjoy ourselves, crew was inviting and welcoming. will definitely be booking again

    Heather W. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: Key West Fishing More Than 6 Paxs

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