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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Stock Island

Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip

100% (6) Guided by Mike
63 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Marathon

Marathon Premier Fishing

100% (10) Guided by Brad
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

100% (18) Guided by Hunter
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (8) Guided by Ben
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Garrett
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

100% (11) Guided by Jason
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $350
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Flats Fishing

100% (4) Guided by Nick
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $575
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Legendary Fishing In Key West

100% (7) Guided by Chuck
55 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Fishing Slam

94% (18) Managed by Mark
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,050
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Action

89% (9) Guided by John
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Wreck & Reef Fishing - 29’ Sea Vee

100% (3) Guided by Garrett
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Offshore Thrills

94% (16) Guided by Paul
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Florida Keys?

The best bottom fishing charters in Florida Keys are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 83 bottom fishing trips in Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing guided by Garrett, Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, and Marathon Premier Fishing guided by Brad.

Our guides in Florida Keys are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3646 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Florida Keys.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Florida Keys?

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Florida Keys are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. mutton snapper, 3. yellowtail snapper, 4. blackfin tuna, and 5. sailfish.

How much do Florida Keys bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $750 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Florida Keys is $1,144. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Florida Keys is $1,968.

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 bottom fishing charter in Florida Keys?

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

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time and our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and put us on the fish all trip! We will be going back for sure.

    Rae S. | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Steve and mate Stan are the best they put us on the fish and we will definitely be back

    Jason R. | September 25, 2024

    Trip: Key West Sportfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide and first mate. Both were great. Stayed over our time to be sure all the kids caught something. Highly recommend!!!

    Graham S. | September 16, 2024

    Trip: Key West Fishing Slam

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

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    David Larson was a great captain and worked his ass off. we caught our limit of four different species of fish. Good day !

    Dennis W. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time! We had a special interest in Mahi and captain brad and his first mate made it happen. It was great, they made us feel super comfortable and confident. We were able to score Mackerel, Yellowtail and we latched on 3 Mahi’s at the very very last second! Super lucky. Brad and his first mate made it happen! We were able to leave with 2 mackerels and 2 Mahi Mahi’s! Thank you! You won’t regret booking with them. Special experience.

    María A. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jason is an exceptional fisherman and superb steward of the wildlife surrounding the Keys! We caught tons of fish and had a great time with him! We would recommend taking a charter out with him!!

    Jessica P. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hunter & his guide, Valerie were awesome. Florida weather tried to rain on our parade but they made it happen. We went home with a great dinner & that's all we could've hoped for. We will definitely book them again on our future trips!

    Brittney S. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and his first mate were amazing. It was my first time fishing off of a boat and I'm glad it was with them! They were both very patient, helpful, and made it an unforgettable experience. We caught snapper and grouper and even hooked an eel! Thanks to both of you for a fantastic time on the water. Highly recommend

    Karen E. | August 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter and his crew were excellent, it was a first time going lobstering so they made everyone feel very safe and comfortable going over everything in detail and going with us to enure our comfort and saftey. Althugh we did run into some weather they worked very hard to get us on lobsters and work around the weather. The first time we drop in the water there my friend had a lobster right under him within a minute. As weather progressed they even gave us credit since we couldn't stay out the entire time even though it was already a great experience. We will be back again.

    Todd C. | August 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Jay was an experienced captain who took us on an incredible fishing excursion. We were a group mixed fishing experience, caught tons of fish, and took plenty home with us for dinner! 10/10. We will be back!

    Paige H. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Steve and woody were absolutely a load of fun although the fish were not biting they continued to try !! Very enjoyable time !

    Marcie R. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: Key West Fishing Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, went with captain David Larson, caught some snapper and a shark. Would 100% go out and do it again. I am not knowledgeable of fishing but the captain helped, taught very well, and was very professional.

    Trey H. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter is a lobster expert and put me on numerous keeper lobsters while, from what I hear, most other guides struggled to in these very tough 2024 mini-season conditions (last 2 days). Good guy, and is patient and happy to teach newbie free-divers like me the ropes. I HIGHLY recommend for newbies or experts!! He obviously knows his stuff and he must be one of the best lobster fisherman in the Keys. The pic is from our 7/24/24 trip. I won’t hire anyone else again after the last few trips with Hunter!!

    Darren S. | July 25, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    We took a 10 hour charter with Mark and Chris and it was an excellent time. They made sure that both of our boys got to catch a shark and they each got several Mahi. I would definitely recommend them!

    Tammy G. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: Key West Sportfishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Josh was very professional and accommodating. Very good with the kiddos!

    Jerry S. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Bottom Fishing Reefs and Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hunter, along with Captain Janis and Valerie, are the expert !!!! Captain Hunter and the team will give you the best experience that you could ask for lobstering ! It was my first trip doing this, and it is remarkable. The Captains helped me set a foundation of what to do and to be careful. Their safety is number one priority. Will definitely recommend Captain Hunter to everyone and I want to come back lobstering with him again. Valerie and Captain Janis also help this trip run smooth and create fun environment. By the way, Captain Hunter made the best ceviche ever !!!!! And ooh ! I love you Seabass( cute little doggy) she is the best security guard ! 😍😍

    Apisara T. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

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