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Inshore Fishing in Little Torch Key

Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

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Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

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Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

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Lobstering & Reef Snorkeling Combo

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Inshore Fishing + Lobstering

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys lobster fishing charter

What are the best lobster fishing charters in the Florida Keys?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 lobster trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster! guided by Allen, Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter guided by Hunter, and Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin guided by John.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3807 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 lobster guides / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly lobster guides in the Florida Keys.

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

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for lobster in the Florida Keys.

The most common fishing techniques in the Florida Keys are bottom fishing, gigging, and spearfishing but light tackle fishing is popular as well.

How much do Florida Keys lobster fishing charters cost?

Prices for lobster in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $765 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for lobster in the Florida Keys is $890. The average price for a full day trip for lobster in the Florida Keys is $1,282.

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 lobster fishing in the Florida Keys?

The most popular season for lobster fishing in the Florida Keys is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great experience for the first time lobster fishing. Hunter was a great captain kept Safety in mind with having the most incredible time

    Karl (. | December 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was an absolutely perfect host. He and his first mate di everything possible to insure a great day on the water. We will definately be using his services again in the future!

    Alex K. | November 30, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    He was very attentive and really knowledgeable. Definitely would book again

    Dylan P. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Allen. He took the time to get in the water with us and show us where and how to find lobster. Very informative and went out of his way to assure we had a successful trip.

    Wendy H. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. Allen went above and beyond to ensure we hd a great tine. This was our first time lobstering, and Allen patiently taught us everything we need to know and helped us every step of the way. Could not have asked for more, as Allen made this trip exceed our expectations!

    Stephen R. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great Trip with Phil. I took my kids on a family Lobster trip. Phil helped teach my kids and we all had a great experience!

    Chad L. | July 26, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Fishing + Lobstering

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Allen went above and beyond to make our trip memorable! Family of four with 2 teen boys. They had a blast

    Joseph D. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hunter put us on the fish. Best day snapper fishing me and my two boys ever had.

    Alex S. | June 21, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with a kind, helpful, and patient captain.

    Caitlin R. | April 1, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Wow Captain Hunter and Brooke! Rocked us to Lobster 🦞 Heaven ! Knowledgeable, Eco friendly. !! Great fast boat! This is it if you want an experience fishing lobster snorkeling!! We will be back !! Thank you 😊

    Nancy B. | March 28, 2023

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

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