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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys permit fishing charter

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

The best permit fishing charters in the Florida Keys are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 91 permit trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Key Largo Mix-It-Up guided by Josh, Key Largo Fly Fishing The Flats guided by Josh, and Key Largo Backcountry Fishing Trip guided by Sam.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 9374 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 permit guides / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in the Florida Keys.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for permit 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 permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,600, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in the Florida Keys is $1,172. The average price for a full day trip for permit in the Florida Keys is $1,720.

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 permit fishing in the Florida Keys?

The most popular season for permit fishing in the Florida Keys is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Fished with Capt Zac B for the second year in a row, he puts us on fish every year. Fished with my wife and daughter this year and had a blast pulling on sharks, grouper, snapper, etc. my daughter caught 7 different species.

    Nathan F. | September 20, 2026

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide was knowledgeable and courteous I booked a all day trip and we had some good shots at catching fish. The only thing I was surprised at was the only food available for all day was water. I have booked many flats fishing excursions and always was supplied with at least a sandwich

    Thomas T. | August 25, 2026

    Trip: Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Eric was fantastic, patient, a great teacher, and a super cool guy to talk to. As beginners he helped us learn to cast and is super knowledgeable about fishing, guiding, and knows the Keys like the back of his hand.

    Scott S. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Flats Fury With Captain Eric

  • ★★★★★
    Alex and Justin were awesome, incredible two days. They put us on the fish, both days. Definitely recommend

    Randall W. | August 16, 2026

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    Five stars all the way around. Make it worth the trip! Very knowledgeable and made sure it was worth it.

    Jonathon S. | August 8, 2026

    Trip: Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

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