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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Epic Islamorada Inshore

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Flats Fishing

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24 ft 1 - 3 People From $575
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Flats Backcountry Quest

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Bank And Bight Backcountry

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Inshore Trip - 18’ Xplor Flats Boat

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Islamorada Flats And Backcountry

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17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Silver Kings And More

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Excitement!

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Marathon

Tarpon And Backcountry - 25’ Custom

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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?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 36 permit trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Epic Islamorada Inshore guided by Ron, Flats fishing guided by Nick, and Bank and Bight Backcountry guided by Jon-Paul.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.99 out of 5 based on 3692 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 sight casting and fly fishing 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 $600 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in the Florida Keys is $677. The average price for a full day trip for permit in the Florida Keys is $934.

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Jamie explained how, then coached me thru how to target Tarpon quite well. Followed by using his knowledge to get me on fish right away. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks!

    Scott N. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

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

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

    Angela F. | September 6, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Inshore 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    10 Stars ⭐️ Spencer was a great communicator, ensured we had a variety of fishing opportunities and was great with my kiddos!!

    Noell P. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Great day! Despite the weather captain jason put us on the fish!!

    Winslow W. | June 22, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! Alex is the best!

    Jason M. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic guide! Friendly and helpful. Had a great time.

    John K. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest

  • ★★★★★
    Spencer was awesome. Especially great with our child. Showed him proper technique and our boy caught 12 fish! Fished in a couple different places and the fish were biting a lot in each spot. Will totally book Spencer again if we make it back to Key West.

    Joe R. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Great day- will book with Jay again 100%.

    Mckenzie K. | June 8, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Andrew, put us on fish right away! He knowledgeable about all things Key Largo. He is professional, organized, and enthusiastic about what he does. We highly recommend captain andrew to anyone, and when we come back we will book with him again. Highlight of the trip was landing the nurse shark!

    Jaime P. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Some times you are fortunate to meet people that leave a deep impression an impregnation on you. Captain Mark is one of these rare persons. I was fortunate to go fishing with him today and we had a blast. He is so kind, so full of knowledge, that I do recommend going fishing with him. His repeated actions around the wounded warrior project are a tribute to his care about his peers and good people in general.

    Cornelissen M. | May 19, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide. Worked hard to get us into the fish. Caught over 40 fish. Having snapper and trout for dinner!

    Unknown U. | May 18, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Jason was lively and knowledgeable. He definitely knows the area and loves fishing. He put us on a few good spots and we had fun. I will definitely choose him again!

    Dennis R. | May 13, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic trip with Robert, he got us into plenty of action including an 80lb Tarpon with a couple other hook ups. We then poled an area and caught some juvenile Tarpon that was a blast. And last but not least, Robert put us on some screaming bonefish, my buddy and I each landed a pair of bones. Thanks for an Awesome trip Robert. Tight lines👍

    Thomas M. | May 3, 2024

    Trip: Big Pine Key Action

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip! We had a wonderful time!

    Diane S. | May 3, 2024

    Trip: Bank and Bight Backcountry

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