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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 $1,850
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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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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Legendary Fishing In Key West

100% (8) Guided by Chuck
55 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Action

89% (9) Guided by John
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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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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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Offshore Bottomfishing And Trolling

NEW Guided by Chris
1 - 6 People From $750
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 24’ Yellowfin

100% (12) Managed by John
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $765
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Or Inshore

100% (21) Guided by Antonio
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West To Dry Tortugas Charter

100% (2) Guided by Rob
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Mixed Bag Trip

100% (8) Guided by Brad
43 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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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, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck And Sunset

100% (21) Guided by Antonio
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $900
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Everything to Know About Booking a Key West bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Key West?

The best bottom fishing charters in Key West are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Key West with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 60 bottom fishing trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing guided by Garrett, Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip guided by Mike, and Legendary Fishing in Key West guided by Chuck.

Our guides in Key West are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 3679 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 Key West? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Key West.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Key West?

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Key West are: 1. mutton snapper, 2. yellowtail snapper, 3. mahi mahi, 4. black grouper, and 5. blackfin tuna.

How much do Key West bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Key West can range anywhere from about $830 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $1,374. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Key West is $2,203.

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 Key West?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Key West is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

Do I need a Key West fishing license and what are the bag limits in Key West?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Joe and Captain Chuck. Will definitely return!

    Yohannes H. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Legendary Fishing in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    My families trip with Captain John was awesome. John is a humble, hardworking, easy going, chill, dude and fit right in with our families vibe. He was great with our 5 year old son and answered all of his many fishing questions. John made it clear that between the time of year and conditions that day we would have to really work at it to get anything. That’s exactly what we did and we ended up catching a good amount of fish. Most importantly our 5 year old son, who is obsessed with fishing, had the time of his life and caught fish he’s never seen before. 5 stars, highly recommend. If you have a small group this is the charter to go on!

    Jacob D. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Private Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We highly recommend this father and son guided trip. Fishing with my husband and I were our 7 and 10 year old granddaughters, daughter and son in law. The boat was older but very clean. The cabin with a small fan and cooler filled with water and cold drinks was nice. We caught 7 mahi mahi and they made sure each one of us had the thrill of reeling in our fish. Back at the dock, our fish were cleaned and bagged to bring home. Our granddaughters were given the skins and shown how to hold them off the side of the boat to feed the huge tarpon while nurse sharks were circling. An exciting end to an awesome trip.

    Denise R. | August 12, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck and Sunset

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water, Captain Mark and mate Will were awesome. They put me on fish and stayed out until the last minute. I would definitely recommend.

    Nicholas W. | August 8, 2024

    Trip: Key West Deep Sea Run - 40' Luhrs

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was incredible! He was very professional but also personable! We enjoyed everything about the fishing trip! We had a beautiful day & caught several large dolphins! Will definitely rebook with Capt. John the next time we are in Key West!

    Deanna H. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Guys were awesome !! They were all ready to go when I got to the boat Tony and Tony Sr absolute gentlemen and worked very hard and got me mahi, tuna, and barracudas definitely go out with again

    Paul M. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore or Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out in the water!

    Salvador G. | July 19, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck and Sunset

  • ★★★★★
    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

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