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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

The Marquesas Keys is a magical destination for backcountry fishing in the Florida Keys! This island group lies roughly 26 miles off Key West and is a secluded location known for its beauty and exceptional fishing. Captain Kyle has a ton of experience fishing this area, and can put you on a huge variety of species in varying depths of water. With shallow mangrove channels, broad flats, and shallow patch reefs that house a bunch of tropical species, this diverse environment is ideal for anglers who want to cross tons of fish off their bucket list!

Another great aspect of the Marquesas Keys is the shallow wrecks that surround the island chain. A lot of these wrecks are actually refugee boats and derelict vessels that are exposed to the surface. Some of the other wrecks are considered “target wrecks” that the United States Armed Forces used as target practice for aerial assault practice years ago. These wrecks hold lots of reef species, as well as classic sportfish, so there's something for everyone.

On this trip, you'll be on board Captain Kyle's 25' Pathfinder 2500 bay boat, which is a shallow-draft vessel perfectly suited to tackling the different types of water here in the Marquesas Keys. With dual Power-Poles, a Minn-Kota Riptide trolling motor, Simrad GPS and Sonar (fishfinder), VHF Radio, Livewell, and more, you'll be set up for the fishing trip of a lifetime!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Kyle K.

Independent Guide 16 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Kyle K.

Independent Guide 16 years of exp.

Captain Kyle was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He grew up fishing the Tampa Bay area with his dad and grandfather. He has always had a passion for the water and the environment. He graduated high school in St. Petersburg and got his Captain’s License shortly after. He has been extremely serious with his fishing career ever since, always trying to better himself and learn different parts of the industry. He moved to Key West shortly after obtaining his captain’s license in 2009 and fished non stop, as a full time career.

He knows the waters in the Lower Keys to the Marquesas Keys. He fishes the flats, backcountry, reef, and offshore. Captain Kyle is a true sportsman and is great to be around on the water. He loves teaching kids how important it is to preserve such a beautiful environment so they can enjoy it through their childhood just like he did. Captain Kyle is very flexible and will try and create a custom charter catered to the goals of his anglers.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Key West, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Big Pine Key
Cudjoe Key
Summerland Key

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Marquesas Keys Backcountry Fishing

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder 2500
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder 2500
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Dual Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors, Minn-Kota Riptide trolling motor, Simrad GPS and Sonar (fishfinder), VHF Radio, Livewell, fish box, Plenty of dry storage, Swim platform

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Everything Else to Know

We provide bottled water on ice in the cooler, fishing license for everyone during the charter, all needed fishing tackle and bait for the given day, fish cleaning (if bringing a few home for lunch/dinner).

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

Richard

Verified Review

March 18

Outstanding trip. Tight lines most of the day. Highly recommend.

Richard

Verified Review

March 18

Outstanding trip. Tight lines most of the day. Highly recommend.

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Response from Kyle:

Thank you for the review!!

Response from Kyle:

Thank you for the review!!

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Keith

Verified Review

November 27

I thought he did a great job. We caught a lot of fish and he was kind to my family. My 8 yr old daughter had a blast.

Keith

Verified Review

November 27

I thought he did a great job. We caught a lot of fish and he was kind to my family. My 8 yr old daughter had a blast.

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Trip: Key West Backcountry Fishing

Tyler

Verified Review

August 2

Kyle was incredible! We had a bucket list trip and will definitely call him next time we are in the area!

Tyler

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August 2

Kyle was incredible! We had a bucket list trip and will definitely call him next time we are in the area!

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Trip: Key West Backcountry Fishing

Response from Kyle:

Thanks for the review! Great times the other day before the weather turned! Glad we could get it done.

Response from Kyle:

Thanks for the review! Great times the other day before the weather turned! Glad we could get it done.

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Will

Verified Review

March 13

Kyle was a fantastic guide for us! One of the best fishing trips I have been on and I have fished on a lot of guided trips. Everything was handled great by Captain Experiences on the booking and communication side and Kyle was top notch on the fishing trip. We will definitely use you all again.

Will

Verified Review

March 13

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Trip: Key West Backcountry Fishing

Response from Kyle:

Thank you for the kind words! Look forward to seeing you again.

Response from Kyle:

Thank you for the kind words! Look forward to seeing you again.

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Brad

Verified Review

March 3

Thanks for a great time on the water!

Brad

Verified Review

March 3

Thanks for a great time on the water!

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Trip: Key West Backcountry Fishing

Response from Kyle:

Thank you!

Response from Kyle:

Thank you!

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