4, 6 or 8 Hours

Likely To Sell Out

Overview

Key West Flats Fishing makes for unforgettable angling adventure as you hunt trophy game fish and Sharks in the crystal-clear waters of the Keys Backcountry.

Highlights

World-class multi-species fishing in a scenic marine wilderness wonderland.
Personalized fishing fun for all ages and experience levels.
Full-time professional guides with deep knowledge of the waters and the fish.
Specialized Flats Boats that get on the fish silently in the shallowest of water.
Top-of-the-line fishing equipment plus all bait, tackle, and ice included free.

Description

Pursue a fisherman’s dream and the ultimate angling thrill on a Key West Flats Fishing charters trip. Drift across gin-clear waters surrounded by miles of wilderness on the hunt for some of nature’s most wily game fish. Track elusive Bonefish – the ghosts of the Flats. Try to outwit big, easily-spooked Permit. Or tangle with aggressive Barracuda and hungry Sharks in water so shallow that you see every bit of the action. Fish Key West Flats Fishing Charters specialize in putting clients on the hard-fighting game fish found on the Flats for legendary light-tackle fishing adventures.

Flats lie within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, 2900 square nautical miles of protected natural marine environment. This protection, along with the catch-and-release ethic practiced by most Flats fishermen, has ensured that great fishing remains available for your angling enjoyment.

Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, and many other sport fish hunt the Flats for baitfish, crustaceans, and shrimp. Because the water is often perfectly clear, pursuing game fish here combines the best of fishing and hunting. Key West Flats Fishing Charters is often done from specialized flat-bottomed, shallow-draft skiffs outfitted with raised spotting towers. The guide stands on the tower, poling the craft silently through water that may be less than 2 feet deep while scanning ahead for signs of feeding or moving fish. Often referred to as “Sight Fishing”, this sport requires silence, stealth, patience, and sharp eyes as the fisherman works to locate a fish, slip up on it, and make an accurate bait presentation before the target spooks and flashes away.

The most commonly used gear is light tackle, either spinning or fly-fishing rigs. Experienced fly fishermen come to the Flats to put their skills to the ultimate test by taking high-jumping Tarpon or hard-running Bonefish on a salt water fly. Beginning anglers come for the fast action provided by the wide variety of fish species and nearly limitless fish-holding structures that the Key West Flats Fishing are known for.

In this marine wilderness, the scenery is as spectacular as the fishing. Dolphins, manatee, turtles, and bird life compete with the wide-arching sky and incredible sunrise and sunset views. The waters are often as calm as lake water, making Key West Flats Fishing Charters a great choice for families, novices, or saltwater first-timers. Our Key West Flats Fishing Guides are friendly, patient, and dedicated to showing a good time to one and all, so explore the Fish Key West website and book your Key West Flats Fishing Charters experience now.

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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 11 verified reviews from Fish Key West.

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Dan is an awesome guide!

Edward Tate, Mar 2020 Verified

Dan is the best guide ever! Highly recommend him!

Our Response, Mar 2020

Edward, thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent review. We are so glad that Dan made your experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your great review with them.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we'll always be happy to assist you with any of your future travel plans.

Thanks a lot for booking your tour on Fish Key West.

Great Fishing Trip

Randy Adams, Feb 2020 Verified

Dan was our guide. He did an excellent job of locating fish. We told him we wanted to catch fish that we could eat and he found them. Threw a lot back, but my brother in law and I, caught enough snappers and other fish to have a nice meal for four people. Dan knows the flats extremely well. Loved everything about it. Highly recommend!

Our Response, Feb 2020

Randy, we are thrilled you have enjoyed the trip! Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. We are so glad that Dan made your experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your great review with them!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we'll always be happy to assist you with any of your future travel plans.

Thanks a lot for booking your tour on Fish Key West.

Flats fishing great experience

Scott Fecho, Feb 2020 Verified

Capt Dan was great, he was all about what I would like to go for and steered me in the right direction. Tough day for flats but he got me on a couple fish. Best trip I have had in FL.

Our Response, Feb 2020

Scott, thanks for leaving feedback on the Key West Flats Fishing Charter. We are glad you had a great time with Capt Dan. Captain Dan like many of our handpicked guides on the team was born and raised in Key West. We have several guides that are actually second, third and now fourth generation Key West captains with decades of professional guidance to their credit. There is no substitute for experience and local knowledge when it comes to fishing.
We are glad you experienced the great outdoor adventure with us! Hope you come back soon!

Customer service beyond compare!

Kevin Foster, Feb 2020 Verified

Captain Dan is a cut above. Patient, persistent, professional. Worked hard to be sure we caught fish even in difficult conditions. Will charter with him again.

Thank you for a wonderful trip.

Billie Davies, Dec 2019

Caught many fish and enjoyed the company. The crew was very helpful and knowledgeable of the area.

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J.D. Henter, Dec 2019 Verified

Captain Dan is very knowledgeable and a super nice guy!

It was an amazing and fun day

Nicky Harper, Dec 2019

Fun boat ride, caught a bunch of fish, nice swim off a sandy beach. Kids had a super time. We'll be back to do again.

It was great

Maximiliano Franklin, Nov 2019

We do a lot of charter fishing and this was one of the best experiences we have had. Our captain understood what we were looking for, kept us moving and kept us on the fish.

Great experience

John Sonnier, Oct 2019

First class! Would recommend for beginners to experts! You won't do better then booking one of these guys! Polite, fun and great service!

Best fishing guide in Key West

Kelly Michaud, Aug 2019

It was my first time fishing and it was fantastic. I am in love with it!! Highly recommended, very nice fishing guide!

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