Federal Permits

A few Key West fishing charter operations have the ability to go out fishing in the Federal waters of the National Marine Sanctuary and beyond in the Gulf of Mexico. This is only possible for charter fishing companies that possess Federal Waters Charter Fishing Permits. These permits allow captains who have them to enter protected waters in the Gulf, areas that contain many of the best wrecks and huge populations of fish that are under much less fishing pressure than those closer inshore. Operations without Federal permits must avoid the many areas that are no-enter and no-take zones, and are forced to stay in State waters closer to shore, where there are far more guides and locals alike fishing.

Experience Key West offshore fishing at the lowest prices on the island. With Key West Split Fishing Charters, Fish Key West® can get you into...
4 or 6 hours (approx.) Free Cancellation$350
$200$350
$200
Fish Key West® invites you to take the family fishing or grab a group of friends and take advantage of a great value on the...
6 hours (approx.) Free Cancellation Instant ConfirmationBest Rate
$69.69Best Rate
$69.69
Our Key West Light Tackle Fishing Charter gets you out on some of the world’s best sportfishing water in the place where saltwater light tackle...
4, 6 or 8 hours (approx.) Free Cancellation Instant ConfirmationBest Rate
$950Best Rate
$950
4.9 (61)Key West Flats Fishing Charter
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....
4, 6 or 8 hours (approx.) Free Cancellation Instant ConfirmationBest Rate
$580Best Rate
$580
Head offshore with our Key West charter fishing captains to fish the open Atlantic Ocean south and east of Key West. These waters have been...
4, 6 or 8 hours (approx.) Free Cancellation$1,000
$900$1,000
$900














