Mahi Mahi

 Beautiful calm and sunny weather here in Key West has led to some great fishing. Offshore has been loaded with Mahi Mahi of all sizes. I saw one hit the scale the other day at 58 lbs. Running and gunning looking for birds or weed lines has been the way to go.

 Tarpon and Permit have still been plentiful inshore. Shrimp boat trash or threadfin herring are the bait of choice for Tarpon. When Permit fishing nothing beats a live crab.

Thight Lines,

Capt. Tony Miller

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Key West Florida Flats Fishing

When the water is calm, a Key West Florida flats fishing excursion is best, because the surface of the water will be like glass, and you and your guide will spot bonefish all the better. Key West Florida flats fishing for bonefish is all about seeing the fish before you spook him (they are very spooky!), so it’s essential that your guide take you to spots that are calm, even when it’s a little windy out. That’s why your choice of Key West fishing guide is important. He or she can make your day of Key West Florida flats fishing awesome.

Key West Florida flats fishing is also great in the evening, because tarpon bite more at dusk. Imagine watching the famous Key West sunset as your fishing trip becomes for a few minutes your very own private Sunset Cruise! But don’t gaze too long at the amazing colorful sky as the sun goes down, because this is when the tarpon start to bite. And once they do, well all havoc breaks out!

Key West Florida flats fishing is great any time of day, whether you want to target bonefish, tarpon, permit or snook. Your guide will advise you and make sure your trip is awesome and unforgettable!

Look What You Can Do- Key West Florida Fly Fishing

No matter how experienced you are at fly fishing, there’s always more to learn, and what better way to do it than on a Key West Florida fly fishing charter, with some of the best anglers in the nation. These guides have skills, experience, techniques and so much passion for the sport you can’t help but get in on the fun and have the best day ever. Come home with a newfound appreciation for Key West Florida fly fishing and lots of new techniques, whether it’s casting, tying knots or just reeling in the fish.

Imagine catching a monster tarpon on fly tackle- that’s just one type of Key West Florida fly fishing you can try. Get permit, too, with the help of an experienced guide, and you will be bragging for years to come, about that big one you caught on that perfect day out on the water, Key West Florida fly fishing.

Catch the Big Boys on Key West Florida Fishing Charters!

If you’re coming to Key West for some flats fishing, you should fish with only the best Key West flats fishing guide. If you’re interested in offshore charters, again: go with the best. These guys know what they’re doing, and they’re excited about fishing, whether it’s on the flats, way offshore for marlin or tuna, wahoo or mahi mahi, or right near the reef for some famous grouper and snapper. Key West Florida fishing charters will go out in the morning, afternoon, and even at night- that’s when sharks like to feed! There are even Key West Florida fishing charters that go all the way out to the Dry Tortugas.

If you’ve never been out fishing Dry Tortugas , well try and make this a priority if you’re a die-hard fishing maniac. The fishing out there is amazing, and people returning from Key West Florida fishing charters that fish the Dry Tortugas will enthusiastically recommend it, just read our testimonials!

Your Key West Flats Fishing Guide Will See to it That You Catch Fish!

Even when a Key West flats fishing guide has been doing this for decades, he can still be just as excited as ever about catching those bonefish, snook, tarpon, permit and other species out there. That’s because they love flats fishing! Want to see for yourself before you book a trip? Read our fishing reports, and view the picture gallery, posted by a real live Key West flats fishing guide. We have several who share their experiences with us in the fishing reports section. You will be able to tell immediately how much passion they have for the sport. Chances are, you’ll catch the enthusiasm too. You’ll be rarin’ to get out there on the flats, with your Key West flats fishing guide.

Your Key West Fishing Guide Will Make Your Day on the Water Awesome!

You see, your Key West fishing guide brings with him or her years, sometimes decades of experience with the waters around Key West. They know where to go, how to fish the spots, and when to go. On top of that, there are weather patterns, tidal charts, the ever-changing Gulf Stream location and seasonal factors to consider too, and only an experienced Key West fishing guide knows how to put all this information together and make the perfect day of fishing.

A Key West fishing guide has knowledge of these environmental factors, and mixes it with fishing instincts honed over the years. Add a touch of local fishing lore passed down from older generations of Key West fishing guides and you’ve got some of the finest fishing guides in the world, ready to take you fishing!

Boats for Key West Fishing Charters

The easiest way, and also the way you get more discounted prices, is to book your Key West fishing charters online. This way, you have time to look into the types of Key West fishing charters available at the time of year you’ll be visiting. You can also plan different excursions on different days. Why not try flats fishing in the morning for a half day one day, then night fishing for sharks another day? And one of the most pleasant types of Key West fishing charters is tarpon fishing in the evening.

Tarpon can start up feeding at dusk, so an evening charter is the perfect way to end your day, viewing the sunset on the calm skinny water, waiting for the tarpon to bite.

Key West fishing charters that go offshore will target more species, like tuna, marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi, and whatever else the captain spies out in the deeper waters. Head out to the Gulf Stream for these pelagics which also make good eating. Have the mate slice you up some wahoo steaks for the grill later that day, and you have the perfect day in Paradise!

Key West Tarpon Fishing- a tarpon is brought up to the boat

Your guide who will unhook the boat from the quick release anchor and start up the engine if you need to follow the big tarpon to bring him in. Key West tarpon fishing is like teamwork in this respect. If you’re new to Key West tarpon fishing, Key West fishing guides will also give you the right motivation at the right time, to dig in and REEL that fish in! It’s all about reaction time, and you’d better act fast!

When Key West tarpon fishing is done on lighter tackle, chances are you will need to unhook the boat and run it towards the fish to catch up on your reeling. Otherwise, he’ll strip your line and you’ll never have a chance. They are strong fish, and will fight and fight. Key West tarpon fishing is known to be exciting because of the tremendous jumps by the tarpon when he’s first hooked. He jumps clear out of the water in order to try and throw the hook off his lip. That’s when you will want someone to be snapping a picture!

Once he tires, you’ll keep reeling, pushing through your exhaustion and bring him in! But tarpon are catch and release only, and don’t even bring him in the boat. Bring him up to the side of the boat, like in the picture above, and then cut him free to fight another day. That’s what Key West tarpon fishing is all about!

Key West Tuna Fishing is done in Offshore Boats

Tuna are strong sport fish, and the tackle is heavy. These are some of the most exciting fish to hook, because they seem to be made of pure muscle, and will run like the dickens to get away. The crew on the Key West tuna fishing charter you go with will help you gear up and instruct you if you need it, and get you to pull those bad boys up to the boat. Bring a camera, since you’ll want shots of these tuna- something to help you remember your awesome Key West tuna fishing excursion.

A Key West Fishing Boat

Any Key West fishing boat that’s for hire as a private charter, and that’s most of the boats you see at Garrison Bight and many at Historic Seaport, will take you out for a day that’s different from your average Key West party boat fishing trip. With the party boats, you will go as far as the reef, or a little beyond it. You’ll be fishing with a large group, and the mate will help you with your lines. A private Key West fishing boat is an entirely different experience. You’re paying for a private trip, so the captain and the mate are at your disposal, and they’ll take you wherever they need to go, no matter how far, to get you your fish. A private Key West fishing boat is going to work harder for you for an amazing day of salt water fishing.