Top 3 Key West Fishing Charters
Top 3 Key West Fishing Charters
Anglers from around the world have been coming to the Florida Keys for decades to fish the abundance seas of the Gulf of Mexico, and if you’re serious about breaking any number of the world records made here every year, joining one of the renown Key West fishing charters on offer is a great place to start. But jumping on any old charter is not the best idea, so to narrow things down for you, here are three fantastic Key West fishing charters that have proven over and over again, that experience trumps everything and it’s all about who you know!
A Day on the Coolcast
For the die hard angler, a day out with Capt. Mike Ledrew is your man. With eight years of commercial and Key West charter fishing experience, one of his many claims to fame is the fact that he is one of the only captains in Key West to fish back-to-back 10 hour fishing charters, multiple times, all in one day! He’s so hooked on fishing, that’s he’s out there hunting for the big one on his days off. If you’re looking for accolades, Capt. Ledrew has an 86lb Wahoo, 56lb Mahi-Mahi, 14 Tarpon releases in one day with the largest topping scale at 160lbs. Even more impressive, helped a 10 year old reel in a 167lbs White Marlin! Capt. Ledrews noble craft, a 36 foot SeaVee, is renown for its rough water performance and unmatched stability. With plenty of shade, comfortable seating, storage and a full bathroom facility onboard, it’s easy to spend a whole day at sea. Twin 300 horsepower Yamaha motors, will power you from location to location, and with top of the line electronics including TR 1 autopilot, Raymarine 12 inch color chartplotter, Furuno color bottom machine, vhf radio, CD player and cell phone, navigation is a dream, and you get to focus on what’s important, fishing! With half day, ¾ day, full day and Sunset Shark and Tarpon charters available, Capt. Ledrew brings eight years of experience to the table, and a contagious enthusiasm that will have you coming back for years to come.
Back Country Fishing on the Outcast
Not all of the Key West fishing charters feature captains who know the back country terrain as well as Capt. Ben Morehouse, and if you want a fishing experience that’s far from ordinary, Morehouse is your man. With 15 years of fishing experience in all types of water up and down the East coast. Guests aboard his vessel are treated to the finest in Whitewater fishing, and his sensitivity to exactly what sort of fishing experience his guests are after make him the best in the business. Captain Morehouse is well versed in all types of fishing, and he provides everything you’ll need to have a fantastic day out on the water.
A Day of Luxury on the Ultra Grand Slam
If you are someone that has to have the best of the best, Captain Craig Jiovanni, with his 25 plus years of experience, and luxurious Luxurious 47 Foot Brunswick Concord with Twin Cummins 450 Turbo's, you are in for a treat. Capt. Jiovanni prides himself on being one of the most current and professional of all the Key West fishing charters, and an obvious choice for any angler looking for a unique fishing experience. Spend a half day, ¾ of a day or a full day at sea with him, fishing for sailfish, dolphin (not the cute kind!), wahoo, marlin and goliath grouper.
Sorting through all the Key West fishing charters can be painstaking, especially if you’re not sure what you should be looking for, but the combination of experience, genuine love of the sport and invaluable experience make these three captains a great choice for any fisherman looking to have the ultimate Key West fishing experience.