Key West, Florida, waters hold over 225 different species of game fish.
The coastal areas of Florida are well known for sport fishing, an abundance of wild sea life and sunny weather. The best months to go wild boat fishing in Florida are from March to September. Many locals as well as tourists embark on chartered sport fishing boat tours. Try your hand and learn from the professionals catch some of the prime species located in Florida's waters.
Wild Thing Charters
Wild Thing Charters features fishing trips from Marcos Island, Florida, to the surrounding 10,000 islands in the Gulf of Mexico and near southwest Florida. There are a variety of chartered trips available averaging from four to eight hours in length. Full day trips will leave the marina starting point at 8 a.m. while half-day trips can start at either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wild Thing Charters will supply you with everything you need for your trip with the exception of food and beverages.
Fish species you may encounter while on your wild boat charter fishing trip include grouper, barracuda, snapper, shark, king mackerel, tarpon, trout, redfish and more. Some fish species will be more challenging than others as their size and weight will be contributing factors when attempting to reel them in. Expect to find some species like the permit weighing up to 35 lbs. while other species like tarpon can weigh a staggering 100 lbs. If you're really feeling adventurous, try to tackle one of the grouper fish that exists in the Gulf of Mexico. Wild Thing Charters' staff have hooked this large species, which has tipped their scales at 600 lbs.
Wild Thing Charters
Marco River Marina
951 Bald Eagle Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145
239-394-4966
wildthingcharters.com
Hog Wild Offshore Charters
Captain Ron, the owner of Hog Wild Offshore Charters, offers his passengers some of the best private fishing spots in the Florida waters. His boat, the "Hog Wild," is a 43-foot custom-built Torres Sportfisherman. It's equipped with twin diesel engines, an air-conditioned cabin and the finest facilities and electronics. Hog Wild Offshore Charters offers a variety of different types of fishing expeditions from bottom fishing to tournament fishing, trolling and overnight trips.
Types of fish species you can expect to encounter on any of Captain Ron's chartered expeditions include red snapper, marlin, tuna, grouper and more. Fishing charter trips can accommodate a total of six passengers at a time, and Captain Ron will also charter his boat for custom trips including sunset cruises. Hog Wild staff will provide you with all fishing amenities needed including rods, bait, reels, tackle and the license needed to fish. Hog Wild Charters asks all passengers to wear white rubber soled-shoes and to bring their own food, snacks, drinks, towels, sunscreen, hats and cameras.
Hog Wild Offshore Charters
1244 Pine Street
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
850-934-1743
hogwildfishing.com
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Key West is one of the most popular areas of southern Florida. You can swim with dolphins there, go boating, shopping and more. Another recreational activity that's popular in Key West is sport fishing. Captain Art Duplessis operates Wild Bill Sport Fishing charters and has several years of experience with the waters in the Key West area. Embark on full-day or half-day chartered tour and enjoy the clear blue waters while you're fishing.
Key West waters feature a variety of different fish species including wahoo, mahi mahi, sailfish, marlin, barracuda, shark, king mackerel, tuna, tarpon, grouper and snapper. You'll reach your destination quickly aboard Wild Bill Sport Fishing's 34-foot hemi-powered diesel engine boat. You'll also be privy to seeing various reefs and shipwrecks of the Key West waters, as well as wild dolphins at play. Wild Bill Sport Fishing provides all necessary fishing equipment including rods and reels, bait, tackle, ice and fishing licenses.
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Captain Art Duplessis
City Marina at Garrison Bight
Key West, FL 33040
305-744-7957
wildbillkeywest.com
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