Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter
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Key West, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Toss your fishing line off a 64-foot catamaran exploring the clear waters off Key West. An experienced crew will assist all skill levels and take care of all navigation and logistics, leaving you to just have fun. The crew will even grab your catch off the line and clean and fillet it. And, you can bring along your own cooler of snacks and drinks, or purchase some on board.
- Experience a memorable fishing adventure off the coast of Key West
- Enjoy a fully equipped fishing boat with an experienced crew
- Fishing licenses, bait, and filleting are all included
- Bring a cooler of snacks and drinks or purchase on the boat
What's Included
- Bait
- Filleting
- Fishing License
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Please check-in at the FishMonster & Island Jane store at least 30 minutes prior to departure time. Our store is located at A & B Marina, between the White Tarpon & Conch Seafood Republic restaurant.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kevin_S
Sun, Fun, and excellent people. 5th generation Key West local Chase was amazing and I wish I had got the captains name and other deck hand. I got so many laughs in and the fishing was great. Once the bite was on IT WAS ON!! People seen a baby hammerhead shark and then a huge shark came up and smashed another fisherman’s line as he was reeling in. As far has sea sickness it wasn’t a problem it was mellow water. The boat was clean and the tackle taken care of. I can’t wait to come back.
Reviews
4.6
based on 471 reviews
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Mickey_W, Jul 2026
We had a great time and caught seven Yellow Fin !! My grandson was with me and he’d been fishing from a couple of the local piers wiithout catching anything. He was delighted when he was finally able to catch several fish !!
Paul_H, Jul 2026
Capt Paul and Talan were amazing! Could not have asked for a better team. Have been on a ton of charters!
Savannah_T, Jul 2026
Awesome hospitality from the crew and a really fun time. Not an avid fisher and still brought quite a few on board!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
Gilka_R, Jul 2026
Great Deep Sea Fishing Experience!!! 5 stars!!!
Family of 5 we all had a blast!!! Recommend sea sick medicine for the young ones the waves can even make an adult nauseated.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear that everyone had fun on the fishing trip. Come back and visit!
steve_s, Jul 2026
Enjoyed trip very much ,caught a lot of smaller fish. Both crewmates done a very good job meeting our needs however the younger gentleman was very aggressive on tipping, to the point I didn’t want to give him anything.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the review. I am glad you enjoyed the fishing trip and I will pass along the feedback to the crew.
Christine_C, Jul 2026
The crew was very helpful and on it. The captin helped coach me through brining a nurse shark to the surface. This was the highlight of my trip to Key West.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
What a fun day! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. Come back and visit! Thank you for the review.
Lynn_G, Jul 2026
It is called fishing not catching so don't set your expectations too high. I caught a nice sized nurse shark and some little baby fish that I used as bait... there were a couple of really nice gag groupers caught which had to be released and the rest were very small fish. The captain and crew were nice and very helpful. I would do it again next time. The cost was low and worth it for the boat ride itself for a half day trip I was satisfied. Maybe do a full day or a split Charter if you want to be able to move to more locations.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. We hope you come back and visit again!
Marianna_G, Jul 2026
Fantastic crew who was helpful and informative! We had a blast! Our boys caught us dinner and the restaurant by the check-in area cooked it all for us to enjoy! If we all come back to the Keys, we will definitely go again. Highly recommend this for anyone who loves fishing and a good time on the sea.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the review! Sounds like an awesome day of fishing. I am so glad to hear everyone enjoyed the trip.
Sydney_D, Jul 2026
My boyfriend caught about 15 small fish that he couldn’t keep. He said everyone else had the same type of experience. I was unable to fish since I got seasick. The crew members were very nice to us, asking me if I needed anything while not feeling well. They gave me ginger ale and helpful advice to feel a little better. We wanted to eat our catch at the conch republic right after and were disappointed about that since we didn’t catch any fish we could keep. We would probably not do this experience again. Stars are for crew being nice and making us laugh.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Sorry that you had this experience. Unfortunately, fishing is not always catching. I am glad to hear that crew was great. Thank you for the review.
Charmaine_G, Jul 2026
We had such an amazing experience on this trip. We did some fishing and catching. The crew was extremely helpful and friendly. They even gave us information about the fish that we can use in the future. We were also very happy that we were able to have our cleaned fish cooked at the White Tarpon right after the charter trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. Come back to visit again soon. Thanks for the review.
Jason_P, Jul 2026
Very well maintained boat, and crews outstanding. Captain very is precise in navigating to the best fishing area. And is right there on deck to help.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
Franchesca_A, Jun 2026
We had fun! Bring hat or visor, the sun is brutal. We bought one at the gift shop prior to boarding. Snack and drinks were available for purchase. Our family caught an amberjack!! Went to a restaurant and did the hook and cook service- overall amazing
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I am glad to hear everyone had fun on the fishing trip. What an awesome catch! Thanks for the review.
Lynda_G, Jun 2026
My husband and son had the best time during their half day charter. The crew was knowledgeable, courteous, engaging and helpful. I couldn’t have asked for a better memory making experience than the one they had!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I am so glad to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip. A great day of fishing and lots of memories created! Thank you for the review.
Jamie_F, Jun 2026
Had a wonderful time on this boat. Great for all ages. We were a party of 6 (including 2 kids) and everyone had a blast. We caught a ton of fish and made some wonderful memories. The staff was amazing - friendly, funny, and helpful!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the awesome review! I am glad to hear everyone had a great time and lots of memories were made. Come back to visit again soon!
Jeffrey_H, Jun 2026
Professional, friendly, knowledgeable!!! This was my family's first fishing charter and it was fun, eventful and memorable thanks to Monsters Jane!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
I am glad to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip. Thanks for the review.
Heather_W, Jun 2026
Our family of four had a great time fishing. We caught quite a few yellow tail and got to see a small shark and a couple other types of fish being reeled in. The crew was great, both Dave and Chase. They were attentive and informative and provided lots of laughs. Our boys are 11 and 14 and both had a great time.
Make sure you tip the crew like you would with any other service!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
I am glad to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip on the MAX. Thanks for the review. Come back and visit soon.
Larry_W, Jun 2026
Terrific experience on the Max! First time fishing experience (as I think it was for many who joined - of all ages) but the crew was patient and the instructions were simple. I think everyone caught multiple fish. It was hot hot out but the cabin had a/c which was a nice break. They even stayed out later for us and got to fish in an additional spot. Would highly recommend this trip!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip and hope to see you again soon. Thank you for the review.
Brian_B, Jun 2026
The mates were really bad. I’ve been on headboat fishing before and this was the worst experience. These guys were, by their own admission, hungover from fishing on the boat themselves the day before. They did not keep you refreshed with bait. People who had hooks cut off had to tie others on or find hooks themselves. The mates interaction with customers was to talk about the party or surfing or what their full time jobs were ‘because this was just a weekend job, they had real jobs….’
Just weird, normally mates work for their tips and keep bait going and are attentive. Very few fish were caught so it’s not like they were busy. I believe i took every fish off myself I caught but I know what’s safe. Folks not knowing could get stung…,, I’d get solid mates or train them.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Sorry you feel this way. I will show this to the crew. Customer service is very important to us.
Robert_N, Jun 2026
Wonderful experience. The crew was great, and very kind to my 7 yo son. He caught so many fish, two that he could keep. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the review! I am happy to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip. We hope to see you again soon.
Jason_F, Jun 2026
My friend got extremely ill after eating a hotdogs from an establishment in town , I was hoping his condition would get better but got worse so I called viator to request we Change the date until next day. Was told that it was passed the " Free Cancelation " window and would not be refunded the "Reserve now Pay Later" payment that had already been charged from my account. Was told that a request would go to the charter to change the date because we drove from Cape Coral just to go fishing. Well we got no response, I called myself to make arrangements anyway for the next day to purchase the trip again and eat the money for the the trip already paid. No response , no call back. There are unfortunate events that are out of our control and my friend was very upset because this was something he wanted to do before he passed was to go to key west plus fishing in the keys because he's never been there. Highly disappointed in the " Policy" , the charter, and Viator. Enjoy the money. Book now pay later is a joke and your free Cancelation is another one .
Response from Host, Jun 2026
This is TripAdvisors policy and they collect the money. Sorry this happened to you. Next time book directly and we would have been happy to accommodate you.
david_m, Jun 2026
Although the fish weren’t on fire, the crew was excellent. The captain moved spots several times trying his best to put us on fish. No wind. No current didn’t help on this day, but the a/c was refreshing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip and hope you join us again soon!
Brenna_C, May 2026
My family and I had the most amazing time on this charter! We aren’t really people who fish, but wanted to celebrate my dad’s retirement with something he enjoys. The crew was so funny and friendly, the air conditioned galley was perfect to escape to, and they had a nice selection in the bar! We stopped at a few locations, and while we caught o my a few fish, we would totally do this trip again, and recommend it to anyone!
Response from Host, May 2026
I am happy to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for the review.
Terri_L, May 2026
Bring sunscreen and water. Beer, pop, snacks for sale on boat. Also boat has 2 restrooms. Fun fishing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed the fishing trip.
Rebecca_S, May 2026
The crew was experienced and friendly .It was a great experience for a day on the water in the keys would highly recommend to anyone looking for a activity to do while in the keys
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the trip.
Kayla_E, May 2026
Our fishing trip was awesome! Chase and Dave were very helpful & informative ! The captain was helpful as well, all were very nice and had great personalities! The boat & facility was clean and we also were able to enjoy drinks and snacks on board ! Bring cash for drinks & snacks!
Response from Host, May 2026
Chase and Dave are great! I'm glad to hear your trip was a success! Thanks for the review!
Christina_G, May 2026
We weren't sure how this experience would be with so many people on the boat but we can say we absolutely had the best time!! The boat felt spacious, everything was well organized, refreshments and snacks were available for purchase. The crew absolutely made this experience so much more fun, they were hilarious! They were always available and on it, making constant immediate rounds to assist with tangles and other things, always incredibly helpful and nice, full of jokes and laughter, a very fun group! Unfortunately fishing wasn't the greatest but they made every effort to try to get on us on the fishing. Truly enjoyed our time with this charter, highly recommended!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon.
Stephanie_H, Apr 2026
We had such a good time ! Chase was so helpful in teaching me how to be a real deal rangler. We caught 4 lane snapper and chase filleted them perfectly and gave us a recommendation of where to have our catch cooked and served for dinner and it was delicious! 10/10 perfect trip would definitely recommend!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
Sheila_H, Apr 2026
Do it! Lots of action and fun day at sea
Plenty of fish action. Even caught Amberjack even though not in season was good fight.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed your fishing trip.
Floyd_B, Apr 2026
Scheduled multiple sea outings over 3 days. All cancelled for weather ( high winds). Water appeared normal from what we could see
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are not positive what trip you were on but sometimes we unfortunately have to cancel
trips due to weather. We are sorry you were not able to reschedule your trip. We hope that if you come back for another visit you will try to go out us again.
Ariel_S, Apr 2026
Crew is very friendly and helpful! It was so much fun, not only the fishing but also seeing the sea birds as well.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the trip.
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