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
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.
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4.7
based on 515 reviews
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Travelers praise the fishing tour for its friendly, energetic captain who skillfully navigates to prime spots and provides hands-on support. Guides are noted for professionalism and clear, patient instruction, especially benefiting beginners. The family-friendly atmosphere engages all ages, creating memorable experiences. Fishing is described as productive, with a variety of catches and the option to have fresh fish prepared by local restaurants. Snacks and drinks onboard further enhance the experience.
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This a half of a day fishing. It is very organized and the crew was absolutely awesome!! Book the trip!!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
The captain was great, very friendly, easy to talk to. The deckhands were also very friendly and helpful. The lady serving food and drinks was really nice, she was even helping people get their fish off the hook
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. Come visit again!
Great experience and everyone had a fun time. Waters were very rough but we all had a great time. We would do it again. All the staff was amazing.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
I am happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. Thanks for the review.
Lots of fun with a great crew! They are well organized and take care of everything for you. Id definitely recommend this company.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
Amazing trip, with professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful crew. Everyone was great. I appreciate them all. However, I am grateful for Chase for being patient with explaining me things, and helping with my small experience.
All this time was filled fully with working hard on catching a fish but also socializing with newly met people.
This is an amazing time, where you can actually catch a fish, often descent size. I highly recommend that activity if you looking for something exciting, that brings joy and satisfaction. Beautiful ocean, lots of fish, fun time fishing, and the crew, always glad to assist you.
I know I will be back there, just to do a fishing trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sounds like an awesome day on the water! Thank you for the review. Come back and visit again!
Tons of fun! Captain Alex was great, had a wonderful trip with Chase, Twig, & Cody! Highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the FishMonster MAX trip.
Crew knows what they are doing. Caught lots of fish off the back of the boat. It was worth the upgrade.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the trip.
Selected this one, not expecting to have so many people fishing at the same time, it took away from the experience. Great crew, they worked well with each other.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review! We are licensed for 49, but we only take 38 fisherman. If you are wanting a more personalized trip, you may want to look a private charter.
The boat was way too crowded and all it took is one person to want to catch a shark and an hour and a half later nobody else got to fish took away a lot of our time for one person too many people for the staff to help
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review! We are licensed for 49, but we only take 38 fisherman. If you are wanting a more personalized trip, you may want to look a private charter.
Crew was great, caught 60+ fish between the 4 of us and had a few cold drinks. The weather was beautiful, although hot and it ended up being a fantastic day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sounds like a great day on the water! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. Thank you for the review.
Dave and Chase were very good and took care of any need any of the fishermen had. Captain put us on fish right away. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing charter.
AMAZING! We did the 8am FishMonster fishing charter with Captain Marlon, Twigg, and Chase. Highly recommend while you're in Key West! The crew were so amazing to make sure we had the best time and caught lots of fish. We definitely will be back for a charter when we're in Key West with friends!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed the fishing trip. Come back to visit soon.
Great crew, good equipment, clean and well kept boat. Captain was determined to find the fish for our group. He moved four times.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review! I am happy to hear you enjoyed the trip.
Air-conditioned cabin came in handy from heat and rain. Every one caught something ot was a good time. Also has a small bathroom on board just im case 😁
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
The staff was excellent. Very helpful and friendly. The boat was nice and clean. The half day is the perfect amount of time for kids. The water is beautiful. we all caught some fish. Will book again when we go back.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for the review! Sounds like a great day on the water and lots of memories. Come back to visit again!
What a great experience! We had so much fun, and the staff were extremely helpful and nice, they just made everything truly enjoyable. We caught yellowtail and mackerel and at the end of the fishing trip, they filleted it for us. We then went to one of the restaurants at the marina and they cooked it up for us. You should have seen the look on our son’s face when he first bit into the fish that he caught, his eyes got real big and wide as he said, “OH, WOW!!!!” This is something I’ll never forget!! I would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Sounds like an awesome day on the water! Lots of memories made. I am so happy to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip. Thanks for the review and come back to visit.
I am a last-minute planner and was able to book this top-notch experience 2 days in advance!! This amazing 3-man crew helped my husband and I make lasting memories with our two youngest kiddos!! Thank you!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Sounds like an awesome day and lots of memories made! I am very happy to hear you enjoyed the trip. Thank you for the review.
Fantastic experience!! Crew was exceptional and did amazing at keeping the trip fun and safe. Absolutely recommend and would book again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip. Come back again soon!
My son and grandson had a great experience. I think it would be fun for anybody who likes to fish and doesn’t get seasick lol
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I am glad to hear everyone enjoyed the fishing trip! Lots of memories made! Come back and visit. Thank you for the review.
Was an amazing fishing trip we caught plenty of fish and the crew was excellant would recommend this tou to anyone that visits Key West
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.
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 !!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Yay! Sounds a fun day on the water and lots of memories were made! Thanks for the review.
Capt Paul and Talan were amazing! Could not have asked for a better team. Have been on a ton of charters!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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