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Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter

Recommended by 91% of travelers
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Key West, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Sonya_Y ·
Mar 2026
Although the fish were hiding from us, Captain Alex did a great job trying to get us on top of the fish. Tommy and Chase were very helpful. Chase kept the trip very fun. It was a great trip. I will definitely do it again.
· Sabrina_W ·
Mar 2026
Great experience; kids had a blast and staff was helpful We didn’t catch a bunch but was still fun We would do it again

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

    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

    4.7
    based on 426 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Cancelled

    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

    Great Time

    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.

    Family friendly fishing!

    Carrie_B, Apr 2026
    This was a fun fishing trip. The captain and mates were helpful and brought positive energy to the trip. My husband, 16-year-old, and I enjoyed our day! (It would be a long day for smaller kids; I think 12 and up would be good). The crew cleaned our catch (mutton snapper and yellow tail snapper), and we took our fish to the restaurant Kaya—where they prepped it 3 different ways (all were fabulous). I am not into fishing, and I enjoyed a beautiful day on the water and watching others fish. This was an affordable way to experience fishing in Key West! My teen said it was his favorite part of our vacation!

    Great day on a boat!

    Sonya_Y, Mar 2026
    Although the fish were hiding from us, Captain Alex did a great job trying to get us on top of the fish. Tommy and Chase were very helpful. Chase kept the trip very fun. It was a great trip. I will definitely do it again.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    We are glad to hear you enjoyed your fishing trip and we hope to see you again soon. Thank you for the review!

    Great experience!

    Mark_S, Mar 2026
    We had a great experience with our crew and caught quite a few fish! Friendly professional staff and highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    We are glad to hear you had a great time on the fishing trip. Thanks for the review!

    Great experience; kids...

    Sabrina_W, Mar 2026
    Great experience; kids had a blast and staff was helpful We didn’t catch a bunch but was still fun We would do it again

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks for the review! So glad to hear everyone had an awesome fishing trip and hope to see you again soon!

    Vacation Fishing Excursion

    Gail_S, Mar 2026
    The boat leaves promptly at the set time, so make sure you arrive at the time stated. Parking is expensive, be prepared to pay to park if not staying close by. The crew is nice and friendly. The fishing was a little disappointing, we only caught 4 smaller fish to make ceviche, not enough to cook. Be prepared to remove your own fish unless you want to wait. Only 2 crew and one captain for 20 people for them to help! The boat ride was nice and the view is beautiful! A long morning in the Gulf of America, so make sure to have snacks and water with you. There is a snack bar and drinks are available.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.

    Such a great time! It’s...

    Renee_H, Mar 2026
    Such a great time! It’s about an hour ride out and back and 3 hour of fishing. Chase made it fun and did a good job helping the inexperienced fisherman. Definitely ask Chase to help you catch the Strawberry Grouper! Special tip for you catch - take it to Kaya and have it prepared. It is AMAZING!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are so glad to hear you had a great time on the fishing trip! Kaya is awesome!

    Fish on!!!

    Dave_F, Mar 2026
    My wife and I did this for the second time. We love it and everyone caught a lot of fish. A lot of fun with a good group of people and a skilled and knowledgable crew. We will be doing it again next year.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip and we hope to see you again soon! Thank you for the review!

    Fun Fish Excursion

    Jodi_M, Mar 2026
    Takes about 1-1/2 hr to reach fishing spot and another on the way back. Then charter relocated for another better fishing spot. Great crew and support. Will filet your fish when you get back. You'll pay $25 to have a A&B restaurant cook it though that stunk!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for the review! We are glad to hear you had a good day fishing!

    Definitely go!

    Whitney_H, Mar 2026
    We had a great time- all three guys were super helpful and so fun! We caught a ton of fish. It was a great way to spend time on the water in key west

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the fishing trip.

    Best fishing trip EVER!

    Tammy_H, Feb 2026
    3 guys instructed us, took us to fish, helped, laughed, joked with us and we HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE BEAUTIFUL KEYS!!!

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your fishing trip! Thanks for the review.

    Great time. Chase, Dave...

    Connie_M, Feb 2026
    Great time. Chase, Dave and the Captain were a riot. A good time was had by all. Plenty of drinks and snacks

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear you had an awesome fishing trip.

    Best fishing trip ever!

    Kevin_k, Jan 2026
    FANTASTIC! Best vacation trip ever! Charter & crew were awesome! Donte rocks!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re coming back with the kids & grandson!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    We are so glad you enjoyed your fishing trip and hope to see you again soon for another trip! Thank you for the review.

    Best crew

    guy_h, Jan 2026
    Crew members on boat were fantastic. Helped those who were new to fishing in a way that made them enjoy the day.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    We are very happy to hear everyone enjoyed the trip! Thank you for the review.

    Crew was very helpful and...

    Veronica_H, Jan 2026
    Crew was very helpful and friendly. Boat was clean and comfortable. We did catch any keepers, but had fun nevertheless.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the trip.

    Was a good time. The...

    Mike_K, Jan 2026
    Was a good time. The crew was terrific. Well worth the $. Did take a while to get to the spot but it was a fun morning.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the trip.

    Aussies in Key West

    James_M, Jan 2026
    Very well organised and safety briefing very good. Easy to navigate boat and ammenities. Fabulous crew My husband had a medical episode on the boat and the crew were amazing, supportive and total professionals. Thankyou 👍

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear everything turned out well and hope if you come back to Key West you will come back out with us.

    Awesome fishing!!!

    Cindy_B, Jan 2026
    Caught fish on the first cast!!!! The fish that you catch can be cooked by the local restaurants which is awesome if you and your family are on vacation.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you for the review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip!

    Great experience! I am...

    Kim_G, Jan 2026
    Great experience! I am not too familiar with salt water fishing and the staff took their time in explaining how the reels work. The ship is US Coast Guard certified and prioritize the safety of the ship and crew. You can tell the staff are treated well and are happy to be there. Even though it was a slow day, they went to more than 1 location and shuffled a few people so they could try to catch some fish. You also got to eat what you catch at a few local restaurants and they cut the fish for you.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the trip!

    Great Fishing!

    Mackenzie_M, Jan 2026
    For your money and time, this fishing charter was worth it! My partner and I caught lots of fish off of the stern- although, people fishing off of the side of the boat seemed to catch a lot more fish! We saw a variety of fish, sharks, and a dolphin on our way back! I would highly recommend this fishing charter while in Key West! Lovely crew and captain!!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the trip.

    Freaking Fun!!

    Kevin_S, Jan 2026
    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.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon.

    A great time on the...

    Sarah_W, Jan 2026
    A great time on the water. The captain and crew were great. Super nice and helpful. Would def go again.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    We are glad to hear you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon! Thank you for the review.

    Excellent time

    Sarah_H, Dec 2025
    This was a great trip for all ages. The Captain and Staff were wonderful. We caught many varieties of fish!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed the trip!

    Excellent Customer Service!

    Jennie_L, Dec 2025
    When a delayed flight and arriving after rental car company being closed so we couldn’t get our rental car left us stranded in Miami, we were unable to make it to the keys. This company refunded our money in full. We are so grateful for understanding in our situation. Thank you so much! When we visit Key West in the future, we will be booking a charter with you!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Sorry for all of your travel issues! We hope that you get to Key West soon and come out fishing with us! Thank you for the review.

    Can’t control the weather.

    Tabitha_S, Dec 2025
    The crew was amazing! We had never ocean fished before and they were there to assist every step of the way. With swells between 3 and 5 feet they had trouble getting the anchor to hold so most of our time was spent waiting. Also because of the weather conditions there wasn’t many keeper size fish caught. The trip should have been called early on. We were the only boat anywhere in sight. So many people ended up seasick. To make up for it the captain gave us extra fishing time, however it didn’t really help the fish biting. Even with chumming, there weren’t a lot caught. Overall, still had a fine first trip. Crew can’t control the weather.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thanks for the review. Weather is a tough one! We hope you come out again with us.

    Above and beyond

    Kayla_S, Dec 2025
    They were amazing - fishing was great - good snacks and drinks and he even helped cut my half way falling out extensions 😇

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    I am so glad to hear you enjoyed the trip! Thanks for the review.

    Awesome experience

    Stacey_B, Nov 2025
    Great staff Great fishing awesome deals put this on your bucket list. Best deal available. Will use again my 1st time to Key West and using this web site Great

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thanks for the review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the trip.

    The guys on this boat...

    Jill_J, Nov 2025
    The guys on this boat really made the fishing trip awesome!! They were super sweet and attentive. Definitely will make a second trip and refer other visitors!!

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thanks for the review! We are so glad to hear your enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon.

    Worst experience ever!!!

    Elizabeth_H, Nov 2025
    These racist people insulted me, and pulled away from the dock while I was calling to them not to leave me. They did not care that I was right there and had paid like everyone else. They pulled away from the dock while I was telling them I was signed up for the fishing trip. They obviously did not want black people on their boat. Then, the agent insulted me. This was a horrible experience!!’ No one should ever use this service.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    We are sorry but racism had nothing to do with why the boat left. You arrived at the dock after 8a and the boat left at its scheduled 8am time. You should have been at the dock at 7:30am to check in and for safety talk which is listed on our documents. If we had called the boat back, it would have delayed the trip by 30 mins. That would not have been fair to other guests who arrived on time.

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