Trip Types

Offshore fishing in the Florida Keys represents a wide variety of fishing styles, but it typically means fishing off anchor with the motors running. It can involve kite fishing, sight fishing, trolling, or deep dropping. The time of year, length of your trip and fishing conditions all play a role in what we might target on your offshore trip.

We typically target Dolphin Fish (Mahi) in the Spring and Summer, Wahoo in the Fall and Winter, Sailfish in the Winter and Spring, and Blackfin Tuna year-round. Deep dropping in depths from 600-1500 feet can lead to catching Snowy Grouper, Tilefish, Queen Snapper and Swordfish when conditions are right.

Wreck fishing in the Florida Keys is a type of offshore fishing that focuses on sunken boats, airplanes and rubble on the bottom of the ocean.  These artificial reefs are home to many large fish. Wreck fishing involves drifting near these structures with cut or live bait near the ocean floor.

Wreck fishing can yield large Mutton Snapper over 20lbs! We also often catch Amberjack that can weigh anywhere from 50-100lbs and are one of the hardest fighting fish you will ever encounter.  Depending on the time of year and conditions Permit, African Pompano, Black Grouper, Cobia, Kingfish, Sharks and even Sailfish are all possibilities when fishing on wrecks.

Amberjack

Mutton Snapper

Vermillion Snapper

Black Grouper

Permit

African Pompano

Reef fishing in the Keys varies depending on the time of year, but in all scenarios it means fishing on the anchor with the motors off. It can include chumming, drifting lines back, bottom fishing, or even kite fishing. Reef fishing is a great option for families and novices due to the smaller fish offered, and the shorter travel times involved.

Factors that will dictate the type of reef fishing during your trip are the season, weather, and direction of current. Reef trips usually include fishing for Snapper such as Yellowtail, Mangrove, and Mutton. In the winter, Reef Trips also include catching various Mackerel such as Spanish, Cero and King. Barracuda and Shark are usually around and we can catch those as well.

Yellowtail Snapper

Mangrove Snapper

Various Grouper

Cero / Spanish Mackerel

Kingfish

Barracuda

For over a century anglers have flocked to the Keys to do battle with fishing’s ultimate prize, the Silver King! Tarpon fishing is one of the most exciting styles of fishing in the Middle Keys; we often catch these fish over 100 pounds!

Florida Keys Tarpon fishing is at it’s best in the Spring and Summer. It’s also a great catch-and-release option for anglers who don’t want to spend a full day on the water and enjoy the more sporty side of fishing.

We offer inshore light tackle trips year-round that are the perfect option for anglers who want to fish the calm waters close to shore, while still catching dinner and reeling in a variety of fun species.