Florida Keys Reef Fishing

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These two lady anglers got yellowtail snapper for dinner reef fishing in the Florida Keys

Florida Keys reef fishing is a Keys wide sport fishing opportunity. All along the Florida Keys are the reefs. The only living coral reefs in the continental US. Stretching from Miami all the way past the Dry Tortugas these reefs are alive with a huge ecosystem. Super versatile to fish as there are reefs on both sides of the island chain Reef fishing is a great way to enjoy your day on the water here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Fish shallow on the patch reefs in 15 – 35 ft of water or use the mid reefs to fish in 80 – 130 ft of water, venture out a bit farther to the humps and ledges to fish to depths of 700 ft. using electric reels for deep dropping. All areas are great for bottom fish such as Groupers and Snappers with a side order of deep sea fishing for Pelagic species such as kingfish, Mackerel, Tuna, wahoo, Sailfish, Dolphin and more.

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Fishing the reefs of Key West since 1994. Capt. Steven is a Veteran. Boasting state of the art boats and the best equipment money can buy to use daily with his clients. Specializing in light tackle fishing the reef for grouper, snapper and many other species. The best in tackle made by DAIWA

The 36 ft Yellowfin “Too Intense” gets you to the fish fast. Fish the Dry Tortugas or Marquesas Keys and all the reefs between. Fish for the tasty fish of Key West. Super versatile and loaded to the teeth with the best in equipment. 4, 6, and 8 hour trips. Check out our web site. Call direct.

About Florida Keys Reef Fishing

Light Tackle fishing the wrecks and reef have long been a great way to enjoy the day fishing from the Florida keys. The reef and wrecks are relatively close to the islands offering bountiful fishing. The boats our fishing guides use are fast, versatile and great fishing platforms for all sorts of technical and fun fishing. Kite, live bait, fly fishing, trolling, and artificial are all techniques you can use on our wreck and reef fishing charters here in the Florida Keys.

The Boats We Use For Reef Fishing

Using a center console boat 29 – 42 ft in length and generally twin or triple out board powered (pictured below) the light tackle center console boats are about the most versatile offshore fishing machine available for Wreck and Reef light tackle fishing. Able to sustain over 32knts with some that cruise around 40 you can be sure to get to the fishing grounds quickly and have a stable fishing platform while you are there. Key To the long runs we make. 

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Typical reef fishing boat This is a 36ft center console Image courtesy of Yellowfin Yachts

Methods Of Fishing

Bottom fishing, drift baiting, kite fishing, trolling, live baiting are just a few of the styles of fishing you will enjoy when fishing with one of our pros. Bring a fly rod along to add to the challenge.

Reef Fishing Charters

Trips of this nature are 4, 6, and 8 hours long depending on your preference. Geared toward not more than 4 persons. We suggest that if you want to experience all that this kind of charter has to offer to book the 8 hour trip with no limits. If budget allows, this charter will impress you to no end with great fishing in areas like The Humps, Dry Tortugas, Marquesas, and deep gulf wrecks. Species to fish for on these trips are Grouper, Snapper, Jacks, Permit, Cobia, Sailfish, Tuna, African Pompano, Mutton Snappers, Sharks, Reef Species, Goliath Grouper, Barracudas and many more.