Key West Reef Fishing

yellowtail snappers
Key West reef fishing is wide open with possibilities

Reef fishing Key West for hard core toe to toe action with the beasts of the reefs off of Key West. Live bait, light tackle, fly fishing, kite fishing and more versatile ways to fish than any other charter. More species to catch than we have room to list here. Without a doubt one of the most diverse ways to fish Key West. Fill the box with great tasting filets of some of the best local seafood to be had anywhere or fish for world records with super light line. Our captains are experts at all of it and ready to take you to the fight.

Key West Reef Fishing Guides and Charters

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

Capt. Al Ware is a veteran Key West reef fishing guide. He uses a 36 ft Invincible center console that is fast and safe.  He knows where the fish are. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour trips for up to 6 persons out to the reef and wrecks off of Key West. Veteran Owned. 

Call Us Direct 1-305-587-8810
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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.

Deep sea fishing boats of Key West. The elite fleet of sport fishing boats ranging in size from 42 – 50 feet. Super comfortable and very nice fishing platforms. The best Key West has to offer. Best fishing rates available. Book direct! 

Call Them Direct 1-305-292-7212
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www.thekeywester.com

Reef Fishing Key West

Reef fishing Key West has the most abundant options. Definitely the most “food fish friendly” fishing we offer. Fishing the reef is over all the best option for bringing home filets of the best we have in seafood. Either take the fish to our local Hook and Cook or ship it home. Either way, eat well. 5 species of grouper and 5 species of snapper including the yellowtail snapper. This and the possibility of wahoo and black fin tuna. All are amazing table fare. Add that to fun sport fish such as sailfish, barracudas, mackerel and jacks. The fun that can be had on a Key West reef fishing trip is amazing. 

About Reef Fishing Charters

When Reef fishing Key West the boats we use are mostly center console fishing boats. Ranging in size from 27 – 40 ft in length rigged with twin and triple engines. Most guides offer 4, 6, and 8 hour length trips and some offer 10 hour days for longer trips to the Dry Tortugas Fishing. These boats are fast for the long hauls they have to make for the best in reef fishing. Some offer bathrooms – best to ask when booking your fishing charter. 

Reef fishing Key West Black Grouper

The reefs off Key West are as close as 2 miles and some captains run as far as 75 miles to Waters less traveled. The reefs are home to hundreds of species of fish and the predators that prey on them. Huge and full of life with many angling opportunities to be had.

Wreck and Reef Fishing Anglers throughout the year can expect to fish for species such as Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Mackerels, Yellowtail Snappers, Mutton Snappers, Gray Snappers, Sharks, Permit, Cobia, Black, Red, Gag and Goliath groupers, Amber Jacks and so many more. Check out our Florida Keys fish species seasons page for more details about when your favorite fish is in season.