Big Coppitt Key Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 118 fishing charters within 25 miles of Big Coppitt Key, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters in Big Coppitt Key

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118 charters in Big Coppitt Key

Deep sea fishing in Big Coppitt Key

63 of the 118 charters in Big Coppitt Key list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

The Keys sit between both: state waters run 9 miles out on the Gulf side and 3 miles out on the Atlantic side; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Big Coppitt Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Big Coppitt Key

58 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Capt. Tim Carlile, Key West Boat Tour, Next Chapter Charters, Outta Line Charters, Finz Dive Center and Tackle Shop and 53 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 36 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Big Coppitt Key

32 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Big Coppitt Key

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Closest airports

With airline service

  • EYWKey West International 7 miles away
  • MIAMiami International 120 miles away

Local public airports

  • MTHThe Florida Keys Marathon International 39 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Big Coppitt Key.

Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Big Coppitt Key CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Big Coppitt Key

How many fishing charters are in Big Coppitt Key?

This page lists 118 fishing charters in Big Coppitt Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Big Coppitt Key?

63 of the 118 charters listed in Big Coppitt Key say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 58 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Big Coppitt Key in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Big Coppitt Key?

The Keys sit between both: state waters run 9 miles out on the Gulf side and 3 miles out on the Atlantic side; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Big Coppitt Key?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Big Coppitt Key?

The closest airports with airline service are Key West International (EYW), 7 miles away and Miami International (MIA), 120 miles away. Local public airports nearby: The Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH), 39 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Big Coppitt Key?

32 charters in Big Coppitt Key mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

Fish you can catch out of Big Coppitt Key

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Big Coppitt Key captains name that fish.

Barracuda64Tarpon62Mahi-Mahi50Wahoo48Permit46Bonefish46Sailfish46Cobia45Shark40Grouper37King Mackerel35Snapper31Mangrove Snapper30Mutton Snapper30Amberjack29Tuna28Redfish27Yellowtail Snapper25Blackfin Tuna24Snook23Speckled Trout18Marlin18Pompano16Swordfish16Goliath Grouper15Bull Shark15Jack Crevalle14Red Grouper14Black Grouper14Blacktip Shark13Hogfish12Hammerhead Shark12Ladyfish9Bonito9Lemon Shark9Cero Mackerel8Gag Grouper8Nurse Shark7Skipjack Tuna7Blue Marlin7Snowy Grouper6Yellow Jack6Tiger Shark6Tilefish6Yellowedge Grouper5White Marlin5Bluefish5Spanish Mackerel5Mako Shark5Yellowfin Tuna5Red Snapper4Porgy4Grunt3Bonnethead Shark3Cubera Snapper3Gray Triggerfish3Tripletail2Blue Runner2Spinner Shark2Schoolmaster Snapper2Lane Snapper2Blackfin Snapper2Scamp2Striped Bass2Reef Shark2Almaco Jack2Sandbar Shark2Yellowtail1Great Barracuda1Bluegill1Rainbow Runner1Rock Hind1Bluefin Tuna1Warsaw Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Flounder1Lionfish1Peacock Bass1Bar Jack1

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