Big Pine Key Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

118 captains within 25 miles of Big Pine Key, 12 of them in Big Pine Key itself, 76 running offshore. A half day is typically $500 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 118Captains within 25 miles
  • 76Deep sea boats
  • $375–$849Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Big Pine Key

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

118 charters in Big Pine Key

Deep sea fishing in Big Pine Key

76 of the 118 charters in Big Pine 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.

Where to find current Big Pine Key fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Big Pine Key fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Big Pine Key boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Records caught at Big Pine Key

One of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records lists Big Pine Key as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

Sailfish

126.00 lb

Larry Maier · June 13, 2009

63 Big Pine Key captains name sailfish

Why this one is here

The record names Big Pine Key as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What a deep sea trip costs in Big Pine Key

The rates Big Pine Key charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$375 – $849 9 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $500

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Big Pine Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Big Pine Key

49 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Saltwater Seafari Snorkeling and Sandbar Tours, FL Keys Charters, Hot Rod Fishing Charters, Reel Maverick Charters, Fat Cat Charters and 44 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

24 charters list half-day trips and 34 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 Pine Key

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

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Big Pine Key

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Big Pine Key, Doctors Arm, Bogie Channel.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: March and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 72°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 92°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • EYWKey West International 27 miles away
  • MIAMiami International 102 miles away

Local public airports

  • MTHThe Florida Keys Marathon International 20 miles away

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

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:58 PM6:20 PM7:34 PM7:48 PM8:02 PM8:16 PM8:17 PM8:00 PM7:29 PM6:59 PM5:38 PM5:39 PM
Water72°75°78°80°85°87°89°89°88°83°77°74°
Air (high)76°78°81°84°88°90°91°92°90°86°81°78°
Rainy days332256889733

Water temperature: NOAA Vaca Key, Florida Bay station (16 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, MARATHON AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Big Pine Key, Doctors Arm, Bogie Channel. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Big Pine Key, 15th of each month. 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 Pine Key CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Big Pine Key

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Big Pine Key?

9 Big Pine Key charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $375 to $849 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $500. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $500 trip is about $85 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 38 of the 118 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 6 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Big Pine Key trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Big Pine Key?

They are different days on different water. 38 charters here list offshore only, 11 list inshore only, and 38 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Big Pine Key?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Big Pine Key charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As FL Keys Charters puts it: “All fishing gear, bait, license, water and ice included.”

What should I bring on a Big Pine Key charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, snacks, water and cooler come up most often on Big Pine Key charter sites. As Saltwater Seafari Snorkeling and Sandbar Tours puts it: “You are welcome to bring any snacks or drinks that you would like.”

How many people can come along in Big Pine Key?

Twelve is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take six and three — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit.

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

38 charters in Big Pine 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.

How do I book a charter in Big Pine 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.

Where do state waters end off Big Pine 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.

When is the water warmest near Big Pine Key?

May through October, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 72°F.

What airports are closest to Big Pine Key?

The closest airports with airline service are Key West International (EYW), 27 miles away and Miami International (MIA), 102 miles away. Local public airports nearby: The Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH), 20 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Big Pine Key?

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

Fish you can catch out of Big Pine Key

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

Tarpon66Mahi-Mahi63Sailfish63Wahoo61Barracuda61Mangrove Snapper48Mutton Snapper47King Mackerel47Cobia45Yellowtail Snapper44Shark44Grouper41Amberjack41Bonefish38Blackfin Tuna37Permit35Pompano33Redfish29Snook29Swordfish29Tuna28Snapper23Black Grouper22Speckled Trout21Red Grouper18Goliath Grouper17Snowy Grouper17Marlin16Tilefish16Hammerhead Shark15Hogfish14Spanish Mackerel14Jack Crevalle13Bull Shark12Blacktip Shark12Nurse Shark12Cero Mackerel12Skipjack Tuna12Tripletail10Yellowedge Grouper10Lemon Shark9Gag Grouper9Yellow Jack8White Marlin8Porgy8Ladyfish7Lane Snapper7Blue Marlin7Red Snapper6Bonito5Bonnethead Shark5Cubera Snapper5Tiger Shark5Grunt5Bluefish4Silk Snapper4Schoolmaster Snapper3Spinner Shark3Black Drum3Flounder3Sheepshead3Gray Triggerfish3Blue Runner3Yellowtail3Yellowfin Tuna3Mako Shark3Largemouth Bass2Scamp2Warsaw Grouper2Vermilion Snapper2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Rainbow Runner2Bluegill2Blackfin Snapper2Crappie1Blacknose Shark1Shad1Dog Snapper1Nassau Grouper1Lionfish1Catfish1Rock Hind1Bluefin Tuna1Great Barracuda1Yellowfin Grouper1

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