Key Colony Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

94 captains within 25 miles of Key Colony Beach, 4 of them in Key Colony Beach itself, 63 running offshore. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 94Captains within 25 miles
  • 63Deep sea boats
  • Key Colony Beach MarinaLeaving from

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Charters in Key Colony Beach

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94 charters in Key Colony Beach

Deep sea fishing in Key Colony Beach

63 of the 94 charters in Key Colony Beach 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 Key Colony Beach by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Key Colony Beach

38 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Silent Hunter Fishing Charters, Best Bet Sportfishing, Outbound Fishing Charters, Florida Keys Fishing Charters, Angling Adventures and 33 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

23 charters list half-day trips and 28 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 Key Colony Beach

34 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 Key Colony Beach

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

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Key Colony Beach.

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 48 miles away
  • MIAMiami International 87 miles away

Local public airports

  • MTHThe Florida Keys Marathon International 2 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Key Colony Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:19 PM7:33 PM7:46 PM8:01 PM8:15 PM8:16 PM7:58 PM7:28 PM6:57 PM5:37 PM5:38 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 (6 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 Key Colony Beach. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Key Colony Beach, 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, Key Colony Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Key Colony Beach

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 33 of the 94 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Key Colony Beach?

They are different days on different water. 30 charters here list offshore only, 5 list inshore only, and 33 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 Key Colony Beach charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Best Bet Sportfishing puts it: “Fish Cleaning: Your catch will be filleted and bagged for transport.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Key Colony Beach charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, food, towel and hat come up most often on Key Colony Beach charter sites. As Ben O'Fishal Sportfishing Charters puts it: “Items you might wish to bring are food, beverage, sunscreen, and towels.”

How many people can come along in Key Colony Beach?

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

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Key Colony Beach?

34 charters in Key Colony Beach 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 Key Colony Beach?

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 Key Colony Beach?

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 Key Colony Beach?

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 Key Colony Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Key West International (EYW), 48 miles away and Miami International (MIA), 87 miles away. Local public airports nearby: The Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH), 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Key Colony Beach?

This page lists 94 fishing charters in Key Colony Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Key Colony Beach

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

Sailfish59Mahi-Mahi54Wahoo54Tarpon52King Mackerel47Mangrove Snapper45Mutton Snapper44Barracuda41Amberjack40Grouper39Yellowtail Snapper37Cobia34Shark32Blackfin Tuna30Swordfish30Snook28Pompano27Tuna26Bonefish26Redfish24Permit24Speckled Trout20Black Grouper18Goliath Grouper17Spanish Mackerel16Snapper15Tilefish14Snowy Grouper14Cero Mackerel12Red Grouper12Hammerhead Shark11Nurse Shark11Tripletail11Blacktip Shark10Bull Shark10Marlin10Gag Grouper9Jack Crevalle9Porgy9Lane Snapper8Lemon Shark8Skipjack Tuna8Blue Marlin8Yellowedge Grouper7Hogfish7Yellow Jack6Tiger Shark5White Marlin5Red Snapper4Silk Snapper4Bonnethead Shark4Bonito4Yellowtail4Cubera Snapper3Sheepshead3Schoolmaster Snapper3Black Drum3Flounder3Grunt3Bluefish3Ladyfish3Vermilion Snapper2Spinner Shark2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Yellowfin Tuna2Blue Runner2Largemouth Bass2Rainbow Runner1Nassau Grouper1Dog Snapper1Scamp1Warsaw Grouper1Mako Shark1Lionfish1Catfish1Bluegill1Gray Triggerfish1Blacknose Shark1Shad1Crappie1Flier1Peacock Bass1

Charters near Key Colony Beach

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