Key Largo Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 23 Key Largo fishing charters, 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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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Key Largo

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23 charters in Key Largo

Deep sea fishing in Key Largo

20 of the 23 charters in Key Largo list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Key Largo from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Key Largo by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Key Largo

10 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Let It Ride Charters, Reel Deal Fishing Charter, Captain Pat's Charters, Mahi Mania Fishing Charters, Grand Slam Fishing Charters and 5 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

5 charters list half-day trips and 13 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 Largo

12 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 Key Largo

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 Largo, South Sound, Key Largo.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: April and February
  • Coolest water: January, around 73°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 90°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 47 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 68 miles away

Local public airports

  • X51Miami Homestead General Aviation 28 miles away
  • TMBMiami Executive 36 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Key Largo.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:54 PM6:16 PM7:31 PM7:44 PM7:59 PM8:13 PM8:14 PM7:57 PM7:26 PM6:55 PM5:34 PM5:34 PM
Water73°75°77°79°84°86°88°89°87°83°79°76°
Air (high)75°77°79°83°86°88°89°90°88°85°80°77°
Rainy days3333487910844

Water temperature: NOAA Virginia Key station (45 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, TAVERNIER. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Key Largo, South Sound, Key Largo. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Key Largo, 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 Largo CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Key Largo

How many fishing charters are in Key Largo?

This page lists 23 fishing charters in Key Largo, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Key Largo?

May through October, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 73°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Key Largo?

20 of the 23 charters listed in Key Largo say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 10 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Key Largo in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For 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 Key Largo?

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 Key Largo?

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 Key Largo?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 47 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 68 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami Homestead General Aviation (X51), 28 miles away and Miami Executive (TMB), 36 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Key Largo?

12 charters in Key Largo 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.

What you can keep out of Key Largo in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Florida state records caught at Key Largo

3 saltwater all-tackle records list Key Largo as the catch location.

  • Swordfish 612.75 lb May 7, 1978 · Stephen Stanford
  • Yellowfin grouper
    34.38 lb December 7, 1988 · Roy Hogrebe
  • Little tunny
    27.00 lb April 20, 1976 · William E. Allison

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Mahi-Mahi16Sailfish15Grouper15Wahoo13King Mackerel11Hogfish9Tarpon9Shark9Barracuda8Snook8

Charters near Key Largo

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