Key West Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 48 Key West 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.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Key West

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

48 charters in Key West

Deep sea fishing in Key West

35 of the 48 charters in Key West 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 West from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Key West by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Key West

31 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Above The Cut Charters, Purple Heron Charters, Cowboy Cowgirl SportFishing Charters, Reef Runner Charters Key West, Fish Daily Charters and 26 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

20 charters list half-day trips and 27 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 West

30 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 West

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 Riveria Canal, Key West.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: February and April
  • Coolest water: January, around 72°F
  • Warmest air: August, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • EYWKey West International 1 mile away
  • MIAMiami International 126 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Key West.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset6:00 PM6:22 PM7:36 PM7:49 PM8:04 PM8:17 PM8:18 PM8:01 PM7:31 PM7:00 PM5:40 PM5:41 PM
Water72°75°78°80°85°87°89°89°88°83°78°74°
Air (high)76°77°80°83°86°89°90°91°89°86°81°78°
Rainy days3233467910833

Water temperature: NOAA Key West station (3 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, KEY WEST INTL AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Riveria Canal, Key West. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Key West, 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 West city.

Questions about fishing charters in Key West

How many fishing charters are in Key West?

This page lists 48 fishing charters in Key West, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Key West?

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

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Key West?

35 of the 48 charters listed in Key West say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 31 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Key West 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. Red snapper is closed to harvest. 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 West?

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 West?

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 West?

The closest airports with airline service are Key West International (EYW), 1 mile away and Miami International (MIA), 126 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Key West?

30 charters in Key West 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 West 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 West

5 saltwater all-tackle records list Key West as the catch location.

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.

Barracuda30Tarpon28Mahi-Mahi23Cobia22Bonefish21Permit21Wahoo19Sailfish19Shark16King Mackerel16

Charters near Key West

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