Compass Rose Charters

Fishing charter in Key West, Florida

Compass Rose Charters is a fishing charter in Key West, Florida. Their website lists offshore and flats trips, with full day and overnight options. Their website lists boats of 42 and 63 feet. Trips take up to 12 people.

  • Contact checked on keywestfloridafishing.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
  • FlatsShallow-water fishing
  • Fly fishingFly fishing trips
  • Shark fishingTrips that target sharks
  • Bottom fishingFishing on the bottom over reefs and wrecks
  • Family friendlyTheir website mentions kids or families
  • Full dayLonger trip. Ask the captain how long
  • OvernightTrips that stay out overnight

The boat

42 ft and 63 ftBoat lengths
12People, at most

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Compass Rose, hailing from Key West, with these current permits:

  • Atlantic Dolphin Wahoo Charter/HeadboatValid through February 2027
  • Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through February 2027
  • South Atlantic Coastal Migratory Pelagic CharterValid through February 2027
  • Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through February 2027
  • South Atlantic Snapper-Grouper Charter/HeadboatValid through February 2027

Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.

Because this boat holds the South Atlantic snapper-grouper charter permit, federal closures apply aboard in state waters too, such as the April closure for amberjack.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

What they fish for

Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its Florida season and limits.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against keywestfloridafishing.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.