Little Torch Key Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

137 captains within 25 miles of Little Torch Key, 3 of them in Little Torch Key itself, 83 running offshore. A half day is typically $450 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 137Captains within 25 miles
  • 83Deep sea boats
  • $400–$700Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Little Torch 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.

137 charters in Little Torch Key

Deep sea fishing in Little Torch Key

83 of the 137 charters in Little Torch 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.

What a deep sea trip costs in Little Torch Key

The rates Little Torch 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)$400 – $700 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $450

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 Little Torch Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Little Torch Key

60 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Tail Chasin' Charters, FL Keys Charters, Saltwater Seafari Snorkeling and Sandbar Tours, Lower Keys Adventure Charters, Tarpon trips and 55 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

32 charters list half-day trips and 42 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 Little Torch Key

42 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 Little Torch Key

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • EYWKey West International 18 miles away
  • MIAMiami International 109 miles away

Local public airports

  • MTHThe Florida Keys Marathon International 29 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Little Torch Key.

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, ZIP 33042.

Questions about fishing charters in Little Torch Key

How many fishing charters are in Little Torch Key?

This page lists 137 fishing charters in Little Torch Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Little Torch Key?

83 of the 137 charters listed in Little Torch Key say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 60 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Little Torch Key in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper and 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 Little Torch 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.

How do I book a charter in Little Torch 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.

What airports are closest to Little Torch Key?

The closest airports with airline service are Key West International (EYW), 18 miles away and Miami International (MIA), 109 miles away. Local public airports nearby: The Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH), 29 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Little Torch Key?

42 charters in Little Torch 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.

Fish you can catch out of Little Torch Key

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

Tarpon75Mahi-Mahi73Wahoo70Sailfish70Barracuda68King Mackerel52Mangrove Snapper52Cobia51Mutton Snapper51Grouper50Amberjack48Shark47Bonefish46Yellowtail Snapper45Permit43Blackfin Tuna40Pompano35Redfish34Tuna32Swordfish32Snook32Snapper30Speckled Trout25Black Grouper23Goliath Grouper19Red Grouper19Marlin19Tilefish18Snowy Grouper17Hammerhead Shark16Hogfish16Jack Crevalle15Bull Shark15Spanish Mackerel15Blacktip Shark14Skipjack Tuna13Nurse Shark13Cero Mackerel12Lemon Shark11Gag Grouper10Tripletail10White Marlin10Yellowedge Grouper10Blue Marlin9Yellow Jack8Porgy8Ladyfish7Tiger Shark7Lane Snapper7Bonito6Red Snapper6Bonnethead Shark5Cubera Snapper5Grunt5Bluefish5Mako Shark5Yellowfin Tuna5Flounder4Gray Triggerfish4Silk Snapper4Schoolmaster Snapper3Spinner Shark3Black Drum3Sheepshead3Blue Runner3Yellowtail3Scamp3Largemouth Bass2Bluegill2Warsaw Grouper2Rainbow Runner2Blackfin Snapper2Vermilion Snapper2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Lionfish2Crappie1Blacknose Shark1Shad1Rock Hind1Bluefin Tuna1Dog Snapper1Great Barracuda1Yellowfin Grouper1Striped Bass1Reef Shark1Nassau Grouper1Catfish1Peacock Bass1

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