Ramrod Key Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 157 fishing charters within 25 miles of Ramrod Key, 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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Charters in Ramrod 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.

157 charters in Ramrod Key

Deep sea fishing in Ramrod Key

90 of the 157 charters in Ramrod 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.

Fishing trips in Ramrod Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Ramrod Key

71 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Lower Keys Adventure Charters, Sutton Charters, Tail Chasin' Charters, FL Keys Charters, Waypoint Fishing Charter and 66 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

36 charters list half-day trips and 46 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 Ramrod Key

47 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 Ramrod Key

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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 Ramrod 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 Ramrod Key

How many fishing charters are in Ramrod Key?

This page lists 157 fishing charters in Ramrod Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Ramrod Key?

90 of the 157 charters listed in Ramrod Key say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 71 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Ramrod 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 Ramrod 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 Ramrod 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 Ramrod 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 Ramrod Key?

47 charters in Ramrod 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 Ramrod Key

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

Tarpon81Barracuda79Mahi-Mahi78Sailfish75Wahoo74Cobia59King Mackerel57Mangrove Snapper55Shark54Mutton Snapper53Bonefish52Grouper52Amberjack51Permit50Yellowtail Snapper48Blackfin Tuna42Redfish36Tuna36Pompano36Snapper35Snook33Swordfish30Black Grouper29Speckled Trout28Goliath Grouper22Red Grouper22Marlin22Bull Shark19Hammerhead Shark18Blacktip Shark18Hogfish17Tilefish17Jack Crevalle16Snowy Grouper16Gag Grouper15Spanish Mackerel15Cero Mackerel14Nurse Shark13Skipjack Tuna12Lemon Shark12Yellow Jack10Bonito10Yellowedge Grouper10Blue Marlin10Tripletail9Tiger Shark9Porgy9Ladyfish8White Marlin7Bluefish7Lane Snapper7Bonnethead Shark6Red Snapper6Yellowfin Tuna6Cubera Snapper5Mako Shark5Grunt4Flounder4Gray Triggerfish4Silk Snapper4Schoolmaster Snapper3Black Drum3Sheepshead3Blue Runner3Yellowtail3Scamp3Spinner Shark2Rainbow Runner2Blackfin Snapper2Warsaw Grouper2Striped Bass2Reef Shark2Vermilion Snapper2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Almaco Jack2Sandbar Shark2Largemouth Bass1Crappie1Blacknose Shark1Shad1Bluegill1Rock Hind1Bluefin Tuna1Great Barracuda1Yellowfin Grouper1Lionfish1Peacock Bass1Dog Snapper1Nassau Grouper1

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