Stock Island Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 113 fishing charters within 25 miles of Stock Island, 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 Stock Island

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

113 charters in Stock Island

Deep sea fishing in Stock Island

59 of the 113 charters in Stock Island 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 Stock Island by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Stock Island

56 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Six Fins Charter, Wrecked Charters Key West, Adventures Key West at The Perry, All Water Charters, Low Key Angling and 51 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 35 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 Stock Island

32 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 Stock Island

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • EYWKey West International 1 mile away
  • MIAMiami International 124 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Stock Island.

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, Stock Island CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Stock Island

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 35 of the 113 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 3 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Stock Island trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. As Blind Squirrel Charters of Key West, Florida puts it: “If you cancel 14 days prior to the trip you will receive a full refund.” Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Stock Island?

They are different days on different water. 24 charters here list offshore only, 21 list inshore only, and 35 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Stock Island?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Stock Island charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Blind Squirrel Charters of Key West, Florida puts it: “Please remember that you fishing licenses bait and tackle are included.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Stock Island?

32 charters in Stock Island 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.

How do I book a charter in Stock Island?

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.

Where do state waters end off Stock Island?

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.

What airports are closest to Stock Island?

The closest airports with airline service are Key West International (EYW), 1 mile away and Miami International (MIA), 124 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Stock Island?

This page lists 113 fishing charters in Stock Island, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Stock Island

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

Barracuda62Tarpon59Mahi-Mahi47Permit45Wahoo44Cobia44Bonefish44Sailfish43Shark38King Mackerel33Grouper32Snapper29Amberjack28Mutton Snapper28Mangrove Snapper28Redfish27Tuna25Yellowtail Snapper24Blackfin Tuna23Snook22Marlin17Speckled Trout17Pompano16Swordfish16Goliath Grouper15Bull Shark15Red Grouper14Black Grouper14Blacktip Shark13Jack Crevalle13Hogfish12Hammerhead Shark12Lemon Shark9Ladyfish9Bonito9Cero Mackerel8Gag Grouper8Skipjack Tuna7Blue Marlin7Nurse Shark7Snowy Grouper6Tilefish6Yellow Jack6Tiger Shark6Mako Shark5Spanish Mackerel5White Marlin5Yellowedge Grouper5Yellowfin Tuna5Bluefish5Porgy4Red Snapper4Gray Triggerfish3Grunt3Cubera Snapper3Bonnethead Shark3Blackfin Snapper2Scamp2Lane Snapper2Blue Runner2Striped Bass2Reef Shark2Almaco Jack2Sandbar Shark2Spinner Shark2Schoolmaster Snapper2Warsaw Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Rainbow Runner1Bluefin Tuna1Tripletail1Bluegill1Great Barracuda1Yellowtail1Flounder1Lionfish1Peacock Bass1Bar Jack1

Charters near Stock Island

Key West107Big Coppitt Key118Sugarloaf Key118Cudjoe Key120Summerland Key137Ramrod Key157

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