Sugarloaf Key Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 118 fishing charters within 25 miles of Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf 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.

118 charters in Sugarloaf Key

Deep sea fishing in Sugarloaf Key

63 of the 118 charters in Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Sugarloaf Key

58 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Capt. Tim Carlile, Goliath Charters, Double Haul Charters, Capt. Clint Moore | Excursions, Shallow Water Charters and 53 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 36 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 Sugarloaf Key

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 Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Key

How many fishing charters are in Sugarloaf Key?

This page lists 118 fishing charters in Sugarloaf Key, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Sugarloaf Key?

63 of the 118 charters listed in Sugarloaf Key say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 58 run inshore and bay trips.

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

32 charters in Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Key

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

Barracuda64Tarpon62Mahi-Mahi50Wahoo48Permit46Bonefish46Sailfish46Cobia45Shark40Grouper37King Mackerel35Snapper31Mangrove Snapper30Mutton Snapper30Amberjack29Tuna28Redfish27Yellowtail Snapper25Blackfin Tuna24Snook23Speckled Trout18Marlin18Pompano16Swordfish16Goliath Grouper15Bull Shark15Jack Crevalle14Red Grouper14Black Grouper14Blacktip Shark13Hammerhead Shark12Hogfish12Ladyfish9Lemon Shark9Bonito9Cero Mackerel8Gag Grouper8Nurse Shark7Skipjack Tuna7Blue Marlin7Snowy Grouper6Yellow Jack6Tiger Shark6Tilefish6Yellowedge Grouper5White Marlin5Bluefish5Spanish Mackerel5Mako Shark5Yellowfin Tuna5Red Snapper4Porgy4Bonnethead Shark3Cubera Snapper3Grunt3Gray Triggerfish3Spinner Shark2Schoolmaster Snapper2Tripletail2Blue Runner2Lane Snapper2Blackfin Snapper2Scamp2Striped Bass2Reef Shark2Almaco Jack2Sandbar Shark2Yellowtail1Bluegill1Rainbow Runner1Rock Hind1Bluefin Tuna1Great Barracuda1Warsaw Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Flounder1Lionfish1Peacock Bass1Bar Jack1

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