Summerland Key Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

137 captains within 25 miles of Summerland Key, 9 of them in Summerland Key itself, 76 running offshore. A half day is typically $600 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 137Captains within 25 miles
  • 76Deep sea boats
  • $500–$1,000Half day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Summerland 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 Summerland Key

Deep sea fishing in Summerland Key

76 of the 137 charters in Summerland 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.

Where to find current Summerland Key fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Summerland Key fleet posts it.

On Instagram 5 Summerland Key boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

1 more Summerland Key captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

What a deep sea trip costs in Summerland Key

The rates Summerland 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)$500 – $1,000 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $600

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 Summerland Key by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Summerland Key

64 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Nautical Fishing Charters, Southern Water Charters, Tarpon trips, Waypoint Fishing Charter, Capt. Tim Carlile and 59 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

32 charters list half-day trips and 40 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 Summerland Key

39 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Summerland Key

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Kemp Channel Viaduct.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: February and March
  • Coolest water: January, around 72°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 90°F

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 Summerland Key.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:59 PM6:20 PM7:35 PM7:48 PM8:03 PM8:16 PM8:17 PM8:00 PM7:30 PM6:59 PM5:39 PM5:40 PM
Water72°75°78°80°85°87°89°89°88°83°78°74°
Air (high)75°77°79°83°86°88°90°90°88°85°80°77°
Rainy days4223467811733

Water temperature: NOAA Key West station (23 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, KEY WEST NAS. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Kemp Channel Viaduct. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Summerland Key, 15th of each month. 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 Summerland Key

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Summerland Key?

6 Summerland Key charters publish a half day rate on their own site, and they run $500 to $1,000 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $600. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $600 trip is about $100 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 42 of the 137 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 4 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 Summerland Key trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Summerland Key?

They are different days on different water. 34 charters here list offshore only, 22 list inshore only, and 42 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 Summerland Key?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Summerland Key charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Elusive Endeavors puts it: “All fishing equipment, tackle and licenses required are included in the cost of the trip.”

How many people can come along in Summerland Key?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take four — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit. As Nautical Fishing Charters puts it: “Capt Kevin can fish up to 6 anglers on custom trips, with 4 anglers being the normal maximum.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Summerland Key?

39 charters in Summerland 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.

How do I book a charter in Summerland 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.

Where do state waters end off Summerland 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.

When is the water warmest near Summerland Key?

May through October, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 72°F.

What airports are closest to Summerland 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.

How many fishing charters are in Summerland Key?

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

Fish you can catch out of Summerland Key

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

Tarpon74Barracuda73Mahi-Mahi63Wahoo63Sailfish60Cobia56Permit48Shark48Grouper47Bonefish47King Mackerel47Mangrove Snapper40Mutton Snapper40Amberjack38Snapper35Yellowtail Snapper35Tuna34Blackfin Tuna31Redfish29Snook26Pompano26Swordfish23Speckled Trout22Marlin20Black Grouper18Goliath Grouper17Red Grouper17Bull Shark16Hammerhead Shark15Jack Crevalle15Blacktip Shark14Hogfish13Lemon Shark11Nurse Shark10Ladyfish10Spanish Mackerel10Snowy Grouper9Gag Grouper9Bonito9Skipjack Tuna9Cero Mackerel9Tilefish9Blue Marlin8Tiger Shark8White Marlin7Yellow Jack7Bluefish7Bonnethead Shark6Yellowedge Grouper6Tripletail6Porgy5Mako Shark5Yellowfin Tuna5Red Snapper4Gray Triggerfish4Cubera Snapper3Grunt3Yellowtail3Blue Runner3Lane Snapper3Flounder3Schoolmaster Snapper2Spinner Shark2Blackfin Snapper2Scamp2Striped Bass2Reef Shark2Almaco Jack2Sandbar Shark2Black Drum2Sheepshead2Bluegill1Rainbow Runner1Rock Hind1Bluefin Tuna1Great Barracuda1Warsaw Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Lionfish1Peacock Bass1Bar Jack1Largemouth Bass1Crappie1Blacknose Shark1Shad1

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