Tavernier Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

146 captains within 25 miles of Tavernier, 18 of them in Tavernier itself, 76 running offshore. A full day is typically $1,000 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 146Captains within 25 miles
  • 76Deep sea boats
  • $700–$1,300Full day, typically
  • Tavernier Creek MarinaLeaving from

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides in Tavernier

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

146 charters and guides in Tavernier

Deep sea fishing in Tavernier

76 of the 146 charters in Tavernier 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 Tavernier 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 Tavernier fleet posts it.

On Instagram 7 Tavernier boats

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

3 more Tavernier 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 Tavernier

The rates Tavernier charters and guides 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)$550 – $900 10 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $650
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$600 – $1,000 7 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $800
  • Full day (8+ hours)$700 – $1,300 9 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $1,000

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 Tavernier by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Tavernier

62 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Good Karma Sportfishing, Forever Young Charter Company, Florida Keys Flats Guide, Beats Land Charters, Florida keys flats fishing and 57 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

31 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 Tavernier

44 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 Tavernier

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 Tavernier Creek, Hwy. 1 bridge, Hawk Channel.

Typical conditions by month

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

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 55 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 75 miles away

Local public airports

  • X51Miami Homestead General Aviation 33 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Tavernier.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:54 PM6:16 PM7:31 PM7:45 PM7:59 PM8:13 PM8:14 PM7:57 PM7:26 PM6:55 PM5:35 PM5:35 PM
Water72°75°78°80°85°87°89°89°88°83°77°74°
Air (high)75°77°79°83°86°88°89°90°88°85°80°77°
Rainy days3333487910844

Water temperature: NOAA Vaca Key, Florida Bay station (40 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, TAVERNIER. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Tavernier Creek, Hwy. 1 bridge, Hawk Channel. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Tavernier, 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, Tavernier CDP.

Questions about fishing charters and guides in Tavernier

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

9 Tavernier charters publish a full day rate on their own site, and they run $700 to $1,300 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $1,000. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $1,000 trip is about $165 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 — 31 of the 146 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 8 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

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

They are different days on different water. 45 charters here list offshore only, 31 list inshore only, and 31 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 Tavernier?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Tavernier charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Forever Young Charter Company puts it: “Private boat, in water guide, captain, fishing license, dive/spearfishing equipment, refreshments, and bait included.”

Do Tavernier charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Captain Dave Perkins Fishing Charters puts it: “Upon bringing the fish home, their cook would clean the fish and put it in the ice box.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on a Tavernier charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Towel, food, drinks and water come up most often on Tavernier charter sites.

How many people can come along in Tavernier?

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Tavernier?

44 charters in Tavernier 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 or guide in Tavernier?

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 Tavernier?

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 Tavernier?

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 Tavernier?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 55 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 75 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami Homestead General Aviation (X51), 33 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Tavernier?

This page lists 146 fishing charters and guides in Tavernier, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Tavernier

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

Tarpon82Sailfish71Mahi-Mahi67Snook65Redfish61Shark60Wahoo58Barracuda55Grouper55King Mackerel50Bonefish50Speckled Trout47Permit45Yellowtail Snapper36Cobia36Snapper36Tuna33Mutton Snapper32Amberjack32Mangrove Snapper31Swordfish29Blackfin Tuna28Marlin21Jack Crevalle20Hogfish19Tripletail18Spanish Mackerel17Pompano16Blacktip Shark16Black Drum16Goliath Grouper15Ladyfish15Blue Marlin13Skipjack Tuna13Bull Shark13Sheepshead11Lemon Shark11Porgy11Black Grouper10Red Grouper9Nurse Shark8White Marlin7Cero Mackerel7Red Snapper6Catfish6Gag Grouper6Hammerhead Shark6Snowy Grouper5Tilefish5Bonito5Lane Snapper5Yellow Jack4Yellowfin Tuna4Reef Shark4Gray Triggerfish3Spinner Shark3Bluefish3Peacock Bass3Largemouth Bass3Bonnethead Shark3Crappie3Cubera Snapper2Lionfish2Bluefin Tuna2Vermilion Snapper2Rainbow Runner2Blue Runner2Tiger Shark2Bluegill2Carp2Schoolmaster Snapper2Grunt1Scamp1Wenchman Snapper1Snakehead1Striped Bass1Speckled Hind1Great Barracuda1Warsaw Grouper1Yellowtail1Flier1Nassau Grouper1

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