Tavernier Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 16 Tavernier fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters 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.

16 charters in Tavernier

Deep sea fishing in Tavernier

5 of the 16 charters in Tavernier list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Tavernier from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Tavernier charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Fishing grounds they name

  • Everglades National Park7 charters

    “Everglades National Park and Florida Bay (Bait, Artificial, and Fly)”

  • Florida Bay7 charters

    “Everglades National Park and Florida Bay (Bait, Artificial, and Fly)”

Fishing trips in Tavernier by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Tavernier

8 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Beats Land Charters, Captain Dave Perkins Fishing Charters, Florida keys flats fishing, Why Knot Boat Rentals & Charters, Blackfly Charters and 3 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

4 charters list half-day trips and 5 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

5 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 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.

What you can keep out of Tavernier in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Questions about fishing charters in Tavernier

How many fishing charters are in Tavernier?

This page lists 16 fishing charters in Tavernier, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Tavernier?

5 of the 16 charters listed in Tavernier say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 8 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Tavernier in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For grouper it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Red snapper is closed to harvest. 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 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.

How do I book a charter 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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Tavernier?

5 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.

Fish you can catch out of Tavernier

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon13Snook13Redfish12Barracuda12Shark10Sailfish9Bonefish9Wahoo8Speckled Trout8Tuna7

Charters near Tavernier

Islamorada74Key Largo30Duck Key6Key Colony Beach4Marathon44Miami24

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