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    Guided Backcountry Fishing Charter in Key West

    Fish the Lower Keys flats with tackle, bait, and licenses included

    5.0 stars• 168 reviews
    From$742incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4, 6, or 8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Tackle, bait, fishing licenses

    Highlights

    Explore the calm, shallow waters of the Lower Keys on a guided flats-fishing charter. Cast for tarpon, bonefish, permit, sharks, barracudas, and more from a stable Pathfinder 22.

    • Fish the Lower Keys backcountry and flats
    • Cast for tarpon, bonefish, permit, sharks, and barracudas
    • Relax beneath the boat's T-top sunshade
    • Bring a hat, camera, sunscreen, and any food or drinks you want

    What's Included

    • Fishing tackle
    • Bait
    • Fishing licenses
    • Bottled water

    Know before you go

    • Expect departure times to vary slightly based on tides and conditions
    • Present the credit card used for booking at check-in with matching valid photo ID; the cardholder and booking contact names must match
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.

    From$185per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with at least 7 days' notice. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    FAQs

    Present the credit card used for booking with matching valid photo ID. The cardholder's name must match the booking contact name.

    Meeting details

    700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040

    Experience provided by Shadow Caster Charters
    Experience provided by Shadow Caster Charters

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    Fits up to 4 guests

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Captain John, Travis, and Justin make up a crew that consistently delivers on what most fishing charters only promise. Reviewers rave about their ability to put clients on fish, particularly tarpon, which seems to be the specialty here. One group of 11 anglers split across multiple boats and every single person landed a tarpon, while others checked off bucket list catches within the first hour on the water. What stands out beyond the fishing itself is how well these captains work with all kinds of anglers, from kids reeling in their first fish to couples celebrating anniversaries. Several reviewers have been returning for years, some for nearly two decades, which says a lot about the consistency and experience. The guides are described as knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be on the water with. If tarpon fishing in Key West is on your radar, this crew is worth booking without much deliberation. The reviews are remarkably consistent in tone and outcome, which is rare. Families, solo anglers, large groups, experienced fishermen, they all seem to leave happy.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great time with Captain Travis! We caught a tarpon with the first bait he threw out. Would highly recommend taking a trip with them!

    Photo of Dyanna Desforges

    Dyanna Desforges

    June 6, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great time with Captain Travis! We caught a tarpon with the first bait he threw out. Would highly recommend taking a trip with them!

    Photo of Dyanna Desforges

    Dyanna Desforges

    June 6, 2026

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