Fish the offshore shrimp-boat grounds at first light
2 hrs
Up to 6 people
Bait, fishing licenses, ice
Fish near working shrimp boats offshore from Key West, where released bycatch can draw surface and bottom species. Trips typically head out early to reach the grounds as the boats sort their catch.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: NZ28WZ
Bring your own food and drinks, sunblock, polarized sunglasses, a light jacket, a camera, and bags if you plan to take your catch home. Coolers and ice are available.
Yes. Bait and fishing licenses are provided for your shrimp boat charter.
The boat accommodates up to 6 passengers.
Charter Boat Row - Light Tackle Section, 1801 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040
Captain Mike and his crew have built a strong reputation on the water in Key West, with most guests raving about the experience. Mike himself stands out as a knowledgeable, entertaining captain who genuinely invests in making sure everyone on the boat has a great time, teaching technique, sharing stories, and keeping the energy fun. The broader crew, including captains Phil, Chris, Tony, and Steve, earns consistent praise as well, with families in particular appreciating how patient and attentive everyone is, especially with first-timers and kids. A handful of reviews do flag some inconsistency, mostly around communication before trips and the occasional mismatch between what guests expected and what was offered on the water. These seem more like isolated friction points than a pattern, but if you have specific preferences around fishing style or target species, it's worth having that conversation clearly before you head out. The overwhelming majority of guests leave happy, often describing it as one of the best fishing experiences they've had in the Keys.
Just got off the boat. Wow, what a great time. We caught 2 large mahi mahi and brought to Kaya Island Eats per the captains recommendation, and what a feast we had. We will book with them again!
J L
June 6, 2026
Just got off the boat. Wow, what a great time. We caught 2 large mahi mahi and brought to Kaya Island Eats per the captains recommendation, and what a feast we had. We will book with them again!
J L
June 6, 2026
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