Charter the Linda D V for up to 6 anglers on a 4–8 hour Key West trip
4 - 6 - 8 hours
Up to 6 people
Bait, ice, tackle
Head out on a private fishing charter in Key West aboard the Linda D V, a 40-foot boat with air conditioning, a full bath, and a full kitchen. Choose a 4, 6, or 8 hour trip and fish with help from the captain and mates.
Children are welcome.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel at least 1 week in advance to receive a full refund on your deposit. If you cancel with less than 1 week’s notice or do not show, you lose your deposit and will be charged 100% of the full charter balance.
Bring your own food and drinks. The boat supplies ice and a cooler.
Wear soft rubber-soled shoes. Bring long clothes for sun protection and a jacket in case it gets cool (mainly fall and winter). Polarized sunglasses and a hat or visor are also recommended.
No. Tanning oils and other oil-based lotions are not allowed on the boats; use water-based sunscreen instead.
Captain Billy is the name you'll see come up again and again in these reviews, and for good reason. He has a loyal following, with multiple guests returning years later and noting he put them on fish just as well the second time around. First mate AJ gets almost as much praise, consistently described as knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone on board has a great time. The crews adapt when conditions get tough, switching techniques or targeting different species rather than just grinding out a slow bite. Beyond the fishing itself, small details set this charter apart. Mates have been known to prepare fresh sashimi on the boat, fillet your catch before you hit the dock, and point you toward local restaurants that will cook it up that night. The boats are kept clean and well-maintained, and the booking process is smooth with confirmation calls the day before. The handful of captains and mates mentioned across reviews all seem to carry the same professional, friendly approach, so you are in good hands regardless of who takes you out.
Captain Phil and mate Ryan were fantastic. We started the day trolling in hopes to catch Mahi but after communicating with other captains it seemed that they were slow to bite that morning. We so appreciated them suggesting deep dropping for other fish. Wow! What a treat that was as we caught various snapper, snowy grouper, tile, and some other unique fish. They were knowledgeable and professional and it was an outstanding day. We have charted before and fish frequently in Florida but will definitely be back to fish with the Linda D IV team again. Thanks again for a great day!
Lorrie Hotz
May 17, 2026
Captain Phil and mate Ryan were fantastic. We started the day trolling in hopes to catch Mahi but after communicating with other captains it seemed that they were slow to bite that morning. We so appreciated them suggesting deep dropping for other fish. Wow! What a treat that was as we caught various snapper, snowy grouper, tile, and some other unique fish. They were knowledgeable and professional and it was an outstanding day. We have charted before and fish frequently in Florida but will definitely be back to fish with the Linda D IV team again. Thanks again for a great day!
Lorrie Hotz
May 17, 2026