Peak Season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Key West
Flats fishing capital of the world. Tarpon, bonefish, and permit on the legendary Keys flats.
Active Charters
1 Verified
Target Species
3 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$700 CAD
Top Rated
5.0/5
Field Notes: The Bite
The Keys backcountry is a maze of mangrove islands, turtle grass flats, and channels that hold tarpon, permit, and bonefish year-round. Spring is prime tarpon season — schools of 100-pound fish migrate through the channels in April and May.
Target Species
Tarpon
SeasonApr-Jul
Avg. Weight60-200 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, live bait
DifficultyExpert
Snook
SeasonMar-Nov
Avg. Weight5-30 lbs
TechniqueLight tackle, fly
DifficultyIntermediate
Redfish
SeasonYear-round
Avg. Weight5-40 lbs
TechniqueSight fishing, fly
DifficultyIntermediate
The Run Timing
Species
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Tarpon
○
○
●
●
●
●
●
○
○
○
○
○
Snook
○
○
○
●
●
●
●
●
●
○
○
○
Redfish
●
●
○
○
○
○
○
○
●
●
●
●
● In season○ Outside listed season
Fishing charters near Key West
Explore local boats and ask about your date.
Hold half day $50 or full day $100Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
Charter Dock Hot Spot