WELCOME TO KEY WEST FLATS FISHING

• We run 1/2, 3/4 and full day fishing trips
• We specialize in fly and light spin tackle from beginner to the advanced
• Sight cast to tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, sharks and many other species.
• Fly casting lessons available
• All tackle, bait and licensed provided
• All established and experienced professional flats fishing guides

Flats Fishing Seasons

Fishing Report - May 2008

Our tarpon fishing in Key West has taken off. The second week in May was full of great opportunities to catch big tarpon. These fish are moving through the Lower Keys along the ocean side flats in large schools.

Tarpon fishing will remain good through July with some big fish still lingering in August and into the fall.

Bonefish will start to flood the backcountry flats as the water temperature rises and stays in the high 70s to 80s.

Permit will return to the flats towards the end of May and into June. There are already some bigger permit on the flats. Getting a hook in one now would be easier than waiting for a hot summer day with no wind. Permit are particularly aware of their surroundings and don't leave much room for error on a flat calm day.

We offer shallow water flats fishing for up to 2 anglers per boat. In the Fall and Winter months we also offer deep sea fishing aboard a light tackle center console boat.

Please feel free to contact us for availability or if we are booked we can offer a reputable professional fishing guide in the area.

TARPON FISHING IN KEY WEST

Tarpon fishing is by far the most popular fish to pursue in the springtime here in the Florida Keys. The fact is that depending on the weather patterns we may see tarpon as early as January, with some schools pushing through in February and March. If you are planning to pursue tarpon this season or next season please inquire with us. The season fills up close to a year in advance for us but we have a limited list of excellent professional fishing guides that we can refer you to. These guides are hand picked by us and have all been professional guides here in the Keys for years and on a full-time basis.

FALL BONEFISHING (plus Permit & BABY TARPON TOO)

There are still a few kept secrets about the fishing here in the Keys. One of them is the abundance of bonefish and permit available on the flats throughout the late summer and fall months. The tides will also sometimes give us the opportunity to wade for tailing fish as we watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Although our tropical weather can be a factor, it has been fairly calm the last two seasons. It is worth coming if you have time to get away. There are no crowds, the wind is generally light and the seas are calm. It is perfect for any level of angler.

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Live Bait Sailfishing

Nothing can be more fun that watching a sailfish take a live bait on the color change off the Lower Keys. Capt. Bob Paulson, Capt. Doug Kilpatrick and Capt. Justin Rea are all experienced in offshore and inshore fishing. We can give you an alternative to the flats if you have more than two anglers that wish to go fishing. When live pilchards or cigar minnows are available they make one of the best baits for sailfish in the Lower Keys. We cast net bait and put it in a live well in our boat and head offshore for some great fishing action.

Wreck & Reef Fishing

Without having to go very far off the Lower Keys there are plenty of rock piles, wrecks and reefs that hold many types of eating fish. Snapper and grouper are abundant in the nearshore waters off the Lower Keys in the winter time and it is a perfect trip for up to 4 anglers.