Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all charters are led by US Coast Guard licensed captains with 13 years of experience. We're locally and family owned with decades of Key West fishing expertise.

Yes, we provide veterans discounts on all charter trips. Call (305) 304-6849 to book your charter and receive your military discount.

All bait, tackle, and fish cleaning are included with reef and wreck fishing charters. We provide expert navigation to productive reef coordinates for grouper, snapper, and amberjack.

Deep-sea charters go 10-40 miles out targeting mahi, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, and marlin. We use radar and sonar to locate weed lines and current breaks.

Yes, we provide heavy-duty rods and Penn reels for offshore fishing. Electric reels are available for deep dropping and swordfish in 1,500-1,800 foot waters.

Yes, in-shore and family fishing uses calm near-shore waters perfect for families, kids, and beginners. We have family-friendly crew with shaded seating and easy setups.

Sailfish trips run during winter and spring seasons when the Gulf Stream sailfish run is active. We track temperature breaks and bait schools for optimal results.

Yes, catch-and-release is encouraged for billfish like sailfish and marlin. Shark fishing also uses safe handling for catch-and-release with great photo opportunities.

Yes, we offer relaxing sandbar trips to Boca Grande and Woman Key. Includes floating mats, coolers, and music, perfect for swimming and sunbathing after fishing.

Yes, we offer exclusive full-day trips to the Dry Tortugas region west of Key West. These limited-availability private charters combine world-class fishing with sightseeing and snorkeling.

Deep dropping targets tilefish, queen snapper, and snowy grouper in deep structures. We use advanced sonar and electric reels for precise drops to catch unique deep-water species.

Key West waters are home to lemon, bull, blacktip, and hammerhead sharks, found year-round in local channels and along reef edges. These species are accessible on dedicated shark fishing trips throughout every season, making Key West one of the most reliable destinations in Florida for consistent shark action.

Yes, Florida Straits Sportfishing follows strict catch-and-release practices for sharks to protect the Keys ecosystem and its long-term fishery health. Sharks are handled carefully at boatside and returned to the water quickly, which is the standard upheld by responsible, reputable captains operating in these waters.