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PERMIT: A favorite fish among wreck fisherman, especially on the Gulf side, these strong fighting fish are a challenge on the flats and channels, Their dorsal fin can be seen above the calm waters and this fish provide a challenge to the casting enthusiast. They have a tremendous sense of smell and can be brought to the boat with the proper chumming technique. Live crabs are their favorite. Fish for them with light tackle 20 lb. or less on the flats and 30 lb. on the wrecks. |
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BONEFISH: are found inshore inhabiting the flats of our back country waters. Depending on the tides, these fish can be found feeding over grass flats or found swimming over sand. Fish with live shrimp or crabs, wading or poling from the skiff and 12 lb. test line or less. |
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TARPON: Often called the Silver King, tarpon provide all the action and excitement an angler can hope for. Backcountry, these acrobatic fish can be found on flats or in the channels. Our Key West harbor waters also provide an abundance of this fish from March - August. Will eat both live and dead bait. Recommended line test is 20 lb. for the novice. |
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BARRACUDA: Fondly known as the Atlantic Sea Tiger. Most popular of all the fish , barracudas are abundant all over our Key West waters. They are found everywhere from reefs, wrecks, channels, oceans and shallow water. Fun fish fight on light tackle and will eat spoons and lures as well as live and dead bait. One of the popular to catch |
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SHARK: Spectacular in the shallow water, they have no where else to go but in the air. Offshore, muster all your strength and power to bring this magnificent creature up from the deep. Hammerheads, Bull Sharks, Caribbean Reefs, and Silky are among the variety of species that are caught in our Key West waters. |
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MARLIN: Offshore, blue water fish. Largest of the Atlantic marlins. common to 11 feet. Known to exceed 2,000 pounds. All trophy sized marlin are female. Males do not exceed 300 pounds. They make trans - Atlantic migrations; spawning procedures unknown, feed on squid and pelagic fish like blackfin tuna and mackerel. |
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DOLPHIN: are found offshore in our warm waters most of the year. They are common to 30 pounds and can grow to much larger weights. This is one of the fastest growing fish in the ocean and are thought to live no more than 5 years. Swimming speeds for this beautiful fish are estimated to be upwards of 50 knots. Dolphin spawn in warm oceanic currents throughout much of the year and feed mainly on flying fish, ballyhoo and squid. |
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SAILFISH: Offshore species in south Florida generally associated with waters near the Gulf Stream. A rapid growing species, reaching 4 to 5 feet in a single year and are common to 7 feet having an average weight is 30 - 60 lbs.. They can swim at speeds up to 50 knots. Feeding on the surface or at mid-depths on smaller pelagic fishes and squid. |
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Black Grouper - A favorite of the wreck and reef fisherman. Can grow up to 50 - 60 lbs. Minimum keep size is 24 inches. Popular fish with the head boats. |
