foreign
on a powerful fishing vessel and heading
deep offshore or you're exploring the
flats in Back Country it won't take you
long to discover exactly why fishing in
Key West is the stuff of Legends
in our last video you got to hear from
our local captains learn where some of
the best fishing spots are and find out
what types of fishing trips you can go
on in this video we'll tell you exactly
what you can catch show you some of our
Anglers amazing prizes and share when
and how you can go about claiming one of
your own just one thing before we start
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without further Ado let's get into it
excellent year-round weather in its
position at the crossroads of the
Caribbean the gulf and the Atlantic make
Key West a true All Seasons fishing
destination and this couldn't be more
true in its inshore waters during the
winter months the backcountry is where
it's at this is your opportunity to take
home redfish and spotted sea trout
without the peak season crowds if you
are here during peak season though
you're in luck the inshore fishing in
Key West really takes off in the spring
and summer if you're looking to secure
an igfa Ensure Grand Slam by Landing
Bonefish Tarpon and permit in a day's
work spring and especially the months of
May and June give you your best shot as
the weather and Waters continue to heat
up you'll also have your best chances of
Landing delicious Snapper varieties
including Mangrove mutton and Yellow
Tail
as sad as you might be to see the summer
go the fall and start to Winter bring
about different and exciting fishing
opportunities you'll get a second wind
of permit and Bonefish and hard fighting
Jack crevall will take you over the
flats to show you just how versatile the
fishing can be plus there's the
possibility to land sharks year round
believe it or not most of the inshore
sharks you can find in Florida's waters
are quite timid making them an excellent
Target for beginners and even kids just
remember to be mindful of local rules
and regulations and practice Catch and
Release whenever possible
some of the best inshore Fisheries in
Key West include the marquesa island
Flats the backcountry around Sugarloaf
Key and the Bahia Honda bridge but if
you really want to get the most out of
your fishing experience gear up with a
local Captain who knows where to go and
what to catch this will maximize your
time on the water and your chances of
Landing that dream fish
alright now that you've had your fill on
inshore fishing in Key West it's time to
set your sights on deeper waters it's
Hemingway who made the island of Key
West famous with the stories of giant
marlin and he wasn't wrong when he
described these fish as the perfect
opponent and it just so happens that a
mere 20 miles from Key West's Shores is
the best spot in all of Florida to fish
for blue marlin if you're hoping to
write yourself into the history books
the best time to set out towards the
wall is between April and October you
might also come across white Marlin
during the warmer months in that time
period
another billfish you can Target in key
West's deep Waters is sailfish they're
the fastest fish in the ocean and some
of the most rewarding to catch it'll be
a hard fight to get that perfect picture
but it's more than worth it
to cure this fish plan your trip between
November and January or April and early
May when they begin their migration
Blackman tuna will arrive around the
same time as the sailfish do in the fall
and stick around until April they're a
very welcome addition to the Key West
winner angling scene and not only on
account of their excellent flavor but
also the versatility with which you can
catch them for an extra challenging
experience sight cast for them on the
Fly
rounding out our list of the big game
pelagic species you can find in key
West's waters are mahi mahi and Wahoo if
you're looking for an all-around
excellent fish to Target look no further
than mine not only are they delicious
but they also fight hard and will gobble
up just about any bait to get fillets on
the table hit the waters from May
through to September and finally Wahoo
this fast and unpredictable species can
technically be found in key West's deep
Waters year round but winter Anglers
targeting them as they move towards the
reefs between November and February will
have the best luck
you didn't think we forgot about Snapper
and grouper did you the numerous reefs
and wrecks surrounding Key West don't
disappoint when it comes to catching
these sought after table fare fish gag
black and red are key targets for angler
seeking grouper and they can be caught
during the state's Open Season it's
usually open from early summer to around
the end of the year but can vary
depending on quotas as for Snapper
before those mutton move into the flats
we find large schools of them as they
gather to spawn near the reefs you'll
also find schools of delicious
yellowtail Snapper at depths between 30
and 120 feet during mid-summer
by now it should be pretty clear why Key
West takes the top spot on so many
Anglers bucket lists with such a wide
variety of species and its hospitable
Waters there's a great fish to Target at
any time of the year but with great
fishing comes great responsibility
before you set out on your trip you'll
need to make sure you're following the
local rules and regulations and ensure
you're doing what you can to keep the
Fisheries thriving first on the list is
getting a fishing license you won't have
to worry about this if you're heading
out with a licensed Charter Captain but
if you're fishing on your own and you're
between the ages of 16 and 65 you'll
need to buy one you can find detailed
price breakdowns and explanations of the
different license Types on our blog as
for species regulations remember that
Tarpon and Snook are Catch and Release
only Jack revolves and Bonefish are
known only for their fight so it's best
to release those two the same goes for
most sharks plus they're heavily
regulated in Florida and very useful
Predators for the ecosystem so practice
Catch and Release whenever possible most
of the Pledge of species mentioned in
the video aren't subject to closed
Seasons but there are size and bag
limits you have to follow so it's always
best to consult with your captain before
deciding what to keep and what to put
back
and that's it you're officially prepared
for this year's fishing season in Key
West to book the fishing charter that's
right for you and the trip you're
planning download the fishing Booker app
it's available on Google Play and the
App Store and allows you to browse the
largest selection of fishing charters in
Key West compare prices and amenities
and book fast and easy or check us out
online at fishingbooker.com to start
planning your Key West fishing trip
today