Pretty much the only fish that I do not target are bonefish, but I have friends that do. Call or Email Captain Pepe Gonzalez for the best time and tide to fish for your targeted species of fish.
If you’re looking to fish the flats near Key West Florida or catch a bonefish you need a guide with a flats skiff. I have several friends that are exceptional flats guides and I will be happy to set you up on one of their skiffs. Flats guides typically sight fish for bonefish, permit, sharks, barracuda and of course tarpon fishing.
If I do not offer the type of charter you are looking for, I will find the right Key West fishing charter for you. I want you to get exactly the type of fishing charter you want. All of us fishing guides want you to have the fishing experience you are looking for in Key West and we want you to come back to Key West Florida to fish with us again!
As the weather and the water temperature change in the Key West waters, different species of fish inhabit the Florida Keys waters.
Water temperature is one of the most important factors in determining what will be around when you go charter fishing in Key West. Wind direction, wind speed and tides are also key factors. With all this in mind, it is best to call me or drop me an email and I will tell you what type of fish will most likely be around at the time of your arrival in Key West, Florida.
I run light tackle fishing charters. Seize the day is a Conch 27. This is a great boat for up to 4 passengers. Any more than that you will need more than one light tackle boat.
I have several other guides that use and book (good fishing guides) and I can set up other boats for fishing charters if you need more than one boat.
I fish both the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and everything in between. Some of the fish I target are sailfish, dolphin, tuna, wahoo, kingfish, cobia, snapper, grouper, amberjack, tarpon, permit and sharks. I mostly use live bait, but also fish with cut bait, artificial baits or lures and use shrimp boat by-catch for tarpon fishing.
If you look around, you will notice my rates are a little less than some of the other light tackle boats in Key West. One of the reasons is that I run a single four stroke engine boat that is good on fuel. This certainly helps keep the cost down.
Another reason is the majority of my business is repeat customers and referrals. So, I am not in any booking booth or concierge service in any of the hotels. These “free” services actually take a 20% to 30% commission to book the trip for you. Most of these bookies do not even know what’s really going on the water. The rest of my charters come from this website, which I built and I maintain. Call me to set up a trip. I will make sure you get a good trip!
If I am booked and cannot fit you in on my boat, I will find a boat for you. I know all of the top guides here in Key West and I only book charters with guides and captains that I know personally. The guides I use catch fish and are the best at what they do. I want to make sure you have a great fishing trip in Key West and I want you to come back and fish with me again.
Key West charter fishing offers great catches every season, from inshore on the flats and backcountry to offshore on the reefs, wrecks, and blue water. Call me or send an email for more information on the different styles of fishing in Key West and prices of the variety of fishing charters available in Key West Florida.
If I am already booked and I put you with another guide, their rates may be a little higher than mine…Larger boats, rates increase.
Captain Pepe Gonzalez
305-304-0983
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