Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing
    Night Snapper Fishing - Key West fishing charter
    Est. 1965 · Key West, Florida
    Seasonal: May - August

    Key West Night Fishing Charter

    Night snapper fishing done right — grouper and good times every night. Beat the heat, skip the crowds, and hook serious fish when the sun goes down.

    From$1,050
    4-12 Hours
    Up to 6 People

    About This Charter

    Beat the heat. Skip the crowds. Catch serious fish. Our night snapper trips are pure magic.

    Why Fish at Night?

    Snapper and grouper feed aggressively after dark. They leave their hiding spots and hunt actively. The bite gets better as the sun goes down.

    Night fishing also beats the daytime heat. Temperatures drop 15-20 degrees after sunset. The breeze picks up. It's comfortable out there.

    And the views? Incredible. You'll watch the sun set over Key West. Fish under the stars. See the lights of the island twinkling on the water.

    Aboard the 45' Cowgirl

    This trip runs on our flagship Hatteras. The Cowgirl has three A/C units for comfort. Two bathrooms for convenience. A spacious deck for fishing.

    The fighting chair helps you battle big grouper. The tournament-grade gear handles anything that bites. It's first-class fishing in every way.

    Target Species

    Yellowtail snapper are the stars. These tasty fish bite all night. They're fun to catch and incredible to eat.

    Mangrove snapper are abundant around structure. Mutton snapper are larger and harder to fool. All three are prized table fare.

    Grouper emerge from holes after dark. Red grouper fight hard and taste amazing. Black grouper are bruisers that test your tackle. Gag grouper round out the mix.

    The Perfect Evening

    We depart around 5 PM. The ride out is beautiful. Watch for dolphins. Spot sea turtles. Enjoy the fading light.

    As we anchor up, the action begins. Your captain chooses spots based on conditions. The crew rigs your lines. Then you fish.

    Expect steady action through sunset. A lull during the transition. Then the night bite kicks in. It can get crazy.

    Seasonal Adventure (May-August)

    Night snapper trips run during our warmest months. That's when conditions are perfect. Calm seas. Warm water. Active fish.

    Book early. These trips fill fast. The combination of incredible fishing and stunning scenery makes them extremely popular.

    Fill Your Cooler

    This is meat fishing at its finest. You'll go home with delicious snapper and grouper fillets. We clean everything at the dock. Just ice down your cooler and enjoy.

    Trip Pricing

    • 4 Hours (Half Day)$1,050
    • 6 Hours (¾ Day)$1,350
    • 8 Hours (Full Day)$1,550
    • 10 Hours$1,750
    • 12 Hours$1,950

    Amenities & Equipment

    • Three A/C Units
    • Dual Bathrooms
    • Fighting Chair
    • Tournament-Grade Gear
    • Spacious Interior & Exterior
    • Fish Cleaning at Dock

    What's Included

    • All fishing licenses & permits
    • Top-tier tackle, rods & reels
    • Live or cut bait
    • Captain & first mate
    • Ice & cooler space
    • Fish cleaning at dock

    What to Bring

    • Food & drinks
    • Light jacket or hoodie
    • Camera for night photos
    • Sunglasses & sunscreen (for ride out)
    • Motion sickness medicine (if needed)
    • Crew gratuity (20% customary)

    Available Trip Types

    • Night Snapper Fishing
    • Grouper Fishing
    • Sunset Fishing
    • Bottom Fishing

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