Light Tackle Fishing Key West
Experience light tackle fishing in the shallow waters around Key West targeting tarpon, snapper, barracuda, and other exciting species with experienced local captains.
Passengers
Up to 6 per boat
Trip Lengths
4, 6, or 8 Hours
Charter Type
100% Private
Fuel Surcharge
$150 (not included)
Knotty Cowgirl
37' Contender Center Console
Stand-Up Fishing · Sandbar Combos · Speed & Shade
The Knotty Cowgirl is our light tackle specialist built for hands-on fishing fun. Twin 250HP outboards push this 37-foot Contender fast to distant spots. A cabin below deck with a restroom and spacious shaded areas make it the most comfortable center console on the water.
What Sets It Apart
- Twin 250HP outboards for speed and range
- Cabin below deck + onboard restroom
- Spacious shaded seating area
- Stand-up fishing — no fighting chairs
- Sandbar & snorkeling combo trips available
- Open center console deck for full movement
Fish You'll Target
Pricing (Per Boat)
BEST FOR
Anglers who want the thrill of stand-up light tackle fishing, want to mix fishing with a sandbar stop, or who value comfort on a center console.
Blue Cowboy
34' Contender Center Console
Marquesas Keys · Backcountry Access · Premium Light Tackle
The Blue Cowboy goes where other boats can't. This 34-foot Contender has the range and deep-V hull to reach the remote Marquesas Keys — 30 miles west of Key West. Pristine waters, zero crowds, and world-class light tackle fishing await.
What Sets It Apart
- Only charter with range to reach the Marquesas Keys
- Deep-V hull cuts through chop on longer crossings
- Long-range fuel tanks for extended adventures
- Open deck layout — full room to cast and fight fish
- Versatile: backcountry, inshore, offshore, reef, and wrecks
- Cooler with ice keeps fish fresh on full-day trips
Fish You'll Target
Pricing (Per Boat)
BEST FOR
Anglers looking for a true backcountry adventure, wanting to explore the remote Marquesas Keys, or who want versatile light tackle fishing across multiple environments.
Not sure which boat is right for you? Contact us — we're happy to help.
Looking at offshore sportfishing boats instead? View the full fleet →
Backcountry Fishing in Key West — Flats, Channels & Mangroves
Backcountry fishing puts you in 2 to 8 feet of water — the maze of mangrove channels, shallow flats, and basins north of Key West that hold tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, and redfish. We pole and drift these waters on light tackle skiffs, sight-casting to fish you can usually see before they take.
The ride is short, the water is glass-calm most mornings, and the fishing is technical and rewarding. Best for anglers who want a quieter, more visual experience than offshore — and the only way to chase the "Florida Keys grand slam" of tarpon, bonefish, and permit in one day. Want to focus on the headline species? See our Key West tarpon fishing charters.