Capt Mike Bartlett
Text: (305) 797-2452
Email: captainmike@keywestflats.net
Phone: (305) 797-2452
Welcome to Key West, the Southernmost City in the United States. Key West and the Florida Keys offer some of the most amazing fishing and boating experiences anywhere. The shallow, crystal clear water that encompasses the flats and backcountry of the Florida Keys is home to some of the most elusive and sought after sport fish in angling: tarpon, bonefish, and permit.
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Species: Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Barracuda
Highlights: The annual spring tarpon migration is upon us in Key West and the Florida Keys!!! Tarpon have been showing up in the backcountry and as we progress into April and May, large schools of adult tarpon will be moving through the backcountry and along the Oceanside flats well into June. Bonefish are plentiful all year round and these days provide a nice break from chasing tarpon most of the day. Permit will be making their way offshore to spawn but we still run into some and the big barracudas offer a fun diversion on the bonefish flats.
I offer catch-and-release, backcountry and shallow water/flats fishing around Key West and the Lower Florida Keys, specializing in sight fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, and few other seasonal species. Charters are tailored to the fly fishing and spin fishing angler alike.
Prices below are for the boat for up to a maximum of 2 anglers/passengers.
4 hours
$600
6 hours
$700
8 hours
$800
$200 deposit per guided day, refundable for weather cancellations if we can’t reschedule.
Accepted Methods:
Note: Venmo not accepted.
Included: Fishing license, bait, tackle, fly & spin outfits, ice, and bottled water.
Bring: Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, rain jacket, food and beverages for yourself (Please keep quantities to a minimum as storage is limited).
I run an 18-foot Beavertail BT3 skiff designed to run and float in very shallow water. Beavertail Skiffs are a stable platform for poling and fishing the shallowest of flats and a comfortable, dry ride through some of the choppiest conditions.
Please arrive at the dock a few minutes early. Consider bringing sunscreen, hat, rain jacket and food and beverages for yourself. I have a cooler with ice and bottled waters.
I understand things happen in life and our plans change. If you must cancel your trip I ask that you contact me as soon as you can so I can rebook those days. Deposits will NOT be returned if the charter is canceled within 5 DAYS of the scheduled trip, unless I am able to rebook the days. Deposits will be returned for charters canceled outside of the 5 day window. Returned deposits will be in the amount paid at booking less all service charges.
I am located along the dock just below the Thai Island Restaurant at Garrison Bight Marina on Palm Ave in Key West.
Free Parking is Available.