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: Finally, some cooler weather after a blistering hot summer here in Key West. Fishing on the flats has been excellent all summer, and I expect that to continue through fall as the water temperatures drop down to a more reasonable level. Bonefish are the main species these days, and I have been finding a lot of big ones, 8 to 10 pounders working the shallows. Permit are normally really good this time of year too, found on the same flats as the bonefish once the tide gets up. Tarpon fishing, on the other hand, will be winding down, but there are still some smaller resident fish around. Big barracuda will be making their way back to the flats as we push deeper into autumn and winter.
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 at Hurricane Hole Marina just over the Cow Key bridge on Stock Island.
Free Parking is Available.