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Key West: 4-Hour Private Deep Sea Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12 reviews)

Free cancellation

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Duration4h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Four hours hunting mahi and king mackerel off Key West's coast

You board a private 40-foot sportfishing vessel and spend four hours fishing Key West's offshore waters with an experienced captain and mate. The charter includes all tackle, fishing permits, and bait; the crew adjusts technique and location based on what's biting and your skill level. You return to the dock with whatever you've caught and the kind of tired that comes from actually paying attention to something.

Step-by-step itinerary

Board well-equipped sportfishing vessel
Venture to prime fishing spots
Fish for mahi, king mackerel, sailfish
Enjoy ocean views during fishing

The Experience

There's something about the moment the boat cuts away from the dock that makes you forget the rest of the day exists. The Irish Cowboy is a 40-foot sportfishing vessel, and once you're out on the water with the captain and mate, the only thing that matters is what's below. The private charter means no strangers on deck, no waiting for someone else's fish to be reeled in — it's your boat, your pace, your shot at landing something that fights back. The four-hour window is tight enough to feel focused but long enough to hit multiple spots where the fish actually are.

The captain knows where to find mahi, king mackerel, sailfish, and other species that show up in Key West waters. He'll use trolling and bottom fishing depending on what's biting that day, and the mate handles the details — getting your line in the right place, helping you set the hook, talking you through the fight if you've never done this before. All the tackle is there, permits are handled, and bait is included, so you show up and fish. Whether you've spent years doing this or you're curious what the fuss is about, the crew tailors the experience to where you actually are, not where they think you should be.

The boat is well-equipped with clean facilities and safety gear, and the ride out is part of the thing — you see the water change color as you move into deeper channels, you feel the shift from the harbor to the open ocean. Bring sunscreen, wear shoes that grip, and don't wear anything you're worried about getting wet. The fish don't care what you look like, but the salt spray doesn't discriminate either.

What’s included

Use of all fishing tackle and equipment.
fishing permits.
bait.
experienced captain and mate.
private vessel for your group.
four-hour offshore fishing charter in Key West waters.
safety gear and clean onboard facilities.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish Key West's offshore waters without arranging permits, tackle, or figuring out where the fish are — the captain handles the navigation and technique, so you focus on the fight.