Key West Fishing Charters | Half Day Adventure
Looking for some serious fishing action without burning your whole day? This 4-hour offshore charter aboard the Double Wrap is exactly what you're after. Captain Craig and his crew know these Key West waters like the back of their hand, and they'll put you on fish whether you're slinging lines for the first time or you've been working these waters for years. With room for up to 6 anglers, you get the whole boat to yourselves - no crowded party boats or strangers hogging the best spots.
What to Expect on the Water
You'll head out into the blue water where the real action happens. The Double Wrap is set up right for offshore work - clean, comfortable, and built to handle whatever the Gulf Stream throws at you. Captain Craig sizes up your crew and tailors the trip to what you want. Some groups are all about the adrenaline rush of hooking into a screaming wahoo, while others prefer the steady bite of snapper and grouper. The boat's got air conditioning in the cabin too, so when the Florida sun gets cranking, you can cool off between fish. First mate Brett keeps the lines ready, hooks sharp, and the fish box iced down. These guys work as a team to make sure you're always fishing, not fumbling around with tangled tackle.
Trolling and Bottom Techniques
Depending on what's biting and what you're after, the crew switches between trolling and bottom fishing. When they're pulling baits, you're covering water fast and targeting the speed demons - mahi, wahoo, kings, and sailfish. The spread usually runs four to six lines at different depths and distances, giving you multiple shots when a school moves through. Bottom fishing means anchoring up or drifting over structure where the grouper and snapper live. You'll drop heavy tackle with circle hooks and fresh bait down to 80-150 feet where the big boys hide. The crew reads the electronics, watches the water, and adjusts tactics based on current, weather, and what they've been seeing lately. They've got all the gear you need, from light spinning tackle for smaller fish to heavy conventional setups for anything that might smoke a reel.
Customer Stories
"Capt. Craig was fantastic from the moment we reserved our booking. Craig worked with us to understand what we we're hoping to do and came up with a plan that put us on the fish. First Mate Brett was a pro, and incredibly gracious and engaged with our group the entire day. Next time I'm down in the area, will definitely be trying to get out with Capt. Craig again." - John
"Any day spent on a boat, in the sun, and have the ocean breeze is a good day. Mix in catching a bunch of fish to eat for dinner, and it's a great day. Craig and crew were awesome in making our first deep sea fishing experience a memorable one!" - Joyce
"We had a fun time on our fishing charter with Captain Craig and his 1st Mate, Bret. They worked so hard for us to have the amazing experience that we had! They were so knowledgeable about how to fish the Keys, and we owe our fishing success to them! The boat was very nice and clean and has a cabin that has a/c." - Banner
Species You'll Want to Hook
Mahi mahi are the crowd favorites out here - beautiful fish that fight hard and taste even better. These common dolphinfish show up in schools around floating debris, weed lines, and color changes where the blue water meets the green. Spring through fall is prime time, but you can find them year-round in Key West waters. When you hook one, expect aerial shows and screaming runs. The crew knows to look for birds working the surface, which usually means mahi are pushing baitfish up from below.
Wahoo are the speed freaks of the offshore world. These torpedo-shaped fish hit trolled baits like freight trains and can strip 200 yards of line in seconds. They've got razor-sharp teeth and incredible speed - some of the fastest fish in the ocean. Winter months tend to be best for wahoo around Key West, when the water cools down and they move in closer to shore. Landing one is a real accomplishment because they're notorious for cutting lines and throwing hooks.
Black grouper are the bottom dwellers that every angler wants to tangle with. These bruisers live around rocky ledges, wrecks, and hard bottom in 60-200 feet of water. They're ambush predators that inhale baits and immediately try to get back to their holes. The fight is all about stopping that first run - if a big grouper gets back to structure, you're usually done. They're excellent eating and a real trophy when you boat a 20-pounder or better.
Blackfin tuna are smaller cousins of the giant bluefins, but they make up for size with sheer numbers and fight. These fish travel in schools and when you find them, you can catch them one after another. They hit small baits trolled fast and put up a great scrap on lighter tackle. Blackfins are around Key West most of the year, but fall and winter usually produce the best action when they school up to feed on glass minnows and sardines.
Atlantic sailfish are the poster fish for offshore fishing in South Florida. These acrobatic billfish are famous for their spectacular jumps and long runs. Sailfishing is best from December through April when they migrate past the Keys in good numbers. The crew uses live bait and kites to keep baits active on the surface, which drives sailfish crazy. Even though most are released, hooking a sail and watching it dance across the surface is something you'll never forget.
Time to Book Your Spot
This is the kind of charter that books up fast, especially during peak season. You get a private boat, experienced crew, and