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Example Key West Flats

Example Captain E · Key West · 22 ft flats skiff · up to 3 guests

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USCG licensed FWC charter license Insured ID verified Example badges
Request to book, reply within 24 hr Moderate cancellation Response time: shown after 5 requests Reviews: none yet

Trips and prices

Key West flats half day

Inshore · 4 hr · starts 7:30 AM or 1:00 PM

Sight fishing the flats around Key West for bonefish, permit and barracuda.

Total, whole boat$650up to 3 guests
Deposit today$165
Balance on the dock$485
Booking fee$0
Moderate cancellation Full deposit back 7 or more days out, half back 3 to 6 days out.

Key West flats full day

Inshore · 8 hr · starts 7:30 AM

A full day on the flats and backcountry, following the tide.

Total, whole boat$1,050up to 3 guests
Deposit today$265
Balance on the dock$785
Booking fee$0
Moderate cancellation Full deposit back 7 or more days out, half back 3 to 6 days out.

Cancellation and weather

Moderate. Cancel 7 days or more before the trip: full deposit back. Cancel 3 to 6 days before: half the deposit back. Cancel inside 3 days: deposit is kept by the captain. Weather: captain's call rule.

Captain's call weather rule. The captain makes the safety call on the morning of the trip, or the night before for early starts. If the captain cancels for weather or safety, you pick a new date or get your full deposit back. Your choice. If the captain says the trip is safe and you choose not to go, your captain's cancellation policy applies. If a trip is cut short for weather after leaving the dock, the captain sets the balance owed and must say so before you leave.

What is included

  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Bait
  • Fishing license for every guest
  • Ice
  • Catch cleaning

Not included: Food and drinks, Crew tip (customary, your choice). No fuel surcharge on this example boat.

The boat

Type
Flats skiff
Length
22 ft
Max guests
3
Toilet
No
Shade
No
Kids
Welcome
Target fish
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Barracuda

Meet the captain

Sample profile text for a Key West flats guide. Sight fishing in shallow water, small groups, quiet boat.

Credentials we check: USCG license, FWC charter license, insurance certificate and photo ID. Example

Meeting point

Key West marina. Exact dock, slip number, parking and the captain's cell are sent in your confirmation and again in a reminder text the day before.

Reviews

No reviews yet

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Captain's own booking link: tidebookfishing.com/c/example-keywest · Referral link for captains

Request this trip

Request to book

The captain replies within 24 hours. Your card is held, not charged, until the captain accepts. Demo only

Date
Total, whole boat$650same price for 1 to 3 guests
Deposit today, paid to the captain$165
Balance on the dock$485
Booking fee$0

Before you request: Moderate cancellation. Full deposit back 7 or more days out, half back 3 to 6 days out.

Weather: Captain calls weather. If the captain cancels, you get a new date or your full deposit back. Full policies

$650 total · $165 today
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Captain FAQ

Is flats fishing good for beginners?

It can be. The guide coaches casting. Expect fewer, bigger moments rather than nonstop bites.

Why only 3 guests?

Flats skiffs are small, and casting from the bow works best with one or two anglers at a time.