Key Largo charters,
run by a captain who actually fishes here.
Private fishing, sunset and sandbar cruises, and celebrations of life aboard the Miss Chief, run by a USCG-licensed local captain. Up to 6 guests. Real-time calendar, free weather reschedule.
- ✓ 34' sport fisher · up to 6 guests
- ✓ License, bait, tackle, ice & catch cleaning included
- ✓ Free weather reschedule
Charters & cruises in Key Largo, FL — at a glance
Key Largo Fishing Company runs private trips aboard the Miss Chief, a 34' sport fisher at 400 Ocean Drive, Key Largo, FL. Choose calm-water reef fishing for families, offshore big-game and swordfish trips in the Gulf Stream, a sunset or sandbar cruise, or a dignified celebration of life at sea. Every fishing trip includes the Florida fishing license, bait, tackle, ice, and dockside fish cleaning. Six guests maximum, and a USCG-licensed captain runs every trip.
Pick your Key Largo day on the water
Intro to Fishing
Calm-water patch reef fishing 2–3 miles off Key Largo. Perfect for kids, families, and first-timers — your captain baits the hooks and finds the fish.
Catch & Cook
Reel in Key Largo reef fish, and we'll filet and bag your catch and point you to a local spot to cook it. The freshest dinner you'll ever order out.
Deep Reef & Wreck
Fish Key Largo's deep reefs and wrecks 6–10 miles out, 50–300 feet down, for grouper, amberjack, cobia, and kingfish. Heavier tackle, bigger fish.
Deep Sea Big Game
Run the Gulf Stream off Key Largo trolling and live-baiting for sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and tuna. Big game, bigger seas — the ultimate guys' trip.
Gladiator of the Deep
Daytime swordfishing off Key Largo — the gladiator of the deep. A full-day battle in deep Gulf Stream water for the hardest-fighting fish in the ocean.
Sunset Cruise
Cruise into a Key Largo sunset aboard a private 34-foot sport fisher. Calm water, golden light, and the best seat in the Keys for up to 6 guests aboard.
Sandbar Cruise
Anchor at a Key Largo sandbar for swimming, music, and floating in waist-deep water. Private trips for up to 6 — the Keys day everyone's looking for.
Memorial at Sea
Dignified ash-scattering and celebration-of-life charters off Key Largo. A private, peaceful tribute on the water for those who truly loved the sea.
Calm patch reefs and the Gulf Stream — in one Key Largo charter
Key Largo sits at the top of the Florida Keys, where the reef and the deep blue run unusually close together. The calm patch reefs are just 2–3 miles out — easy water for families and first-timers after snapper and grouper. Run a little farther and you hit the deep reefs and wrecks that hold amberjack, cobia, and kingfish. And the Gulf Stream — home to sailfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and tuna — is often less than 25 minutes from the dock.
That's what makes Key Largo one of the best fishing destinations anywhere, and why a single private charter can fish calm reef and offshore big game on the same day. The bite runs all twelve months — only the target species rotate with the season.
Private Key Largo charters with everything included
Every trip aboard the Miss Chief is private — your group only, up to 6 guests, never split with strangers. Fishing charters include the Florida fishing license, bait, tackle, ice, and dockside fish cleaning, so all you bring is food, drinks, and sunscreen. Pick anything from a 2-hour family reef trip to a full-day offshore run, a sunset or sandbar cruise, or a celebration of life at sea.
- ✓Everything included on fishing trips. License, bait, tackle, ice — and we filet and bag your catch dockside.
- ⌖Private, up to 6 guests. Your group only — never crowded, always your day on the water.
- ⚓Trips for every kind of day. Calm reef fishing, offshore big game, swordfish, sunset and sandbar cruises, and memorials at sea.
- ☼Free weather reschedule. If we call a weather day, we reschedule or refund — we won't put you on unsafe water.
The three ways to fish Key Largo
Key Largo gives you three very different fisheries — from calm patch reef minutes off the beach to the blue water of the Gulf Stream 25 miles out. Here is how the inshore, deep-reef, and offshore trips compare on distance, depth, and what you will actually catch.
| Patch Reef (Inshore) 2–3 miles out | Deep Reef & Wrecks 6–10 miles out | Offshore / Gulf Stream Out to ~25 miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from shore | 2–3 miles out | 6–10 miles out | Out to ~25 miles |
| Depth | Shallow patch reef | 50–300 ft | Blue-water Gulf Stream |
| Conditions | Calm — great for kids | Open water, some chop | Bigger seas, adult-oriented |
| Target fish | Yellowtail snapperMangrove snapperMutton snapperHogfishGruntsSpanish mackerel | Black & gag grouperAmberjackCobiaKingfishAlmaco jack | Sailfish*Mahi-mahiWahooBlackfin tunaMarlin*Swordfish |
| How we fish it | Light-tackle bait fishing — the captain baits the hooks and finds the fish | Bottom & wreck fishing — live bait and heavier tackle over structure | Trolling & live-baiting the Gulf Stream; kites for sails; deep drops for swordfish |
| Trips | |||
| Trip length | 2–4 hours | 4–8 hours | 4–10 hours |
| Best for | Families, kids, first-timers | Bigger fish, cooler-fillers, some sea legs | Bucket-list, bachelor parties, serious anglers |
| Best season | Reliable year-round | Strong Oct–May, good year-round | Summer peak; sailfish Nov–Apr |
*Sailfish and marlin are released. No specific catch is ever guaranteed — species and action vary by season, weather, and the day's conditions.
Key Largo fishing by season
The fish rotate through the year. Our captain reads the season and runs the right water — calmer nearshore wrecks in the cooler months, the Gulf Stream when the mahi, wahoo, and tuna push offshore in summer.
| Season | Where we fish | What's biting | Go-to trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter · Dec–Feb | Reef & nearshore wrecks; Gulf Stream on calm days | Sailfish (peak), blackfin tuna, snapper, grouper | Deep Sea Big Game |
| Spring · Mar–May | Reef, wrecks, and the closer Gulf Stream | Sailfish (early), mahi building, tuna, wahoo, snapper | Deep Sea Big Game |
| Summer · Jun–Aug | Offshore — Gulf Stream up to ~25 miles | Mahi (peak), wahoo, blackfin tuna, swordfish | Gladiator of the Deep |
| Fall · Sep–Nov | Wrecks, reef, and the returning offshore bite | Mahi, sailfish returning, snapper, grouper | Deep Reef & Wreck |
See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Key Largo seasons calendar.
Key Largo fish, by season
Sailfish
Key Largo is one of the best sailfish destinations on the planet. Cold fronts push sails right onto the reef edge, 3–7 miles offshore.
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
When the Gulf Stream warms and weed lines form, Key Largo mahi fishing turns into one of the most fun bites in saltwater.
Daytime Swordfish
Daytime swordfishing off Key Largo is one of the great bucket-list fisheries — and one of the most technical.
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin tuna fishing off Key Largo is a Gulf Stream specialty — pound for pound, one of the hardest-pulling fish in the Keys.
Snapper & Grouper
The Key Largo reef holds yellowtail, mutton, mangrove snapper, plus black grouper and gag — the backbone of the reef bite.
Find the right Key Largo trip
Each guide goes deep on a specific style of Key Largo trip — what you'll catch, when to go, which trip fits.
Deep Sea Fishing Key Largo
Sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi — the Gulf Stream guide.
Reef Fishing Key Largo
Snapper, grouper, action-packed family trips.
Sport Fishing Key Largo
Trolling, kite fishing, billfish on light tackle.
When to Fish Key Largo
Month-by-month species calendar for the Florida Keys.
The Miss Chief
The 34′ sport fisher — specs, gear, and what to expect aboard.
Key Largo Fishing FAQ
Booking, cancellation, what to bring, kids, sea sickness.
Ready to get on the water?
Private trips for up to 6. Real-time availability — hold your date in under a minute.