Flats Fishing in Key West - Light Tackle or Fly
Key West, Florida
Private trip guided by Steven
Fishing Key West • 20-29 years of experience
About
I have been a Key West flats fishing guide since 1994. Although I offer fishing charters in all the areas of Key West, taking people flats fishing is probably my favorite. Everything I love about fishing in Key West is in this package. Hunting, fishing and Ultimately getting away from everything for a few hours for some peace and quiet. Meeting nice folks and having some great conversations. Of course the amazing boats that I get to use to get us there and back safely.
Whether I am using a push pole to slide through the shallows on my technical flats fishing boat or a trolling motor on my state of the art Yellowfin Carbon Elite 24ft bay boat the goal and results are the same. Getting shots at some of the weariest fish in the ocean for my anglers. Chasing the Key West grand slam of tarpon, permit and bonefish with some other added surprises along the way.
The discipline of sight fishing is the name of the game when we are on the flats. We look for the fish, we spot them, I guide you into position and you make the cast. When the needle is threaded and it all comes together my anglers have a nice beautiful fish along side the boat. That is when It all comes together.
Flats fishing appeals to the stealthiest of hunters, people who love nature and enjoy fishing in calm clear waters.
My flats fishing charters usually depart in the morning. We will start off with tarpon fishing then as the sun comes up move on into the shallows in search of other targeted species that I am always set up for.
Light Tackle Fishing
I have available the nicest spin fishing gear from DAIWA rods and reels. The Saltiga and Exist reels. 10 – 20 lb class line, loaded with DAIWA SAMURAI braided fishing line. The longest casting distance with the most accuracy in the right hands giving my anglers the best advantage to catch their dream fish.
Fly Fishing
I don’t discount my flats fishing charters so I don’t buy discounted fly fishing gear for my anglers to fish with. ORVIS line of Helios 3 D rods with ORVIS mirage reels loaded with the latest in ORVIS fly line and backing. I supply all leaders, fly’s and instruction at all levels of skill sets and interest. I believe in nothing but the best for my anglers.
My Flats Fishing Charters
I will take up to two persons flats fishing for 4, 6, or 8 hours. Trip departures depend on the day, moon and tide phases and what fish species we are targeting. I supply everything you will need for fishing as well as ice filled cooler with bottled waters.
We will decide when you call, depending on the time of the year, your needs in a boat and the targeted species you would like to pursue whether we will use my technical poling skiff or my Yellowfin bay boat. IF… You want to bring 3 or 4 anglers I can help with that as well. Please see my Backcountry Fishing Charters.
What's included
- Rod / Reel
- Tackle / Flies
- Cold Storage
- Dry Storage
- Water
What to bring
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Quick-Dry / Sun-protective Clothing
- Sunscreen
Location
- Key West, Florida
Exact meeting location will be provided after booking.
Guided by Fishing Key West
Key West, Florida • 20-29 years of experience
Welcome To Fishing Key West. I am Capt. Steven Lamp a Professional Key West fishing guide since 1994. Focused full time on providing top quality private fishing charters. Inshore or Offshore I will provide the best in flats fishing, reef fishing, deep sea fishing and backcountry fishing. It’s no secret that I fish all of it with the nicest boats and equipment available and the best rates in Key West.
I offer Fishing charters on many different styles of boats that are custom tailored to the needs of my anglers and their preferred style of fishing. I have 2 person flats fishing skiff, 4 person bay boats, up to 6 person center consoles and sport fishing yachts. My fishing charters offer 4, 6 and 8 hour trips daily year round. The versatility is endless. No request is too big or too small, just ask. I am capable of handling groups from 1 – 100 regularly.
My anglers can use a fly rod, spinning rod or any form of light tackle. I supply the best fishing gear on the market to get the job done updated frequently and well maintained with names like DAIWA, Owner, AFTCO and ORVIS. Having access to all the different fish species Key West has to offer bringing the right tools makes it more fun.
It’s our goal to have anglers using exactly the right tools for the job at hand always! – Guaranteed!