Grouper season in the Florida Keys is from May 1st- Dec.31st. There is just a few more Days until this Delicious ocean treat is in season to catch and Keep. Grouper is a type of fish that is commonly found in the waters surrounding Key West Florida. This fish is prized for its mild delicate […] The post Grouper Season appeared first on Charter Fis...

Dolphin Derby Today as our Anglers that were busy catching these fish non stop for 4 hours. Our Guest from Dallas Texas (Janice & Rick) were alotta fun on the boat. They had a less than a desired trip on another charter boat. They decided to give it another GO. It payed off…BIGTIME! Our guests […] The post Dolphin Derby appeared first on Charter F...

Since the March Merkin I’ve been getting out with Ian Slater a lot to get some practice in before the tournaments. We’ve been working hard catching fish at times and at others wishing for better attitudes. Last week we caught a nice fish that would have been a joy in a tournament setting that we… The post Fishing Lately appeared first on The Angli...

Sailfish release is a Great way to start a trip. That is how our 1/2 day started. Our lines were in the water less than 10 minutes and 💥 “SAIL ON”. Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush that comes from that initial feeling you get when your drag starts singing. When sailfishing it is important […] The post Sailfish release appeared first on Cha...

Gulf Barracuda are one of the hardest fighting fish in the ocean.. Pound for Pound I would put them up there as one of the harder fighting fish out there. Our anglers aboard the WildBill Tuesday April 4th 2023 experience the thrill of a lifetime as these fish were Snapping this morning. Our young anglers […] The post Gulf Barracuda appeared first...

Good fishing on a calm day only usually happens during the late summer months when the current is from the South. Generally this time of year we have rough Windy days which kick off our spring run of Atlantic Sailfish. I was Happy when I found out our charter was from Chicago that is where […] The post Good Fishing on a calm day! appeared first on...

Offshore Slam- Tuesday March 28 2023 our anglers aboard the Wild Bill where visiting us from Ontario Canada. They were alotta fun and weren’t to shabby on the rods and reels. Actually they were serious fishing people from WAY UP NORTH! 🇨🇦 We caught several Bonita and Barracuda before we got into some Blackfin Tuna. […] The post Offshore Slam app...

March 28th 2023 – Beat the winds and go backcountry fishing this week if you are in Key West. Winds will be up on Friday and Saturday but that does not mean you cannot go fishing. Our backcountry fishing options are fantastic here in Key West even when the winds are over 20. Calmer conditions are always found inside the many islands North and West...

March 26th 2023 – South winds and hard East bound currents compliments of the Gulf Stream are controlling the bite for deep sea fishing off of Key West this week. The mahi are coming to Key West Fishing and maybe a few others.. Fishing Report The mahi have come to Key West – Finally! its been a slow couple of weeks but now things are starting to h...

Reef Slam- Our anglers from Destin Florida enjoyed a beautiful day on the Atlantic ocean today. and as for the fishing….it was FIRE! young angler Brock brought in Cerro Mackeral Mutton Snapper (photo above) while big bro caught some Cerro and a Big Mutton Snapper as well.                 […] The post Reef Slam appeared first on Charter Fishing Key...

Barracuda fishing is done usually on or around the reef. this generally entails deploying a bait over the side of the boat and waiting for the Barracuda to do what it normally does. That is to DESTROY whatever comes within its path. These fish are no joke. they have a tooth line like a T-rex […] The post Barracuda fishing appeared first on Charter...

It’s very likely that by now anyone reading this has heard from other places that the 2023 March Merkin was a grind for everyone. The fishing has been slow lately for permit and the weather has been beautiful for the last few months which pushed them offshore earlier than normal. The recent weather was also… The post March Merkin Results appeared...

March 17th 2023 – Its windy today but a warmer wind from the South East. After our blip of a cold front the last two days where we just got the wind part and not really the cold it was more annoying than refreshing. But this time of the year that South Easterly can be a good thing. But will it last to bring the backcountry fishing back to what it...

Sailfish Monday. As it gets closer to April Sailfish migrate past KW middle to early April putting the Anglers into a frenzy in Key West.  We anticipate this time of year also as Sailfish or one of my favorite fish to catch. Long Bruising runs of Drag screaming action… also Sailfish are one of the […] The post Sailfish Monday appeared first on Cha...

With the March Merkin starting Tuesday I’ve been fishing very little as Kat prepares for the tournament with Doug Kilpatrick. Since the Cuda Bowl in fact I’ve only been able to get out on the water a single day. This isn’t much but that’s about to change: once the tournament is over I’m on relatively… The post Fishing with Zach appeared first on T...

Key West Spring Break! College Students from the University of South Carolina enjoy a morning half day charter filled with fun and memories that will last a lifetime. Students from USC recently charter the Wild Bill to test their luck and skill at catching a few fish We fished a half day from 7:30 til […] The post Key West Spring Break appeared fi...

The Key West Fishing is Red Hot!!   With March's arrival the fishing action explodes in Key West! We are entering a time of some of the best fishing action of the entire year. Tarpon have begun to arrive and are flooding into shallows of the back country. This becomes our fastest paced action trip [...] The post March Fishing Report appeared first...

Wahoo is one of the fastest fish in the ocean! Also known for being elusive and hard to catch all total up to this speed demon being one of the most sought after Sportfish in the ocean today. We sometimes have a charter that both myself and Capt Art truly enjoy fishing with. That charter […] The post Wahoo appeared first on Charter Fishing Key Wes...

March 6th 2023 – It’s been hot.. Ok not really but we can call it really warm. Mid and sometimes upper 80s this last week to 10 days in the top of the day here in Key West. The warm weather has tarpon all around Key West here in the beginning of March. Will it last? Who knows? The fun thing about weather is the un-predictability of it. I love a go...

Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico can be a Rod bending drag scream’n adventure. We like to go out to the Gulf of Mexico during the Winter months when the water cools down and large schools of Mackeral move through the area.      During Today’s Charter (March 3 2023) our Guests from Holland Michigan […] The post Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico appeared f...

Key West Dolphin fishing is always an exciting adventure.   Title: “Experience the Thrill: Fishing on the ‘WildBill’ Charter Boat in Key West Florida” Embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure aboard the ‘WildBill’ charter boat in Key West Florida where the azure waters of the Gulf Stream teem with life. Nestled in the heart of […] The post Key...