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Spend a full day exploring Key West’s backcountry flats, channels, and mangrove edges with a veteran captain. This small-group charter includes gear, license, and the range to reach the remote Marquesas Keys when conditions allow.
Spend a full day exploring Key West’s backcountry flats, channels, and mangrove edges with a veteran captain. This small-group charter includes gear, license, and the range to reach the remote Marquesas Keys when conditions allow.
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Operated by Recon Sportfishing · Key West, Florida
The sun lifts off the Gulf and pins a silver path along the flats as the Recon Sportfishing slips from Oceans Edge Marina. In this small-group charter, the day is measured by tides and current rather than a map: shallow white-sand flats, narrow mangrove channels, and deeper cuts where bait congregates and gamefish hunt.
moderate.
8 hours.
Suitable for anglers in average physical condition; involves standing, casting, and short walks on slippery boat decks.
Yes—fishing license is provided as part of the charter inclusions.
Expect inshore species such as bonefish, tarpon, snook, snapper, and various jacks; specific targets depend on season and conditions.
Trips are private with a maximum of four guests for personalized attention.
Meet at Oceans Edge Resort & Marina at the end of Maloney Ave; parking is available in the marina lot after the guard gate.
Key West’s inshore fishing traditions reflect a long history of small-boat navigation and local angling knowledge, with many spots named and refined by generations of captains.
Practice catch-and-release for vulnerable species, use circle hooks when targeting billfish, and follow seasonal closures—this region benefits from active reef and wildlife protection efforts.
Recon Sportfishing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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