** Amazing Day with Salty Goat Deep Sea Fishing Charter**…read more On Sunday, March 1, our group had the absolute best experience with **Salty Goat Deep Sea Fishing Charter**. There were six people in our party plus two additional guests, and from start to finish the trip was incredible. Our captain, Ashley, and first mate, Paul, were fantastic. The entire five-hour trip was fun, relaxing, and full of great moments. On the way out to our private fishing spot--where there were *plenty* of fish--we saw so much wildlife including turtles, dolphins, jellyfish, and pelicans. It was an amazing way to start the trip. Once we reached the fishing spot, Ashley and Paul were incredibly helpful and patient, guiding us through the process and sharing their knowledge about the different fish we caught. Thanks to them, we ended up with a cooler full of fish! They were also very patient with me as I kept getting my line tangled and "making a nest" with my reel--LOL. The whole atmosphere on the boat was perfect. We had great music playing, lots of laughs, and really fun conversations. Ashley and Paul are clearly experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoy what they do, which made the trip even better. One of the most memorable moments came on the way back when we noticed a young pelican struggling in the water. Ashley and Paul carefully rescued it, brought it onto the boat, and contacted Fish and Wildlife so the bird could be picked up safely when we returned to the dock. It was amazing to see how much they care about the wildlife around them. To top off an already incredible day, when we got back to the dock Ashley and Paul cleaned and filleted all of our fish and packaged it up for us. We brought it to a local restaurant that prepared one of the best meals we've ever had. This charter is the **real deal**--a knowledgeable, fun, and laid-back crew who clearly love the ocean and sharing the experience with others. We had such a great time and will *definitely be back to fish with Ashley again*. Highly recommend!

The crew was super good at keeping their customers happy. The price is especially great...here in…read moreCalifornia the same fishing trip would cost $170.00.

We had an excellent time fishing with captain Billy and first mate Jesse! I already was happy when…read moreBilly contacted me before we left regarding a cold front coming in and it would be advantageous to change our first scheduled day since conditions would be favorable. I'm so glad we did! The boat was equipped with everything we needed - had a bathroom, mini fridge for your lunch, they provided a cooler with plenty of water for the day which was very nice. We had fun catching a variety of fish, including mahi mahi, Bonita, one little tuna and the biggie: a white marlin, which was an unexpected surprise for us all and the highlight of our outing. Jesse worked tirelessly the entire time and it was an overall fantastic day. Once we returned back to the dock, he filleted our mahi for us and we took it over to Kaya Island eats per his recommendation which was the perfect end to a fun, tiring but successful day on the water. If you want a great day with nice, knowledgeable folks who will work hard to make your day memorable, I highly recommend booking with Linda D. UPDATE: Went out again on Wednesday and had an equally fantastic time w/captain Billy & Jesse. We caught several mackerel, king fish (including one very large one) and a few barracuda - the weather was beautiful and it was fun to catch such a different variety of fish over our couple of outings - our dinner was again delicious :) We will for sure be back!

For the past 31 years, I've had the pleasure of going on an annual 3-4 day fishing trip with this…read moreincredible charter boat operation in Key West, and they continue to exceed expectations every single year. The Captain Billy Wickers and crew are absolutely top notch, professional, hardworking, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making sure everyone has an outstanding experience on the water. What truly sets them apart is their ability to consistently put you on fish. Whether you're an experienced angler or new to saltwater fishing, they work tirelessly to make the trip exciting, successful, and memorable. Beyond the fishing itself, the atmosphere, hospitality, and attention to detail make every trip something we look forward to year after year. I would highly recommend this Captain and crew to anyone looking for an excellent saltwater fishing experience in Key West. After 31 years of fishing with them, that recommendation comes with complete confidence.

In the past, we always did a full day with danger charters. This time we did the sunset and wine…read more It was wonderful. Great sunset with awesome staff that was entertaining and attentive. They served several different wines and hors d'oeuvres.

Did the Sail, Snorkel and Kayak tour. Captain Anne and her crew Allie and Dani were amazing. They…read moretold us the history Key West and the National Wildlife preserve. Snorkeling was amazing in the reef. Kayaking through the mangroves was pretty cool. Finished the day with a beautiful sunset. Captain Anne made sure we had the best views. Everyone was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.

Did a ceremony to scatter my mother's ashes with Capt. Davey at Easy Day. He was great! I would…read morehighly recommend him for that type of activity, or even better if it is for a fun time.

Super friendly and great customer service went out all day memories we won't forget !read more

We had an absolutely unforgettable experience with Island Tales Charter! From start to finish,…read moreeverything exceeded our expectations. Captain Andy was incredible--friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip fun and relaxing for our whole family. My wife, our three kids, and even our dog had an amazing time. We spent the day swimming, snorkeling, and exploring beautiful sandbars that felt like our own private paradise. One of the highlights was cruising through the mangroves--the views were stunning and unlike anything we've experienced before. It was peaceful, scenic, and truly memorable. If you're looking for a perfect family adventure in Key West, this is it. Highly recommend Island Tales Charter--we'll definitely be back!

We had an amazing day with captain Andy!! He was in contact within minutes of booking to go over…read moredetails and was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. All six of us said it was our favorite day of the vacation. We was so patient teaching my kids how to fish, even as they kept losing the bait. We feel we got a unique experience from him and a really special day. We brought burgers and dogs and grilled on a little island. Will absolutely book with Captain Andy again when we return!

We did the sunset cruise tonight and had a great time. Small group and a perfect sunset. Hunter was…read moreawesome. Not only did he keep our drinks full - he shared history of key west and fun facts. Highly recommend

Thank you to Captain Daniel and Hunter! We were on the Reel Deal fishing charter during a chilly…read moreKey West week. [2/7/26] The fish didn't love the cold, but it didn't stop Dan and Hunter from finding us a few good ones. Hunter kept us laughing during the trip! He was full of good jokes and a few funny stories! A great day! Recommended ++++

Our group of 5 had an amazing day on the water fishing and sightseeing. The captain and crew were…read morehelpful with instruction, oversight, guidance, and assistance. We were on the water for about 1/2 day and plenty long enough to get some sun and catch enough to have a mess of fish for dinner later. We fished and moved to at least 4 spots. Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen. We also packed a small cooler with drinks and snacks. Don't forget the hand sanitizer -- you'll be glad you did after handling bait and (hopefully) any fish you catch! When we returned to the dock, the crew prepped and filleted our catch for a nominal fee. Tips are appreciated and should definitely be considered a standard practice by patrons and not just a courtesy. Well earned after the hard work of a day on the water. The boat charter can accommodate about 40 passengers; however, on the day we went, we were at about 2/3 capacity. Customers were a wide skill range from rookies to regulars. We took our fresh prepped fish home and sautéd it later for an impromptu house party for 7 diners. Great experience to be able to eat something we'd caught earlier that day!

Staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Boat was clean and spacing/position on boat was…read morefair... meaning we asked "if" a position on the stern is available we would like to be considered. Captain was more than accommodating and we truly enjoyed ourselves. We ended up giving our fish to some other folks who hadn't been as lucky. We highly recommended Gulfstream Fishing

For my first timing visiting Key West I had no idea where to go but I went with Good Times Key West…read moreand I'm SO glad I did!!! Highlight of our trip! Justin was SO nice and communicative and gave us reccs for our trip. Pro tip I asked him advice on the best day for us to book with him weather-wise and he sent us really fancy weather charts so I knew he's the real deal! Saving best for last: we caught SO MANY FISH. SOOO many!! We took the fish to two different restaurants to prepare it for us to eat. So fun. Justin is an absolute blast.

The name is spot on- you will definitely have a good time! I know there may be a lot of fishing…read moretour options as you're searching around, but this one will not disappoint! Justin is so helpful, enjoyable, and easy going. He does all the dirty work so you can just sit back, relax and FISH! he had live bait and chum for us so the fish would really come around. He knew the spots to go to, he taught us how to cast out, and reel them in. He helped as much as you wanted him to, and truly made it our experience. There was fun music playing the entire time! It was wonderful that he fillet the fish for us, right there, so we could take it to a restaurant and they cooked it for us for dinner! If you're looking for a fishing experience, definitely use good times key west

We had such a great morning with Captain Justin! He took us out and was so patient with our kids…read moreand me - teaching us how to cast and where to cast. He got us on a school of Lady fish immediately and we all caught some. My husband caught an amberjack early too. We almost had a big barracuda but it ate some of our bait and then jumped high out of the water to give us a little show! My youngest really wanted to catch a shark so Captain Justin took us to a great spot and started throwing out bait trying to get some sharks in. We had so many! Several lemon sharks and nurse sharks and 1 bull shark. We reeled in 2 lemon sharks and 1 nurse shark. Captain Justin was so great helping us reel them in and cheering us on! We would absolutely fish with Shadow Casters the next time we are in Key West. It was such a great day!

Our family visited Key West and decided to book 4 hours with Captain Justin. We had such a blast!…read moreSuper relaxing and Exhilarating time! We caught shark, grouper, snapper, amber Jack, and yellow tail. So much fun! And he made us laugh so much. Great time! Will look for Justin when we come visit next time.

Never thought I would have a beer in a bait shop. Great service and a true character behind the bar…read more/ checkout counter. Go for the beer, stay for the fishing tips.

We visited both "sides" of this great store and fell in love with them both…read more While my husband did business Stacie in the apparel shop, I stopped in next door for some take-out beers in the bait and tackle area. Becky helped me there, and she was so friendly! (I wanted to buy her a beer, but she was working). Great selection of items in both shops. Husband found a comfy T-shirt, and it was hard to get him out of the bait and tackle area!