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

We had a great experience on this fishing charter from start to finish. The crew was friendly,…read moreprofessional, and made everyone feel comfortable right away. They were knowledgeable about the area, patient with questions, and clearly passionate about what they do. The woman in the office was especially kind and helpful, and the crew made the day on the water a great experience.

Fishing is fishing, and some days are tougher than others. The amount of floating sea grass that…read moreday definitely made things challenging. Even though the bite wasn't great, it was still a beautiful day on the water. The mate clearly wanted everyone to catch fish and worked hard throughout the trip. You could tell he genuinely cared about helping people have a good experience. My only constructive feedback would be that I would have liked to see us change locations or try a different approach a little sooner. With only a handful of passengers on board, there was some discussion about switching things up, and looking back, it felt like it may have been worth trying earlier. That said, nobody can control the conditions, and I understand there are no guarantees when it comes to fishing. While it wasn't our most productive day on the water, we still enjoyed the trip and appreciated the effort the crew put in.

I am loyal to Reel Guides. The best fishing experiences with the most knowledgeable Captain Kody!…read moreOver different times of the year Kody has helped me catch some huge snapper, grouper, king and tuna fish! The boat is always clean and comfortable. I couldn't ask for a more trust worthy captain!

We've booked Capt. Kody last year and had to book with him again on our return trip to Key West…read more Once again, Kody put us on the fish quickly, it was nonstop action all day. The kids and I were worn out from reeling in so many fish! Capt. Kody is a great guy that is extremely knowledgeable about fishing. You can easily tell that he has a passion for what he does. If you're not booking Capt. Kody on your fishing trips, you're missing out on an unforgetable experience.

This fishing trip was awesome. We caught so many fish we lost count. All 3 of my sons caught tons…read moreof fish and Marcus was very personable, patient with my hyper sons. Overall it was an excellent experience that we will definitely do again

Great fishing experience. I would definitely recommend Hot Rod Fishing Charters if you want to go…read morefishing in the keys.

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

Captain Matt and Tanner were great. Super informative about the wildlife, environment and kept the…read moremood light with jokes. Kids on board were able to feed a shark if they wanted to. They got us back to shore before heavy rains started. Would highly recommend!

As a filmmaker and photographer, I've documented a lot of different environments, but my experience…read morewith Key West Extreme Adventures was something special. This is a family-run business and you can feel that local, small-town pride from the moment you step on the boat. What impressed me most wasn't just the wildlife--though seeing bottle-nosed dolphins and sharks in their natural habitat was incredible--it was the professional camaraderie. Even though there are other tour companies out there, the captains are in constant communication, sharing sightings and even helping each other out with gear or debris in the water. It's rare to see that kind of collective stewardship in a competitive industry. The tour is also deeply educational. The guide did a fantastic job dispelling myths about sharks and explaining the biology of the animals (like the dermal denticles on their skin) with a level of respect that shows they aren't just using nature for a paycheck--they are actively protecting it. If you want an authentic, respectful, and insightful look at the Florida Keys' ecosystem, this tour is a must. I captured a large portion of our tour--including the sharks and dolphins--starting at the 2:26 mark in my vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og6BrVsB2QM

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.

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