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Key West King Mackerel (Kingfish) Fishing Charters

Experience the Best King Mackerel Fishing in the Florida Keys!

Are you looking for the ultimate king mackerel fishing adventure in the Keys, but not sure where to start? Trying to book a charter that will deliver on the thrills without draining your bank account? Then you’ve found the right outfit with Fish Daily Charters. Based out of Stock Island, we are located right next to the Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina, where the parking is free, and a convenient ten minute drive from Key West International Airport.

Our experienced crew has the know-how as well as the equipment needed to go after king mackerel, or “kingfish” as they’re also called, and our vessel can accommodate up to six guests comfortably. We provide all the gear and licensing you’ll need, so you can focus on the fishing. And we’re happy to clean, filet, and bag your catch so you’ll have a full freezer as well as unforgettable memories to take home! If Florida Keys king mackerel is what you’re after, take a look at our pricing and charter options and see wha works best for you!

Deposits And Cancellations

A 20% deposit is deducted at the time of booking; In the event of adverse weather or at the decision of our crew, trips may be shortened or canceled. If this occurs, we will work with you to reschedule or issue a refund.

$1000+

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King Mackerel
Fishing Charter

Why Choose Our King Mackerel Fishing Charter?

Fish Daily Charters was started in 2008 by our skipper, Captain John, a fifth-generation native of the Keys, and his love for the Gulf and all its bounties is something we want to share with all of our guests, When you sign up with us to head after king mackerel, you can fish with confidence knowing that we practice sustainable fishing and eco-safety to keep our oceans pristine for future generations.

Our upfront pricing and flexible cancellations mean you won’t get caught short if plans change, and our charters are suitable for all ages, so you can bring your family and friends along for the journey!

About The King Mackerel in Key West

King Mackerels have a streamlined body with a forked tail, and are silver with a greenish-blue back. Mature specimens can get up to over 5 ft and 100 lbs, but we typically reel in fish between 10 and 20 lbs. They can be found in warm coastal waters from the Carolinas to Brazil, and cruise the open oceans near the surface in large schools in search of prey. When a suitable school of baitfish is found, watch out! The sight of baitfish leaping out of the water in panic is a sure sign that a school of kingfish is nearby.

How We Catch King Mackerel in the Florida Keys

The season for king mackerel usually runs from November to March, when they migrate down the coast toward warmer tropical waters - and right through our backyard. Our crew looks for telltale signs that a school is nearby, such as large gatherings of seabirds.

Once located, our preferred method is trolling past them with live bait such as squid, although they’ll chomp on spoons and artificial lures as well. Once hauled aboard, king mackerel are very tasty when fresh, but unfortunately don’t freeze very well due to the high oil content of the flesh. For this reason, big mackerel (over 30 pounds or so) are often smoked instead of put on ice, to use in fish dips and other dishes.

What Else You Can Catch With Us

Kingfish isn’t the only thing biting in the waters of the Gulf Coast! Some of the other species you might hook include:

A legend of angling, this huge fish is caught mainly in spring.

Another recognizable fish that visits the Keys in winter.

This very fast fish is caught in the Keys year-round.

This delicious fish can be reeled in fall through spring.

Several large species are found in the Keys all year long.

This very large fish has a season that runs May to December.

Several different species can be caught year round.

This is another good-to-eat fish found in grassy inlets and canals.

This fish is little but feisty, and found in shallow waters all around the Keys.

A very fast and delicious fish, which can be caught May through October.

A relative of the king mackerel, this fish lives on offshore reefs.

A large and very strong fish that is mostly hooked June-July.

A beautiful and very tasty fish caught from May to December.

A well-known predatory fish found on reefs and wrecks everywhere.

This fish lives far offshore but is a year-round resident of the Keys.

This fish is a lot of fun to battle on the line and can be found on reefs and wrecks.

You can catch this sporty fish most often in spring.

…and more!

Other Fishing Charters We Offer In Key West

Sunset Cruises

We have Sunset Cruises that take you out on the waters of the Gulf for a relaxing evening watching a tropical sunset, great for romantics and seekers of tranquility.

Specialty Charters

In addition to king mackerel, we also offer special charters going after everything from Mahi Mahi, to Sailfish, to Wahoo, or even Grouper! Ask our crew about our trips targeting these iconic game fish.

Shrimp Boat Charter

The Shrimp Boat Charter lets you follow the Gulf Coast shrimp boats as they haul in their catch, attracting predators for miles around. Ideal for serious anglers and adrenaline junkies.

Dry Tortugas Charter

The Dry Tortugas Charter will take you to the Dry Tortugas island chain, seventy miles west of the Keys, where a national park and a Civil War-era fort await you. Perfect for family getaways and nature lovers.

Testimonials

What reel People are saying about us!

    
 
 
         
   Mark Burk Jr. 
 
 
 
 Verified Boatload of fish John and Steven are the best around Key West. Been out with lots of people and these are guys are the best I have seen.
  
 
        
   AmyB 
 
 
 
 Verified Look No Further! Captain John is the Man of the Keys! Been chasing a bull shark for 12 years, several guides and thousands of dollars. Captain John made it happen. Exceptional customer service and knowledge. If you're looking to make your dream catch happen hes just the man to do it! *****
  
 
        
   Jeff S 
 
 
 
 Verified You will NOT be disappointed What a great couple days of fishing. We are from Wisconsin and fish charters quite often. John is knowledgeable, catches fish, and just a fun guy to be around. We caught our limit of snapper and some yellow tail and the next day we did some sport fishing and caught a tarpon!! Thanks John, we will be back.
  
 
        
   Dave G 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic Fishing!! We were struggling to find a charter we could trust. Some of the websites wanted us to give them our credit card and then they would tell us, after we paid, who our Captain was! Finally someone we trusted said go with John and they were right. He's professional, he put us on fish, he limited the catch to preserve the future which is a rare quality in Charter Captains these days, and he gave us all two great days on the water. I cannot recommend him strongly enough. We're definitely coming back.
  
 
        
   Racheal W 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastically Memorable!! We had a fantastic time fishing with Captain John! He and his first mate, Blake, went out of their way to try and help us catch as many fish as possible! They were knowledgeable and a LOT of fun! The only recommendation we have is to make sure you book either a 6-hour or full day charter. You will NOT regret it!! We say 5+ stars!!!
  
 
        
   James V 
 
 
 
 Verified Phenomenal trip Communication was great, John wasn’t able to take us out because his wife and he were having a baby (congratulations) but John called his partner Zack to take us out on Sunday because weather was horrible Saturday. Zack was waiting on us at the dock we loaded our items and away we went. My wife and I fish more than most people so we were no strangers to being on the water, but we have never caught what we were searching for, Zack assured us that he would try his best to find our species. Sure enough we followed the birds offshore and by the grace of Fish Gods we spotted i floating log!!!!!! That was the blessing that captain Zack was searching for!!! Zack set out our trolling rigs and with in minutes they were hooked up and my wife had caught her first ever mahi dolphin!!! After that we caught fish after fish and I even caught the biggest Mahi of the year on this boat a 15lber?. We headed in and captain Zack had our dolphin all cleaned in bags and on ice! Captain Zack is a hard core true captain that works his tail off for his clients! I highly recommend these guys for your boating experience.
  
 
        
   Amanda C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great Experience! Great way to experience several different types of fishing while in Key West. Guide is very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
  
 
        
   alpha37 
 
 
 
 Verified "Top Notch!" Top Notch.....professional, experienced, knowledgeable... Capt John and 1st Mate Steve, made the trip! I think even if we didn't catch a mountain of fish (Bull Shark's, Mutton's, Barracuda's, Mahi-mahi's, Spade's, a ton of bait-fish, oh and an Moray eel) the trip would have been a success. At one point myself and all three of my Boy's where reeling in Mahi-mahi. Thanks for the memories guy's cant wait to do it again!
  
 
        
   Eric C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great time, great crew My friends and I really enjoyed our fishing trip! Captain John and Steve were fun, professional and very happy to help make sure our trip was memorable and exciting. We hit up a few different spots and tried several fishing styles. We caught plenty of fish and had a truly wonderful experience. Highly recommend
  
 
        
   Johnny H 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing time ! Captain John and his first mate were absolutely amazing. Super knowledgeable and made my first deep sea fishing trip truly something to remember. Caught a ton of dolphin and had a great time. I will definitely plan another trip and would highly recommend him to everyone.

Your King Mackerel Adventure Starts Here!

Hooking a fighting, leaping king mackerel and hauling it out of the clear blue waters of the Caribbean is a fantastic experience for any angler, and here at Fish Daily Charters, we are ready to share that experience with you!

The season runs from November to March, so beat the winter blues and come get some of the best fishing to be found anywhere – call or email us to see about what time of year and which charter we offer works best for your schedule, and let’s put you on some kingfish!