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Key West, FL Fishing Trip — September

Your Key West, FL Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 80°F8.5" rain · 20 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

69 species
HoundfishExcellent
Houndfish
Casting · Trolling
MackerelExcellent
Mackerel
Various
TarponGood
Tarpon
Various
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Yelloweye SnapperGood
Yelloweye Snapper
Various
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
GruntGood
Grunt
Various
Black GrouperGood
Black Grouper
Various
BonefishGood
Bonefish
Various
Sheepshead PorgyGood
Sheepshead Porgy
Various
Gag GrouperGood
Gag Grouper
Various
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Vermilion SnapperGood
Vermilion Snapper
Various
WahooGood
Wahoo
Various
Yellowfin GrouperGood
Yellowfin Grouper
Various
Yellowfin TunaGood
Yellowfin Tuna
Various
Red GrouperGood
Red Grouper
Various
Red PorgyGood
Red Porgy
Various
Scamp GrouperGood
Scamp Grouper
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
Mangrove SnapperGood
Mangrove Snapper
Various
NeedlefishGood
Needlefish
Various
Bigeye TunaGood
Bigeye Tuna
Various
Blue MarlinGood
Blue Marlin
Various
Mutton SnapperGood
Mutton Snapper
Various
Jack CrevalleGood
Jack Crevalle
Various
SailfishFair
Sailfish
Various
PermitFair
Permit
Various
Silk SnapperFair
Silk Snapper
Various
OpahFair
Opah
Various
TripletailFair
Tripletail
Various
Knobbed PorgyFair
Knobbed Porgy
Various
KingfishFair
Kingfish
Various
Black MarlinFair
Black Marlin
Various
Lane SnapperFair
Lane Snapper
Various
Blueline TilefishFair
Blueline Tilefish
Various
BonitoFair
Bonito
Various
ConeyFair
Coney
Various
Golden TilefishFair
Golden Tilefish
Various
Goliath GrouperFair
Goliath Grouper
Various
Gray TriggerfishFair
Gray Triggerfish
Various
HalfbeakFair
Halfbeak
Various
Jolthead PorgyFair
Jolthead Porgy
Various
Longbill SpearfishFair
Longbill Spearfish
Various
Snowy GrouperFair
Snowy Grouper
Various
Striped MarlinFair
Striped Marlin
Various
Warsaw GrouperFair
Warsaw Grouper
Various
Whitebone PorgyFair
Whitebone Porgy
Various
Tiger GrouperFair
Tiger Grouper
Various
PalometaFair
Palometa
Various
PigfishFair
Pigfish
Various
Queen TriggerfishFair
Queen Triggerfish
Various
Schoolmaster SnapperFair
Schoolmaster Snapper
Various
Skipjack TunaFair
Skipjack Tuna
Various
Cubera SnapperFair
Cubera Snapper
Various
Dog SnapperFair
Dog Snapper
Various
Frigate TunaFair
Frigate Tuna
Various
GraysbyFair
Graysby
Various
HogfishFair
Hogfish
Various
Horse-eye JackFair
Horse-eye Jack
Various
LadyfishFair
Ladyfish
Various
Nassau GrouperFair
Nassau Grouper
Various
African PompanoFair
African Pompano
Various
Blackfin TunaFair
Blackfin Tuna
Various
Cero MackerelFair
Cero Mackerel
Various
Blackfin SnapperFair
Blackfin Snapper
Various
White MarlinFair
White Marlin
Various

September Weather in Key West

85°F
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
8.5"
Rainfall
20
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

98 Guides Matched

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Good Times Key West - Good Times Key West
Good Times Key West

Good Times Key West

5(327)Top Rated

Customizable private charters in Key West, guided by our local captains you will be able to enjoys your boat trip whether you are snorkeling, fishing, sand barhopping or dolphin watching.

Key West, Florida
Cora Beth Fishing - Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing

Cora Beth Fishing

5(718)Top Rated

Enjoy Key West party boat fishing with Cora Beth! Our limited load policies are what sets us apart. Book your fishing trip in Key West, FL online today!

Key West, Florida
Gulfstream Fishing, Inc. - Gulfstream Fishing, Inc.
Gulfstream Fishing, Inc.

Gulfstream Fishing, Inc.

4.8(1572)Top Rated

Come sail with Gulfstream Fishing, Key West's longest running deep sea fishing charter. Catching payloads of fish since 1947!

Key West, Florida
FishMonster & IslandJane Charters - FishMonster & IslandJane Charters
FishMonster & IslandJane Charters

FishMonster & IslandJane Charters

4.8(1012)Top Rated

Fishmonster & Island Jane offers premium fishing charter adventures in Key West and the Lower Keys. Offshore, Inshore, Party Boat, Snorkeling, Sunset

Key West, Florida
Key West Charter Boat - Key West Charter Boat
Key West Charter Boat

Key West Charter Boat

4.9(272)Top Rated

Key West Charter Boat is home to the best Key West Boat Charters in the world! Whether your looking for fishing, boat rentals or private charters this is it

Key West, Florida
Fun in the Sun - Fun in the Sun
Fun in the Sun

Fun in the Sun

4.8(264)Top Rated

Boat Rentals and Charter Boat Trips with Fun In The Sun in Key West, Fl. Book a trip with our experienced captains or rent your own private boat for the day

Key West, Florida
Linda D Sportfishing - Linda D Sportfishing
Linda D Sportfishing

Linda D Sportfishing

4.8(248)Top Rated

Looking for the most adventurous getaway in Key West? Book the best key west fishing charter now and make your trip memorable.

Key West, Florida
Captain Conch Charters - Captain Conch Charters
Captain Conch Charters

Captain Conch Charters

4.9(204)Top Rated

Experience your dream fishing trip in Key West, Florida with Captain Conch Charters. We offer Split, Private, and Party Fishing Charters. Book your tour today!

Key West, Florida
Dream Catcher Charters - Dream Catcher Charters
Dream Catcher Charters

Dream Catcher Charters

4.5(315)Top Rated

Key West fishing with Dream Catcher Charters. Professionals in flats, tarpon, backcountry, deep sea and reef fishing in Key West since 1994

Tarpon
Key West, Florida
Pirate Adventure Charters - Pirate Adventure Charters
Pirate Adventure Charters

Pirate Adventure Charters

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Pirate Adventure Charters offers Private Boat Charters, Sunset Cruise, Sandbar Chilling, Snorkeling, Dolphin Watching, Eco Tour & Fishing in Key West, Florida.

Key West, Florida
Salty Goat Fishing Charters - Salty Goat Fishing Charters
Salty Goat Fishing Charters

Salty Goat Fishing Charters

4.7(201)Top Rated

Welcome Aboard the Salty Goat! The Best Party Boat Fishing Charter in Key West Florida! Ride the Goat... Catch More Fish...

Key West, Florida
ALL IN Fishing Charters - ALL IN Fishing Charters
ALL IN Fishing Charters

ALL IN Fishing Charters

5(126)Top Rated
Key West, Florida
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

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Sailfish

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Tarpon

Various
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A
M
J
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Mahi Mahi

Various
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M
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M
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Barracuda

saltwater
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Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Houndfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Spanish Mackerel: 15 per person; King Mackerel: 3 per person
Size Limit:Spanish Mackerel: 12-inch fork length minimum; King Mackerel: 24-inch fork length minimum

Regulations can vary by region, so always check the latest FWC regulations.

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit:Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest

Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

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