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Florida Keys backcountry fishing charter
Backcountry fishing near Hawks Cay Resort
Shallow-water backcountry fishing in the Florida Keys

BACKCOUNTRY/GULF

6 HOUR TRIP

This 6-hour charter lets you focus on the Backcountry or the Gulf depending on what you want to target. In the Backcountry, expect trout, snook, redfish, tarpon, bonefish, and permit; in the Gulf, mackerel, jacks, tripletail, cobia, and grouper. A customizable trip designed around the bite and your goals.

TRIP COST: $950

UP TO 4 PASSENGERS

8 HOUR TRIP

Spend eight hours fishing both the Backcountry and the Gulf, moving between shallow flats species like trout, snook, redfish, tarpon, bonefish, and permit, and open-water opportunities for mackerel, jacks, tripletail, cobia, and grouper. This trip is ideal for anglers looking for a full day of solid fishing with a wide range of options.

TRIP COST: $1,150

UP TO 4 PASSENGERS

2026 EAST CAPE COMING IN MARCH

JUST IN TIME FOR TARPON SEASON

Our brand-new 21′ bay boat being built and bookings are now open! Check out our trips below!

Trips scheduled for March 15 and later will run on the new boat.

Until then, all trips are aboard our 2024 Chittum Mangrove.

Limited to backcountry fishing only.

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TRIPS

FAMILY FUN FISHING

Spend a  day fishing the inshore and nearshore waters of the Florida Keys with steady bites, shark encounters, and dinner-worthy catches. We target snapper, jacks, trout, barracuda, and more depending on the season and what’s biting. Ideal for families looking for a high-energy, memorable day on the water.

TRIPS STARTING AT $750

4HR - 6HR - 8HR TRIPS AVAILABLE

STALK THE FLATS

Hop aboard our 18ft Chittum skiff  with more time to search, set up shots, and target bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and tarpon. These trips are built around quiet poling, thoughtful approaches, and taking advantage of every window the tide gives you. The ultimate experience for anglers who want to truly hunt the flats.

TRIPS STARTING AT $750

6HR - 8HR TRIPS ONLY

EVENING TARPON

$750

4HR TRIP

Fish golden hour into dusk on this evening tarpon trip, timing the tide cycle when these fish are most active. We’ll put live mullet to work along proven routes—bridges, channels, and edges tarpon use as they move. A targeted, scenic evening built for anglers who want to connect with the Silver King. 
 

CREATE YOUR OWN TRIP

Design a fully customized day on the water tailored to your group, interests, and pace. Whether you want to mix fishing, sightseeing, eco exploring, or sunset cruising, we’ll build a trip that fits your vision. 

THE DOCK

Safe Harbor Angler House

Islamorada, FL

CALL CAPT. TAYLOR

786-210-3745

EMAIL CAPT. TAYLOR

Islamorada-based fishing guide serving Duck Key, Hawks Cay, and the Middle Keys

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