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Florida Keys fishing guide service for Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon.
Key Flat Charters - The Lower Florida Keys
Experience some of the Lower Florida Keys best kept flats and backcountry
secrets with Keys native and year round fishing guide, Capt Luke Kelly.
IGFA certified captain covering Sugarloaf Key to Key West and the
Marquesas on fly and light tackle. Dependable, friendly service. Come see
what others don't in the Lower Florida Keys. Visit
www.lowerkeysflatsfishing.com for more info.
Flats and back-country fishing seasons
The month of March kicks off true Florida Keys near-shore sport and game
fish season. Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish flood the in-shore waters
surrounding the Lower Keys as the water warms with the season. While there
are many other species around during this time, it is these three that
boast the most recognition. Certainly recognized for their pure strength
and unique behavior, these game fish are somewhat put on hold during the
cold water spells that start with the month of November. Yet, it is during
the cooler months (Dec thru Feb) that a totally different fishery is made.
Redfish, Sea trout, Pompano, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Jacks, Sharks, and
large Barracuda all storm the near-shore water in search of food and
warmth. Literately hundreds of fish can be caught during these months.
Flats and back-country fly fishing
As most fly fisherman know, fine tuning your hunt and achieving the catch
and release of a desired species on fly provides an experience
indescribable. The lower Florida Keys offers a wide variety of options
when it comes to saltwater fly-fishing. The flats and backcountry of the
Lower Keys have so many different fish, with so many different flies to
throw at them, in so many different ways. And while many other methods
exist, sight casting to fish on clear, shallow water flats remains, as the
most desired of methods in Keys fly-fishing today. This is because our
consistently clear and temperate waters provide for a seemingly endless
amount of shallow water habitat for a wide array of species, all capable
of pulling far into your backing. And with the large amount of mangrove
islands and channels found in our fishing grounds, finding a windless flat
or basin is always possible even during a heavy breeze, making it a
perfect saltwater fly destination. Capt Luke is a member of the Federation
of Fly Fishers Guide Association, carries Temple Fork Outfitter's fly rods
and reels with Scientific Angler products, and provides his own unique
hand tied flies developed with a life long passion of Keys fishing.
Flats and back-country light tackle fishing
 When it comes to Keys near-shore sport fishing, no better advantage exists
other than fishing with live bait. And for those who appreciate the
hook-up on artificial baits as well, light tackle fishing in the Lower
Keys can provide a non-stop thrill ride for those who seek quantity in
their fishing experience. Every sought after sport and game fish in the
Lower Keys has a favorite food source for every season, matching these
favorites with the real thing during particular times of the year can
literately provide for an explosive experience. For those who just love to
fish must at one point see what Lower Keys light tackle fishing is all
about. Capt Luke provides spin rods and reels of all sizes on his boat,
and upon request can provide conventional rods and reels as well.
Charter Provisions
- An extremely smooth, dry, and comfortable 18ft Calba Legend flats boat
(limit 3 anglers).
- All necessary fishing gear, bait, angler licenses, and safety equipment.
- Proper fishing instruction (if desired).
- Cooler with plenty of ice and bottled water.
What to bring
-Proper shade hat and clothing, it can get hot down here on a windless day.
-Sunscreen, proper hat and clothing for days in the sun.
-Polarized sunglasses (very important for sight fishing).
-Lunch and snacks.
-Camera.
-Personal fishing rods and gear are always welcome.
The best times of year for your catch.
Tarpon - Mar thru Jul (large tarpon) Jul thru Dec (baby tarpon)
Permit - March thru November (pending spawn)
Bonefish - April thru November
Red Fish, Sea Trout, and Pompano - December thru March
Cobia and Snapper - September thru March
Barracuda and Jack species - Year round
Sharks - Year round
Lower Florida Keys Cool Water Fishing Report
With water temperature down from now until March, you can bank on action
packed fishing in the Lower Keys flats and back-country. To date, a wide
variety of aggressive species have successfully made their way into the
calm and shallow water in search of food and warmth. Species such as
sea-trout, pompano, red-fish, jacks, mackerel, cobia, snapper, grouper,
huge barracuda and sharks can all easily be caught in the picturesque
Lower Keys back-country from here on out. A fish count of different
species in the high hundreds is common for this time of year. And if you
seek something for the dinner table, large mangrove snapper can make it
there for you. Capt Luke Kelly of Key Flat Charters offers the best in
light tackle and fly-fishing gear in a location where he can guarantee
winter fishing action. A custom 18 ft flats boat along with Capt Kelly?s
native knowledge of the area can easily get you to where the fish are.
Key Flat Charters can accommodate up to three anglers at an affordable
rate, with great customer service.
Check out www.lowerkeysbackcountry.com for more info, thanks for reading.
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