Key West Backcountry Fishing

Key West Backcountry Fishing
Calm, clear and shallow with loads of action

Key West backcountry fishing combines a relaxed atmosphere with diverse species and breathtaking scenery, making it perfect for anglers of all levels. Whether you’re after tarpon, sea-trout, barracudas, snappers, sharks and hard pulling jacks, or just prefer a peaceful day on the water, the backcountry is a hidden gem waiting to be explored.

The Most Popular Fishing Charter In Key West. Always Calm, Clear And Fun.

Yellow jack
Yellow Jacks Backcountry

Backcountry Fishing Charters

Go fishing for what is biting, or target certain species that may be on your bucket list. Unlike flats fishing where accuracy and timing are critical, backcountry fishing is a more laid back approach that has patience and a forgiving environment that appeals to many anglers.

Take up to 4 persons on board our state of the art 24 ft bay boats which offer very stable fishing platforms that are not tippy. folks can take up to 6 on board our 28 ft Center console “Inspiration”. We offer 4, 6 and 8 hour trips. Some of our boats have bathrooms. 

Our backcountry fishing guides cary the fishing gear to tackle anything we encounter along the way from snappers to large 100+ lb tarpon and even bigger sharks. Our Fishing gear is made by DAIWA rods and reels and always loaded with fresh line. We always have great soft baits, live baits, plugs, lures and jigs that are popular with the fish we fish for. 

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Tarpon landing on a backcountry fishing charter

Fishing Techniques

Backcountry fishing allows anglers to utilize a variety of techniques:

Light Tackle Fishing: Spin fishing set ups are are versatile and allow for exciting fights. Casting lures and jigs or live baiting. 

Fly Fishing: For more experienced anglers or the beginners we are happy to teach. We supply everything you will need. 

Live Bait Fishing: We use live bait such as shrimp and or pin fish.

Specialty Fishing Charters

mutton snapper
Lunch size mutton snapper

Some of our specialty trips are a great way to go for backcountry fishing. Anglers can chose to focus on one of these really fun charters. Check out these options to make the most of your days on the water with us. 

Tarpon Fishing goes hand in hand with our backcountry fishing charters. We fish for tarpon all year round but Our main tarpon season is in the spring, early summer and the fall. 

Shark Fishing is very popular on this trip. We sight fish for them in the shallows. The Shallow Water Monsters tour is a really fun day of fishing for the toothy critters of the backcountry. 

All In Wonder Inshore fishing charter where we do it all on one trip. This often includes our Marquesas Keys fishing as well.

Snorkeling and fishing combo charters include backcountry fishing. A very popular combo trip that we have specialized in for many years.   

The Two Types Of Boats We Use For This Charter

Bay Boat Tidewater 24 bay max
24 Ft Custom Built Bay Boats Super Stable
Inspiration 27 sport center console
28 Ft Center Console

Booking a backcountry fishing charter is super easy. Call us Direct. We have been doing things the old fashioned way  for almost 30 years – We do them in person. That way we can go over each detail and your desires for the perfect Key West fishing charter and offer you more free information that might make your Key West Visit even better. 

There is no way to book on line as we do not use 3rd party services to charge our clients more money and take away the personal approach we like to offer. 

Office 305-292-7212
Text 786-847-3808
Email info@dreamcatchercharters.com

Dream Catcher Charters
5555 College Rd. 
Key West, FL 33040