Create Unforgettable Family Memories on a Key West Fishing Charter

Make your Key West vacation extra special with a family-friendly fishing adventure on the tropical waters. Whether it’s introducing little ones to fishing or creating excitement for teens, Southbound Sportfishing offers fun for the whole family.

Experience Charter Fishing Together

4, 6, or 8 Hour Charters

Choose the length that fits your family’s needs, whether it’s a shorter outing or a longer trip to catch a prize fish.

Enjoy Fishing And A Day On The Water

Whether you want to fish for big game fish such as Sailfish, Wahoo, Black Fin Tuna, Bonito, Mahi and Barracuda, or fish on the reef for Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel, Kingfish, Barracuda and Jacks, you’ll have a great time. Everyone in the family will enjoy the trip with the opportunity to spot wildlife in their natural habitat and enjoy a day on the water.

Have The Whole Boat To Your Family

The Southbound is our custom boat, designed for both comfort and function. We can seat 6 anglers, so you can take the whole family and create lasting fishing memories in Key West.

father and son holding fish on the back deck of the Southbound
Family with some Mahi on the Dock

Southbound Sportfishing Is a Knot Above The Rest For Families

We love taking families fishing in Key West. Captain Rich makes sure everyone on a charter has a great time fishing and gets as much action as they want – because fishing is fun, but teaching others to fish is even better.

Captain Rich has almost 40 years of experience fishing on the waters of Key West, and has been in business on The Southbound for over 30 years. The Southbound is a large, well built, custom Sportfishing boat that can handle the seas well and seat 6 people comfortably.

On your family fishing trip off the shore of Key West, you’ll be able to catch a variety of fish, see wildlife, and enjoy a day in the tropical waters of Florida.

Family Fishing Charter Packages

Full Day

8 hours/day
Up to 6 people
Licenses, bait, tackle, and ice provided

3/4 day

6 hours/day
Up to 6 people
Licenses, bait, tackle, and ice provided

Half Day

4 hours/day
Up to 6 people
Licenses, bait, tackle, and ice provided

Pricing will depend on whether you book a private charter or book a seat on a split charter.
Please see our full pricing page here.

Have questions? Ready to book? Contact us here.

Charter Details & FAQs

What is included on the family fishing charter?

On every trip, we include licenses, bait, tackle, and coolers with ice. The Southbound is a large, comfortable boat designed to handle the local waters well, and an enclosed restroom on board.

Can I bring the whole family?

We can carry groups of up to 6 people. You can choose to book a private charter to have the whole boat for your group, or book a split charter to join an existing group.

Is there a minimum age?

No, but while children are welcome, a boat on the water will rock back and forth. Any children must have enough motor coordination to protect themselves from a fall. Usually, by 4-5 years of age, they are good.

What kind of fish will we catch off the coast of Key West?

A typical day of fishing can be offshore looking for big game fish such as Sailfish, Wahoo, Black Fin Tuna, Bonito, Mahi and Barracuda or on the reef, fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel, Kingfish, Barracuda and Jacks.

What are the trip lengths?

We offer 4, 6, and 8 hr charters. All trips times are from dock to dock, leaving from our slip in the Charter Boat Row at 1801 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Travel time to the fishing grounds is approximately 45-60 minutes. Choose the trip time that works best for your family!

Am I guaranteed to catch a fish?

All trips are fishing trips, but nothing is guaranteed. If something is not working or an area is not producing, I am more than willing to change gameplans or move to another area as time allows.

Can we keep all of the fish we catch?

Yes! You keep what you catch. The mate will fillet and bag them. There is no extra charge for this service.

Is there a restroom on board?

The Southbound has an electric toilet in an enclosed restroom in the forward section of the boat.

What are the fishing charter policies?

TIPPING: On all trips, it is customary to tip the first mate. 20% is standard.
CANCELLATIONS: My cancellation policy is minimum 72 hrs notice or the full amount of the charter will be charged to the credit card on fille. In case of inclement weather, if it is blowing 20mph or greater a customer may cancel without penalty

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