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Let the team at Capt Steven Lamp’s Dream Catcher Charters take you out for a day of fishing in Key West. The waters are clean and calm so there is no chance for seasickness while you fish for several different shallow water species. We offer 4, 6, and 8 hour fishing charters that are fun for everyone and put together in a way that we can show any skill level of angler a great time.
This is our backyard! Backcountry is a general term that means the islands, flats, bays, and channels located in the Florida Keys and Key West.
Tarpon - Permit - Bonefish - Jack Crevales - Pompano - Barracudas - Black Tip Sharks - Bull Sharks - Lemon Sharks - Groupers - Black Drum - Trout - Goliath Groupers - Redfish - Mutton Snapper - Yellowtail Snappers - Cobia - Ladyfish - Blue Fish - Baby Tarpon - Spanish Mackerel - Mangrove Snappers – Snook.
Much of this area is protected area so while you are fishing you will also experience seeing all different kinds of wildlife such as exotic birds, manatee, dolphin, rays and turtles in addition to aquatic vegetation such as the different types of mangroves that help to make up the backcountry.
These trips can be customized to fit just about any angler’s needs. From the seasoned angler wanting to stalk a bonefish on the flats to the guy that has never fished in his life and wants to take the family on a fishing outing. Our boats can accommodate anywhere from one to six anglers to accommodate everyone’s different dreams. While fly gear can be utilized on these trips, the main type of gear that our clients feel comfortable with is light tackle spin fishing and bait casting gear with artificial and live baits.
The Gray Ghost is a species famous in the Florida Keys and found primarily during the summer months. While traditionally the bonefish has been thought of as the Holy Grail of flats fishing, the team at Dream Catcher Charters can show just about anyone how to bring one of these elusive fish to the boat.
Known as the Silver King, these fish require you to bow down to them as they make their aerobatic jumps during their tough fighting matches. Tarpon can be found in Key West year round. With the arrival of the larger migratory species around February, Tarpon season kicks off to a busy start. Baby Tarpon in the summer months may not be as big but they fight just as hard with the vigor of the young.
Sight fishing for the big three (Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit) requires skill and patience while your guide stealthily brings you to the fish.
What can be more exciting then bringing Jaws to the side of the boat and getting a picture? We have several different types of sharks in the Keys, from the mild Nurse Sharks to the mean Bull Sharks and all the other species in between. We call this our Shallow Water Monsters Trip.
Backcountry Fishing is awesome year round. Some species are stronger than others at different times but all year we find species that will excite you and get you going for a fun day of fishing.
December - March
We are in the mist species that the backcountry can handle. This time of the year the waters are coolest so the Trout, Redfish, Some Tarpon, Permit, Pompano, Cobia, Sharks, Barracudas, and more species that you can count. Casting and live bait are the tickets here.
April - July
The warm weather brings in our tropical species for a fun filled day of fishing the backcountry of Key West. It's Tarpon Season and the Permit and Bonefish are around in abundance. We make it easy to catch all of them. Shark fishing is great too.
August - November
Great fishing to be had. Its the tail end of our warm species offering Killer bonefishing and Permit fishing for all skill levels. The Flats of the Key West backcountry are alive with live and wonderful weather. Tarpon are around for a nice shot at some silver kings.
The Key West fishing team has it all when it comes to Key West backcountry fishing. Professional experienced fishing guides to take you and your group out for a great day on the water. Call our offices and to book a fishing charter with us to the Key West Backcountry and you will then see why Dream Catcher Charters is The Key West Fishing Team! |
