Key West Wreck Fishing Charters

What is Wreck Fishing?

Key West is loaded with wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Which wrecks we chose to fish depends on the species of fish we are trying to catch and which wrecks mother nature allows us to fish that day. All wrecks are not the same. They all tend to have certain species that frequent each wreck. These wrecks are almost a guarantee for big fish action.

The Gulf of Mexico wrecks tend to hold cobia or ling, mangrove snapper, gag grouper, red grouper, permit, king mackerel, jacks, barracuda and sharks. The Atlantic wrecks are home to greater amberjack, black grouper, african pompano, blackfin tuna, king mackerel, wahoo, sailfish, barracuda, big sharks and too many others to list. Key West wreck fishing is sure to wear you out from cranking in fish all day long. Key West wreck fishing charters.

Key West Mutton Snapper Depending on which wreck we chose to fish or what species we intend on targeting, there are a few different methods of fishing. We may anchor on a wreck or drift the wreck. We may chum up the fish with block chum, sandballing chum, live chum or just live bait. It is up to the guide to know the best method for the conditions, the wreck and targeted species. The best boat to use for wreck fishing is a light tackle / center console boat.