FAQs

Everyone is differently affected by the motion of being on the water and the unfortunate truth is a very small percentage of our guests do experience motion discomfort more commonly referred to as “sea sickness”. It is certainly nothing to be embarrassed about should it happen to you and there is little than can be done to make you feel better once you become sea sick or while you remain on the water. This is an effect typically of offshore fishing with the open ocean waves and swells bringing the discomfort on. Our recommendation for those who are concerned or have experienced this condition in the past is to fish the calm, protected waters of the flats and backcountry where there is absolutely no such thing as a wave or seasickness. If you choose to fish offshore there are a number of excellent precautionary drugs such as Dramamine or Bonine available everywhere over the counter. To receive the full affect these aids suggest at least 45 minutes in your system prior to your charter’s departure. They will not work if you wait until your become sea sick before ingesting. Sorry but we do not refund due to seasickness.

What can any of us do about the weather? It is always a consideration in any outdoor excursion. Our policy on bad weather is quite simple and completely fair to our guests. We monitor our local weather constantly if any remotely trouble-some conditions are approaching the island. We collect our weather data from multiple sources but do not rely on television forecasts originating from Miami over 120 miles from our location. The ‘generic’ land forecasts do not apply to the surrounding waters around us. The National Weather Service has to forecast a 120 mile long chain of islands, there is always a chance for rain. We rely on a marine forecast that changes depending on what body of water we fish. Please consult with us with respect to the weather the day of your trip. Cancellations due to weather or sea conditions are always at the captain’s discretion. If our captain cancels due to inclement weather you will be refunded your deposit in full. Of course we will try to reschedule your charter based upon our availability later in your stay or for future dates and/or return visits to Key West. It is important to understand if after conversation between guest and captain we leave our docks on questionable days a minimum of a ½ day charter rate will be charged to cover our expenses. Click here for additional cancellation details.

To secure your reservation is quite easy. We require a small 20% deposit and we accept Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX credit cards for your convenience. Your personal check is also welcomed however your reservation is not secured until check is received in our office.

If mailing a personal check make payable to Key West Pro Guides.

Mail check to:

Key West Pro Guides
5130 U.S. Highway 1
Key West, FL 33040

For credit card deposits:

Please give our office a call at 866-259-4205 to provide entire card number and be certain to include the expiration date.

The complete billing address with zip code for the credit card.

A cell phone number you will be traveling with.

That’s it…done!

With this complete information we will place your secured reservation on our calendar immediately ensuring your charter and requested date. Next, we will forward to you via your e-mail address your confirmation letter. This letter contains all the information you could possibly need. Direction to our marina, local cell number for your captain and charter vessel, departure times and more. Please check the confirmation letter thoroughly for accuracy. Should you have any additional questions, concerns or require our assistance in any way please feel free to call us anytime daily from 7 AM to 11 PM at toll free 866 259 4205.

Unfortunately, we do not, nor does any professional private charter fishing operation in Key West offer “split” or shared charters. You will find a few booking agents that offer it, but they are simply in it for the cash….. Let us explain.

Although quite common in some fishing destinations this practice was halted several years ago here on the island and frankly for very good reason. You see, Key West is truly a world class-fishing destination, anglers from around the world travel here to pursue our sport fish and pelagic species year round. Two things come of this…there is never an “off season” to fish here and the caliber of many of the anglers on the water any given day is typically very high and therefore demanding of the captain/guide. The ability for us to find two different parties interested in fishing on the same day for the same length of trip, wanting to target the same species, having equaled or like angling skills which is paramount, etc. is just impossible. Our poor captains typically found it impossible to keep everybody aboard happy and satisfied with their experience. The last thing we want is to have you step off our boats with anything other than a memory of a lifetime fishing adventure. For that reason, you will not find this type of charter available in Key West.

Because we believe this is “your day” we much prefer to tailor the charter to exactly the experience you are hoping for. We can take all of the factors at hand into consideration, date of your trip, length of time on the water, targeted species and type of fishing gear & equipment, your party’s skill levels and experience on the water, etc. and create the perfect adventure for just “you”. This ensures you of a perfect fishing trip and worth every penny! The day is all about you and your group enjoying the best that Key West has to offer…the best fishing, best guides, best equipment and no question the best results.