FL Keys Flats Fishing

Charters & Guide Service with Capt. Luke Kelly of Key Flat Charters


Fly & LIght Tackle Sight-Fishing

Florida Keys shallow water flats and backcountry during a nice weather day.
A serene environment where Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, and Barracuda rule the shallows. Flats fishing is where hunting meets fishing. For those who know, this unique style of fishing is truly hard to beat. Embark on a Florida fishing adventure unlike any other. Take in the beautiful backcountry scenes, and enjoy the catch & release of these awesome gamefish.

Florida Keys Tarpon Fishing

Large tarpon caught while fly fishing in the Florida Keys.
Find yourself in the Florida Keys for an exceptional Tarpon fishing experience. Tarpon hold a special place in the world of sport-fishing. Sight-fishing the flats for tarpon is at the top of that list. Nothing quite compares, hook into the Silver King from a shallow depth of water, and watch the ocean explode!

Permit Fishing the Flats

Huge permit caught while on a flats fishing charter.
The Florida Keys are home to some of the largest Permit found in the tropics. Considered the most challenging gamefish of the flats, Permit haunt the minds of many saltwater anglers. Best compared to hunting large game, permit fishing is often a visually stimulating experience. Demanding the very best from anglers and their gear, permit fishing is for those who prefer quality over quantity. Catch yourself that dream fish!

Shallow Water Bonefish

Healthy bonefish caught on a fly fishing charter.
Deeply rooted throughout Florida Keys flats fishing history. Bonefish are sporty gamefish that love eating from shallow water flats. Typically found in schools, bonefish are competitive in nature and often reward a good cast. Watching bonefish dump fishing line from a spool never gets old!

Cast & Retrieve Barracuda Fishing

Big barracuda caught while flats fishing the Florida Keys.
A truly underrated gamefish, Barracuda grow large, fight hard, and smash artificial lures. There's never any downtime while this fish is lurking the flats. Simply grab a pre-rigged rod and take a shot at this aggressive predator. Once witnessed, barracuda become hard to ignore.