Fishing The Flats of Key West, Florida. Capt. Steven Lamp is a veteran Key West flats fishing guide. State of the art boats made by Yellowfin and fishing equipment From Daiwa. Fish the shallows of the Key West flats this year with a veteran fishing guide.
Flats fishing has been a passion for me since the early 90's. To me, there is nothing like taking a person out to the shallows and show them sight fishing for the first time. Then, to see that angler light up once they make it all come together and get that trophy of a life time whether it be a bonefish, a tarpon a permit or all three in the same day.
More about flats Fishing
The flats that I fish are generally 2.5 ft. deep
and as shallow as 10 inches. Surrounding Key West by the North, West and East, they all hold fish at different times of the year. Sometimes the flats are covered with grass or they can be sandy
areas. The flats are a huge estuary for fish and critters large
and small mostly shrimp and crabs. In our gin clear waters sight fishing is the way to go when on the flats. The idea is to present a bait or fly to the fish while it is foraging for food.
I specialize in the "big three" species of the Key West grand slam. tarpon, permit and bonefish. Lately we can add mutton snapper to the list.
Spin fishing with artificial and live bait is the easiest way to catch a fish on the flats of Key West. I also offer fly fishing on the flats for these species as well. I provide the nicest tackle money can buy - spin fishing or fly fishing from names like Orvis and Daiwa. Bait casters will be provided upon request.
Flats Fishing Charters
4,6 and 8 hour charters are available. I will fish either a traditional flats boat or my state of the art bay boats. This depends on weather and your request, I have both. See My Rates Page.
Flats Fishing vs. Backcountry Fishing
We use the term "flats fishing" to describe a more technical fishing charter experience. Accurate casting, self reliant anglers. Good listeners.
We use the term "backcountry fishing" to describe a de tuned version of flats fishing. We go fishing in the same area but the charter experience is kinder to less specific anglers. More hands on help from the fishing guide to improve your day.
While both are great fishing charters. Backcountry fishing appeals to folks who just want to bend rods on whatever is available as long as it fights. Flats fishing charters are more for advanced anglers that have an agenda. |
