Featured Permit Charters in Key West
Expert captains ready to take you on your next permit adventure.
Shadowcaster Flats Fishing
Welcome to Key West, a truly year round and world class fishing destination. Charter a flats fishing trip to the Back Country of Key West to catch the most sought after game fish in the ocean: tarpon, permit, bonefish and other species are plentiful with light tackle and fly rods. [button …
Tarpon Diem
Key West flats fishing charters. See the unspoiled Great White Heron National preserve in the area north of the Florida Keys know locally as the back country. Fish the back country for tarpon, shark, barracuda, bonefish, permit, jacks, and trout.
Hook 1 Charters
Fly Fishing Guide for Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Permit in Matlacha, Pine Island Sound, Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island.
Best Time to Catch Permit
Permit can be caught year-round in Key West. Right now in June, activity is high.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Permit
3 charters in Key West, FL target Permit.
Permit is a popular gamefish species.
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How to Catch Permit
Permit Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
1 per angler per day or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less
Size Limit
11-inch to 20-inch fork length
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Harvest is prohibited in some areas; check current regulations.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Permit fishing regulations in Florida?
In Florida, the season is year-round, the daily bag limit is 1 per angler per day or 2 per vessel per day, whichever is less, the minimum size is 11-inch to 20-inch fork length. Regulations change throughout the year, so confirm current rules with the Florida wildlife agency before fishing.
Do I need a fishing license to catch Permit in Florida?
Saltwater fishing license. On a guided charter, anglers are often covered under the captain's license — confirm with your guide when booking.
Which charters target Permit in Key West?
Charters targeting Permit in Key West, FL include Shadowcaster Flats Fishing, Tarpon Diem, Hook 1 Charters. Compare captains, reviews, and rates above.
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