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305.743.9000 option 2
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Captains

	Capt. Chris Walter A fishing fanatic since he was three, Capt. Walter is hooked on Florida Keys fishing. Whether a beginner or an advanced fisherman, he will deliver a safe and successful trip and a whole lot of fish in the process. To the Get Bent Page
	Capt. Scott Walker Capt. Walker specializes in providing “Dinner and a Show.” Guests are first taken to the reef to fish for yellowtail and grouper (the dinner), then are treated to the tail walking acrobatics of the Atlantic Sailfish (the show). To the Tailwalker Page
	Capt. Mike Kasten A Marathon, Florida native, Capt. Kasten grew up fishing the waters of the Florida Keys. After five years with the Tailwalker team, he took over as captain role of the Tailwalker III, in July of 2009. To the Tailwalker Page
	Capt. David Perry Born and raised a fisherman in the Florida Keys, Capt. Perry knows where to find the fish and, more importantly, how to hook them up. He makes every trip a lifetime memory for each angler aboard. To the Final Final Page
	Capt. Jim Perry Born and raised fishing in Marathon, Capt. Perry has more 25 years experience charter fishing. His specialty is fishing with children and he has the utmost patience fishing with younger anglers. To the Eagle Eye Page

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Offshore Fishing

From the reef out to the swift Gulf Stream current and lively Marathon Humps, the waters off Duck Key are rich with hard-fighting and delicious-tasting game fish.

Begin your Florida Keys offshore experience anchored up on the reef as you get acquainted with the techniques of deep sea fishing. Reel in delicious snapper and grouper that Hawks Cay chefs will prepare for you back at Tom's Harbor House Restaurant.

Then it’s off to test your strength on the deep wrecks as you bottom fish for powerful mutton snapper, black grouper, amberjacks and more.

When you’ve had your fill, it’s time to head out into the blue water to pursue the big game fish. Troll or live bait the upper water columns for sailfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin (mahi mahi), kingfish and blue marlin. Or deep drop the ledge for the unique opportunity to fight a prized swordfish.

Hawks Cay Marina is home to a collection of the best Florida Keys deep sea charter boat captains and crews, and offers a full fleet of offshore and center console fishing boats that are perfect for venturing out into the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Offshore fishing is ideal for families, business travelers and experienced big game anglers. Each trip can be customized to target whatever species you desire.

Just a few of the offshore species you will catch in the Florida Keys:

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Most catches from 20 to 50 pounds. Recent Florida record 77 lbs, 12 oz. Caught year-round, best April through August.

Atlantic Sailfish Common at 30-60 pounds. Recent Florida record 116 lbs, 10 oz. Best October through April.

Blackfin Tuna Most catches 20 pounds and under. Recent Florida record 45 lbs 8 oz. Good year-round, weather permitting, run well offshore.

Kingfish Common up to 50 pounds. Recent Florida record 90 lbs. Best mid-November to late March/April.

Yellow Tail Snapper Common to 3 pounds. Recent Florida record 8 lbs, 9 oz. Caught year-round, best in summer.

Swordfish Common at 200 pounds but can be much larger. Recent Florida record 612 lbs, 12 oz. Caught year-round.

Black Grouper Common to 40 pounds. May weigh up to 100 pounds. No Florida record due to common confusion with the Gag Grouper. Caught year-round.

Wahoo Common at 10-50 pounds; often grows to 80 or 90 pounds. Recent Florida record 139 lbs. Best June through August.

Cobia Common to 30 pounds. Recent Florida record 103 lbs. 12 ozs. Best November through March.

Triple Tail Common up to 15 lbs. Florida record 32 lbs. Caught in the spring near crab and lobster buoys.

African Pompano Common up to 40 pounds. Florida record 50 lbs. 8 oz. Plentiful year-round.

Our Boats

Offshore Boats
Designed for fishing miles out in the Atlantic or at the reef near the Florida Keys, offshore boats for deep-sea fishing are spacious, smooth-riding sportfishing vessels equipped with interior cabins, air-conditioning, toilets, televisions, satellite radio and more – all the comforts you need while fishing for grouper, swordfish, sailfish, kingfish and tuna. Offshore boats range in length from 38 to 54 feet and can accommodate up to six anglers.

Light Tackle Boats
Light tackle center console boats are ideal for nearly every type of Florida Keys fishing. Light tackle charter boats can easily fish the bridges, channels, and calm waters of Florida Bay, and are seaworthy enough to venture out to the reef or head offshore for large pelagic game fish, shark, snook and snapper. Light tackle boats range in length from 22 to 36 feet and can accommodate four to six anglers.

Fish artwork courtesy of Cayaman Arts Inc.