Fishing in Tavernier is the backcountry – redfish and snook water. We read the websites of the 36 charter boats working out of here and verified 8 of them in detail. Every number below comes from a sentence a captain published themselves.
What Tavernier Fishing Costs
Published rate cards from the charters’ own websites, tenth to ninetieth percentile. These are whole-boat prices — you charter the vessel, not a seat.
| Trip | Range | Median | Rate cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day (3-5 hours) | $550–$900 | $650 | 10 |
| Three-quarter day (6-7 hours) | $600–$1,000 | $800 | 7 |
| Full day (8+ hours) | $700–$1,300 | $1,000 | 9 |
A typical Tavernier card reads: “1/2 day (4hrs) – $900, 3/4 day (6hrs) – $1000, Full Day (8hrs) -$1300, All gear for your charter is provided.” — Why Knot Boat Rentals & Charters. Compare across the chain on the Florida Keys guide.
What the Boats Here Target
Counted from the 15 Tavernier boats with a verified species list. The multiple is how much more often a fish is named here than across the Keys as a whole.
| Fish | Boats naming it | vs all Keys boats |
|---|---|---|
| Redfish | 10 of 15 | 2.6× |
| Tarpon | 9 of 15 | 1.1× |
| Snook | 8 of 15 | 2.0× |
| Bonefish | 7 of 15 | 1.5× |
| Permit | 7 of 15 | 1.1× |
| Grouper | 6 of 15 | 0.7× |
| Tuna | 6 of 15 | 0.8× |
| Mahi | 5 of 15 | 0.7× |
| Barracuda | 5 of 15 | 1.0× |
| Sailfish | 4 of 15 | 0.5× |
Redfish is what sets Tavernier apart. 10 of its 15 boats name it — 2.6 times the rate across all verified Keys boats. That is a tilt in what captains advertise, not a billing: plenty of other fish are caught here, they are just advertised everywhere else too. That is backcountry and flats work, not offshore.
When to Fish Tavernier
Months where three or more Tavernier charters agree, counted on their own sites. Only 1 species clear that bar here, so this is a narrower picture than the chain-wide calendar.
| Fish | Months named | Strongest |
|---|---|---|
| Tarpon | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul | April (5 charters) |
Where Tavernier Charters Depart
Marinas and launch points named by the captains themselves, counted where three or more agree. These are departure points, not fishing grounds — the sentences behind them say where a boat leaves from, which is not the same as where it fishes.
- Florida BayNamed by 11 Tavernier captains. “Everglades National Park and Florida Bay (Bait, Artificial, and Fly)”
- Everglades National ParkNamed by 7 Tavernier captains. “Everglades National Park and Florida Bay (Bait, Artificial, and Fly)”
Tavernier Boats That Document Themselves
The best-evidenced boats working out of Tavernier — every claim quoted from the captain’s own website, with the sentence that carries it.
Good Karma Sportfishing
Runs offshore and inshore and nearshore out of Tavernier. Names mutton snapper, yellowtail snapper, grouper.
“SEAKEEPER 2 — WORLD’S FIRST ON A 24-FOOT VESSEL The Good Karma is the only Key Largo fishing charter with a Seakeeper 2 on a 24-ft vessel — a world first.”
goodkarmasportfishing.com
Why Knot Boat Rentals & Charters
Runs offshore and inshore and nearshore out of Tavernier. Names snapper, grouper, mahi.
“(645) 242-1977 BOOK ONLINE FREE Add-ons to Customize Your Trip Snorkel Gear 22ft Sea Chaser 28ft Contender Custom Private Charters Flexible • Private • Built Around You Your day, your way!.”
whyknotexclusiverentals.com
Captain Dave Perkins Fishing Charters
Runs offshore and inshore and flats out of Tavernier. Names red snapper, tuna, snook.
“Tavernier, Islamorada, Key Largo, & Plantation Key Menu Home Rates My Boat What to Bring Gallery Videos Contact Fish Tales & Recommendations Rates Rates for backcountry, inshore, flats fishing charters aboard an 18 foot Action Craft boat: 4 hrs.”
captaindaveperkins.com
Sea Senorita Charters
Runs offshore and nearshore and half day out of Tavernier. Names mahi, tuna, sailfish.
“The boat is a 32′ SeaVee center console, powered by a 220 HP Cummins diesel engine.”
seasenoritacharters.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a fishing charter in Tavernier?
A half day runs $550 to $900 for the whole boat, from 10 published rate cards, and a full day $700 to $1,300 from 9. You are chartering the vessel, not buying a seat.
What fish can you catch in Tavernier?
The 15 verified boats here name 36 species between them. The most common are redfish, tarpon, snook, bonefish, permit. Redfish stands out: it is named 2.6 times as often here as across the Keys.
Do you need a fishing license in Tavernier?
Not on a charter. FWC exempts anyone fishing from a for-hire vessel with a valid charter licence, so the boat covers you. Permits are separate though — the snook permit, spiny lobster permit and tarpon tag are each required in addition to a licence, and on the tarpon tag FWC says plainly there are no exemptions.
How many people fit on a Tavernier charter?
Of the 3 boats here publishing a capacity, 3 cap at six — the US Coast Guard limit for an uninspected charter vessel, and the usual private-charter answer. Every verified boat here is a six-pack, so a larger group is two boats, not one.
The Rest of the Keys
The Florida Keys fishing guide covers costs by town, all 53 species the fleet names, and the chain-wide picture. The fishing calendar breaks the year down month by month. Nearby: Key West, Islamorada, Marathon, Key Largo, Big Pine Key, Duck Key, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key.
Where Every Figure Came From
- Prices — 10 rate cards published by Tavernier charters on their own websites. Read 1 October 2026.
- Boats and species — quoted from each captain’s own website, with the sentence that proves it. A boat counts only where three or more facts verified.
- Months — months named by this town’s own charters, published only where three or more agree.
- Shore spots — place names counted from public angler discussion of Keys fishing. Discussion, not verified fact, and no comment text is reproduced.
- Licence and permits — FWC: do I need a licence and its saltwater permits page, quoted verbatim.
Prices are the operators’ own published rates, quoted as ranges and attributed. We publish no reviews, ratings or photographs belonging to anyone else. Last rebuilt 2 October 2026.