What is the Back Country?

What is the Back Country?

This area to the North of Key West is known as The Great White Heron and Key West National Wildlife Refuge. Many visitors to Key West never get …

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Captain John Smouse

Captain John Smouse

Over 20 Years Professional Guide Experience in the Key West Back Country Your guide: Capt. John, upon graduating from the University of Georgia, …

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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.

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Novenmber 2024

The Thanksgiving Holidays are fast approaching and things are getting busy again down here in Key West. Longterm weather forecast…

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Fall Fishing Begins

Fall Fishing Begins

BOOK A KEYS FLATS FISHING CHARTER TODAY

Experience the best of Key West back country and flats light tackle fishing with Captain John!

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