Spearfishing is an absolutely exhilarating sport and worth a try if you’re visiting the Florida keys! The Florida Keys are uniquely an amazing location for spearfishing – with a variety species to hunt, including Grouper, Snapper, Wahoo, Mackerels, Jacks, Cobia, African Pompano and more!
Use this map to locate the spearfishing charters nearest to you!
AquaThor Spearfishing
134 Pacific Ave Tavernier, FL, 33070
- $800 for 1/2 Day (4-ish hours)
- $1,150 for 3/4 Day (6-ish hours)
- $1,400 for Full Day (8-ish hours)
AquaThor offers scuba, snorkel and spearing lessons and charters. They can accommodate beginners to advanced divers and spearos – just let them know and they’ll include plenty of tips and tricks. Charters include a captain and mate, gear for all sizes, coolers of ice and waters, and plenty of space for your choice of food and beverage. If you’re fishing or lobstering, they’ll gladly clean and prepare your catch for you. They even make it easy by offering resort pickup and dropoff.
Forever Young Charter Company
80461 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
- $1000 half day (4 hours)
- $1300 3/4 day (6 hours)
- $1600 Full Day (8 hours)
Forever Young specializes in freedive and scuba spearfishing charters in the upper Florida Keys. Charters are led by professional spearfishing guides and all equipment is included. All ages and experience levels are welcome, with introductory courses available for first time hunters, and deep reef hunting available to the more advanced. Rates above are all-inclusive for a private boat, up to four divers.
Finz Dive Center
6651 Peninsular Ave Unit 4, Key West, FL 33040
- 2 Tank dive with air tanks: $165
- 2 Tank dive with full equipment: $208
- Private 4 hour – 2 Tank dive trip: $1050 plus rental equipment
- Private 6 hour – 3 Tank dive trip: $1299 plus rental equipment
- Private 8 hour – 4 tank dive trip: $1299 plus rental equipment.
- Tortugas 10+ hour – 3 tank dive or snorkel trip : $2699 plus rental equipment.
Finz spearfishing trips are great for beginners to advanced divers. Trips start with the basics, teaching you the skills and techniques necessary to dive safely. You’ll hunt many species of fish with an experienced divemaster close by. You’ll have the option of either freediving, snorkeling, or SCUBA. Longer trips are recommended for beginners, to get the hang of your new skills and really start having fun.
Islamorada Spearfishing Adv
80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
- $850 for 1/2 day (4 hrs / 2 dives)
- $1125 for 3/4 day (6hrs / 3 dives)
- $1500 for full day (8 hrs / 4 dives)
- They also offer private charters!
Another adventure which is welcoming to the beginner and the advanced spearfisher! Professional spearing guides will be happy to show you the ropes and make sure that you’re shooting at legal, in-season fish. Aiming to educate clients on sustainable spearfishing practices, ISA will teach you everything from loading the gun, to spotting the fish, to pulling the trigger. They encourage leaving with a bag full of dinner, and they’re even happy to clean and fillet your catch when you arrive back at the dock!
Rates above are for 6 hunters maximum and prices include captain, instructor, all necessary gear, and spearguns.
Spear it Charters
7 Cormorant Ln, Key West, FL 33040
- $700 for half day
- $900 for ¾ day
- $1,100 for full day
Spear It Charters is run by Captain Michelle, who had been free diving in the Florida Keys for many years. This is a beginner-friendly charter and children are welcome. Michelle is happy to instruct all ages and skill levels. Reach out and she can put together a charter catered to your needs and interests. Charters include all gear.
dibs on bottom adventures
6810 Front St, Stock Island, FL 33040
- $1,250 for 3/4 Day (6-hour) Spearfishing Charter
- $1,500 for Full Day (8-hour) Spearfishing Charter
- $1,800 for Private (10-hour) Swordfish Fishing Charter
- $800 for (4-hour) Sandbar Excursion
Dibs on Bottom is led by Captain Aaron “Dibs”, who was born and raised fishing the waters of South Florida and the Florida Keys. He now leads charters and fishes commercially to sell fresh catch to local fish markets. Dibs caters to first-timers and veteran divers – but be sure to let him know if you don’t have your own gear!
Jake’s Offshore Adventures
81576 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036
- $1000 for half day
- $1400 for ¾ day
- $1800 for full day
Jake’s offers spearfishing, as well as scuba diving, lobstering, Lionfishing, snorkeling and sunset cruises. They’re equipped to guide first-timers as well as certified divers. Guides will assist you in catching some big fish!
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