Chaser Key West Fishing Key West FL

		Hello, I'm Capt. Mike Wilbur and I have been guiding flyfishing and light tackle spin fishing enthusiasts since the early 1970's in the backcountry flats of Key West, Florida and the Lower Florida Keys. After many years of guiding both beginners and ol' salts alike, I am still as enthusiastic as ever and have lots of fun with my customers. Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are of course the main targets, but Barracuda, Jacks, Snappers, and Redfish also provide fun and action while flats fishing in the Florida Keys. I am happy to have witnessed a dramatic rebound in our fish stocks due to concern and new laws protecting the Florida Keys Wildlife Refugee. Come on down and let me show you a great time!

Key West and the Lower Florida Keys are home to the finest shallow water flyfishing and flats fishing anywhere. We hold more world records then anywhere in the world.

Key West also has world class accommodation and restaurants, and is easily accessible by plane or car. If you need information or help with travels plans, please call me at 305-296-7201 or e-mail me at

mike@chaserkeywest.com

Thanks, Capt. Mike Wilbur

Fishing Calendar

January

Great fishing for Barracuda, Jacks, Sharks. Also very good for Ladyfish, Seatrout, Cobia, Redfish and Snapper. Decent Permit fishing later in the month.

February
Large migratory Tarpon begin to show up mid-month, weather permitting. Permit fishing picks up and Bonefish make appearances on nice days. Barracudas and Jacks provide fun regardless of weather.

March
Permit fishing begins to peak. Large Tarpon reliable on nice days. Bonefish return to the flats in good numbers. Great Barracuda and large Jacks anytime. Weather permitting Nite Tarpon fishing.

April
Permit begin to leave mid-month for offshore spawn. Big schools of large Tarpon come inshore and feed voraciously. Bonefish become excellent midday targets. Nite Tarpon fishing.

May
As good as it gets! Trophy Tarpon 'lay-up,' in shallow water and make for the most exciting fishing of the season. Bonefishing only gets better. A few Permit make a return appearance.Nite Tarpon fishing.

June
Tarpon continue to make a big push into near shore waters. Permit return in a big way. Bonefish begin to invade the flats in good numbers and become very reliable. Nite Tarpon fishing.

July
Excellent fishing for all species. Stable weather and few boats make for an excellent shot at a 'Grand Slam.' Low incoming tides in the morning or evening make for shots at large schools of big bonefish. Nite Tarpon fishing.

August
Good Bonefishing, good Permit fishing. Tarpon fishing, but I would suggest fishing early in the day or late afternoon can be excellent for Nite Tarpon.

September
Same as August

October
One of my favorite months to flats fish. Cooler October weather brings Big Bonefish out of deeper waters and Permit fishing also gets better. Tarpon fishing early or Nite Tarpon.

November
Wonderful Bonefishing and Permit fishing. Nite Tarpon too.

December
Same as November up to mid-month. Then for Christmas, we get Redfish, Sea Trout, Cobia and Monster Barracuda begin to invade the flats following the winter bait fish.

* A word about Nite Tarpon. We really mean evening usually 3 1/2 - 4 hours. If you haven't tried this you are missing out. Light tackle and Fly Fishing this time of day is a real treat.

Tarpon feed at night!

For more information and current fishing conditions please call 305-296-7201

or e-mail Capt. Mike Wilbur at info@chaserkeywest.com