Key West Fishing Charters Blog

The consistently warm and partly-cloudy weather this time of year keeps the area at a comfortable average, and the waters around Key West stay at an ideal temperature for a variety of light-tackle fishing opportunities during the month of July.

Summer is in full swing, and Key West deep sea fishing is rising to the occasion while reaching new depths. While it has been said before, this week has truly produced some of the best fishing of the year.

The week of June 27, 2014, is perfect timing for Key West deep sea fishing. Key West, Florida is a fisherman's paradise. This island, the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys, is surrounded by deep blue swells that are rife with a colorful and exotic assortment of marine life.

Key West is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico, forming the Gulf Stream. This is the perfect destination for Key West deep sea fishing.

The week's prize catch consisted of two beautiful permit fish, each weighing about 30 to 40 pounds. The size of these coastal fish was not bad at all – considering that the Florida Fish and Wildlife conservation Commission reports that so far, the state’s biggest catch weighed in at 56 pounds and 2 ounces.