- Location
- Sugarloaf Key, Florida
- Trip Types
- Flats, light-tackle and tournament fishing
- Phone
- 305-304-4834
Captain Tim Carlile offers flats fishing from Sugarloaf Key Marina aboard The Outcast. His guiding history began as a child helping visitors navigate rental boats from the family marina. Today, he offers charter and tournament fishing for small groups in the Lower Keys.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Captain Tim Carlile |
|---|---|
| Area | Sugarloaf Key, Florida |
| Departure / address | Sugarloaf Key Marina, mile marker 17, Sugarloaf Key. Confirm the meeting time. |
| Phone | 305-304-4834 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Captain Tim Carlile |
| Trip options | Flats, light-tackle and tournament fishing |
Targets and approach
The operator highlights bonefish, permit and tarpon, with barracuda, sharks, jacks and trout among other possible targets. Trips explore shallow flats near Sugarloaf Key. Ask whether the day will use spinning or fly tackle and what casting skills are useful.
Small-group trips
The published charter capacity is up to two anglers. This format gives guests time to work directly with the guide. Confirm the boat’s current setup and discuss seating, storage and comfort before reserving a full day on the flats.
Seasonal planning
The website describes spring as a popular period for adult tarpon, while cooler months can offer mixed-species action. These are planning guides rather than promises. Ask Tim which targets and departure times make sense for your actual travel dates.
Booking details
Call Tim for current prices, trip lengths and availability. The marina can also help visitors locate him. Confirm tackle, bait, licenses, food, drinks and cancellation terms in the quote. Obtain precise arrival instructions at the mile-marker-17 marina before heading out.
Details checked September 29, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Angler holding a bonefish with Captain Tim Carlile. Photo from Captain Tim Carlile.
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