ShadowCaster Charters in Key West

ShadowCaster Charters offers fishing around Key West through its Keys Flats Fishing website. Captain John Smouse and a team of guides are featured in the operation’s information. Trips focus on light-tackle fishing in shallow waters, flats and the backcountry.

Contact and booking details

Fishing styles

The operator advertises sight fishing for permit, tarpon, barracuda and sharks when conditions allow. Other trips pursue snapper, jacks and mixed species around mangroves, channels and shallow wrecks. Ask whether your group would prefer technical casting or a more general fishing day.

Published fares

Four-hour trips are listed at $700, six-hour trips at $950 and eight-hour outings at $1,200. The boat information includes a 22-foot Pathfinder. Confirm the assigned vessel, passenger limit and facilities before reserving.

What is included

Rods, reels, tackle, bait, licenses and ice are listed as supplied. The FAQ also describes cleaning and bagging legal catches. Bring food, additional drinks and sun protection as advised. Ask before bringing personal equipment or a large cooler.

Booking the day

Contact the operator with your dates, target species and experience level. Ask for current prices, deposit and cancellation terms. Confirm the meeting location and start time, since tides and fishing conditions can affect the plan. The website’s seasonal descriptions are guidance rather than a catch guarantee.

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: Anglers aboard a flats boat with a fish jumping nearby with ShadowCaster Charters. Photo from ShadowCaster Charters.

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