- Location
- Key West, Florida
- Trip Types
- Private and shared reef and offshore sportfishing
- Phone
- 305-747-3668
Southbound Sportfishing offers Key West fishing with Captain Richard Houde. Southbound is a 40-foot custom fiberglass sportfishing boat built in Key West. It carries up to six passengers on private or split charters, with half-day, three-quarter-day and full-day options.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Southbound Sportfishing |
|---|---|
| Area | Key West, Florida |
| Departure / address | Key West City Marina, Charter Boat Row, 1801 N Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West. |
| Phone | 305-747-3668 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Southbound Sportfishing |
| Trip options | Private and shared reef and offshore sportfishing |
Where you can fish
The operator advertises offshore fishing and live-bait fishing on the reef. Potential targets include mahi mahi, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, snapper, grouper, kingfish and jacks. Tell Captain Rich your preferred style so he can explain the likely fishing plan and travel time.
Published private fares
The website lists four hours at $1,000, six hours at $1,200 and eight hours at $1,400 when paying by card. Lower cash prices are advertised. Split-trip card fares are listed at $250, $300 and $350 per person for the same respective durations. Confirm the current fare and availability.
Included equipment
Bait, tackle, fishing licenses, coolers and ice are included. The business also lists filleting of edible legal catches at no additional charge. Gratuity for the first mate is extra. Ask what food and drinks to pack and where to keep a cooler for transporting fish.
Planning your visit
The boat is based at Key West City Marina on Charter Boat Row. Confirm the exact slip and check-in time. Tell the captain about young children and any special needs. Ask for the deposit, weather and cancellation policies before finalizing the reservation.
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 displaying a tuna with Southbound Sportfishing. Photo from Southbound Sportfishing.
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