Yankee Capts in Stock Island

Yankee Capts offers multi-day offshore fishing from the Key West area under Captain Greg Mercurio and crew. Its scheduled trips typically run for three, four or five days, with destinations including the Dry Tortugas, Halfway Ledge and Pulley Ridge. This is a long-range passenger fishing experience that requires more preparation than a local half-day charter.

Contact and booking details

Destination and depth choices

The Dry Tortugas programs focus on bottom fishing west of Key West, with mutton and yellowtail snapper, grouper and other regional fish among the targets. Halfway Ledge is described as farther west in deeper water with rugged structure. Pulley Ridge Lite trips work a different depth range from the deeper Pulley Ridge programs, making the named itinerary important.

The operator discusses drifting baits and deep jigging for some programs. Ask which tackle and reel setup suits the exact trip, because a label such as offshore fishing is too broad to guide equipment choices. Published rates are generally per passenger and vary by itinerary; confirm the year, taxes and availability rather than treating the schedule as a private boat quote.

Preparing for several days aboard

The FAQ describes basic onboard accommodations, including a freshwater shower in one of the restrooms, and compares the experience with camping rather than a hotel stay. Boarding begins well before departure, with passengers asked to arrive early enough to settle equipment. Follow the timing in your confirmation, which identifies the actual departure for the selected trip.

The boat provides bait, commonly squid and ballyhoo, while anglers may discuss additional fresh bait and tackle needs with the crew. Fish are stored on ice aboard, and cleaning is available at the dock for an extra charge. Plan personal coolers for the return and ask about purchasing ice rather than assuming the vessel's fish-storage ice covers every travel need.

Safe Harbour Marina logistics

Yankee Capts lists Safe Harbour Marina, 6810 Front Street in the Key West area, as its base. The office number is 305-923-3926. Scheduled multi-day trips should be booked with a clear understanding of berth arrangements, equipment, food provisions and what happens if weather changes the destination or timing.

Read the operator's current preparation material and discuss any physical or accommodation concerns before paying. A long-range trip means several days away from ordinary shoreside facilities, and the site notes that cell coverage should not be expected. Guests who prepare for the actual itinerary can focus more comfortably on the sustained bottom-fishing experience that defines Yankee Capts.

Details checked October 21, 2026, against published operator information. Confirm rates, departure details and policies directly before booking. Fishing targets depend on conditions, applicable seasons and the trip selected.

Featured photo: Angler displaying a red-colored snapper aboard Yankee Capts. Photo from Yankee Capts.

Explore more Florida fishing charters or check local tides and weather before your trip.