Deep Wreck & Reef Fishing Charters in Key Largo
4, 6 OR 8 HOURS · 1–6 GUESTS · FROM $900
Go wreck fishing in Key Largo with Capt. Dan Matthews. This private deep reef and wreck fishing charter uses medium and heavy tackle for species such as grouper, amberjack, cobia and kingfish, with targets chosen around conditions and the rules in effect.
Choose this trip when deeper structure and stronger tackle appeal more than a short beginner outing or a day spent trolling open water. You’ll have your own boat for up to six guests.
A grouper catch aboard Miss Chief in Key Largo.
Choose four, six or eight hours
Private-boat rates for up to six guests.
HALF DAY
4 Hours · $900
A half-day focused on deeper reef or wreck fishing.
Base private-boat rate · Up to 6 guests
EXTENDED TRIP
6 Hours · $1,200
More time for the run, setup and fishing.
Base private-boat rate · Up to 6 guests
FULL DAY
8 Hours · $1,500
A full day with more flexibility to adjust the plan.
Base private-boat rate · Up to 6 guests
The trip time includes travel to and from the fishing grounds. Conditions may affect the spots we can fish. More time gives us additional flexibility, but it does not guarantee a larger catch.
STRUCTURE & DEPTHS
Wreck fishing and deeper reefs off Key Largo
6–10 miles offshore · Roughly 50–300 feet
Our product is built around reef and wreck structure generally about six to ten miles offshore, in roughly 50–300 feet of water. These are planning ranges, not a promise of an exact location or depth on every trip.
Capt. Dan selects the fishing grounds and tackle for the conditions. Grouper, amberjack, cobia and kingfish are possible targets; availability and retention rules vary. We won’t promise a specific species before seeing what the day allows.
For a different approach, compare offshore trolling and live-bait fishing. That trip focuses on open-water fishing rather than this structure-based plan.
Heavy tackle and a memorable grouper catch off Key Largo.
A family shares a catch aboard Miss Chief.
ANGLER EXPERIENCE
Is this the right reef trip for your group?
This is a step up from our beginner patch-reef trip in travel, tackle and time on the water. It suits guests who are comfortable with a longer ocean outing and interested in deeper fishing.
Children are welcome, but the longer trip and offshore conditions need to fit the group. If you want a short introduction, start with the family and beginner reef charter. Talk with Dan if you’re deciding between the two.
ALL-INCLUSIVE GEAR & SERVICE
What your charter includes
Your trip includes captain and crew, medium and heavy fishing tackle, rods and reels, bait, onboard Florida fishing-license coverage, ice and a cooler. Cleaning and bagging are included for fish you legally keep.
Bring food and drinks for the length of your trip. Offshore clothing should allow for wind, spray and changing conditions. A cooler bag is useful if you take fillets home.
PLAN YOUR WRECK FISHING DAY
Before you book
This is deeper reef and wreck fishing with medium and heavy tackle. Choose four, six or eight hours; longer trips give the captain more time to work different structure. Tell Dan about your group’s experience and comfort offshore.
Departures start at 7 a.m.; later availability depends on the selected duration. Follow your confirmed time and arrive 15–20 minutes early at 400 Ocean Drive, Key Largo. Travel is included in your booked hours.
Bring food, extra drinks, sun protection, non-marking shoes and a windbreaker. Bottled water is supplied. A cooler bag is useful for legal fish we clean and bag. Discuss boarding, balance and seasickness concerns before booking this longer ocean outing. No catch is guaranteed.
Packing, boarding and trip preparation →
Whole-boat rates plus a 6% booking fee; gratuity is extra. Give 72 hours’ cancellation notice. Late cancellations and no-shows forfeit the deposit. Captain-cancelled weather trips receive a full deposit refund.
Deep reef and wreck fishing takes you about 6–10 miles off Key Largo into roughly 50–300 feet of water. This illustration shows general ranges, not a route or a promised fishing spot.
Grouper, amberjack, cobia and kingfish are possible targets around deeper structure. What we target—and what may be kept—depends on the conditions and current fishing rules.
ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Wreck and deep reef fishing questions
Is this the same as the Intro to Fishing Reef Charter?
No. The Intro trip focuses on nearby patch reefs and shorter outings for families and beginners. This charter fishes deeper structure, uses heavier tackle and starts at four hours. Choose it for that style of fishing, and discuss your group’s comfort with offshore conditions before booking.
Can we book this specifically for grouper?
You can tell us grouper is your goal, and we’ll discuss whether the timing and conditions make this a suitable trip. Grouper species have different rules, including closures and size limits. The charter does not guarantee a grouper catch or that any particular fish may be kept.
Does “big game” mean a guaranteed trophy fish?
No. It describes the heavier-tackle focus of this product, not a promised fish size. We fish the conditions and work toward the day’s opportunities. If a particular species or size is your main goal, discuss it with Dan so you can choose the right trip with realistic expectations.
Is all the tackle provided?
Yes. Medium and heavy rods, reels and tackle for this charter are included, along with bait. You don’t need to bring your own fishing gear. If you’d like to use a particular setup, ask before the trip so it can be checked against the day’s plan.
YOUR PRIVATE DAY ON THE WATER
Choose your Key Largo wreck fishing day
Compare the four-, six- and eight-hour options, then choose a date that works for your crew.
Check Deep Wreck & Reef Dates →
Call Capt. Dan · (305) 393-2430