Key West Fly Fishing Trips
Capt. Max Hamlin offers year-round fly fishing opportunities in the Lower Florida Keys and Key West for anglers of all abilities.
There is no doubt that Key West attracts people of all walks of life from all over the world for a variety of reasons. The warm ocean breezes, a sunset cocktail, an evening stumble down Duval St all add to the appeal of Key West. One thing, for certain, that keeps people coming back (or makes them stay), is the fishing.
Fly fishing in Key West and the Lower Keys is notoriously tricky. Anglers in the know come here to test their game, while new anglers come to Key West to experience the challenges of the sport while learning from some of the best saltwater fly fishing guides in the world.
For those who don’t fly fish, Capt. Max Hamlin also offers conventional Key West fishing charters.
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Tarpon
Tarpon are considered by many as the superstars of the saltwater fly fishing world. Their size, acrobatics, and willingness to take flies make them sought after by both rookie and expert fly anglers alike. Tarpon are caught in a variety of sizes, from 5 pounds to over 200 pounds, and landing a big tarpon on fly is on the bucket list of anglers from all over the world.
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Permit
Fly fishing for permit isn’t something many anglers start with as hunting permit in shallow water with a fly rod is considered as one of the biggest challenges in the sport. Permit spend the majority of their lives in deeper water, and occasionally come inshore. Their time spent in shallow water is time usually spent with their guard up. Permit are notoriously cautious in shallow water.
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Bonefish
Fly fishing for bonefish is what many anglers think of when they imagine fly fishing in shallow tropical water. Bonefish are a worthy adversary for saltwater anglers of all abilities for a handful of reasons. First and foremost they are fair. A bonefish will bite a well presented fly more often than not. At times, catching a bonefish can be easy, other times, not so much.
Capt. Max Hamlin
Capt. Max Hamlin was introduced to fishing the Lower Keys early in life as his father would drag him along on his fishing trips to Key West multiple time each year. As soon as he was old enough, Max bought his own boat and started fishing as hard as he could. Spending years figuring out the Lower Keys fishery on his own terms, he honed his guiding skills in the summertime taking anglers on the Henry’s Fork in Idaho. By 2020, Max had earned the respect of the Key West guide community and decided to focus his efforts guiding clients in the Lower Keys year-round.