Charter Operator
Conch Too Charters LLC / Joel Cruz

Member since July 2023 Key West, United States
Background
Capt. Joel runs trips out of Key West aboard a 34’ Crusader. These waters are known for Groupers and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, we're Conch Too Charters LLC / Joel Cruz

Key West, Verenigde Staten
Background
Capt. Joel runs trips out of Key West aboard a 34’ Crusader. These waters are known for Groupers and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Our Team
Anthony S.
Captain
Joel C.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Uitstekend
4.8 / 5
(74 beoordelingen)
Key West
 4 boekingen in de afgelopen week.
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $225

Fishing Reports

Big mutton snapper on the reef- Key west
Big mutton snapper on the reef- Key west
Dec 28, 2025 Key West
? Key West Fishing Charter Report โ€“ Sand Key Lighthouse Reef Yesterday was an excellent day reef fishing in Key West, Florida, with steady action and ideal winter conditions just offshore near Sand Key Lighthouse. We ran double half-day fishing charters, and the reef definitely delivered. ? Key West Reef Fishing Action Fishing the reef, we landed: 2 cero mackerel A big mutton snapper A solid red grouper, caught just in time before the season closes We started the trip catching live ballyhoo, then slow-trolled the reef, which is one of the most effective techniques for Key West reef fishing charters this time of year. The live bait made all the difference, and once the bite started, it stayed consistent throughout both half-day trips. ? Weather, Wind & Current Conditions Conditions were nearly perfect for a Key West fishing charter: Winds from the ENE to NE at about 6โ€“10 mph Light to moderate seas with a comfortable reef chop Clean water and a steady southwest-moving current along the reef line near Sand Key That moving current helped stack fish on the structure and kept them actively feeding, which is exactly what you want when targeting mutton snapper, grouper, and cero mackerel in Key West. ? Why This Time of Year Is Great for Fishing in Key West Winter is one of the best seasons for reef fishing charters in Key West, especially around Sand Key and the outer reef. Cooler water temps, live bait availability, and consistent currents create prime conditions for quality reef species โ€” and yesterday was a perfect example. If youโ€™re looking to book a Key West fishing charter, now is a great time to get on the reef and take advantage of these conditions. ?
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4.8 / 5
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4.8 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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4.8 / 5
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GECONTROLEERD   6 hour AM (shared) op Oktober 25, 2024
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GECONTROLEERD   4 hour AM (shared) op Maart 4, 2024
First Mate Johnny was knowledgeable and fun,ย  even if a little condescending at times.ย  Captain had 0 interaction other than...
Danielle B. raadt Key West Reef & Offshore Fishing niet aan
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GECONTROLEERD   6 hour AM (shared) op Augustus 12, 2023
Didnโ€™t even touch a fishing pole!
Victor W. raadt Key West Reef & Offshore Fishing niet aan
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MIRANDA W.
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GECONTROLEERD   6 hour AM (shared) op Maart 15, 2024
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