Purple Heron Charters

Any questions about what to target, length of trip recommendations for a specific species/style of fishing, or just in general, please message me first. I can gladly recommend an appropriate trip to best suit your goals.

Purple Heron Charters runs angling trips out of Key West and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. John will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in fly fishing, drift fishing, popping, and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4 to 10-hour trips, mainly fishing for Barracuda, Tarpon, Snapper, Permit, Jack Crevalle, and Grouper, depending on the season and conditions of the day.

Your adventure begins on board a 17’ Flats and Bay boat that can fit a maximum of 2 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Purple Heron Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Fishing Trip (AM)
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 2 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Spinning gear or Fly gear, your choice. Best option for getting out on the water affordably and convenient for the schedule to still allow you the other half of a day to enjoy other parts of Key West. Recommended for general fishing and sightseeing. Not recommended for technical fisheries.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Fishing Trip (PM)
    ¡solicitado! Última reserva hace: 16 horas
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $500
    Spinning gear or Fly gear, your choice. Best option for getting out on the water affordably and convenient for the schedule to still allow you the other half of a day to enjoy other parts of Key West. Recommended for general fishing and sightseeing. Not recommended for technical fisheries.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Fly Fishing AM Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Fly fishing focus. Good for learning the basics of fly fishing or to try and catch whatever will be most cooperative. Not recommended for technical fisheries.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca con Mosca
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Fly Fishing PM Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    US $500
    Focused specifically on Fly Fishing
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca con Mosca
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip
    ¡solicitado! Última reserva hace: 20 horas
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $650
    The extra time over a half day trip allows us to try some different techniques and areas. If we have a species focus it would allow us to cover more ground and try different parts of the tide as well. More time is always the most helpful factor.
  • Viaje Privado
    Afternoon 3/4 Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    US $650
    The extra time over a half day trip allows us to try some different techniques and areas. If we have a species focus it would allow us to cover more ground and try different parts of the tide as well. More time is always the most helpful factor.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 4 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $800
    The best option and always what I recommend if your schedule allows. Allows us to try a multitude of techniques and cover a lot of ground. The recommended option for technical fisheries(bonefish/permit/tarpon) and more dedicted fly fishing opportunities.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Viaje Privado
    Extended Full Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
Hay 22 personas mirando este charter.

FAQs about Purple Heron Charters

Purple Heron Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Fishing Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Fly Fishing AM Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Fly Fishing PM Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Afternoon 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Purple Heron Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada If requested we can use live bait
  • Nevera para la pesca A 45qt. Rtic Cooler is onboard with ice and waters

Trips booked with Purple Heron Charters include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (If you’d like to fish with live bait, it’s included .Tarpon we usually check pinfish traps on the ride out to have extra and freshest bait possible. In the Winter time and pilchards are around I may throw the cast net for them. )
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (We only keep enough for a meal or two, but it I will be more than happy to filet and bag your catch for you to take to a local restaurant or prepare yourself. )
  • Bebidas (I’ll have canned waters and ice onboard in a cooler. Please feel free to bring whatever else you’d like to eat or drink.)
  • Licencia de Pesca (All licenses needed are provided in the cost. )
  • Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Purple Heron Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
  • Pesca Backcountry

Purple Heron Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Purple Heron Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grunt
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Sobre el Captain

John Hoover
Key West, Florida, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
Identificación y licencia verificadas
106 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 1 hora
Miembro desde Noviembre 2022
Angler's Choice
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Lifelong Floridian raised in central Florida started fishing full-time in the Lower Keys and Key West in 2007.
Our Team
John H.
Captain

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grunt Grunt

Especificaciones del barco

Flats and Bay (Flats boat) construido en 2000, y restaurado en 2022. Impulsado por 90HP Suzuki motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 35 nudos.

Longitud
17 ft
Capacidad
2 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Drift Fishing

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
If requested we can use live bait
Nevera para la pesca
A 45qt. Rtic Cooler is onboard with ice and waters

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
If you’d like to fish with live bait, it’s included .Tarpon we usually check pinfish traps on the ride out to have extra and freshest bait possible. In the Winter time and pilchards are around I may throw the cast net for them.
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
We only keep enough for a meal or two, but it I will be more than happy to filet and bag your catch for you to take to a local restaurant or prepare yourself.
Bebidas
I’ll have canned waters and ice onboard in a cooler. Please feel free to bring whatever else you’d like to eat or drink.
Licencia de Pesca
All licenses needed are provided in the cost.
Equipo para Pesca con Mosca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
I would recommend at least 6 years old at the youngest.
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación

Pago

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 3%

Key West Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 106 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (65)
Fish at every spot
Fish at every spot
Fish at every spot
+62
Calificación del pescador
101
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0
0
0
Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
99%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
98%
Apto para niños
75%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
94%
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great Trip!!

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Octubre 16, 2023
Had a windy day, John had a game plan from the start. He had places to keep us out of the waves all day. Caught monster snapper,...
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Kristy O.
Big Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

August fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Half Day Fishing Trip (AM) on Agosto 26, 2023
I had the pleasure of going fishing with Captain John, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. Captain John not...
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Jason J.
Howard City, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Full Day With Captain John

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Julio 31, 2023
What a GREAT experience. I booked the full day trip, and got more than I ever could have hoped for. Like other reviews say,...
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Captain knows his stuff!

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip on Junio 24, 2023
It was our first time fishing the flats and backcountry of Key West.  Captain John knew where to and explained why he was...
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Freddie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing trip in June

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip on Junio 7, 2023
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