What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Key West, Florida for the first time?

Talk to the caption and talk about what fish you want to target They will recommend prime time to come get them

Make sure you have something to put on to cover your skin from the sun...our Florida sun is hot in August!!

Focus on enjoying the experience of your Captain and you’ll finish the day with great fish & memories.

Yes, great experience! We really enjoyed our time on the water and highly recommend it for anyone looking to spend some time on the water and catch some fish!

Make the offshore trips full day if you can as they can go out further and target more species. Cover up well as sun can be brutal on the water.

Book a Salty Goat fishing charter . Crew was excellent Price was right . And had a great fish dinner that my family caught ourselves .

Ask the captain exactly what they intend to catch and where they are going to fish, but most of all ask if small children are going to be on board.

Do back country on a 4 hour charter, unless your captain says otherwise. Check the fishing forecast first.

Bring your sunglasses and sunblock. Stay hydrated. Get ready for an arm workout if you book with the Irish Cowboy because you will catch fish.

If you are lucky enough to catch a tarpon, don't think you're going to get it in the boat. They are a protected fish and it's a good fight just to get it to the side of the boat.

Make sure you bring your sunglasses and make sure your arms are in shape as these fish are fighters.

Read the reviews and be ready for anything, full time action or a lot of boating and little action. You never know.

Buy some bait to take with you like squid and shrimp. They have drinks on board but it is nice to have your own.

This guide did an outstanding job putting us on the fish ... for a shorter afternoon trip! It’s nice to be out on the water at sunset and the fish are biting!

Get a guarantee that you will be taken to where the big fish are, like you were told. I catch more fish on full charter trips for 65 bucks.

You better get out there and do it! If you don't you're really missing out. Fishing in the keys is the best!!!

Pick a good group to fish with, take a trip with the group you know- a private fishing trip is definitely worth it!

Key west is best from water. Take a trip out and enjoy it. Very calm waters compared to the northeast. Can practically see the bottom in the shallows. Awesome fishing

Check out weather report via NOAA's website to see wave conditions. Then try to book your charter on calm days. Otherwise...you probably can't go wrong fishing in Key West.

Fairly calm waters, balmy temperatures and an abundance of different types of marine life. Your choice on what to fish for, lots of options.

Take meclizine if you are susceptible to motion sickness. Use a good sun screen. Dress with lightly colored dry fit clothing.

Book Corsair 2. These guys have the local knowledge needed to succeed out here.

Absolutely! It was my first time and definitely not my last after that experience.

Was a little wet due to the wind, so maybe bring a rain jacket. Otherwise be prepared for fun.

Don't eat breakfast or a meal before, wear sunscreen, bring drinks, use the bathroom before.

Make sure you hydrate before you head out! Coconut water or electrolytes! The heat will get ya!

One of the toughest months to catch fish so you need an experienced captain and mate.

He's an excellent skipper you make sure you have a good time. Couldn't ask for better

Just do it! And take your Dramamine the night before and then again in the morning.

Key West is hot n humid in July. It’s a little cooler out on the water but it’s hot!