Above & Below (Spearfishing)
Key West, Florida
701 Spanish Main Drive, Cudjoe Key, Florida, 33042
Experience spearfishing in the Florida Keys with Captain Jose Rodriguez of Above & Below. Explore reefs, wrecks, and bluewater while targeting species like cobia, wahoo, grouper, snapper, and hogfish.
Trips are private and tailored to experienced freedivers seeking the challenge of the hunt. You’ll dive from a 2025 32’ SeaVee powered by twin 300 Mercurys, equipped with advanced electronics, safety gear, and a cooler with ice and bottled water. Captain Jose’s local expertise ensures access to productive spots throughout Key West and the Lower Keys.
Target Species:
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Cobia
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Wahoo
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Red & Black Grouper
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Mutton & Mangrove Snapper
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Hogfish (seasonal)
What to Bring:
Guests must provide their own spear guns, masks, fins, snorkels, and dive gear. A mate can be added on request for gear handling and catch care.
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Spearfishing Charter
(6 Hour)
$1400.00 USD
Starts at: 08:00 AM
Duration: 6 hours
Spend a half day freedive spearfishing the reefs and wrecks of Key West. Target snapper, grouper, hogfish, and seasonal pelagics like cobia or wahoo. Perfect for experienced freedivers who want focused hunting time with Captain Jose’s expert guidance.
Price Includes: 6 People
Spearfishing Charter
(8 Hour)
$1400.00 USD
Starts at: 08:00 AM
Duration: 8 hours
Go further offshore and cover more ground on this full-day freedive spearfishing trip. Hunt reefs, wrecks, and bluewater for grouper, snapper, hogfish, cobia, wahoo, and other seasonal species. Designed for advanced freedivers looking for maximum time in the water and a greater range of targets.
Price Includes: 6 People
Charter Features:
Cleaning & Filleting
Upon arrival from your day on the water, your catch will be filleted and bagged for you and your family/friends to take home and enjoy!
Live Bait Well
Our Captain’s boat is equipped with a live bait well, which may be used to hold bait and other smaller fish you may catch.
You Keep Catch
Aside from the species required to be released by law and some species that may not be recommended as table fair, whatever fish are landed while out on the water are yours to keep!
What To Bring:
Additional Drinks
Camera
Cash
Hat
Non-Spray Sunscreen
Snacks/Food
Sunglasses
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Boat Specs:
- Length: 34'
- Year: 2000
- Type: Center Console
- Model: SeaVee
- Engine: 2 x 300HP (Mercury Verado)
- Capacity: 6 Persons
Types of Fish:
- African Pompano
- Amberjack (Greater)
- Barracuda
- Bonito (Atlantic)
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Jack (Almaco)
- Jack (Crevalle)
- Jack (Horse-Eye)
- Lobster
- Mackerel (Atlantic)
- Mackerel (Cero)
- Mackerel (King)
- Mackerel (Spanish)
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
Fishing Techniques:
- Spearfishing
Charter Amenities:
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Onboard
- Cabin
- Child Friendly
- Cooler
- Disabled Accessible
- First Mate
- Pet Friendly
Boat Reviews:
Alex Michael
Really professional operation.
2026-01-29
Rating:
5.0
Keenan Jones
Did a spearfishing trip with Captain Jose and it was incredible. He took us to a couple reef spots where we saw grouper, snapper and hogfish. Water visibility was great and he clearly knows where the spots are.
2026-01-16
Rating:
5.0
Darren Wardlaw
Amazing day on the water. I’ve snorkeled for lobster before but never had this kind of success. We limited out and still had time to explore a few more spots.
2025-11-10
Rating:
5.0
Josh Flegel
Booked a lobster charter with Jose while visiting the Keys and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. He was very patient and helped us learn what to look for in the rocks. Boat ride was smooth and the Seavee is legit.
2025-09-27
Rating:
5.0
Madison Turner
Captain Jose really knows these waters. You can tell he’s been doing this a long time. Within the first hour we already had a bunch of lobster in the cooler. The reefs he took us to were loaded and the water was clear that day. Super fun and hands-on trip.
2025-09-04
Rating:
5.0
Bobby Trump
Went out with Captain Jose during mini season and it was an awesome experience. He took us to several reef spots around Cudjoe Key and every stop seemed to have lobster hiding in the rocks. He gave us some good tips on how to approach them and where to look which helped a lot since it was our first time lobstering. The boat is beautiful too.... fast, comfortable, and plenty of room for everyone. We ended up going home with a full cooler. Highly recommend.
2025-08-22
Rating:
5.0
Viktor h.
Awesome day freediving.
2025-07-05
Rating:
5.0
Colby Young
Jose knows where the fish are. We hit a wreck and saw grouper almost immediately.
2025-05-03
Rating:
5.0
Alex Duffy
Incredible spearfishing trip. Captain Jose took us to some amazing reefs and we got several hogfish.
2025-03-06
Rating:
5.0
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