Stray Cat Charters (Flats Fishing)
Islamorada, Florida
81576 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, 33036
Are you looking to go flats fishing in the Florida Keys? Look no further!
When you fish with us you’ll be fishing for Bonefish, Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Permit, Sailfish, Cobia, and more.
Captain Chris has over 40 years of fishing and guiding experience in the Florida Keys. His extensive knowledge of the area ensures a great fishing trip.
Stray Cat Charters offers exciting fishing trips for everyone, from beginners to experts, including individuals, families, and groups. Captain Chris’s flats boat is a 18′ Maverick Skiff. This vessel can accommodate up to 2-3 guests.
You can enjoy year-round sportfishing in places like the inshore flats and channels of Islamorada, the reefs, and Everglades National Park. All trips use light tackle, and you can fish with live bait, spinning, or fly methods.
Captain Chris will provide you with the tackle and expertise to have an unforgettable time on the water.
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Flats Fishing
(Half Day)
$650.00 USD
Starts at: 07:30 AM
Duration: 4 hours
This shorter trip is perfect for the whole family!
Enjoy a four-hour fishing adventure in the beautiful waters of Islamorada, where you can fish either inshore or nearshore, depending on your preference.
Whether you’re targeting fish close to the shore or exploring a bit further out, all trips come with everything you need, including bait, tackle, and a cooler filled with ice to keep your catch fresh.
Price Includes: 2 People
Extra Guests: $200/Person (Max: 3 People)
Sunset Tarpon Trip
(4-Hours)
$750.00 USD
Starts at: 05:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy a four-hour Sunset Tarpon fishing adventure in the beautiful waters of Islamorada! Get ready to land the fish of a lifetime and battle the “silver king”!
Price Includes: 2 People
Extra Guests: $200/Person (Max: 3 People)
Flats Fishing
(Full Day)
$850.00 USD
Starts at: 07:30 AM
Duration: 8 hours
Enjoy an eight-hour fishing adventure in the beautiful waters of Islamorada, where you can fish either inshore or nearshore, depending on your preference.
Whether you’re targeting fish close to the shore or exploring a bit further out, all trips come with everything you need, including bait, tackle, and a cooler filled with ice to keep your catch fresh.
Price Includes: 2 People
Extra Guests: $200/Person (Max: 3 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.
Rods, Reels, & Tackle
Our Captains are prepared with all the equipment necessary to catch whatever may swim your way! All the rods, reels, tackle, and bait will be provided to target whatever species you are hoping to 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: 18'
- Type: Skiff
- Model: Maverick
- Capacity: 3 Persons
Types of Fish:
- Cobia
- Drum (Redfish)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack (Almaco)
- Jack (Crevalle)
- Shark
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Fishing Techniques:
- Fly Fishing
- Jigging
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
Charter Amenities:
- Child Friendly
- Cooler
Boat Reviews:
Derrick Foster
Captain Chris is the real deal. Calm, professional, and put us right on the fish. My son caught a monster snook—trip of a lifetime!
2025-06-01
Rating:
5.0
Sophia Nash
Islamorada lived up to its reputation! We used light tackle for bonefish and finished off with a surprise sailfish hookup offshore. Amazing combo day!
2025-04-18
Rating:
5.0
Robert Allen
Great flats trip with calm weather and epic fishing. Redfish and permit were the highlights. Highly recommend this captain and location!
2025-03-06
Rating:
5.0
Alexa Fields
This was a bucket-list trip for us and Captain Chris made it unforgettable. Saw tons of action and finished the day with a big tarpon on the line!
2025-01-21
Rating:
5.0
Tyler James
Caught my first-ever bonefish and couldn’t believe how fast they are! Awesome light tackle setup and a very knowledgeable guide.
2024-12-28
Rating:
5.0
Kelsey Bryant
Loved the peaceful setting and adrenaline rush of sight-fishing in the shallows. Captain Chris really knows his stuff and made it such a fun day.
2024-11-09
Rating:
5.0
Marcus Bennett
Incredible experience. The water was crystal clear and Captain Chris knew exactly where to go. Hooked into a few feisty snook and a big cobia!
2024-10-13
Rating:
5.0
Natalie Herrera
We spotted so many tailing redfish and ended the day with a solid permit on light tackle! This was one of the best charters I’ve ever been on.
2024-09-17
Rating:
5.0
Jason Morales
First time flats fishing and now I’m hooked! We chased tarpon and snook all morning. Captain Chris was patient, knowledgeable, and super friendly.
2024-08-03
Rating:
5.0
Olivia Grant
Captain Chris had us on bonefish within minutes! Light tackle action was nonstop, and the calm backcountry flats made for the perfect morning.
2024-07-15
Rating:
5.0
Les Jacob
Great Captain with top of the line equipment, this was the highlight of our trip.
2024-07-09
Rating:
5.0
Michael Stevens
Great charter company, always works hard to help us catch some amazing tarpon
2024-03-26
Rating:
5.0
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