# Captain Shane Wood — Key West Flats Fishing

> One-captain fly and light-tackle flats fishing guide service in Key West, Florida. Capt. Shane Wood, with over 20 years on these flats, sight fishes the shallow Gulf-side flats for tarpon, permit and bonefish from a 17′ Maverick HPX-V skiff, departing City Marina at Garrison Bight.

## Key facts

- Guide: Capt. Shane Wood, fishing the flats of Key West for over 20 years.
- Location: City Marina at Garrison Bight, 1801 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040. Trips run north to the flats on the Gulf of Mexico side.
- Phone or text: 305-394-1873
- Email: fishshanewood@gmail.com
- Booking: call, text, email, or use the request form at https://shanewoodfishing.com/#book
- Rates (per boat, up to two anglers): half day (4 hours) $600; full day (8 hours) $900. Half days leave the dock at 7 AM.
- Boat: 17′ Maverick HPX flats skiff. Two anglers, or three with a small child. Kids welcome.
- Tackle: fly or spinning gear, angler's choice. Rods, reels, tackle, flies and lures included; live bait when the day calls for it.
- Included: fishing license, ice water. Bring polarized sunglasses, non-spray sunblock, food and drinks (beer and wine fine; no hard liquor or glass).
- Policies: all fish are released; 30% deposit holds the date, balance due on the day; free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
- Species: tarpon (spring migration, resident fish year-round), permit (late winter into spring, and fall), bonefish (most of the year when the water is warm); also barracuda and jack crevalle.
- Reviews: rated 5.0 by every angler who has reviewed a trip.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestFlatsFishing

## Pages

- [Home](https://shanewoodfishing.com/): rates, trip details, reviews, FAQ and the booking form.
- [Gallery](https://shanewoodfishing.com/gallery/): photos of tarpon, permit and bonefish from the skiff.

## FAQ

### How much does a flats fishing trip with Capt. Shane Wood cost?

A half day (4 hours) is $600 and a full day (8 hours) is $900. Rates are per boat for up to two anglers, and your fishing license is covered.

### Where do trips leave from?

Trips depart City Marina at Garrison Bight, 1801 N. Roosevelt Blvd, in the heart of Key West. From there we run north to the flats on the Gulf of Mexico side. Half days leave the dock at 7 AM.

### What fish can we catch on the Key West flats?

Tarpon, permit and bonefish are the main targets, sight cast in shallow water. Depending on the season there are also barracuda, jack crevalle and other game fish. All fish are released.

### When is the best time to fish for tarpon, permit and bonefish?

The spring migration brings big tarpon through Key West, with resident fish around the rest of the year. Permit are best on warm, settled days from late winter into spring, and again in fall. Bonefish are on the shallow Gulf-side flats most of the year when the water is warm.

### Do I need fly fishing experience?

No. Choice of tackle is up to the angler: fly or spinning gear. Shane guides seasoned fly anglers chasing a fish of a lifetime and first-timers who just want a relaxing day on the water.

### What is included, and what should I bring?

Rods, reels, tackle, flies and lures are on the boat, with live bait when the day calls for it, plus ice water in the cooler. Bring polarized sunglasses, non-spray sunblock and any food and drinks you like. Beer and wine are fine; no hard liquor or glass.

### How many people fit on the boat? Can kids come?

The 17′ Maverick HPX flats skiff takes two anglers, or three with a small child. Kids are welcome aboard; ask about child life vests.

### How do booking and cancellation work?

A 30% deposit holds the date, with the balance due on the day. Cancellation is free up to 3 days before the trip. Call or text 305-394-1873, or send a request through the form on this page.