Florida Keys Flats Fishing

Native Charters is located in Sugarloaf Key which is only 20 minutes from Key West and 45 minutes from Marathon, FL and offers Flats Fishing, Backcountry Fishing, Bonefish Charters, Tarpon Fishing, Barracuda Charters, Fly Fishing, Permit Charters, Redfish Charters, Family Fishing Charters, Sight Fishing Charters, Snapper Fishing, and Shark Fishing. Sugarloaf Key is the most secluded and least populated flats fishing in the area.

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Family Friendly Charters

Native Charters is located in Sugarloaf Key which is only 20 minutes from Key West and 45 minutes from Marathon, FL and offers Flats Fishing, Backcountry Fishing, Bonefish Charters, Tarpon Fishing, Barracuda Charters, Fly Fishing, Permit Charters, Redfish Charters, Family Fishing Charters, Sight Fishing Charters, Snapper Fishing, and Shark Fishing. Sugarloaf Key is the most secluded and least populated flats fishing in the area.

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30 Years of Flats Experience

Native Charters is located in Sugarloaf Key which is only 20 minutes from Key West and 45 minutes from Marathon, FL and offers Flats Fishing, Backcountry Fishing, Bonefish Charters, Tarpon Fishing, Barracuda Charters, Fly Fishing, Permit Charters, Redfish Charters, Family Fishing Charters, Sight Fishing Charters, Snapper Fishing, and Shark Fishing. Sugarloaf Key is the most secluded and least populated flats fishing in the area.

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Our Key West Fishing Charter Types

Flats & Backcountry Fishing Charters

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Tarpon Fishing Charters

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Fly Fishing Charters

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Family Fishing Charters

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Sight Fishing Charters

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Snapper Fishing Charters

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Shark Fishing Charter

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About Captain

Chris Duncan

Since 1994 Capt. Chris has passionately been fishing the Florida Keys flats. With light tackle and spin fishing techniques Capt. Chris rose to the top of the talent by the late 90’s where he has stayed every since. Chasing fish in shallow waters is what makes his day and it shows. Fun, Friendly and professional.

There are very few flats fishing guides that have as much time on the water as Capt. Chris Duncan of Native Charters. Based out of Ramrod Key in the Lower Florida Keys there are even fewer flats fishing guides that are as versatile. Capt. Chris fishes from Islamorada and Marathon including Big Pine Key and Sugarloaf Keys all the way into Key West and the Marquesas Keys. Capt. Chris knows all that water like his backyard. Able to meet his clients anywhere along the Florida Keys island chain close to their hotels and being able to fish multiple days in different areas giving his anglers a well rounded experience up and down the Florida Keys Island chain.

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Native Charters

Fish the Flats & Backcountry

Flats vs Backcountry Fishing

Flats fishing and backcountry fishing are distinct angling experiences in Key West, differing in their locations, water depths, and targeted fish. Flats fishing primarily occurs in shallow, clear waters near shorelines and estuaries, targeting species like bonefish, permit, and tarpon. The emphasis in flats fishing is on sight casting to individual fish in ankle to knee-deep waters. On the other hand, backcountry fishing explores diverse environments such as channels, mangroves, and deeper waters, attracting species like snook, redfish, trout, and sharks. Backcountry fishing takes place in deeper waters, offering a mix of casting to visible fish and blind casting into structure-rich areas. The varied terrain includes mangrove-lined channels and grassy flats, providing a different aesthetic backdrop for anglers.

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