Kingfisher Backcountry Charters

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Sight fishing the flats and Backcountry fishing in Big Pine and the Lower Keys. “The Big Three” Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are the most sought after target species that roam the area. Other options may be available like Snook and Redfish. Catch and Keep Mangrove Snapper, Seatrout, and Spani...

Sight fishing the flats and Backcountry fishing in Big Pine and the Lower Keys. “The Big Three” Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are the most sought after target species that roam the area. Other options may be available like Snook and Redfish. Catch and Keep Mangrove Snapper, Seatrout, and Spanish Mackerel are some good options for table fair for Backcountry fishing. 20 years of experience and knowledge of the inshore waters as originally from the Keys, Capt. Robert will put you on some fish. Captain Robert Horachek is owner and operator of Kingfisher Backcountry Charters. The business is named after his late uncle’s charter boat called the “Kingfisher”. An inspiration to never give up, Captain Robert now guides in honor of him. Experienced and Non-experienced anglers of all ages are welcome aboard. Kingfisher Backcountry Charter aims to give all customers a great day of inshore fishing! Captain Robert’s goal is to provide the best professional service by successfully guiding you on the water and creating lasting memories for your group. Perfect for three passengers, the 17ft Action Craft SE Fly Fisher Carbon Kevlar series flats boat is equipped with Yamaha 115HP 4-stroke, 8ft power pole blade and 24v Minn Kota trolling motor. The particular vessel is one of the most stable skiffs available and provides a great comfortable ride that is not too fast or too slow (average speed is 30mph). We can enter the backcountry and draft 7-9 inches of water. Your group of three will want to bring the following items: food and water (I provide cooler), sunscreen or appropriate clothing to protect from the sun (such as long sleeve fishing shirts and pants), polarized sunglasses, towel, and a camera to capture the memories! Everything else I will take care of: rods and reels, tackle, live bait (usually shrimp and blue crabs), license and insurance, fuel, flies for fly fishing, fly rods and reels, Yeti cooler for your drinks and food. Get ready for your amazing Backcountry Fishing adventure with Captain Robert! We’ll get you on the fish and provide a great day on the water! We look forward to fishing with you!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • Fishing Trips with Kingfisher Backcountry Charters start at: $500.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Fishing License
    • Fly Fishing Equipment
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 29837 Journeys End Rd Big Pine Key, FL

    • Bonefish
    • Cobia
    • Goliath Grouper
    • Jack Crevalle
    • Permit
    • Redfish
    • Mangrove Snapper
    • Snook
    • Spanish Mackerel
    • Spotted Seatrout
    • Tarpon
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

Half Day Trip (AM)

$500.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

9:00am - 1:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This morning trip will take you to the flats and backcountry waters for Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Snapper, Barracuda, Redfish, and Sharks. You have the chance to catch Bonefish virtually all year, especially in winter so long as the water temperature doesn't get too cold (January is the only month that you're not as likely to catch one).

Night Time – 4 Hour Tarpon Trip

$500.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

8:00pm - 4:00am EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details
Night Time Tarpon in the Summer months is a great way to beat the heat and get on some good fishing at night. Other oppuritunties may present as there could be Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Jacks, and Sharks. The cool thing about night time fishing is that you will see things that you dont normally see in the daytime. Feel free to ask me any questions.

Half Day Trip (PM)

$500.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

1:00pm - 5:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This trip will take you fishing the flats/backcountry of the Lower Florida Keys for Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Snapper, Cudas, and Sharks. Flexible departure time is available. It's possible to catch a Bonefish all year, especially in the winter as long as the water temperature doesn't get too cold (January is the only month that you're not as likely to catch one).

3/4 Day Trip

$600.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

9:00am - 3:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details
On this trip, you will be targeting Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, Grouper, and other species that are in season and biting. It's possible to catch Bonefish year-round, especially in winter as long as the water temperature doesn't get too cold (January is the only time when you're not as likely to catch one).

Full Day Trip

$700.00

Price includes up to 2 guests

9:00am - 5:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This exciting full-day trip is exactly what the doctor ordered for those who want to fish the flats and backcountry of the Lower Keys for Sharks, Cudas, Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Permit, and Tarpon. If Bonefish is your main target, you can look forward to catching this fish almost any time of year, especially in the winter if the water temperature doesn't get too cold. January is the only month when you're less likely to catch Bonefish.
Customer Reviews
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Took a half day morning start back country trip with Capt. Robert on March 20. A cold front was still passing through and conditions were windy but Capt. Robert still managed to put us on some fish (trout, snook, juvenile tarpon). He worked hard, changed locations, baits/rigs, etc. to make sure we got the most out of a windy slow day of fishing the back country in March. We’ll be back and will hopefully be able to charter with Capt. Robert again when the weather (and fishing) warms up!
Took a half day morning start back country trip with Capt. Robert on March 20. A cold front was still passing through and conditions were windy but Capt. Robert still managed to put us on some fish (trout, snook, juvenile tarpon). He worked hard, changed locations, baits/rigs, etc. to make sure we got the most out of a windy slow day of fishing the back country in March. We’ll be back and will hopefully be able to charter with Capt. Robert again when the weather (and fishing) warms up!
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Captain Robert was fantastic. After leaving the ramp and within 5 minutes we saw Tarpon rolling in the channel and my son hooked and landed an 80 lb tarpon . We then hooked a second Tarpon that broke free. Shortly after we caught 2 redfish and finished the day looking for bonefish. I would highly recommend Captain Robert with Kingfisher Backcountry Charters
Captain Robert was fantastic. After leaving the ramp and within 5 minutes we saw Tarpon rolling in the channel and my son hooked and landed an 80 lb tarpon . We then hooked a second Tarpon that broke free. Shortly after we caught 2 redfish and finished the day looking for bonefish. I would highly recommend Captain Robert with Kingfisher Backcountry Charters
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Such an incredible half day trip. Can’t beat the price for the experience. Captain Robert is extremely fun and knowledgeable and will do anything to get his guest on the fish! Highly recommend.
Such an incredible half day trip. Can’t beat the price for the experience. Captain Robert is extremely fun and knowledgeable and will do anything to get his guest on the fish! Highly recommend.
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

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