Prime Time Charters- Back Country

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The backcountry waters of the Everglades National Park are filled with an abundance of trophy sized Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and other inshore gamefish. Captain Shawn MacMullin is one of the few authorized Captains that’s permitted to guide clients on these undisturbed waters! Join Prime Time Ch...

The backcountry waters of the Everglades National Park are filled with an abundance of trophy sized Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and other inshore gamefish. Captain Shawn MacMullin is one of the few authorized Captains that’s permitted to guide clients on these undisturbed waters! Join Prime Time Charters for an action-packed day fishing the backcountry waters of Key Largo and Tavernier.

Your adventure starts when you step aboard Captain Shawn’s newly built 22ft Seahunt. Her shallow draft allows Capt. Shawn to guide you through the skinny waters of the Everglades National Park, waters that few boats are able to fish. Prime Time Charter’s Seahunt has been outfitted with a power pole, wireless trolling motor, state of the art electronics, and other improvements that make her a stealthy, fish finding machine.

How you spend your day on the water is up to you! Prime Time Charters offers a range of trip lengths suited to meet any anglers needs. The 22ft Seahunt can comfortably fish up to 3 anglers, not including Captain Shawn. Key Largo is a year-round fishery, meaning no matter what time of the year you’re planning your fishing trip, Captain Shawn will put you on the fish! Each species is caught most frequently during different times of the year, but throughout the year you’ll have the opportunity to test your strength against Tarpon, Snook, Permit, Redfish, Seatrout, Hogfish, Grouper, Sharks, and more!

Top of the line fishing tackle, bait, and a fishing license for everyone on board is included in your trip cost. Captain Shawn has expertise in both traditional fishing tackle, as well as fly fishing tackle. If you’re coming to the Florida Keys with dry or wet flies on your mind, Prime Time Charters will supply you with all required fly-fishing equipment!

Your Captain and instructor for the day is Captain Shawn MacMullin, a lifelong angler that has fished all over the world. Capt. Shawn spends nearly every day on the waters of Key Largo and Tavernier either with clients, or fishing on his own time looking for new “honey holes”! Captain Shawn has competed, and won, many tournaments and is just as adept at providing family friendly charters as he is at running hard core trips for the experienced angler. Each fishing trip is tailored to meet YOUR needs!

Take the guess work out of your next Key Largo fishing charter, Prime Time Charters is here to put YOU on the fish! Captain Shawn is eager to show you the ample backcountry waters of the Everglades National Park and can’t wait to see your excitement as you hook your first trophy fish. Book your next fishing trip with Prime Time Charters today!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • Fishing Trips with Prime Time Charters- Back Country start at: $450.00

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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.

  • 96 Madeira Rd Slip 23 Islamorada, FL

    • Tarpon
    • Tripletail
    • Redfish
    • Permit
    • Snook
    • Goliath Grouper
    • Spotted Seatrout
    • Black Grouper
    • Mangrove Snapper
    • Mutton Snapper
    • Yellowtail Snapper
    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)

2 Hour Trip - Evening

$450.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

5:00pm - 7:00pm EST (2 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details
This is a great way to get introduced to fishing in the Florida Keys! The waters around Key Largo are full of life and even if you have just a few hours, you can hook the likes of Snapper, Grouper, and Jack Crevalle. All of your gear and fishing licenses are included. Just pack any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy. Departure time is flexible and anglers of all skill levels are welcome. This could be a wonderful sunset trip listening to music, enjoying a beverage, and catching fish.

Half Day Trip

$800.00

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 12:00pm EST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

The surrounding waters of the Everglades National Park are teeming with life. Get ready to feel the excitement of Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout, and other gamefish tugging on the end of your line! All of the fishing equipment and a fishing license for all will be provided, you’re welcome to bring any snacks or drinks you may want.

3/4 Day Trip

$1,000.00

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 2:00pm EST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

The surrounding waters of the Everglades National Park are teeming with life. Get ready to feel the excitement of Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout, and other gamefish tugging on the end of your line! All of the fishing equipment and a fishing license for all will be provided, you’re welcome to bring any snacks or drinks you may want.

Full Day Trip

$1,200.00

Price includes up to 3 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 4 guests

8:00am - 4:00pm EST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Our Full Day trips are for the anglers wanting to go deep into the Everglades National Park, to the waters where the true monsters are lurking! These waters experience far less fishing pressure allowing more, and bigger fish to strike your bait! Tarpon, Snook, Permit, Redfish, Seatrout, Sharks, and more are commonly caught on these trips. Bring any snacks or drinks you may want and get ready for a rod bending day!

Customer Reviews
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Half Day Trip
We had a great half day with Captain Shawn on the morning of July 29th 2021. He was very patient and kind with our two boys, ages 9 &5. He took us to great spots and we literally started catching fish after fish upon our first cast. Within 15 mins all 4 of us had caught multiple fish. I want to say in all we caught around 40 fish. We caught 20+ snooks, 10+ snappers, 1 zebra looking fish (forgot name), and almost had a tarpon. To add to the experience & excitement we had a 300lbs bull shark trying to snag some of our fresh catches for the around 45 mins of our trip, which our boys loved. Capt Shawn had great custom rods and gear and a brand new boat. Everything was super clean and nice. We had a wonderful trip and will recommend Capt Shawn to all our friends and family.
We had a great half day with Captain Shawn on the morning of July 29th 2021. He was very patient and kind with our two boys, ages 9 &5. He took us to great spots and we literally started catching fish after fish upon our first cast. Within 15 mins all 4 of us had caught multiple fish. I want to say in all we caught around 40 fish. We caught 20+ snooks, 10+ snappers, 1 zebra looking fish (forgot name), and almost had a tarpon. To add to the experience & excitement we had a 300lbs bull shark trying to snag some of our fresh catches for the around 45 mins of our trip, which our boys loved. Capt Shawn had great custom rods and gear and a brand new boat. Everything was super clean and nice. We had a wonderful trip and will recommend Capt Shawn to all our friends and family.
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Full Day Trip – Fishing Bonanza
First day Shawn Picked me up on time… his Boat is Clean as a whistle… everything in a place and spotless… We had rough weather but Shawn found the fish! Started on Trout, then snook then some Trippel tail, and finished with the Snook, and a nice Mangrove snapper YUM.. I had a snook bite near the boat the Jig pulled from fish and sling shot to my head… I did not know what hit me! He was very diligent to be sure I was OK, Suggesting Ice and sitting for a moment.. (I just lost a snook do you think I took a break?) Last cast landed a 30+ Snook! what a way to end the day! Long ride to find them but well worth it.. sometimes you have to book a full day to get to the fish ask Shawn if you are unsure he is very honest. Second Day was just Shawn and I it felt like I knew him for years.. He was a good fishing buddy and he and I really got into the snook! at one point we had a snook about every 2 mins… The bite was great! End of day total over 20 Snook, 1 Big Snapper and and 4 trout. Shawn recommended this restaurant to cook the catch, so I off to Mrs. Macs (where Shawn delivered the cleaned fish) for diner it was outstanding! I highly recommend Shawn for you next keys trip!
First day Shawn Picked me up on time… his Boat is Clean as a whistle… everything in a place and spotless… We had rough weather but Shawn found the fish! Started on Trout, then snook then some Trippel tail, and finished with the Snook, and a nice Mangrove snapper YUM.. I had a snook bite near the boat the Jig pulled from fish and sling shot to my head… I did not know what hit me! He was very diligent to be sure I was OK, Suggesting Ice and sitting for a moment.. (I just lost a snook do you think I took a break?) Last cast landed a 30+ Snook! what a way to end the day! Long ride to find them but well worth it.. sometimes you have to book a full day to get to the fish ask Shawn if you are unsure he is very honest. Second Day was just Shawn and I it felt like I knew him for years.. He was a good fishing buddy and he and I really got into the snook! at one point we had a snook about every 2 mins… The bite was great! End of day total over 20 Snook, 1 Big Snapper and and 4 trout. Shawn recommended this restaurant to cook the catch, so I off to Mrs. Macs (where Shawn delivered the cleaned fish) for diner it was outstanding! I highly recommend Shawn for you next keys trip!
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Half Day Trip
Our half day trip with Shawn to the Everglades was one of the highlights of our trip. His boat was top notch and he knew exactly where to find the fish. He was kind and patient with our boys (ages 8 and 12) who had a ton of questions for him, and made our time on his boat very memorable. We have been on several fishing charters and this one was undoubtedly our favorite. If we could do it again, I would definitely opt for 3/4 or a full day trip. It was worth every penny.
Our half day trip with Shawn to the Everglades was one of the highlights of our trip. His boat was top notch and he knew exactly where to find the fish. He was kind and patient with our boys (ages 8 and 12) who had a ton of questions for him, and made our time on his boat very memorable. We have been on several fishing charters and this one was undoubtedly our favorite. If we could do it again, I would definitely opt for 3/4 or a full day trip. It was worth every penny.
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Flares
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Radar
  • Price Includes

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

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