Explore Kingfish Fishing in Key West

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KING FISH
IN KEY WEST
EXPLORE THE THRILLING WORLD OF kingfish fishing
in Key West
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Key West, FL 33040
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INTRODUCTION
King Fish colloquially known as Smokers are one
of the most common catches in Key Wests. These
fish are quite large often weighing in the 100
pound range and are known to be incredibly strong
able to burn 100 yards of line in seconds. Key
West is proudly the home to some of the biggest
catches on IGFS records. We have won the S.K.A
tournament on several occasions and have held the
record for the three largest Kingfish ever caught
in the tournament at one time.
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WHEN TO CATCH KINGFISH
Winter is considered the ideal time for Kingfish
fishing in Key West with most tournaments being
held in January. The fish can be caught all year
round but increase in numbers starting around
April. When the season actually starts can vary
depending on a couple of factors like when the
first cold front is and how low the water drops
in order to attract the schools of fish.
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WHERE TO CATCH KINGFISH
Experienced deep sea fishing captains say that
Kingfish are located deep in the water as well as
near the surface and live in both the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans. In Key West they are
typically caught near the coast in 30-100 feet of
water on the Gulf side and 30-250 feet in the
Atlantic.
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HOW TO CATCH KINGFISH
There are a few things that you can use to
increase your chances of catching a Kingfish.
Live bait has been a proven way to get them on
your line by using a slow trolling blue runner,
as they mainly use in the Mackeral tournaments
and is often how winning fish are caught.
Youll want to have a 12-14 inch wire between
the monofilament leader, with a 7/0 hook on the
head and a 4 treble stinger at the tail on your
hook. To know more, explore Looney Tunes Charter
Fishing.
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EQUIPMENT TO CATCH KINGFISH
Although slow trolling live baits is a proven
means of taking these giants, chumming with live
pilchards (a small bait fish) and casting with
artificial lures and flies provides some of the
most visual and exciting fishing to be found
during the winter months. These Kings will
skyrocket the baits and lures, sometimes reaching
heights of 15 feet into the air, only to
re-enter the water and run 200 or more yards.
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MORE ABOUT THE KINGFISH
The Scomberomorus cavalla also called the
Kingfish and the king mackerel is a fish often
found in the Atlantic ocean and the gulf of
Mexico. It is a migratory species and is
important to both the industrial and recreational
fishing industries. We hope youll join Key West
fishing charters and fall in love with the
treasure and bounty that surrounds Key West!

• Scientific name Scomberomorus cavalla
• Higher classification Spanish mackerels
• Conservation status Least Concern
• Lifespan 20 years
• Rank Species

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Contact Us
305-304-7102
www.keywestcharterfishing.net
Looney Tunes Charter Fishing is your best choice
for the ultimate fishing adventure. With decades
of experience fishing in Key West, we know how to
navigate the waters better than the fish. Founded
in 2019, our private fishing charters are an
essential fishing adventure for the avid angler
in the Florida Keys.
rob_at_keywestcharterfishing.net
5130 Overseas Hwy 1 Hurricane Hole, Key West,
FL 33040
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