Hot Water Fishing Charters

Hot Water Fishing Charters is a Florida Keys inshore and backcountry fishing guide service based in the Lower Keys, offering customized fly and light tackle charters for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and barracuda led by Captain Justin Bachert. Captain Bachert grew up fishing Marco Island before relocating to the Florida Keys, bringing a lifetime of inshore fishing experience to the flats and backcountry waters of the Lower Keys and Everglades National Park. Hot Water Fishing Charters offers half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day trip options, with full-day charters recommended during tarpon season from March through June when the fishery is at its peak. The charter is affiliated with conservation organizations including the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Captains for Clean Water, and Bull Sugar, reflecting Captain Bachert's commitment to protecting the Florida Keys ecosystem.