Purple Heron Charters

Purple Heron Charters is a full-time Key West fishing guide service based at 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd, offering private half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day fishing charters on a versatile 18-foot Dolphin skiff powered by a Mercury 115 Pro XS for up to two anglers. Captain John Hoover specializes in fly fishing, spin fishing, drift fishing, popping, and sight fishing across the backcountry and flats around Key West, targeting tarpon, permit, bonefish, barracuda, snapper, jacks, sharks, pompano, sea trout, and goliath grouper depending on season and conditions. Purple Heron Charters also offers eco-tours and night fishing trips, making it a versatile option for families, first-time anglers, and experienced fishers alike, with all rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses included in the charter price. Captain Hoover is consistently praised for his deep knowledge of the local fishery, patient instruction, and ability to put clients on multiple species in a single outing.