Backcountry and Flats fishing in the Upper Florida Keys for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Shark, Barracuda and more!
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tarpon fishing
A young Tarpon - a perfect catch for a young angler

Bonefish
Beautiful Bonefish - fun on a fly rod

Snook, Seatrout
Snook and Seatrout - light tackle action

Tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys
Prize Tarpon - over 100 years old

Welcome to Blackfoot Charters based out of beautiful Dove Creek Lodge in Key Largo, Florida.

Captain Mike Makowski is a true South Florida native with a deep passion for fishing and a flare for local history. Offering guided flats and Backcountry trips in the Upper Florida Keys, Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park.

Sight fishing using fly or light tackle for exciting game fish like bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, redfish, and more on shallow flats in protected waters and wilderness areas. Whether you are an expert or novice, you will find some of the best fishing and backcountry waters around.

Available all year long for ½, full, night, canoe, eco, and multi-day trips. Come sight fish paradise for a flats fishing adventure.

If you are looking for an enthusiastic expert who is on the fish and truly believes that fishing is not only fun, but for everyone…give Capt Mike a call at (305) 481-0111.

Fishing Reports:

Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter

Experience the Finest Backcountry Flats Fishing in the Upper Florida Keys! Book your trip today!


Fishing Calendar
January
Grouper, Snook, Sheephead
February
Grouper, Redfish, Sheephead
March
Snook, Tarpon, Bonefish
April
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon
May
Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish
June
Tarpon, Bonefish, Redfish
July
Tarpon, Snook, Redfish
August
Redfish, Snook, Permit
September
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon
October
Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon
November
Bonefish, Snook, Redfish
December
Mackerel, Tripletail, Black Drum

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If you have any questions, please Email Us or phone (305) 481-0111.
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