Backcountry Fishing Key West With Capt. Steven Lamp And Dream Catcher Charters

"Pristine, Beautiful, Calm, Clear and Gorgeous, those are just a few words that I use to describe the Florida Keys and Key West Backcountry. A place where time seems to stand still. A true escape from the real world". - SPL

Fish the pristine waters of the Key West Backcountry for many different species of shallow water game fish. Enjoy the calm waters and take no risk of seasickness ever. See wildlife that most never see up around the islands as you fish in our protected estuary.

Capt. Steven Lamp and Dream Catcher Charters takes you there in style with State of the art fishing boats built by Yellowfin Yachts, Lake and Bay Flats Boats and Action Craft. Using the latest Gear from Shakespeare Fishing tackle, Berkeley, Owner, Strenn and Ugly Stik.

"On my charters you will have everything needed and more to catch the fish you are after. Our equipment is top notch and in new condition always. Our boats are repowered yearly and replaced every two years. You deserve the best when paying for a fishing charter".

Offering 4, 6, and 8 hour affordable fun fishing charters built to show anyone a great time fishing. All skill levels and ages are welcome as this charter can be tuned to fit any need from fishing pro enthusiast to the brand new fisherman.

Check Out The Fishing Charter Rates page For Backcountry Fishing Charter Prices

What Is The Backcountry?

The backcountry means different things to different people. Here, the backcountry generally means the islands, flats, bays and channels located on the Gulf of Mexico Side of the Florida Keys and Key West. Some of use the term backcountry to describe all of the shallow protected estuary that lies between the many uninhabited islands of the Florida Keys and Key West. We like to use "backcountry" as a broad term to describe an area that is "out of the way". Much of, if not all of the Florida Keys backcountry is located in the Great White Heron Wildlife Refuge, so, in turn it is also protected area as well.

The wildlife of our backcountry is amazing. The hundreds of mangrove islands with the shallow flats surrounding them offering the smallest of critters a start of life. This area holds an entire food chain between the shallowest flat and the deepest channels that feed them. From shrimps to sharks the marine life is a full circle here.

On the islands one can see some of our more exotic bird life and aquatic vegetation. surrounded by crystal clear water our mangrove islands are a beautiful site.

Fishing In The Backcountry

Everyone has fun on these trips. Novice to expert there is a fishery for all. The kids can feel like heroes catching fish the whole time with no skill at all. This is a great trip for the family or the hard core enthusiast. The group trips that I put together chose my backcountry fishing charters over all else. It is an easy day on the water that caters to many different people.

The Tackle

Light tackle spin fishing and bait casting rods are the main choices we also have fly rods available to. My crew and I are professional fly fishing guides and very good with instruction. If you have ever wanted to try fly fishing we also offer lessons for the beginners. Either way you will enjoy the possibilities. See my tackle room and learn more about what I use for fishing gear here in Key West.

The Species We Fish For

Tarpon - Permit - Bonefish - Jack Crevales - Yellow Jacks - Pompano - Barracudas - Black Tip Sharks - Bull Sharks - Lemmon Sharks - Groupers - Black Drum - Trout - Goliath Groupers - Redfish - Mutton Snapper - Yellowtail Snappers - Cobia - Ladyfish - Blue Fish - Baby Tarpon - Spanish Mackerel - Mangrove Snappers - Snook

The targeted species that we fish for in the Backcountry vary according to season and angler skills. Capt. Steven custom tailors each trip to match his anglers. All while fishing in calm and clear less than 12 ft of water.

Specialty Charters Done In The Backcountry

Tarpon Fishing-The backcountry is where it all happens for tarpon season. All year long we have tarpon fishing here out of Key West. Fish for smaller baby tarpon in the fall, then the bruisers come in starting in January during the warm periods. The spring months we have the annual migration bringing the silver king right up on the flats for the light tackle and fly sight fishermen. Read More about tarpon fishing.

Shark Fishing is very scary in the backcountry. Shallow waters and big teeth. Capt. Steven offers the Shallow Water Monsters Shark fishing charter. Read more about Shark Fishing with Capt. Steven.

Bonefishing made the Florida Keys Famous. Fast stealthy fish swimming in super shallow waters waiting to eat. Bonefishing is done from the spring through the fall months. This kind of fishing will appeal to your hunting side. Fun for all skill levels Capt Steven will teach you how to catch them with ease. Read more about Bonefishing in Key West with Dream Catcher Charters.

Flats fishing is a fantastic way to enjoy the Florida Keys Backcountry fishing. Sight fishing is truly the name of the game here.  Steven is has been fishing the flats since 1994 full time he now uses two different types of boats to cater to all levels of anglers for flats fishing. Bay Boats and Flats Fishing Boats. Check out Capt. Steven's Key West Flats Fishing Page for more detailed information about this form of fishing. 

Booking your date with Capt. Steven and Dream Catcher Charters For a fun day of Backcountry Fishing is easy. Check out the reservations page and give us a call...