Family-Friendly Charter Fishing in Key West, FL
Welcome to Fishing on Magic with Captain Barry
Ready to get on the water and experience the best of Key West? You’re in the right place.
Fishing on Magic Charters runs family-friendly nearshore fishing trips aboard the ONLY air-conditioned boat in the Key West Fleet!
Led by Captain Barry Spieler, a lifelong captain and professional artist, these trips are about more than just catching fish. They’re about sharing stories, enjoying being out on the water, and soaking up everything that makes Key West so special.
Whether you’re reeling in snapper or just relaxing on deck, you’ll leave with more than just a photo — you’ll leave with a memory.
Meet Captain Barry
Artist. Mariner. Storyteller.
Captain Barry Spieler has spent a lifetime on the water — from sailing tall ships to running yachts to guiding charters in the Keys.
He brings that same love of the sea to every trip aboard The Magic, along with a laid-back attitude and an artist’s eye for the little details that make a day special.
Why Clients LOVE Fishing Key West!
Calm water. World class reef fishing. Family-friendly fun.
Some places you have to run 30 miles just to start fishing.
In Key West? You're on the fish in minutes.
We target reef structure just offshore where snapper, grouper, mackerel, and more stack up year-round. No long hauls. No rough seas. Just steady action and beautiful water, right in our backyard.
This is the kind of fishing that keeps things fun — enough bites to stay busy, enough surprises to keep it interesting, and plenty of chances to kick back and take it all in.
Meet Magic - The Most Comfortable Fishing Boat in the Key West Fleet - Complete with A/C!
Happy Customer Reviews
Reviews From
5/5
5/5
5/5
Equipment
Crew
Experience
“What an amazing time. I lifetime memory!”
We went up and down the dock yesterday talking to fisherman. I hate touristy things. Sebago was irritating the other night and the last thing I wanted was a crowd. We talked to a couple of captains down the dock, and they were so arrogant. One called us pipe dreamers, and it turns out, we were just regular visitors that wanted a good deal with not a lot of hype. My fiancé and I talked with the first mate, Bonnie, for any 15 minutes the day before, and I could tell she was honest and a good chap. I called and talked with Tamara. I booked our charter within 30 minutes of chit chatting with Bonnie.
So now, today...what an amazing time today! We caught sharks, grouper, yellow tail, a lot of an out of season fish I can't recall, by like 10 days.... it was such a nice, rememberable time. I'm
We had such a terrible time (sarcasm) that we booked again for our last day here tomorrow.
My advice to anyone traveling here, don't go waste your time with the tourist stuff. Capt. Barry and 1st Mate Bonnie are the best around and super affordable. They do not screw around with tourists, unless you're looking for it...
They are fantastic! I only talked to Chef Tamara, but I'd love to meet her someday.
And an extra coolness factor - the extra fish they get, they donate it to the homeless. Super cool!
