Can kids go on an Islamorada fishing charter?
Yes. Snap ’Em Up, EarlyBird and I’m Bit say all ages are welcome, and Stray Cat and A Fishing Guru welcome all ages on four-hour trips. For young children a short trip is the easy choice: I’m Bit sells two and three-hour family trips from $500, and Snap ’Em Up a two-hour snapper trip for $600.
What operators say about ages
| Operator | Ages |
|---|---|
| Snap 'Em Up | For all ages |
| EarlyBird | For all ages |
| I'm Bit | For all ages; two and three-hour family trips |
| Stray Cat | All ages on the four-hour trip |
| A Fishing Guru | All ages on the four-hour trip |
| Hound Dawg | All ages on the 3.5-hour trip |
| Islamorada Spearfishing | 10 and up |
| Big Dave | You must be 18 to book (not an age limit for passengers) |
Which trip suits children
Offshore suits teenagers who want a big fish more than steady bites.
- Short and close: I’m Bit’s two-hour family trip ($500) or Snap ’Em Up’s two-hour snapper trip ($600, up to four). Bites come quickly, and you are back before lunch.
- A half-day reef trip for children who can handle four hours: snapper bite steadily, and there is something to take home. See reef fishing.
- The backcountry for calm water. The fish are bigger and the action slower, so it suits older children who can wait for a shot.
Seasickness and children
The CDC notes that children under two rarely get motion sickness and that susceptibility peaks between seven and twelve. Medication is a question for a pharmacist, especially for children. Seasickness has the CDC’s advice.
Family trips you can book
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I'm Bit Charters
5.0 Google · 22 reviews · read 4 October 2026
Two-hour ($500) and three-hour ($650) family fishing trips, and longer reef and offshore trips.
Departs: Robbie’s Marina, Tarpon Booth
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Snap 'Em Up Fishing Charters
5.0 Google · 71 reviews · read 4 October 2026
A two-hour snapper trip for up to four ($600), and four to eight-hour reef trips; licence, bait, cleaning and a toilet aboard.
Departs: IslaMarina, 85920 Overseas Highway
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Google · 22 reviews · read 4 October 2026 Check it at the source
- CDC Yellow Book — Motion Sickness What works against motion sickness, what does not, and when to take medication. Link checked 6 October 2026
- FWC — Do I need a recreational fishing licence? The exemption that matters here: anyone fishing from a for-hire vessel with a valid charter licence does not need their own saltwater licence. Link checked 6 September 2026
Kids on a charter: questions
What age can kids go on a fishing charter in Islamorada?
Any age with most operators: Snap ’Em Up, EarlyBird and I’m Bit say all ages, and Stray Cat, A Fishing Guru and Hound Dawg welcome all ages on their shorter trips. Spearfishing is 10 and up.
Do kids need a fishing licence on a charter?
No. Customers on a licensed Florida charter are covered by the boat’s licence, and children under 16 are exempt in Florida anyway.
What is the best fishing trip for young kids in Islamorada?
A short one: I’m Bit’s two-hour family trip ($500) or Snap ’Em Up’s two-hour snapper trip ($600). Steady bites and an early finish beat a long day waiting for one big fish.
Next step
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