Summer Booking Notice: Morning Reef Trips Only

Published: June 23, 2021

Updated: October 29, 2026

Read Time: 2 minutes

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Archived seasonal booking notice. The restrictions below describe the operating schedule when this article was written. Confirm current options before reserving.

A quick clarification about the booking calendar: I am not offering afternoon half-day reef fishing trips during this summer period. Please choose a morning departure for that activity.

The reason is straightforward. Strong sun, summer heat, and the feeding pattern I am working make mornings the better reef-fishing window. An open afternoon slot does not mean the same fishing opportunity is available later.

Why the Calendar Still Shows Afternoon Availability

I need to keep those hours available for other outings, including snorkeling and the scheduling of longer offshore trips. Blocking every afternoon would prevent guests from reserving activities that can still work.

Please read the description for your chosen trip before booking. The calendar shows available time; the trip information explains which activities fit that time.

Plan Ahead for a Morning Reef Trip

At the time of this notice, mornings are booked several weeks ahead. If your preferred date is full, contact me about alternatives rather than reserve an afternoon reef trip as a substitute.

I am also not offering night fishing during this season. The daytime schedule is already full, and I need time between trips for preparation and maintenance.

Thanks for checking the details before reserving. I want you choosing an outing because it suits your group and the fishing, rather than simply because an empty box appeared on the calendar.

If mornings are full or you are unsure which afternoon activity to choose, ask me what could work for your dates. I can explain the available options before you make a reservation.

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Captain Kevin Johnsen

Capt. Kevin Johnsen is a licensed USCG Master Captain and 40-year resident of Marathon, Florida. He runs Florida Keys Reel Adventures, offering hands-on fishing, spearfishing, snorkeling, and lobstering charters in the Middle Keys. When he's not on the water, he's probably thinking about being on the water.

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