Things to do in Duck Key, Florida (FL): The Best Outdoor Activities

Welcome to Marathon and Duck Key, home of First Love Charters. The Middle Keys has some of the best Sports Fishing the world. Anglers from all over come here to fish and relax in the pristine waters that surround the Florida Keys. We guarantee an incredible fishing trip. Capt. Lee Lucas is a professional guide that works hard so you will experience a great day on the water. He holds a U. S. Coast Guard Masters License. & is certified by the International Game Fish Association. Capt Lee is also a member of the Mercury Saltwater Pro. Fishing team, Castaway Graphite Rods Pro Staff & Ocean Wave Sunglasses Fishing team. First Love is a custom rigged 30ft. Center Console with a 10 ft. beam powered by 300hp Mercury Verados. She’s a fast, dry boat with full electronics and G.P.S. There is an enclosed head with ample dry storage, lots of seating and a large custom T-Top, with curtains which makes your ride dry on those windy or rainy days. Capt. Lee specialized in light tackle – live bait fishing and will customize your trip to target the species you would like to catch and help you accomplish it. We feature all Castaway Graphite Rods. Fishing – Snorkel Combination trips. I.G.F.A. Junior Angler World Record Program.Capt. Lee home base is beautiful Duck Key, Mile Marker 61, located in the Middle of the Florida Keys. First Love docks at their duplex on the Island of Duck Key. (It is for rent) and picks you up in the marina at the WORLD FAMOUS – HAWK’S CAY RESORT. Capt. Lee is the Guide to call. We can assist you with all your vacation plans.

Light Tackle Sport fishing in the Florida Keys. Tarpon, Bonefish, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Mackeral, Bluefish, Ladyfish, and many more species! 17ft Silver Shadow Grand Slam Flats boat. Spinning or Fly fishing charters available for full or half days.

Hook into a giant tarpon at sunset, reel in dolphin in the Gulfstream, catch tuna at the Hump, and more! From novice to expert, Capt. Brian's local fishing experience and enthusiasm will be the difference between a fishing CHARTER during your vacation and a fishing ADVENTURE. Located conveniently in Duck Key FL with Hawks Cay Resort pickup available. Family fun snorkeling adventures, too.

Aerial Sight-seeing and Family Boat Tours By Air: See the Middle Keys from the air in complete air-conditioned comfort. We will depart Marathon Airport in our luxurious six-seat Piper Saratoga and head east to Duck Key. We will continue another 16 miles east to start our westward flight which will cover 50 miles of the reef, ending at Looe Key. From Looe Key we will head back east to the beautiful white sand beaches of Bahia Honda State Park, across the historic Seven Mile Bridge and back to the airport. We recommend a mid-day tour to ensure the sun is highest and the water looks its greatest! $199 per person, Children under 12 $99. 2 person minimum. Your family can enjoy a private day on the water (6 people max) with your own boat captain. Depart from Duck Key Marina in our Robalo 227 Dual Console and enjoy the middle Keys your very own way! By Sea: Family Boat Tours Choose from... * Treasure hunting with map! * Tubing for the kids * Lunch cookout on the boat * Waterfront restaurants (meal not inc) * Seashell hunting or fishing for the kids * Tarpon feeding * and much more... Depending what you choose trip time can vary from 4-8 hours. Shorter trips upon request. $549 for half day (drinks included) and $799 for full day (lunch and drinks included)

Watersports at the Hawks Cay Marina on Duck Key. Kayak and paddle board rentals, eco-tours, private boat charters for snorkeling, sand bar hopping and sunset cruises.

Dive Duck Key in the heart of the Florida Keys is a full service retail scuba diving shop. Our dive shop and dive boat, the Seafari, are located at the Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida. We specialize in reef and wreck scuba diving in the Florida Keys. Hawks Cay Resort is oceanside, which allows us to get to our destination quickly for a great day of scuba diving in the middle Keys. The coral reef off Duck Key is as close as 3 miles from our dock. Diving with our shop, Dive Duck Key, we can show you up to 30 different dive spots, located off Duck Key, mile marker 61, on the 180 mile chain of the Florida Keys' coral reef. The Florida Keys' coral reef is composed of thin plates or layers of calcium carbonate secreted over thousands of years by billions of tiny, soft-bodied animals called coral polyps. The reef is constantly growing new colonies of polyps on top of the skeletons of older ones. These coral formations can be seen just under the water's surface to deeper than we can dive recreationally. Dive Duck Key has a long list of fun things to do while vacationing in the Florida Keys. We offer great scuba diving trips, resort courses, SNUBA(R), and full scuba diving certification lessons. We rent all types of scuba gear - including tanks, regulator consoles, dive lights, weight belts, full/shorty wet suits, hoods, mask, prescription masks, fins, open heel fins with booties, snorkels - whatever you need to dive the Florida Keys. We also repair scuba diving equipment and we can fill your tanks with air, and have nitrox tanks available for rental. Dive Duck Key has a large inventory of scuba and snorkel retail items. Plus, our T-shirts are great; pirates, scuba dive and snorkel scenes, and of course, sharks!

Boat Rentals from 19' up to 25' boats. Center console, dual console, deck boats and "offshore" boats up to 10 miles out available from 1/2 day rentals to weekly and longer. Discounted Kayak rentals also available with boat rentals. We also rent fishing rods and tackle boxes as well as snorkel gear. Please give us a call for the opportunity to be of service to you!

Let us find the perfect excursion for your family! Watersports located at the Hawks Cay Marina, MM 61, on tropical Duck Key. We offer both Private and Group Boat Excursions for reef snorkeling, sand bar hopping and sunset cruises. Kayak and paddle board rentals.

Whether it's fishing the Duck Key flats for prized permit and bonefish; spending an exciting day in the backcountry catching tarpon, redfish, and snook; or just enjoying an afternoon on the water bending the rod with your family and friends, the Florida Keys offer an unrivaled inshore fishery for all ages and skill levels to enjoy.