Fishing charters

Tailwalker 2

Captain Mike Macko

Captain Mike Macko has over 20 years of fishing experience in the Florida Keys and is a second-generation Captain. Captain Macko honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Captain Macko has extensive knowledge of every type of fishery in the Florida Keys from offshore to inshore. This includes mahi, tuna, sailfish, snapper, tarpon and permit. Captain Macko is prepared to put you on a fish of a lifetime and an unforgettable experience here at Hawks Cay Resort.

About the Boat

Tailwalker 2 is the ideal family fishing charter, offering a smooth ride and shade. With the freedom to fish the reef or in the sheltered backcountry, Tailwalker 2 can cater to anglers of every skill and interest level. Tailwalker 2 drafts only 16'' of water fully loaded down, which allows you to get into the skinny waters of the backcountry. At the same time, the hull design offers great stability and a comfortable ride on a long run offshore, to the reef or a deep Gulf wreck.

Our Florida Keys fishing charter is outfitted with top-of-the line electronics, inshore and offshore spin fishing gear, everything needed for effective kite fishing, electric reels for deep dropping, and sword fishing. The boat is also equipped with one large 80 gallon live well to keep the bait healthy for long days on the water. There is also plenty of dry storage to keep your belongings safe and dry even in the wettest conditions.

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OUR SPECIALTIES

Mahi Mahi

fishing

Offshore Fishing

Visually speaking you won’t find a prettier fish in the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. With electric hues of blue, yellow and green, dolphin fish are like free-swimming neon signs. Caught year 'round.

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Snook

fishing

back country/flats fishing

Snook fishing is a Florida Keys specialty. Most catches are 3 to 15 lbs, 16 to 30-pounders are also common. The current Florida record is 45.75 pounds. Snook fishing is best in spring and summer.

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Swordfish

fishing

Offshore Fishing/Big Game Fishing

Averaging 9.8 ft. (3 m) in length and 200 lbs. (90.7 kg), Swordfish are among the ocean's fastest and most powerful fish. Swordfish are giants. The Florida record, snagged in the Keys, is 612.75 lbs.

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Tarpon

fishing

back country/flats fishing

Common from 40 to 50 pounds, big fish of 100 to 150 pounds aren't uncommon in our waters. Recent Florida record 243 pounds. Best February through June. Renowned for their challenging fight and jump.

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Cobia

fishing

Flats fishing/off shore fishing

Sometimes called ling by traveling anglers, cobia are among the true treats of Florida Keys fishing. Generally in the 30- to 50-lb range, cobia can grow to more than 100 lbs and put up a great fight.

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Big Game

fishing

Offshore fishing

Sailfish & Swordfish roam our deep waters. Most blue-water hunters target the superstar of the Florida Keys, the legendary Blue Marlin, an open-ocean predator known for its epic trans-Atlantic migrations.

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Blackfin

tuna

Offshore Fishing

The blackfin can be taken on live or artificial baits. One of the smallest of the tunas, the blackfin rarely reaches a weight of more than 30 lbs. The Florida record, caught in the Keys, is 45.5 pounds.

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Grouper

fishing

Offshore Fishing/Light tackle fishing

There are nearly a dozen different species of grouper found in Florida waters, but most charter boats fishing in The Keys target the big three – gag, red and black grouper. The record black is 113.38 lbs.

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CHARTER RATES

Tailwalker 2 —Half Day Inshore

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $900

Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Three-Quarter Day Inshore

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1100

Requirements & Restrictions: 6 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Inshore

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1300

Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Evening Tarpon

Availability: Call for Availability; Only Available in Tarpon Season, March 1 - July 31

Rates: $850

Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Half Day Reef

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $900

Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Three-Quarter Day Reef

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1100

Requirements & Restrictions: 6 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Reef

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1300

Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Half Day Offshore

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1150

Requirements & Restrictions: 4 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Into the Blue—Three-Quarter Day Offshore

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1350

Requirements & Restrictions: 6 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Offshore

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1550

Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People

Tailwalker 2 —Full Day Tournament/Swordfish

Availability: Call for Availability

Rates: $1750

Requirements & Restrictions: 8 Hours, Maximum 4 People