Fishing
From backcountry flats to the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf, the Florida Keys are an angler’s dream. Cast for bonefish, tarpon, and permit in skinny water, or chase sailfish, mahi, and tuna offshore—the variety is unmatched. Local captains and charters know where the action is, whether you’re after a record catch or dinner for the grill. With easy access from every island, fishing here is less about luck and more about adventure. Rods ready? The Keys are always biting.
Fishing Information
All the details you need: licenses, regulations, videos, styles, and tips to make your Florida Keys fishing excursion a keeper.
Florida Keys Lobster Season
Every year, thousands of locals and visitors dive into spiny lobster season, a favorite Florida Keys tradition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments
The Florida Keys is a famous for fishing tournaments. Check our list highlighting some of the many tournaments taking place throughout the year.
Sportfishing History in The Florida Keys
Renowned as a world-class destination for anglers, history-rich Islamorada is where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered.
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Key Largo
Tails Up Fishing Charters
Tails Up Fishing Charters, led by Captain Kerry Wingo, offers personalized backcountry and flats fishing trips in the Florida Everglades and Key Largo. Specializing in catch-and-release of tarpon, permit, bonefish, redfish, and snook, they provide eco-conscious adventures for anglers of all skill levels.
Key Largo
Fish Whisperer Charter Boat
Fish Whisperer FL Keys — premium private fishing charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys aboard a 32-ft SeaVee.
Islamorada
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Sandbar Somewhere Charter
Sandbar Somewhere Charter, led by Captain Hoyt Watkins, offers relaxed inshore and backcountry fishing trips around Summerland Key and Big Pine Key.
Key West
Never Too Deep LLC
Never Too Deep LLC offers offshore, reef and wreck fishing charters from Stock Island near Key West in the Florida Keys aboard a 32-foot Contender center console.
The Lower Keys
SouthEastern Shrimp and Seafood
Fresh Key West pink shrimp, lobster and stone crab claws.
Islamorada
Zoned In Charters
Zoned In Charters offers expert guided flats, back‑country, and fly fishing adventures around Islamorada and Key Largo, Florida for anglers of all skill levels.
The Lower Keys
Hot Water Fishing Charters
Hot Water Fishing Charters offers guided fly and light tackle backcountry fishing trips for tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook throughout the Lower Florida Keys and Everglades National Park with Captain Justin Bachert.
Islamorada
Pelagic Raptors Charters
Cast lines with Captain Mike on Pelagic Raptors fishing charters
Islamorada
Catchalottafish Charters
Catchalottafish Charters — top-tier Islamorada fishing charters delivering reef, wreck, offshore and Gulf of Mexico adventures.
Key West
Key West Bait & Tackle
Historic bait & tackle shop in Key West — live bait, gear & local vibes daily.
The Lower Keys
Torch Key Charters
Torch Key Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and shark throughout the Lower Florida Keys from Little Torch Key with Captain Danny Clark.
Islamorada
The Provider Charter
Provider Charter — private sport fishing charter in Islamorada aboard a 34′ Freeman, where Captain Brooks Gregory offers reef and offshore trips with top‑tier gear and local expertise.
Islamorada
6th Generation Charters
6th Generation Charters — multi-generational Keys fishing charter delivering sportfishing, back-country flats and sand-bar adventures in Islamorada.
Islamorada
Under The Radar Charters
Under The Radar Charters — back‑country and flats fishing in Islamorada where expert fly‑ and light‑tackle guide Riley Holden takes anglers into shallow‑water hotspots for tarpon, redfish, snook, bonefish and more.
