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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Ladies, Let's Go Fishing
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Keys University & Fishing Fever — women’s fishing seminar & tournament in the Upper Keys, where learning, charters & friendly competition meet.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Key West Florida Fishing
Key West Florida Fishing offers private backcountry, inshore, and offshore sport fishing charters out of Key West with Captain Mike Weinhofer and a crew of experienced guides aboard the Blind Squirrel and Compass Rose.
Islamorada
J&Fexcursions
J&F eXcursions — family-run fishing charters, eco-tours and sandbar adventures in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Catchalottafish Charters
Catchalottafish Charters — top-tier Islamorada fishing charters delivering reef, wreck, offshore and Gulf of Mexico adventures.
Islamorada
Endeavor Sportfishing
Endeavor Sportfishing — premier sportfishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys aboard a custom offshore vessel.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Flats Fishing
Flats Guide, led by Captain Barry Hoffman, offers expert fly and light tackle fishing charters in the Florida Keys. With over 33 years of guiding experience, Captain Barry specializes in sight fishing for tarpon, bonefish, snook, and redfish. All charters are catch-and-release, ensuring sustainable fishing practices.
The Lower Keys
Feelin' Fishy Charters
Feelin' Fishy Charters offers flats fly fishing and spin fishing charters for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and barracuda throughout the Lower Florida Keys from Big Pine Key to Key West.
Marathon
Custom Cat Charters
Custom Cat Charters offers tailored private boat trips for fishing, sightseeing, and special events in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Two Trolls Sport Fishing — full‑service reef, wreck & offshore charter in Islamorada, Florida, where Captain Robert Junco takes small groups out for multi‑species action.
Islamorada
Islamorada Boat Rentals
Boat rentals in Islamorada — deck boats, center consoles & pontoons.
Key West
My Ohana Fishing Charters
My Ohana Fishing & Charters offers sport fishing, snorkeling, reef & sandbar tours, and custom boat adventures in Key West.
Key West
Bonefishing Key West
Bonefishing Key West offers guided flats and fly fishing charters for bonefish, permit, tarpon, shark, and barracuda throughout the Lower Florida Keys, Key West, and the Marquesas with Captain Lenny Leonard.
The Lower Keys
Fair Winds Flats Fishing Charters
Fair Winds Fishing Charters offers guided flats fishing charters from Summerland Key in the Lower Florida Keys targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, and other inshore species.
Key Largo
JD Outdoor Adventures
Your one-stop shop for fishing, boats & bait in Key Largo’s backyard.
