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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Islamorada
Blackfly Charters
BlackFly Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing guided by a fourth-generation Florida Keys skipper.
Marathon
Fishing Kings
Marathon Fishing Kings — private reef, wreck & offshore fishing charters in Marathon, where expert guidance meets trophy-fish potential.
Key West
Rusty's Bucket Charters
Rusty's Bucket Charters offers private fishing trips, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and sandbar adventures aboard a 24' Sea Hunt center console. Led by Captain Russ, they provide a hands-on experience for up to six guests, with trips tailored to your preferences.
Key West
Straw Hats Fishing Charters
Straw Hats Fishing Charters — private reef, wreck and offshore fishing charters in Key West where every trip is full‑boat (up to ~6 anglers) and fully equipped for a premier angling experience.
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.
Islamorada
Glades & Bay Charters
Glades & Bay Charters – Islamorada — boutique flats and back-country fishing charters departing from Islamorada.
Key West
Off the Charts!
Off the Charts! offers personalized fishing charters, eco-tours, and sandbar excursions aboard a 32' Whitewater center console in Key West. Led by a captain with over 40 years of experience, they provide all necessary gear, safety equipment, and fishing licenses are included.
Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters — versatile reef, wreck and offshore fishing trips in Islamorada, where experienced guides provide quality gear and full fishing service.
Key Largo
Blue Water Adventures
Blue Water Adventures offers private fishing charters, snorkeling trips, and sunset cruises aboard a 32-foot Gamefisher, departing from Key Largo Fisheries Marina.
Key West
Florida Straits Sportfishing
Fish Florida Straits — high-performance offshore and reef fishing charters based out of Key West, Florida Keys.
Key West
Miss Inclined Charters
Miss Inclined Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle flats fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, shark, and barracuda throughout Key West, the Lower Florida Keys, and the Marquesas Keys with Captain Lindsay Harper.
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.
Key West
Captain Conch Charters
Captain Conch Charters offers customizable fishing experiences in Key West, including split, private, and party boat charters, targeting species like mahi mahi, tuna, and sharks.
Islamorada
Capt. Tony Horsley - Bowed Up Fishing Charters
Capt. Tony Horsley Fishing Charters — custom inshore & back-country fishing trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Second Generation Flats Guide LLC
Second Generation Flats Guide — expert light‑tackle and fly‑fishing trips in Tavernier, Florida Keys, where you’ll chase bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook and redfish in the shallow flats with an experienced guide.
