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 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.
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...
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
Captain Pat's Charters
Captain Pat’s Charters — veteran-owned private fishing charters out of Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Caribee Marina
Caribee Boats Marina — full-service marina and boat sales in Islamorada, where 75+ years of Keys boat-lifestyle expertise meets prime waterfront access.
Islamorada
Reef Runner Charters
Reef Runner Sportfishing Charters — premier offshore & reef fishing charters in Islamorada, where trophy species and expert guides make Florida Keys adventures unforgettable.
Islamorada
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Outer Limits Sportfishing
Outer Limits Sportfishing — deep-sea fishing charters in Key West, where tournament-ready gear and offshore adventure collide.
Islamorada
A1A Watersports and Boat Rentals
A1A Watersports & Boat Rentals is a family-owned operation at Mile Marker 85.9 in Islamorada offering year-round jet ski tours, WaveRunner freedom rides, and self-guided boat rentals with a large fleet and guided island adventures.
Key West
Capt. Andy Glynn Charters - Aboard the RIDLA Too
Ridla Charters — private fishing and eco-tour charters departing from Key West.
Islamorada
Spartina guide service
Spartina Guide Service — light‑tackle, flats & back‑country fishing charters in Islamorada/Key Largo, where soft‑plastics, flies and sight‑casting in shallow water are the specialty.
Islamorada
Couple A Bucks Charters
Couple-A-Bucks Charters — family-friendly flats & back-country fishing adventures from Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Snapshot Charters
Family-friendly Snapshot Charters offers unforgettable reef to swordfish fishing trips!
Key West
Key West Conch Life Charters
Customize your perfect Key West adventure with fishing, snorkeling, and sunset cruises!
Islamorada
Broadminded Charters
Broad Minded — high-performance 42′ charter boat for offshore and deep-water sportfishing out of Islamorada.
Key West
No Doubt Fishing Charters
No Doubt Charters is a family-owned Key West fishing charter offering sportfishing, snorkeling, and trips to the Dry Tortugas.
Key West
Eva Marie Fishing Charters
Eva Marie Fishing Charters — premier private sportfishing trips aboard a 43-ft boat based in downtown Key West.
