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 worldwide as a legendary angling destination, The Florida Keys helped pioneer backcountry sportfishing, saltwater fly fishing and light-tackle angling. Celebrated captains such as Jimmie Albright, Cecil Keith, Billy Knowles and Richard Stanczyk Sr. shaped the sport, while famous anglers including Ted Williams, Ernest Hemingway, Zane Grey and Presidents Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman and George H.W. Bush added to the island chain’s enduring fishing legacy.
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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
J&Fexcursions
J&F eXcursions — family-run fishing charters, eco-tours and sandbar adventures in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Marina
Sugarloaf Key Marina — full-service “old school” Keys marina offering rentals, charters, ramps, bait & tackle, tours, and more.
The Lower Keys
SouthEastern Shrimp and Seafood
Fresh Key West pink shrimp, lobster and stone crab claws.
Marathon
Two Conchs Fishing Charters
A family-run charter fleet led by Capt. Jack Carlson, offering 20+ boats across The Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Katz Charters
KATZ Charters — top-rated fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys, led by Capt. Jason Katsikas.
Islamorada
A-Lil'Tail Charter
A Lil' Tail Charters — family-friendly private fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Fins & Feathers Fishing Charters
Fins & Feathers Charters — elite offshore and reef fishing trips out of Key Largo led by tournament-champion Capt. Jim Mulcahy.
Key West
Dream Sickle Charters
Dream Sickle Charters offers shallow-water sight fishing charters from Key West, Florida Keys, targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and more.
Islamorada
Lightly Salted Charters
Private Islamorada boat tours: snorkel, sandbar, fishing—book your adventure.
Marathon
Main Attraction
Main Attraction Charter Fishing — top-tier deep-sea sportfishing charters in Marathon, Florida Keys, where “first out, freshest catch” meets unparalleled local expertise.
Marathon
Just The Tip Charters
Just The Tip Charters offers exciting offshore fishing trips in the Florida Keys, targeting big game species for anglers of all experience levels.
Islamorada
Stray Cat Charters
Stray Cat Charters — versatile private fishing charters in Islamorada, where inshore flats, back‑country and offshore reef trips are led by experienced Captain Chris Barron.
