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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Key West
Kilo Whiskey Charters
Kilo Whiskey Charters offers customizable offshore fishing, reef, wreck, swordfish, sandbar, sunset, Marquesas, and Dry Tortugas charters out of Key West aboard a 33-foot SeaVee with Captain Anthony Del Valle, a merchant mariner-credentialed guide with over a decade of Keys experience.
Islamorada
LegaSea Charters
LegaSea Charters — private offshore fishing charters in Islamorada, where multi-generation expertise meets world-class sportfishing.
Marathon
Epic Daze Sport Fishing
Epic Daze Sport Fishing Charters in Marathon offers private deep-sea fishing trips in the Florida Keys, delivering unforgettable offshore, reef, and wreck adventures.
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
Sea Horse Private Charters
Florida Keys Fishing Charters — premium guided fishing trips in Key Largo where expert captains take you reef‑, wreck‑ and offshore to target trophy species.
Key West
Your Island Charter
Your Island Charter — private boat charters for sandbars, snorkeling, fishing and sunsets in the Florida Keys.
Marathon
The Tackle Box
Your Florida Keys fishing adventure starts here with expert gear, charters, and tips!
Islamorada
Big Dave Charters and Tours
Big Dave Charters & Tours — luxury fishing charters, boat tours and vacation rentals in Islamorada and the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Sailors Choice Fishing Boat
Family-friendly party fishing boat in Key Largo offering daily charters for anglers of all skill levels.
Islamorada
Contagious Offshore Fishing Charter
IslamoradaFishing.com — premium offshore sportfishing charters in the Florida Keys out of Islamorada.
Islamorada
BnM Charters
Bud n’ Mary’s Marina — home of the renowned “B n’ M” 34-ft charter boat in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Broadminded Charters
Broad Minded — high-performance 42′ charter boat for offshore and deep-water sportfishing out of Islamorada.
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
Drop Back Charters
Drop Back Charters — custom offshore and reef fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Kickin It In The Keys Charters
Experience Florida Keys fishing adventures with Captain Forrest.
