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.
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.
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...
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The Lower Keys
Showtime Charters, LLC
Showtime Charters Key West — private fishing & snorkeling charter in Key West where Captain Sam Shaw offers customized trips from reef to sand‑bar adventures.
Marathon
Two Conchs Fishing Charters
A family-run charter fleet led by Capt. Jack Carlson, offering 20+ boats across The Florida Keys.
Key West
Fishy Business Charters
Offshore, reef, and backcountry fishing charters aboard a 36’ Front Runner Center Console with Captain Eric Evans.
Key West
Above & Below Fishing Adventures - Key West & Lower Keys Fishing Charters
Above & Below Fishing Adventures offers private, all-in-one Florida Keys charters—fishing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, spearfishing, lobster diving, and more—with full gear, Starlink Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
Islamorada
Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters
Coastal Outfitters offers customized fishing charters and sunset cruises in Islamorada, delivering relaxed, captained outings tailored to your preferences.
Key West
Fish Key West®
Fish Key West — full-service fishing charter company in Key West offering flats, deep-sea and split-charters.
Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Charters Florida Keys
Offshore and inshore sportfishing charters in Islamorada.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fishing Adventures
Key Largo Fishing Adventures — premier sportfishing charters based in Key Largo offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
Marathon
Killbox Fishing
Elite tournament fishing team based in Marathon, FL, competing in major marlin, sailfish, and dolphin events.
Marathon
Manic Sportfishing
Manic Sportfishing is a top-rated Florida Keys fishing charter in Marathon offering private offshore, reef, and family-friendly fishing trips with experienced captains and premium boats.
Islamorada
Broadminded Charters
Broad Minded — high-performance 42′ charter boat for offshore and deep-water sportfishing out of Islamorada.
Key Largo
FnR Charters
FnR Charters — versatile private fishing trips in Key Largo, Florida Keys covering flats, back-country and deep-sea adventures.
Marathon
No Slack Sportfishing
No Slack Sportfishing is a Marathon-based family fishing charter service led by born-and-raised Keys captains James "Bucko" Platt and Jared Platt, specializing in light tackle sailfish and tarpon aboard two SeaVee vessels.
Key Largo
Salty Morada Charters
Beyond Blessed Charters offers guided fishing trips in Islamorada and Tavernier, delivering fun, hassle-free offshore and reef fishing for anglers of all skill levels.
Key Largo
Sea Spirit Offshore Fishing
Sea Spirit Offshore Sportfishing — full‑service deep‑sea & reef fishing charters in Key Largo, where expert captains guide you to mahi, tuna, sailfish and more aboard a 43′ sport‑fisher.
