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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Key West
Second Generation Fishing Charters
We Fish Key West — your local charter partner for top offshore, reef, and backcountry fishing adventures.
Key Largo
Round Up Fishing Charters
Round Up Fishing Charters — offshore and reef fishing charters in Key Largo, where experienced captains guide you to mahi‑mahi, sailfish and other trophy catches.
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.
Key West
Captain Rios Charters
Captain Rio's Charters offers personalized, adventure-filled boating experiences in Key West, specializing in spearfishing, lobstering, island exploration, and water-based activities aboard a 32-foot Stamas vessel.
The Lower Keys
Gotcha Sportfishing
Gotcha Sportfishing — full-service fishing charters in Islamorada, where serious anglers and families alike chase trophy catches in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Two Trolls Sport Fishing — full‑service reef, wreck & offshore charter in Islamorada, Florida, where Captain Robert Junco takes small groups out for multi‑species action.
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.
Key West
Capt. Andy Glynn Charters - Aboard the RIDLA Too
Ridla Charters — private fishing and eco-tour charters departing from Key West.
Key West
RideOut Charters Key West
RideOut Charters Key West offers offshore, reef, wreck, and inshore fishing charters for up to six anglers aboard a 28-foot Whitewater with Captain Nick Collins, a Key West guide with seven years of Keys diving and fishing experience and a 4.9-star rating across 74 FishingBooker reviews.
Islamorada
Reel Screamer Charters
Reel Screamer Charters — offshore and reef fishing charters in Tavernier, where expert guides turn Florida Keys trips into unforgettable catch-and-fun adventures.
Islamorada
Endeavor Sportfishing
Endeavor Sportfishing — premier sportfishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys aboard a custom offshore vessel.
Islamorada
Robbie's of Islamorada
Robbie’s of Islamorada offers thrilling tarpon feeding, fishing, water sports, and vibrant local dining in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Forever Young Charter Company
Private dive, snorkel, spearfishing & fishing charters in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Fish Whisperer Charter Boat
Fish Whisperer FL Keys — premium private fishing charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys aboard a 32-ft SeaVee.
Marathon
Slamtime Charters
Slamtime Charters in Marathon offers private Florida Keys fishing charters targeting offshore, reef, wreck, and backcountry species with an experienced local captain.
