Fishing
From skinny-water flats to deep-blue runs offshore, The Florida Keys give anglers plenty of ways to bend a rod. Sight-cast for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit in the backcountry, or head for open water in search of Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna and more. Local captains know the tides, the bite and the spots worth chasing, whether you’re hoping for a personal best or fresh catch for dinner. Around here, the hardest part is deciding where to fish first.
Fishing Information
Everything you need to plan a Florida Keys fishing trip, from finding and booking a local charter to checking the best times to target different...
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
Endless Summer Charters
Endless Summer Fishing Charters — premier guided fishing trips in Key West specializing in flats, back-country and reef adventures.
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.
Key West
First Light Charters Key West
First Light Charters Key West offers offshore, reef, wreck, swordfish, and Dry Tortugas fishing charters out of Stock Island aboard a 31-foot Yellowfin with Captain Kody Michael, a South Florida native with deep expertise in offshore and deep-water fishing.
Islamorada
Miller Time Sportfishing
Fishing Charters Islamorada – Premier private charter boat adventures in the Florida Keys, offering reef, near-shore and offshore fishing trips for all skill levels.
Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters — versatile reef, wreck and offshore fishing trips in Islamorada, where experienced guides provide quality gear and full fishing service.
Marathon
Ana Banana Fishing Company
Ana Banana Fishing Company is a third-generation, father-and-son operated Marathon fishing charter with a six-boat fleet, a no-fish-no-pay guarantee, and 25+ years of experience targeting offshore, inshore, reef, flats, and backcountry species year-round.
Key West
High Class Hooker Sportfishing Charters
High Class Hooker Charters — premier private fishing charters in Key West offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
Islamorada
Relentless Fishing
Relentless Fishing – Captain Paul Ross — offshore charter fishing trips in Islamorada, where elite tournament experience meets family-friendly adventure.
Key West
Keys Custom Fishing Charters
Keys Custom Fishing Charters — private sport-fishing charters in Key West, where expert guides and tailored trips deliver unforgettable angling adventures.
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.
Islamorada
Time Out Sportfishing LLC, Islamorada
Time Out Sportfishing — full‑service deep‑sea, reef & wreck fishing charters in Islamorada with Captain Mike Mason, a 5th‑generation Keys guide.
The Lower Keys
Reel Escape Sportfishing
Reel Escape Sportfishing offers customized offshore, inshore deep-drop, swordfish, lobster, sandbar, and snorkeling charters out of Big Pine Key in the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Chris, a USCG-licensed captain with 18-plus years of coastal and offshore experience.
Islamorada
I’m Bit Fishing Charters
I’m Bit Charters — private sportfishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding and world-class gear deliver unforgettable catches.
Islamorada
Gimme Jimmy Fishing Charter
Bud n’ Mary’s Fishing Marina — historic charter fleet and full-service marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Livin' the Dream Charters
Livin' The Dream Charters is a laid-back, locally run outfit fishing, diving, and cruising the Lower Keys out of Parmer's Resort on Little Torch Key. Whether you want to chase mahi offshore, spearfish the reef, scoop up lobster, or just soak in a sandbar sunset, Capt. Ray and Leah shape the day around you.
