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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Fearless Fishing Charters
Fearless Sportfishing Charters — responsive private offshore and reef fishing trips based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Broadminded Charters
Broad Minded — high-performance 42′ charter boat for offshore and deep-water sportfishing out of Islamorada.
Seasquared Charters
Experience top-rated family fishing adventures in the stunning Florida Keys!
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Escape to Reefhouse Key Largo: luxury bayside resort with beach, spa, and marina.
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.
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.
Spartan Charters
Spartan Charters — full‑service fishing charters in Islamorada, where experienced captains guide you on in‑shore, offshore, tarpon and lobster trips out of the Florida Keys.
Grand Slam Fishing Charters
Grand Slam Charters — premier fishing charters in South Florida & the Keys, where expert guiding meets world-class waters.
Island Girl Charters
Experience unforgettable Florida Keys adventures with Island Girl Charters—fishing, snorkeling, and more!
Capt. Easy Charters
Capt. Easy Charters — premier offshore and reef fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Expedition Fishing Charters
Expedition Fishing Charters — premier offshore sportfishing trips out of Islamorada’s Bud ’n Mary’s Marina in the Florida Keys.
No Regrets Fishing Charter
No Regrets Sport Fishing – Premier Lake Erie walleye & perch charters helmed by Captain Tom Sieczkarek out of Buffalo, NY.
Key West Conch Life Charters
Customize your perfect Key West adventure with fishing, snorkeling, and sunset cruises!
Contagious Offshore Fishing Charter
IslamoradaFishing.com — premium offshore sportfishing charters in the Florida Keys out of Islamorada.