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 Largo
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Escape to Reefhouse Key Largo: luxury bayside resort with beach, spa, and marina.
Weddings Max
250
Meetings Max
200
Total Space
16000 sq ft
Largest Room
3000 sq ft
Key Largo
Costa Morada Fishing Charters
Costa Morada Fishing Charters — high-performance offshore sportfishing adventures from Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Wall To Wall Fishing Charters
Wall To Wall Fishing Charters — premier private fishing and sandbar tours out of Key West for all ages and experience levels.
Marathon
The Tackle Box
A Marathon tackle shop that has been in the same old post office building since the 1950s, open 7 to 5 every day with live shrimp, pinfish and crabs in the tanks. They will also clean and repair your reel, spool your line properly, and book you a charter.
Key West
Dream Sickle Charters
Dream Sickle Charters offers shallow-water sight fishing charters from Key West, Florida Keys, targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and more.
Key West
Landboat Charters
Fish The Bridges — shore-side bridge fishing charters in Key Largo, where accessible, exciting angling meets local expertise.
Key Largo
Eye Catcher Charters
Private fishing, snorkeling & sunset charters aboard a 30' Sea Hunt with Captain Bry.
Key West
Capt Dans Fishing Charters
Capt. Dan’s Fishing Charters — private sportfishing excursions in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Drop Back Charters
Drop Back Charters — custom offshore and reef fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
Key West
Reel Fresh Fishing
Reel Fresh Fishing — private fishing charters in Key West, where expert captains and top-tier gear deliver unforgettable deep-sea, reef and wreck experiences.
Marathon
Hawks Cay Marina
Hawks Cay Marina on Duck Key offers wet slips, fuel, fishing charters and convenient access to the waters of the Middle Florida Keys.
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.
Islamorada
Captain Michael Fishing
Captain Michael Party Boat Fishing offers affordable, group-friendly deep-sea fishing trips aboard a 65-foot vessel, departing daily from Robbie’s of Islamorada.
