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
Bear Holeman Charters
Bear Holeman offers expert inshore and offshore fishing charters in Key West, with captains boasting over 20 years of experience and ready-to-use gear for families, solo anglers, and seasoned fishers.
The Lower Keys
Key West Fly & Spin Fishing Charters
Key West Fly & Spin Fishing Charters offers guided fly fishing and spin fishing charters for tarpon, permit, bonefish, shark, and barracuda across the flats from Marathon to Key West and the Marquesas with Captain Steve Hancock.
Islamorada
Fly+Spin Poling Guide
Andy Janoski — expert fly- and spin-fishing charter guide based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Fish Key West®
Fish Key West — full-service fishing charter company in Key West offering flats, deep-sea and split-charters.
The Lower Keys
Tail Chasin' Charters
Tail Chasin' Charters offers flats, inshore, offshore, reef, and night tarpon fishing charters out of Little Torch Key in the Lower Florida Keys with a team of five experienced captains.
Islamorada
6th Generation Charters
6th Generation Charters — multi-generational Keys fishing charter delivering sportfishing, back-country flats and sand-bar adventures in Islamorada.
Islamorada
Pisces Connections Charters
Islamorada Charter Fishing — premier sport-fishing charters in Islamorada, where experienced guides and deep-water access deliver world-class catches.
Key West
All Water Charters
Experience unforgettable private fishing adventures in Key West with expert Captain Kyle!
Islamorada
Three Waters Resort & Marina
Escape to Three Waters Resort & Marina for island luxury, ocean views, and endless adventure.Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a newly reimagined oceanfront destination in Islamorada, Florida, blending island charm with modern luxury.
Meetings Max
120
Total Space
1680 sq ft
Largest Room
1680 sq ft
The Lower Keys
Rippin Line Charters
Explore Florida Keys waters with Captain Anthony—fishing, eco tours, and sunset cruises!
The Lower Keys
Kingfisher Backcountry Charters
Kingfisher Backcountry Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, and redfish throughout the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Robert Horachek, a lifelong Keys resident with over 20 years of fishing experience.
Islamorada
All Tackle Backcountry Fishing Charters
Captain Ted Wilson Fishing Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing adventures in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Fishbone Fishing Charters
Capt. William Chapman LLC — premier private fishing charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Key West
Recon Sportfishing
Recon Sportfishing — backcountry charters in Key West where expert guidance meets unforgettable inshore adventures.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing and Eco-Tours
Tarpon specialists delivering snag-free charters & gear to reel in the Silver King.
