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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Islamorada
Hold Tight Charters
Hold Tight Charters — expert flats, back-country and reef fishing charters out of Key Largo and the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Capt. Rich Mitchell
Captain Rich Mitchell — book your private fishing charter with an experienced Florida Keys guide.
Key West
C Hawk Charters
C Hawk Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, shark, and barracuda in Key West with Captain Mike Cyr, a Key West native guide with over 30 years of experience.
Key West
Recon Sportfishing
Recon Sportfishing — backcountry charters in Key West where expert guidance meets unforgettable inshore adventures.
Islamorada
Captain Perry
Captain Perry Fishing Charters — seasoned back-country and flats fishing excursions out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Low Key Angling
Low Key Angling offers flats, backcountry and nearshore fishing charters in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys targeting tarpon, permit, bonefish and other inshore species.
Key West
Island to island charters
Island to Island Charters — private eco-tours, sandbar adventures and fishing excursions from Key West’s Garrison Bight Marina.
The Lower Keys
Capt. Scott Collins Florida Keys Fishing Guide
Capt. Scott Collins offers light spin and fly fishing charters for tarpon, bonefish, and permit throughout the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West, with nearly 30 years of backcountry expertise.
Islamorada
Glades Built Backcountry
Glades Built Backcountry Charters — expert fly- and light-tackle guiding across the Everglades & Florida Keys from Islamorada.
Islamorada
On Your Mark Fishing Charters
Capt. Mark Gilman’s Fishing Charters — inshore & backcountry fishing adventures in Islamorada, where experience, expertise, and unforgettable catches come together.
The Lower Keys
World Angling
World Angling, founded by Captain Will Benson in 1999, offers expert fly fishing charters in Key West, specializing in tarpon, permit, bonefish, and barracuda.
Key Largo
Tru Blue Charters
TruBlue Charters — guided flats and back‑country fishing trips in Islamorada with Captain Bruce Davis, targeting redfish, snook, trout, tarpon and shark in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Grand Slam Fishing Charters
Grand Slam Charters — premier fishing charters in South Florida & the Keys, where expert guiding meets world-class waters.
Islamorada
Stray Cat Charters
Stray Cat Charters — versatile private fishing charters in Islamorada, where inshore flats, back‑country and offshore reef trips are led by experienced Captain Chris Barron.
Islamorada
Captain Mike Venezia
Capt. Mike Venezia — seasoned back-country and flats fishing guide in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
