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 as a world-class destination for anglers, history-rich Islamorada is where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered.
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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.
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Salty Goat Fishing Charters
Salty Goat Fishing Charters — head boat reef‑fishing trips in Key West where families and groups enjoy fun, catch‑filled days on a 50‑ft “party” fishing vessel.
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Odyssea Key West Sportfishing
Odyssea Key West Sportfishing offers private offshore, reef, wreck, fly fishing, and swordfishing charters aboard a 34-foot SeaVee out of Key West with Captain Rush Maltz, a Florida Keys native and co-host of the nationally televised fishing show Local Knowledge.
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Never Too Deep LLC
Never Too Deep LLC offers offshore, reef and wreck fishing charters from Stock Island near Key West in the Florida Keys aboard a 32-foot Contender center console.
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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.
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Florida Keys Fly Fishing
Key West Charter Fishing offers flats, backcountry and fly fishing charters in Key West, Florida Keys with guided trips targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and barracuda.
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Key West Extreme Adventures
Eco shark & wildlife tours aboard a custom catamaran in Key West
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Eva Marie Fishing Charters
Eva Marie Fishing Charters — premier private sportfishing trips aboard a 43-ft boat based in downtown Key West.
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Screaming Lines Adventures
Four generations of Estenoz heritage leading sportfishing adventures in Key West’s waters.
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Straw Hats Fishing Charters
Straw Hats Fishing Charters — private reef, wreck and offshore fishing charters in Key West where every trip is full‑boat (up to ~6 anglers) and fully equipped for a premier angling experience.
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High Class Hooker Sportfishing Charters
High Class Hooker Charters — premier private fishing charters in Key West offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
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Rusty's Bucket Charters
Rusty's Bucket Charters offers private fishing trips, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and sandbar adventures aboard a 24' Sea Hunt center console. Led by Captain Russ, they provide a hands-on experience for up to six guests, with trips tailored to your preferences.
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Dream Sickle Charters
Dream Sickle Charters offers shallow-water sight fishing charters from Key West, Florida Keys, targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and more.
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Fury Water Adventures
Fury Water Adventures offers the ultimate Key West experience, from thrilling water excursions to convenient land rentals
