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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Edgewater Lodge
Sixteen rooms on the bay side at mile marker 65.5, every one with a kitchenette and a private balcony, plus a pool, a private beach and a boat ramp on the property. Sunset happens straight off your balcony, which is the whole argument for staying bayside.
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Flat Out Sportfishing
Experience thrilling flats fishing in the Florida Keys with expert Captain Diego!
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Sweet E'Nuf Charters
Experience top fishing adventures in Marathon, FL with expert captains and unforgettable catches!
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Slamtime Charters
Slamtime Charters in Marathon offers private Florida Keys fishing charters targeting offshore, reef, wreck, and backcountry species with an experienced local captain.
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Wet Tails Charters
Wet Tails Charters is a Marathon fishing charter operating out of Captain Hook's Marina aboard a 31-foot Stamas with a private bathroom, offering family-friendly reef, offshore, wreck, and big game fishing trips with Captain Ed Traylor and first mate Mikey.
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No Slack Sportfishing
No Slack Sportfishing is a Marathon-based family fishing charter service led by born-and-raised Keys captains James "Bucko" Platt and Jared Platt, specializing in light tackle sailfish and tarpon aboard two SeaVee vessels.
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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.
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Manic Sportfishing
Manic Sportfishing is a top-rated Florida Keys fishing charter in Marathon offering private offshore, reef, and family-friendly fishing trips with experienced captains and premium boats.
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Marathon Bait & Tackle
Open 6 to 6, seven days a week, at mile marker 49 bayside in Marathon, with live shrimp and crabs in the tanks. Rod rentals run $25 a week, which makes this the first stop if you flew in without gear.
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Epic Daze Sport Fishing
Epic Daze Sport Fishing Charters in Marathon offers private deep-sea fishing trips in the Florida Keys, delivering unforgettable offshore, reef, and wreck adventures.
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Two Conchs Fishing Charters
Capt. Jack Carlson has guided the Keys for more than 20 years, and all three of his sons run boats now too, which is how one family ends up with a fleet this size. More than 20 boats from 17 to 43 feet means the boat gets matched to your day, whether that is poling a flat for bonefish or a long run out to the Dry Tortugas.
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Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center
A Blue Star dive shop and marina at mile marker 53 on Vaca Cut, running reef and wreck trips twice a day, plus snorkeling, sunset cruises, boat rentals and a bait and tackle counter. They will also put you on a coral nursery dive with Mote Marine Lab, which is not something most dive shops can offer.
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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.
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City of Marathon Marina
The city runs the mooring field in Boot Key Harbor, about as protected a spot as a boat can find in the Middle Keys, with the dinghy dock, showers and laundry open around the clock. Sombrero Reef is four miles straight out the front door.
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Island Girl Charters
Experience unforgettable Florida Keys adventures with Island Girl Charters—fishing, snorkeling, and more!
