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 Fishing Tournaments
The Florida Keys is a hotspot 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...
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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Key West
Outer Limits Sportfishing
Outer Limits Sportfishing — deep-sea fishing charters in Key West, where tournament-ready gear and offshore adventure collide.
Islamorada
Fearless Fishing Charters
Fearless Sportfishing Charters — responsive private offshore and reef fishing trips based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Marathon
City of Marathon Marina
City of Marathon Marina & Ports — full-service marina operations and public boating access in Marathon, FL, where marine convenience meets Keys cruising.
Key West
Florida Straits Sportfishing
Fish Florida Straits — high-performance offshore and reef fishing charters based out of Key West, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Bean Sportfishing
Bean Sportfishing — full-service back-country, inshore & offshore charter trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Play Baby Fishing Charters
Play Baby Charters — high-performance deep-sea fishing charters in Islamorada where big-game action meets family-friendly service.
Key West
Key West Party Boat Fishing
Party Boat Fishing Key West — budget-friendly 4-hour fishing charters aboard head-boats for up to 10 anglers in Key West.
Islamorada
Reel Screamer Charters
Reel Screamer Charters — offshore and reef fishing charters in Tavernier, where expert guides turn Florida Keys trips into unforgettable catch-and-fun adventures.
Islamorada
Catch & Sea Charters
Catch & Sea Charters — versatile private fishing trips from Tavernier and Islamorada for inshore, nearshore and reef action.
Islamorada
Hooligan Sportfishing
Hooligan Sportfishing — top-rated private fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys, led by Captain Sal Gozzo.
Islamorada
Lightly Salted Charters
Private Islamorada boat tours: snorkel, sandbar, fishing—book your adventure.
Islamorada
Duke Charters
Duke Charters — top-rated Florida Keys fishing charters led by Captain James Brayton out of Tavernier.
Islamorada
Whale Harbor Marina
Whale Harbor Marina — premier full-service marina and charter hub in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
All Tackle Backcountry Fishing Charters
Captain Ted Wilson Fishing Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing adventures in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
