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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Islamorada
Charlie Boy Charters
Charlie Boy Charters, led by Captain Joe Gargan, offers personalized backcountry fishing adventures in the Florida Keys, specializing in tarpon, snook, and shark excursions.
Islamorada
Danica Anne Sportfishing
Captain Wayne Parker Fishing Charters — veteran-led private deep-sea and sunset cruises from Tavernier, Florida Keys.
Key West
Off the Charts!
Off the Charts! offers personalized fishing charters, eco-tours, and sandbar excursions aboard a 32' Whitewater center console in Key West. Led by a captain with over 40 years of experience, they provide all necessary gear, safety equipment, and fishing licenses are included.
Key West
Screaming Lines Adventures
Four generations of Estenoz heritage leading sportfishing adventures in Key West’s waters.
Islamorada
A Fishing Guide
A Fishing Guide offers light tackle and fly fishing charters in Islamorada, targeting species like tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook. Captain Steve Friedman provides personalized trips for anglers of all levels. Family-friendly adventures available.
Islamorada
Bamboo Charters
Bamboo Charters, led by Captain Matt Bellinger, offers personalized fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, and sunset excursions aboard the "Chubby Mermaid," providing unforgettable experiences in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
FireFly Charters
FireFly Charters — expert fly-fishing and light-tackle back-country charters in Islamorada and Key Largo.
Key Largo
Eye Catcher Charters
Private fishing, snorkeling & sunset charters aboard a 30' Sea Hunt with Captain Bry.
Islamorada
Go Time Sportfishing Charters
Go Time Charters — private sportfishing & snorkeling charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding and smooth rides fuel Keys-adventure dreams.
Islamorada
DirtyBoat Charters
DirtyBoat — premier deep-sea fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys aboard a tournament-rigged 42′ Liberty.
Islamorada
Catch & Sea Charters
Catch & Sea Charters — versatile private fishing trips from Tavernier and Islamorada for inshore, nearshore and reef action.
Islamorada
Endeavor Sportfishing
Endeavor Sportfishing — premier sportfishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys aboard a custom offshore vessel.
The Lower Keys
Captain Doug Kilpatrick
Florida Keys Flats Fishing — expert flats and back-country fishing charters from Marathon to Key West.
