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...
Filters
The Lower Keys
Showtime Charters, LLC
Showtime Charters Key West — private fishing & snorkeling charter in Key West where Captain Sam Shaw offers customized trips from reef to sand‑bar adventures.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Key West Extreme Adventures
Eco shark & wildlife tours aboard a custom catamaran in Key West
Key West
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.
Key West
Florida Straits Sportfishing
Fish Florida Straits — high-performance offshore and reef fishing charters based out of Key West, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Captain Hook's Looe Key Reef Adventures
Explore vibrant reefs, snorkeling, diving, and fishing adventures at Big Pine Key!
Marathon
Sweet E'Nuf Charters
Experience top fishing adventures in Marathon, FL with expert captains and unforgettable catches!
Marathon
Coco's Deli & General Store & Tackle
A deli, a grocery and a bait counter in one small building on Coco Plum Drive, just off US-1 at mile marker 52. Order a Cuban, grab a bag of ice and some bait, and you are provisioned for the whole day.
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.
The Lower Keys
Key Flat Charters
Florida Keys Flats Fishing — expert guided flats fishing charters covering the pristine shallow waters of the Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Flyin' High Charters
Flyin' High Charters offers guided fly fishing and flats fishing charters for tarpon, permit, and bonefish throughout the Florida Keys, Everglades, and Biscayne Bay with Captain Jesse Register.
Key Largo
Eye Catcher Charters
Private fishing, snorkeling & sunset charters aboard a 30' Sea Hunt with Captain Bry.
Islamorada
Ivory Keys Charters
Ivory Keys Outfitters — expert inshore and back-country fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Tailwalker Sportfishing
Experience unforgettable fishing adventures in the Florida Keys with expert guides!
