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 Largo
Scales 2 Tales Charters
Scales 2 Tales Charters — experienced guided fishing trips in Key Largo, offering inshore/back‑country and reef/wreck excursions where you’ll target species like snook, redfish, tarpon and grouper.
Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters — versatile reef, wreck and offshore fishing trips in Islamorada, where experienced guides provide quality gear and full fishing service.
Islamorada
Big Dave Charters and Tours
Big Dave Charters & Tours — luxury fishing charters, boat tours and vacation rentals in Islamorada and the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Second Generation Flats Guide LLC
Second Generation Flats Guide — expert light‑tackle and fly‑fishing trips in Tavernier, Florida Keys, where you’ll chase bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook and redfish in the shallow flats with an experienced guide.
Key West
FishMonster & IslandJane Charters
Key West’s premier fishing and adventure charters, offering everything from party boat fishing to private eco-tours and sunset sails.
Islamorada
Benchmark Sportfishing Charters LLC
Benchmark Sportfishing — premier full-day sportfishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Blackfly Charters
BlackFly Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing guided by a fourth-generation Florida Keys skipper.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing and Eco-Tours
Tarpon specialists delivering snag-free charters & gear to reel in the Silver King.
Key West
No Doubt Fishing Charters
No Doubt Charters is a family-owned Key West fishing charter offering sportfishing, snorkeling, and trips to the Dry Tortugas.
The Lower Keys
Gotcha Sportfishing
Gotcha Sportfishing — full-service fishing charters in Islamorada, where serious anglers and families alike chase trophy catches in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Landboat Charters
Fish The Bridges — shore-side bridge fishing charters in Key Largo, where accessible, exciting angling meets local expertise.
Islamorada
Chelsea Charters
Florida Keys Charter Fishing — full-service offshore, reef and wreck charters out of Islamorada’s Whale Harbor Marina.
Islamorada
Salty Buddha Offshore
Custom offshore boat adventures and fishing experiences departing from the Florida Keys — perfect for anglers, families, and coastal explorers.
Key West
Seaborn Charters
Seaborn Charters — full‑service offshore & reef fishing charter in Key West, where twin‑engine 32′ Contender boats combine local expertise with high‑end gear for unforgettable days on the water.
