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 Lobster Season
Every year, thousands of locals and visitors dive into spiny lobster season, a favorite Florida Keys tradition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...
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.
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
All Water Charters
Experience unforgettable private fishing adventures in Key West with expert Captain Kyle!
Islamorada
Bean Sportfishing
Bean Sportfishing — full-service back-country, inshore & offshore charter trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Marathon
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! Keys University & Fishing Fever — women’s fishing seminar & tournament in the Upper Keys, where learning, charters & friendly competition meet.
The Lower Keys
Overtime Flats Fishing Charters
Overtime Flats Fishing Charters offers guided light tackle flats fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, and barracuda throughout the Lower Florida Keys and Key West with Captain Pat Bracher, a tournament-decorated guide since 1987.
Islamorada
I’m Bit Fishing Charters
I’m Bit Charters — private sportfishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding and world-class gear deliver unforgettable catches.
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
White Waters Paradise Bait & Tackle
White Waters Paradise Bait & Tackle — full-service fishing & outdoor gear shop in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Marathon
Sundance Sportfishing
Experience thrilling deep sea fishing charters in the Florida Keys with expert guides!
Islamorada
Islamorada Spearfishing Adventures
Islamorada Spearfishing Adventures is Islamorada's premier spearfishing charter led by Captain Jordi, a Florida Keys-raised PADI Scuba Instructor with 16 years of diving experience, offering private spearfishing, lobster hunting, scuba diving, freediving, and snorkeling charters with a 5.0-star rating across 100-plus reviews.
Islamorada
Bud N Mary's Fishing Marina
Bud N' Mary's: Florida Keys' oldest, largest fishing fleet with charters, lodging, and epic fishing adventures!
Marathon
Catch 'Em All Sportfishing
Catch 'Em All Sportfishing offers reef, offshore, wreck, and tarpon fishing charters out of Marathon Sailfish Marina with Captain Jeff Shelar, a 20-plus-year Keys veteran and 12-time TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner with a no-fish-no-pay guarantee.
The Lower Keys
Sandbar Somewhere Charter
Sandbar Somewhere Charter, led by Captain Hoyt Watkins, offers relaxed inshore and backcountry fishing trips around Summerland Key and Big Pine Key.
The Lower Keys
Eagle Eye Charters
Experience unforgettable fishing adventures with Eagle Eye Charters—family-friendly and fully customized!
Key West
Beach Weekend
Beach Weekend Key West is a full-service marina on Stock Island offering pontoon and fishing boat rentals, storage, repairs, and a well-equipped ship store—all just a stone’s throw from Key West.
Islamorada
Glades Built Backcountry
Glades Built Backcountry Charters — expert fly- and light-tackle guiding across the Everglades & Florida Keys from Islamorada.
