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.
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...
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Key Largo
Fins & Feathers Fishing Charters
Fins & Feathers Charters — elite offshore and reef fishing trips out of Key Largo led by tournament-champion Capt. Jim Mulcahy.
Key West
Wall To Wall Fishing Charters
Wall To Wall Fishing Charters — premier private fishing and sandbar tours out of Key West for all ages and experience levels.
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.
The Lower Keys
Double Haul Charters
Fly Fishing in Key West offers expert-guided fly and light tackle fishing charters targeting species like tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, and sharks. Led by experienced captain Geoff W. Colmes, they provide personalized trips in the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Fishing Kings
Marathon Fishing Kings — private reef, wreck & offshore fishing charters in Marathon, where expert guidance meets trophy-fish potential.
Key West
Odyssea Key West Sportfishing
Odyssea Key West Sportfishing offers private offshore, reef, wreck, fly fishing, and swordfishing charters aboard a 34-foot SeaVee out of Key West with Captain Rush Maltz, a Florida Keys native and co-host of the nationally televised fishing show Local Knowledge.
The Lower Keys
Final Final Sportfishing
Final Final Sportfishing offers expert charters specializing in Blackfin tuna, Grouper, Big Game, and Mahi Mahi.
Islamorada
Midnight Fly Charters
Experience expert fly, spin & light tackle fishing with Captain Mark on the waters of Islamorada.
Islamorada
Spartan Charters
Spartan Charters — full‑service fishing charters in Islamorada, where experienced captains guide you on in‑shore, offshore, tarpon and lobster trips out of the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Zoned In Charters
Zoned In Charters offers expert guided flats, back‑country, and fly fishing adventures around Islamorada and Key Largo, Florida for anglers of all skill levels.
Islamorada
Poppa Wahoo Islamorada
Poppa Wahoo Sportfishing — luxury offshore fishing charters in Islamorada where high-performance deep-sea adventure meets family-friendly service.
Marathon
Island Girl Charters
Experience unforgettable Florida Keys adventures with Island Girl Charters—fishing, snorkeling, and more!
Marathon
Sea Bird Marina
A working marina at mile marker 69.5 on Long Key with a ramp that handles boats up to 38 feet, ethanol free fuel, gated trailer parking and center consoles to rent. Check the calendar first though: they are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Islamorada
A1A Watersports and Boat Rentals
Jet skis and boats on the bayside at mile marker 85.9, open 8 to 5 every day of the year. The two hour guided tour covers 26 miles of reef, sandbar, mangrove tunnels and backcountry, and the snorkel gear comes with it.
Islamorada
Relentless Fishing
Relentless Fishing – Captain Paul Ross — offshore charter fishing trips in Islamorada, where elite tournament experience meets family-friendly adventure.
