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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The Lower Keys
Torch Key Charters
Torch Key Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and shark throughout the Lower Florida Keys from Little Torch Key with Captain Danny Clark.
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.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Glades & Bay Charters
Glades & Bay Charters – Islamorada — boutique flats and back-country fishing charters departing from Islamorada.
Islamorada
Spartina guide service
Spartina Guide Service — light‑tackle, flats & back‑country fishing charters in Islamorada/Key Largo, where soft‑plastics, flies and sight‑casting in shallow water are the specialty.
Key West
Reel Paradise Charters
Experience unforgettable days on the water in the Florida Keys with private and shared charters from Key West.
Islamorada
Gimme Jimmy Fishing Charter
Bud n’ Mary’s Fishing Marina — historic charter fleet and full-service marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Saltwater Cowboy Charterz
Experience unforgettable fishing and snorkeling adventures in Key Largo with Saltwater Cowboy Charterz.
The Lower Keys
Tailwalker Sportfishing
Experience unforgettable fishing adventures in the Florida Keys with expert guides!
The Lower Keys
Captain Zach Stells Florida Keys Fly Fishing
Captain Zach Stells offers guided fly fishing charters for tarpon, bonefish, permit, and redfish on the flats of the Lower Florida Keys and Everglades out of Big Pine Key.
Islamorada
Hold Tight Charters
Hold Tight Charters — expert flats, back-country and reef fishing charters out of Key Largo and the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Two Conchs Fishing Charters
Capt. Jack Carlson has guided the Keys for more than 20 years, and all three of his sons run boats now too, which is how one family ends up with a fleet this size. More than 20 boats from 17 to 43 feet means the boat gets matched to your day, whether that is poling a flat for bonefish or a long run out to the Dry Tortugas.
Marathon
Custom Cat Charters
Custom Cat Charters offers tailored private boat trips for fishing, sightseeing, and special events in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Under The Radar Charters
Under The Radar Charters — back‑country and flats fishing in Islamorada where expert fly‑ and light‑tackle guide Riley Holden takes anglers into shallow‑water hotspots for tarpon, redfish, snook, bonefish and more.
Key Largo
Season On The Flats
Seasons on the Flats is a Florida Keys fishing book by Bill Horn that guides anglers through seasonal flats fishing across the Keys.
