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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The Lower Keys
World Angling
World Angling, founded by Captain Will Benson in 1999, offers expert fly fishing charters in Key West, specializing in tarpon, permit, bonefish, and barracuda.
Islamorada
Fishin Mission Charters
Fish Mission Charters — expert private fishing charters operating out of Key Largo, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Captain Hook's Looe Key Reef Adventures
Explore vibrant reefs, snorkeling, diving, and fishing adventures at Big Pine Key!
Key West
Finz Dive Center
Small‑group scuba and spearfishing charters, including Dry Tortugas trips, aboard a 6‑passenger dive boat.
Key West
Six Fins Charters
Private luxury boat and jet ski charters in Key West — explore hidden reefs, sandbars, and dolphin playgrounds.
Islamorada
Dog House Charters
Dog House Sportfishing Charters — premier full-day sportfishing adventures in Islamorada targeting sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna and more.
Islamorada
Bug Sportfishing and Charters
Bug Sportfishing — private sport-fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys, guided by Capt. James Duncan.
Islamorada
Fishbone Fishing Charters
Capt. William Chapman LLC — premier private fishing charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Key West
Dream Catcher Charters
Top-tier fishing, snorkeling & eco-charters out of Key West since 1994.
Islamorada
First Choice Charters
First Choice Charters offers private, all-inclusive fishing trips in Marathon, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
6th Generation Charters
6th Generation Charters — multi-generational Keys fishing charter delivering sportfishing, back-country flats and sand-bar adventures in Islamorada.
