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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Marathon
Sundance Sportfishing
Experience thrilling deep sea fishing charters in the Florida Keys with expert guides!
Islamorada
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Miller Time Sportfishing
Fishing Charters Islamorada – Premier private charter boat adventures in the Florida Keys, offering reef, near-shore and offshore fishing trips for all skill levels.
Key West
Tarpon Diem
Tarpon Diem Fishing Charters — owner‑operated Key West flats & tarpon charter based at Hurricane Hole Marina, where bucket‑list tarpon battles and shallow‑water sight fishing meet personalized service.
Islamorada
Kay K IV Fishing Charters
Kay K IV Fishing Charters — premier offshore fishing trips from Islamorada aboard a 40-ft Henriques.
Islamorada
Spring Mix Charters
Spring Mix II Fishing Charter — full‑day, ¾‑day and half‑day offshore fishing trips in Islamorada, where experienced crew take anglers after sailfish, tuna, wahoo and more aboard a premium sportfisher.
The Lower Keys
Snapshot Charters
Family-friendly Snapshot Charters offers unforgettable reef to swordfish fishing trips!
Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Charters Florida Keys
Offshore and inshore sportfishing charters in Islamorada.
The Lower Keys
Captain Doug Kilpatrick
Florida Keys Flats Fishing — expert flats and back-country fishing charters from Marathon to Key West.
Key West
Your Island Charter
Your Island Charter — private boat charters for sandbars, snorkeling, fishing and sunsets in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Blackfly Charters
BlackFly Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing guided by a fourth-generation Florida Keys skipper.
Key West
Lost Reef Adventures
Lost Reef Adventures is a 5-Star PADI dive center in Key West offering daily scuba diving, snorkeling trips, certifications, sunset cruises, and private charters—all backed by 30 years of experience and full-service gear support.
