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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Islamorada
Coral Sea Charters
Coral Sea Charters — premier private fishing charters in Islamorada offering offshore, reef and inshore adventures under Capt. Joe Snyder.
Islamorada
Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing — veteran-owned Islamorada charter offering unforgettable backcountry, flats, and inshore fishing adventures in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
So Flo Charters
SO FLO Charters — guided inshore/back‑country fishing trips in Islamorada, where Captain Eric Rodriguez offers custom light‑tackle and fly‑fishing experiences for all skill levels.
Islamorada
Hooligan Sportfishing
Hooligan Sportfishing — top-rated private fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys, led by Captain Sal Gozzo.
Islamorada
Billy B Fishing Charters LLC
Billy B Charters — expert private fishing, snorkeling and custom outings in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Tru Blue Charters
TruBlue Charters — guided flats and back‑country fishing trips in Islamorada with Captain Bruce Davis, targeting redfish, snook, trout, tarpon and shark in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Moon Cast Anglers
A premier fly-and-light-tackle charter in Islamorada specializing in flats and back-country fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook and redfish.
Key West
Captain Rios Charters
Captain Rio's Charters offers personalized, adventure-filled boating experiences in Key West, specializing in spearfishing, lobstering, island exploration, and water-based activities aboard a 32-foot Stamas vessel.
Key West
Captain Hook's Dive Key West
Captain Hook's Dive Key West is a full-service dive shop offering scuba diving, snorkeling, and private charters.
Marathon
Fishing Kings
Marathon Fishing Kings — private reef, wreck & offshore fishing charters in Marathon, where expert guidance meets trophy-fish potential.
The Lower Keys
Showtime Charters, LLC
Showtime Charters Key West — private fishing & snorkeling charter in Key West where Captain Sam Shaw offers customized trips from reef to sand‑bar adventures.
Marathon
Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center
Explore award-winning Florida Keys adventures with Captain Hook’s Marina & Dive Center!
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.
Islamorada
Relentless Fishing
Relentless Fishing – Captain Paul Ross — offshore charter fishing trips in Islamorada, where elite tournament experience meets family-friendly adventure.
Islamorada
FireFly Charters
FireFly Charters — expert fly-fishing and light-tackle back-country charters in Islamorada and Key Largo.
