Fishing
From skinny-water flats to deep-blue runs offshore, The Florida Keys give anglers plenty of ways to bend a rod. Sight-cast for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit in the backcountry, or head for open water in search of Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna and more. Local captains know the tides, the bite and the spots worth chasing, whether you’re hoping for a personal best or fresh catch for dinner. Around here, the hardest part is deciding where to fish first.
Fishing Information
Everything you need to plan a Florida Keys fishing trip, from finding and booking a local charter to checking the best times to target different...
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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Marathon
Wet Tails Charters
Wet Tails Charters is a Marathon fishing charter operating out of Captain Hook's Marina aboard a 31-foot Stamas with a private bathroom, offering family-friendly reef, offshore, wreck, and big game fishing trips with Captain Ed Traylor and first mate Mikey.
The Lower Keys
I'm Hooked Fishing Charters
I’m Hooked Fishing Charters — inshore & flats fishing charters at the Hawks Cay Resort Marina in Duck Key, where expert guidance and tailored Angling meet prestigious Florida Bay waters.
Islamorada
Capt. Easy Charters
Capt. Easy Charters — premier offshore and reef fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Straw Hats Fishing Charters
Straw Hats Fishing Charters — private reef, wreck and offshore fishing charters in Key West where every trip is full‑boat (up to ~6 anglers) and fully equipped for a premier angling experience.
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 Largo
Living Aloha Excursions
Your dog is invited. Living Aloha Excursions runs private boat charters from the Caribbean Club dock in Key Largo, and you build the day yourself: sandbar, snorkel, sunset, backcountry fishing, or all of the above.
Islamorada
Fisher Guide Service
Tarpon Slayer — elite fly- and light-tackle tarpon charters in the Florida Keys offering unforgettable “Silver King” angling experiences.
The Lower Keys
Captain Doug Kilpatrick
Florida Keys Flats Fishing — expert flats and back-country fishing charters from Marathon to Key West.
Key Largo
FnR Charters
FnR Charters — versatile private fishing trips in Key Largo, Florida Keys covering flats, back-country and deep-sea adventures.
Key West
Keys Custom Fishing Charters
Keys Custom Fishing Charters — private sport-fishing charters in Key West, where expert guides and tailored trips deliver unforgettable angling adventures.
Key West
My Ohana Fishing Charters
My Ohana Fishing & Charters offers sport fishing, snorkeling, reef & sandbar tours, and custom boat adventures in Key West.
Islamorada
Black Tip Charters
Black Tip Charters — family-friendly fishing adventures targeting tarpon, sharks and offshore species in Islamorada.
Islamorada
Big Dave Charters and Tours
Big Dave Charters & Tours — luxury fishing charters, boat tours and vacation rentals in Islamorada and the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Captain Hook’s Marina and Dive Center
A Blue Star dive shop and marina at mile marker 53 on Vaca Cut, running reef and wreck trips twice a day, plus snorkeling, sunset cruises, boat rentals and a bait and tackle counter. They will also put you on a coral nursery dive with Mote Marine Lab, which is not something most dive shops can offer.
