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 Lobster Season
Every year, thousands of locals and visitors dive into spiny lobster season, a favorite Florida Keys tradition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...
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.
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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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 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.
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
Odyssea Key West Sportfishing
Odyssea Key West Sportfishing offers private offshore, reef, wreck, fly fishing, and swordfishing charters aboard a 34-foot SeaVee out of Key West with Captain Rush Maltz, a Florida Keys native and co-host of the nationally televised fishing show Local Knowledge.
Islamorada
First Choice Charters
First Choice Charters offers private, all-inclusive fishing trips in Islamorada Florida Keys.
Marathon
Main Attraction
Main Attraction Charter Fishing — top-tier deep-sea sportfishing charters in Marathon, Florida Keys, where “first out, freshest catch” meets unparalleled local expertise.
The Lower Keys
Hot Water Fishing Charters
Hot Water Fishing Charters offers guided fly and light tackle backcountry fishing trips for tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook throughout the Lower Florida Keys and Everglades National Park with Captain Justin Bachert.
Marathon
Seasquared Charters
Experience top-rated family fishing adventures in the stunning Florida Keys!
Islamorada
Captain Perry
Captain Perry Fishing Charters — seasoned back-country and flats fishing excursions out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Eva Marie Fishing Charters
Eva Marie Fishing Charters — premier private sportfishing trips aboard a 43-ft boat based in downtown Key West.
Key Largo
Beyond Blessed Charters
Beyond Blessed Charters offers unforgettable fishing adventures in the Florida Keys, targeting species like mahi mahi, snapper, tarpon, and more. Led by an experienced captain, guests enjoy a fully equipped, family-friendly trip on the waters of Key Largo and Islamorada.
Key Largo
Grand Slam Fishing Charters
Grand Slam Charters — premier fishing charters in South Florida & the Keys, where expert guiding meets world-class waters.
Marathon
Epic Daze Sport Fishing
Epic Daze Sport Fishing Charters in Marathon offers private deep-sea fishing trips in the Florida Keys, delivering unforgettable offshore, reef, and wreck adventures.
Key West
Outer Limits Sportfishing
Outer Limits Sportfishing — deep-sea fishing charters in Key West, where tournament-ready gear and offshore adventure collide.
