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.
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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Islamorada
Kay K IV Fishing Charters
Kay K IV Fishing Charters — premier offshore fishing trips from Islamorada aboard a 40-ft Henriques.
Islamorada
Whale Harbor Marina
Whale Harbor Marina — premier full-service marina and charter hub in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Final Final Sportfishing
Final Final Sportfishing offers expert charters specializing in Blackfin tuna, Grouper, Big Game, and Mahi Mahi.
The Lower Keys
Key West On Fly
Key West On Fly is a collective of four independent fly fishing guides offering expert flats, backcountry, and Everglades National Park charters out of Big Pine Key in the Lower Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Sea Horse Private Charters
Florida Keys Fishing Charters — premium guided fishing trips in Key Largo where expert captains take you reef‑, wreck‑ and offshore to target trophy species.
The Lower Keys
Chaos Theory Charters
Chaos Theory Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, barracuda, and sharks throughout the Lower Florida Keys and Key West with Captain Rob Kramarz.
Key Largo
The Buzzard's Roost
The Buzzard’s Roost — waterfront Key Largo restaurant serving fresh seafood, steaks & island ambiance.
Key Largo
FnR Charters
FnR Charters — versatile private fishing trips in Key Largo, Florida Keys covering flats, back-country and deep-sea adventures.
Islamorada
Ivory Keys Charters
Ivory Keys Outfitters — expert inshore and back-country fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Reel Attack Charters
Reel Attack Charters — full-service fishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guides, big catches and unforgettable Florida Keys experiences converge.
Islamorada
Express Bait
Express Bait — dedicated bait and tackle shop in Islamorada offering delivery to docks across the island.
Key West
Sigsbee Marina
Navy MWR Key West: Your go-to hub for family recreation, fitness, dining, lodging, and tickets on Naval Air Station Key West.
Islamorada
I’m Bit Fishing Charters
I’m Bit Charters — private sportfishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding and world-class gear deliver unforgettable catches.
Islamorada
Catch & Sea Charters
Catch & Sea Charters — versatile private fishing trips from Tavernier and Islamorada for inshore, nearshore and reef action.
