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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Key West
Key West Angling
Key West Angling offers private flats, inshore, offshore, eco-tour, and sunset charter fishing in Key West with Captain Travis Holeman, host of "Chasin' the Sun" on the Discovery Channel, and a team of experienced local guides.
Marathon
Conch Key Fishing Lodge & Marina
Escape to paradise at Conch Key Fishing Lodge—prime fishing, stunning views, and cozy waterfront rooms!
Superfish Charters
Superfish Charters offers private reef, wreck, offshore, deep-drop, far Gulf, and family fishing charters in Marathon aboard 34-foot and 39-foot SeaVee center consoles with Captain Jeff Rella, a Keys native with 30 years of Marathon fishing experience.
Key West
Dream Catcher Charters
Top-tier fishing, snorkeling & eco-charters out of Key West since 1994.
Islamorada
BnM Charters
Bud n’ Mary’s Marina — home of the renowned “B n’ M” 34-ft charter boat in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fishing Adventures
Key Largo Fishing Adventures — premier sportfishing charters based in Key Largo offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
The Lower Keys
Elusive Endeavors
Fly Fish Key West — expert fly-fishing charters targeting tarpon, bonefish and permit in the Florida Keys.
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.
Key West
Above & Below Fishing Adventures - Key West & Lower Keys Fishing Charters
Above & Below Fishing Adventures offers private, all-in-one Florida Keys charters—fishing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, spearfishing, lobster diving, and more—with full gear, Starlink Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
Key West
Capt Dans Fishing Charters
Capt. Dan’s Fishing Charters — private sportfishing excursions in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Marathon
Strip Strike Charters
Strip Strike Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle flats charters for tarpon, bonefish, and permit out of Marathon, Florida Keys, with Captain Paul Fisicaro, a Thomas & Thomas pro staff guide with 26 years of Keys experience.
Key West
Screaming Lines Adventures
Four generations of Estenoz heritage leading sportfishing adventures in Key West’s waters.
Islamorada
Fishin'Pole Sportfishing
Keys Sportfishing (Fin Razer) — premier Key Largo charter offering reef, offshore, backcountry & night fishing adventures.
Key Largo
The Fish Guyz
The Fish Guyz — a Florida Keys‑based fishing TV series featuring Captains Lain Goodwin and George Clark Jr., blending inshore and offshore angling with laid‑back humor and expert tips.
The Lower Keys
Rippin Line Charters
Explore Florida Keys waters with Captain Anthony—fishing, eco tours, and sunset cruises!
