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 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.
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Key West
Triple Time Fishing Charters
Triple Time Fishing Charters — offshore and reef sport‑fishing in Key West aboard a 46′ Bertram, led by Captain Keith.
Islamorada
Cayo Vida Marina
Cayo Vida Marina is a full-service marina in Tavernier, Florida, offering fishing and snorkeling charters, live and frozen bait, and exclusive Cayo Vida gear for your Florida Keys adventure.
Key Largo
The Buzzard's Roost
The Buzzard’s Roost — waterfront Key Largo restaurant serving fresh seafood, steaks & island ambiance.
Key West
Captain Mel’s Sportfishing Charters
Capt. Mel’s Sportfishing Charters — personalized private fishing adventures in Key West, Florida Keys.
Key West
Key West Extreme Adventures
Eco shark & wildlife tours aboard a custom catamaran in Key West
Islamorada
Spartan Charters
Spartan Charters — full‑service fishing charters in Islamorada, where experienced captains guide you on in‑shore, offshore, tarpon and lobster trips out of the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Fly+Spin Poling Guide
Andy Janoski — expert fly- and spin-fishing charter guide based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Marathon
Conch Key Fishing Lodge & Marina
Escape to paradise at Conch Key Fishing Lodge—prime fishing, stunning views, and cozy waterfront rooms!
Islamorada
Captain Perry
Captain Perry Fishing Charters — seasoned back-country and flats fishing excursions out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
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.
The Lower Keys
Fair Winds Flats Fishing Charters
Fair Winds Fishing Charters offers guided flats fishing charters from Summerland Key in the Lower Florida Keys targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, and other inshore species.
Key Largo
Reel Mell-O Fishing Charters
Reel Mell-O Fishing Charters offers flexible 5, 6, and 7-hour family fishing charters for up to four anglers in the flats and backcountry of Tavernier, Key Largo, Islamorada, and Everglades National Park with Captain Troy Mell, operating since 2003.
Key Largo
Costa Morada Fishing Charters
Costa Morada Fishing Charters — high-performance offshore sportfishing adventures from Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Captain Dave Perkins Fishing Charters
Captain Dave Perkins Fishing Charters — personalized backcountry and flats fishing trips in the upper Florida Keys (Tavernier, Islamorada, Key Largo & the Everglades).
Islamorada
Go Time Sportfishing Charters
Go Time Charters — private sportfishing & snorkeling charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding and smooth rides fuel Keys-adventure dreams.
