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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Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing and Eco-Tours
Tarpon specialists delivering snag-free charters & gear to reel in the Silver King.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Marina
Sugarloaf Key Marina — full-service “old school” Keys marina offering rentals, charters, ramps, bait & tackle, tours, and more.
Key Largo
Saltwater Cowboy Charterz
Experience unforgettable fishing and snorkeling adventures in Key Largo with Saltwater Cowboy Charterz.
Islamorada
A-Lil'Tail Charter
A Lil' Tail Charters — family-friendly private fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
A Fishing Guide
A Fishing Guide offers light tackle and fly fishing charters in Islamorada, targeting species like tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook. Captain Steve Friedman provides personalized trips for anglers of all levels. Family-friendly adventures available.
Key West
Capt Dans Fishing Charters
Capt. Dan’s Fishing Charters — private sportfishing excursions in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Islamorada's premier fly fishing outfitter offering guided trips, gear, and expert instruction.
Islamorada
That's Right Charters
That’s Right Charters offers guided fishing experiences in the Florida Keys, specializing in backcountry and flats fishing with knowledgeable local captains and a personalized, on-the-water adventure.
The Lower Keys
Shallow Phins Charters
Shallow Phins Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for tarpon, permit, bonefish, barracuda, and more throughout Key West, Sugarloaf Key, and Big Pine Key with Captain Ryan Phinney.
Key West
Flying Fish Charters
Flying Fish Charters offers light tackle and fly fishing charters for tarpon, permit, bonefish, redfish, and snook on the backcountry flats of Key West with Captain Jamie Connell.
Islamorada
White Waters Paradise Bait & Tackle
White Waters Paradise Bait & Tackle — full-service fishing & outdoor gear shop in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Benchmark Sportfishing Charters LLC
Benchmark Sportfishing — premier full-day sportfishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Charters Florida Keys
Offshore and inshore sportfishing charters in Islamorada.
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.
