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 Fishing Tournaments
The Florida Keys is a hotspot 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...
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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Marathon Lady Party Boats
Experience the best family-friendly party boat fishing in the Florida Keys!
The Lower Keys
Ye Olde English Fly Shop
Ye Olde English Fly Shop — premium custom fly rod building supplies and fly-tying gear in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Duke Charters
Duke Charters — top-rated Florida Keys fishing charters led by Captain James Brayton out of Tavernier.
Islamorada
Capt. Tony Horsley - Bowed Up Fishing Charters
Capt. Tony Horsley Fishing Charters — custom inshore & back-country fishing trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Fish Key West®
Fish Key West — full-service fishing charter company in Key West offering flats, deep-sea and split-charters.
Key West
Key West Party Boat Fishing
Party Boat Fishing Key West — budget-friendly 4-hour fishing charters aboard head-boats for up to 10 anglers in Key West.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing and Eco-Tours
Tarpon specialists delivering snag-free charters & gear to reel in the Silver King.
Islamorada
Pirates For Hire Charters
Pirates For Hire Charters — custom private boat charters in Islamorada, where flexible adventures meet laid-back island fun.
The Lower Keys
Eagle Eye Charters
Experience unforgettable fishing adventures with Eagle Eye Charters—family-friendly and fully customized!
Islamorada
Fearless Fishing Charters
Fearless Sportfishing Charters — responsive private offshore and reef fishing trips based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
INXS Fishing Charters
INXS Deep Sea Fishing Charters — luxury sport-fishing adventures aboard a 47-ft Viking out of Key West.
The Lower Keys
Elusive Endeavors
Fly Fish Key West — expert fly-fishing charters targeting tarpon, bonefish and permit in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Captain Mike Venezia
Capt. Mike Venezia — seasoned back-country and flats fishing guide in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Longtab Charters
Luxury private charters from Summerland Key — fish, snorkel, dive, sandbars & sunset cruises aboard a 30′ Hydrocat.
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.
