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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Islamorada
Florida Keys Dive Center
Three-dive adventures, snorkeling & scuba charters from Islamorada with courses & lobstering.
Key West
Landboat Charters
Fish The Bridges — shore-side bridge fishing charters in Key Largo, where accessible, exciting angling meets local expertise.
Key West
West Marine
West Marine – Key West — full-spectrum marine supply store at 951 Caroline St., Key West, FL.
Islamorada
Capt Rick Stanczyk
Islamorada Tarpon Fishing — expert tarpon-focused fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Double Haul Charters
Fly Fishing in Key West offers expert-guided fly and light tackle fishing charters targeting species like tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, and sharks. Led by experienced captain Geoff W. Colmes, they provide personalized trips in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
On Your Mark Fishing Charters
Capt. Mark Gilman’s Fishing Charters — inshore & backcountry fishing adventures in Islamorada, where experience, expertise, and unforgettable catches come together.
Key West
Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing offers personalized, limited-load party boat and private fishing charters from Key West Bight Marina.
Islamorada
Early Bird Fishing Charters
EarlyBird Fishing Charters — premier offshore sport-fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
The Key Players
The Key Players — community theater productions in the Upper Keys, where local talent and lively storytelling bring stages to life.
Key West
Gulfstream Fishing, Inc.
Gulfstream Fishing – party boat charters in Key West, where decades of expertise and the open ocean come together for unforgettable fishing adventures.
Key Largo
HopAlong Fishing Charters
Charter Key Largo — family-run sportfishing charters in Key Largo, Florida Keys offering a guaranteed catch.
The Lower Keys
Eagle Eye Charters
Experience unforgettable fishing adventures with Eagle Eye Charters—family-friendly and fully customized!
