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 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
Catch 'Em All Sportfishing
Catch 'Em All Sportfishing offers reef, offshore, wreck, and tarpon fishing charters out of Marathon Sailfish Marina with Captain Jeff Shelar, a 20-plus-year Keys veteran and 12-time TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner with a no-fish-no-pay guarantee.
Marathon
Manic Sportfishing
Manic Sportfishing is a top-rated Florida Keys fishing charter in Marathon offering private offshore, reef, and family-friendly fishing trips with experienced captains and premium boats.
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.
Key West
KoKo Charters, LLC
KoKo Charters — offshore sport-fishing charters in Key West, where expert guiding meets deep-sea thrills.
The Lower Keys
Eagle Eye Charters
Experience unforgettable fishing adventures with Eagle Eye Charters—family-friendly and fully customized!
Marathon
Flat Out Sportfishing
Experience thrilling flats fishing in the Florida Keys with expert Captain Diego!
Islamorada
Hound Dawg Charters
Hound Dawg Charters — upscale offshore sportfishing charters out of Islamorada aboard a 48-ft Viking.
Marathon
Just The Tip Charters
Just The Tip Charters offers exciting offshore fishing trips in the Florida Keys, targeting big game species for anglers of all experience levels.
Key Largo
HopAlong Fishing Charters
Charter Key Largo — family-run sportfishing charters in Key Largo, Florida Keys offering a guaranteed catch.
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
Bean Sportfishing
Bean Sportfishing — full-service back-country, inshore & offshore charter trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Key West Florida Fishing
Key West Florida Fishing offers private backcountry, inshore, and offshore sport fishing charters out of Key West with Captain Mike Weinhofer and a crew of experienced guides aboard the Blind Squirrel and Compass Rose.
Key West
FishMonster & IslandJane Charters
Key West’s premier fishing and adventure charters, offering everything from party boat fishing to private eco-tours and sunset sails.
