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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The Lower Keys
Capt. Scott Collins Florida Keys Fishing Guide
Capt. Scott Collins offers light spin and fly fishing charters for tarpon, bonefish, and permit throughout the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West, with nearly 30 years of backcountry expertise.
Key Largo
Sea Spirit Offshore Fishing
Sea Spirit Offshore Sportfishing — full‑service deep‑sea & reef fishing charters in Key Largo, where expert captains guide you to mahi, tuna, sailfish and more aboard a 43′ sport‑fisher.
Islamorada
TAN MAN Charters
Islamorada Offshore Charters — full‑service offshore & reef fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida, where experienced captain Matt “Tan Man” Davis leads anglers after sailfish, mahi‑mahi, wahoo and more.
The Lower Keys
Kingfisher Backcountry Charters
Kingfisher Backcountry Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, and redfish throughout the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Robert Horachek, a lifelong Keys resident with over 20 years of fishing experience.
Islamorada
Easy Livin' Charter Boat
Custom boat tours and fishing adventures with local legend Captain Augie in Islamorada.
Key Largo
Kickin It In The Keys Charters
Experience Florida Keys fishing adventures with Captain Forrest.
The Lower Keys
Hot Water Fishing Charters
Hot Water Fishing Charters offers guided fly and light tackle backcountry fishing trips for tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook throughout the Lower Florida Keys and Everglades National Park with Captain Justin Bachert.
Key West
Eva Marie Fishing Charters
Eva Marie Fishing Charters — premier private sportfishing trips aboard a 43-ft boat based in downtown Key West.
Key West
Fly Fish For Tarpon
Fly Fish For Tarpon offers guided fly fishing charters for tarpon, permit, and bonefish throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Chandler Williams.
Key Largo
Scales 2 Tales Charters
Scales 2 Tales Charters — experienced guided fishing trips in Key Largo, offering inshore/back‑country and reef/wreck excursions where you’ll target species like snook, redfish, tarpon and grouper.
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.
Islamorada
Sea Horse Private Charters
Florida Keys Fishing Charters — premium guided fishing trips in Key Largo where expert captains take you reef‑, wreck‑ and offshore to target trophy species.
Marathon
City of Marathon Marina
City of Marathon Marina & Ports — full-service marina operations and public boating access in Marathon, FL, where marine convenience meets Keys cruising.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fishing Adventures
Key Largo Fishing Adventures — premier sportfishing charters based in Key Largo offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
Marathon
Wet Tails Charters
Wet Tails Charters is a Marathon fishing charter operating out of Captain Hook's Marina aboard a 31-foot Stamas with a private bathroom, offering family-friendly reef, offshore, wreck, and big game fishing trips with Captain Ed Traylor and first mate Mikey.
