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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Key West
Florida Keys Fly Fishing
Key West Charter Fishing offers flats, backcountry and fly fishing charters in Key West, Florida Keys with guided trips targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and barracuda.
The Lower Keys
Sugar Loaf Lodge
Sugarloaf Lodge is a waterfront retreat located at Mile Marker 17 on the Overseas Highway, offering 31 rooms with private patios or balconies overlooking the serene Lower Sugarloaf Sound.
Key Largo
Fins & Feathers Fishing Charters
Fins & Feathers Charters — elite offshore and reef fishing trips out of Key Largo led by tournament-champion Capt. Jim Mulcahy.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Captain Sam Baker
Captain Sam Baker — expert private fishing charters in Islamorada for flats, back-country and reef adventures.
Key West
Captain Moe's Lucky Fleet
Captain Moe’s Lucky Fleet — high-performance sportfishing charters based in the Historic Seaport of Key West.
Islamorada
Midnight Fly Charters
Experience expert fly, spin & light tackle fishing with Captain Mark on the waters of Islamorada.
Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters Islamorada
Snap Em Up Fishing Charters — versatile reef, wreck and offshore fishing trips in Islamorada, where experienced guides provide quality gear and full fishing service.
Key West
Key West Conch Life Charters
Customize your perfect Key West adventure with fishing, snorkeling, and sunset cruises!
Key Largo
Season On The Flats
Seasons on the Flats is a Florida Keys fishing book by Bill Horn that guides anglers through seasonal flats fishing across the Keys.
Islamorada
Couple A Bucks Charters
Couple-A-Bucks Charters — family-friendly flats & back-country fishing adventures from Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Above & Below Fishing Adventures - Key West & Lower Keys Fishing Charters
Above & Below Fishing Adventures offers private, all-in-one Florida Keys charters—fishing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, spearfishing, lobster diving, and more—with full gear, Starlink Wi-Fi, and expert guides.
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.
Islamorada
Bean Sportfishing
Bean Sportfishing — full-service back-country, inshore & offshore charter trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Saltwater Cowboy Charterz
Experience unforgettable fishing and snorkeling adventures in Key Largo with Saltwater Cowboy Charterz.
