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
Native Charters Key West
Native Charters Key West offers flats and backcountry fishing charters out of Sugarloaf Key in the Lower Florida Keys, led by Captain Chris Duncan with over 30 years of experience.
The Lower Keys
World Angling
World Angling, founded by Captain Will Benson in 1999, offers expert fly fishing charters in Key West, specializing in tarpon, permit, bonefish, and barracuda.
Key West
Conch Queen Charters
Conch Queen Charters offers light tackle reef and offshore fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, lobster, and stone crab trap adventures in Key West and the Lower Keys aboard a 26-foot TwinVee with Captain Jojo, a third-generation Key West native.
Islamorada
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Hold Tight Charters
Hold Tight Charters — expert flats, back-country and reef fishing charters out of Key Largo and the Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Chard Fly
Chard Fly offers guided fly fishing charters in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys focused on tarpon, bonefish, permit and shallow-water sight fishing.
Islamorada
Reel Attack Charters
Reel Attack Charters — full-service fishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guides, big catches and unforgettable Florida Keys experiences converge.
Marathon
Strip Strike Charters
Strip Strike Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle flats charters for tarpon, bonefish, and permit out of Marathon, Florida Keys, with Captain Paul Fisicaro, a Thomas & Thomas pro staff guide with 26 years of Keys experience.
Islamorada
Under The Radar Charters
Under The Radar Charters — back‑country and flats fishing in Islamorada where expert fly‑ and light‑tackle guide Riley Holden takes anglers into shallow‑water hotspots for tarpon, redfish, snook, bonefish and more.
Islamorada
Ultimate Dream Fishing Charters
Scott’s Fishing Florida Keys — expert private charters in Islamorada offering back-country, reef and offshore fishing adventures.
Islamorada
Spring Mix Charters
Spring Mix II Fishing Charter — full‑day, ¾‑day and half‑day offshore fishing trips in Islamorada, where experienced crew take anglers after sailfish, tuna, wahoo and more aboard a premium sportfisher.
Islamorada
Islamorada Boat Rentals
Boat rentals in Islamorada — deck boats, center consoles & pontoons.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fishing Adventures
Key Largo Fishing Adventures — premier sportfishing charters based in Key Largo offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
Marathon
Custom Cat Charters
Custom Cat Charters offers tailored private boat trips for fishing, sightseeing, and special events in the Florida Keys.
