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 worldwide as a legendary angling destination, The Florida Keys helped pioneer backcountry sportfishing, saltwater fly fishing and light-tackle angling. Celebrated captains such as Jimmie Albright, Cecil Keith, Billy Knowles and Richard Stanczyk Sr. shaped the sport, while famous anglers including Ted Williams, Ernest Hemingway, Zane Grey and Presidents Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman and George H.W. Bush added to the island chain’s enduring fishing legacy.
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Islamorada
Cayo Vida Marina
Cayo Vida Marina is a full-service marina in Tavernier, Florida, offering fishing and snorkeling charters, live and frozen bait, and exclusive Cayo Vida gear for your Florida Keys adventure.
Key West
ShadowCaster Flats Fishing
Keys Flats Fishing Guide — flats and back‑country light‑tackle fishing charter in Key West, where you target tarpon, bonefish, permit and other iconic species with experienced guides.
The Lower Keys
Michael O'Brien Charters
Michael O'Brien Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing for tarpon, permit, and bonefish in the Lower Florida Keys and Key West with Captain Mike O'Brien, a 18-year veteran guide based on Cudjoe Key.
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
Captain Sam Baker
Captain Sam Baker — expert private fishing charters in Islamorada for flats, back-country and reef adventures.
Islamorada
Fish Dauntless
Dauntless Fishing Charters — elite private fishing trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
High Class Hooker Sportfishing Charters
High Class Hooker Charters — premier private fishing charters in Key West offering reef, wreck and offshore trips.
Key West
Linda D Sportfishing
Linda D Sportfishing is a Key West fishing institution established in 1938, now led by fourth-generation Captain Billy Wickers, offering offshore and deep sea fishing charters aboard two custom 40-foot sportfishing vessels and holding the #1 record for catch-and-release marlin and sailfish in Key West since 1990.
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.
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.
Islamorada
Midnight Fly Charters
Experience expert fly, spin & light tackle fishing with Captain Mark on the waters of Islamorada.
Islamorada
Capt Rick Stanczyk
Islamorada Tarpon Fishing — expert tarpon-focused fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Beyond Blessed Charters
Beyond Blessed Charters offers unforgettable fishing adventures in the Florida Keys, targeting species like mahi mahi, snapper, tarpon, and more. Led by an experienced captain, guests enjoy a fully equipped, family-friendly trip on the waters of Key Largo and Islamorada.
Key Largo
Blue Water Adventures
Blue Water Adventures offers private fishing charters, snorkeling trips, and sunset cruises aboard a 32-foot Gamefisher, departing from Key Largo Fisheries Marina.
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.
