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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Key West
Captain Shane Wood Fly Fishing Key West
Captain Shane Wood offers guided fly fishing and spin fishing charters for tarpon, bonefish, and permit on the Gulf-side flats of Key West, departing from City Marina with over a decade of local expertise.
Islamorada
Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore
Islamorada Backcountry & Offshore — private fishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding, modern gear, and local experience deliver unbeatable Keys fishing.
Key West
Tailing Water Expeditions
Tailing Water Expeditions offers guided flats, backcountry, and fly fishing charters for tarpon, permit, bonefish, and barracuda throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Nick LaBadie.
Key Largo
HopAlong Fishing Charters
Charter Key Largo — family-run sportfishing charters in Key Largo, Florida Keys offering a guaranteed catch.
Islamorada
Buzz On Fishing Charters
Buzz On Charters — premier offshore sport-fishing adventures out of Islamorada aboard a 46-ft Whiticar.
Islamorada
Captain Sam Baker
Captain Sam Baker — expert private fishing charters in Islamorada for flats, back-country and reef adventures.
Key West
Tarpon Diem
Tarpon Diem Fishing Charters — owner‑operated Key West flats & tarpon charter based at Hurricane Hole Marina, where bucket‑list tarpon battles and shallow‑water sight fishing meet personalized service.
Islamorada
Whale Harbor Marina
Whale Harbor Marina — premier full-service marina and charter hub in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
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.
Islamorada
Fishbone Fishing Charters
Capt. William Chapman LLC — premier private fishing charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Play Baby Fishing Charters
Play Baby Charters — high-performance deep-sea fishing charters in Islamorada where big-game action meets family-friendly service.
Islamorada
Fishin Mission Charters
Fish Mission Charters — expert private fishing charters operating out of Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Escape to Reefhouse Key Largo: luxury bayside resort with beach, spa, and marina.
Weddings Max
250
Meetings Max
200
Total Space
16000 sq ft
Largest Room
3000 sq ft
Key Largo
JD's Bait & Tackle, Marina and Beach Park
Explore JD's Outdoor Adventures: boats, reels, and gear for Florida anglers.Outdoor gear, boats & bait — your Keys outfitter for every angler’s dream.
