Fishing
From skinny-water flats to deep-blue runs offshore, The Florida Keys give anglers plenty of ways to bend a rod. Sight-cast for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit in the backcountry, or head for open water in search of Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna and more. Local captains know the tides, the bite and the spots worth chasing, whether you’re hoping for a personal best or fresh catch for dinner. Around here, the hardest part is deciding where to fish first.
Fishing Information
Everything you need to plan a Florida Keys fishing trip, from finding and booking a local charter to checking the best times to target different...
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.
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.
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...
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Key West
Dream Sickle Charters
Dream Sickle Charters offers shallow-water sight fishing charters from Key West, Florida Keys, targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and more.
Key West
Bonefishing Key West
Bonefishing Key West offers guided flats and fly fishing charters for bonefish, permit, tarpon, shark, and barracuda throughout the Lower Florida Keys, Key West, and the Marquesas with Captain Lenny Leonard.
Key West
Triple Time Fishing Charters
Triple Time Fishing Charters — offshore and reef sport‑fishing in Key West aboard a 46′ Bertram, led by Captain Keith.
Islamorada
Dog House Charters
Dog House Charters sets out from Whale Harbor Marina in Islamorada aboard a 53-foot Hatteras, taking up to six anglers offshore into the sportfishing capital of the world. Chase sailfish, mahi, tuna, and wahoo with Capt. Jesse Cromer, from half-day reef trips to full days trolling the bluewater.
Key West
Key West Florida Fishing
Key West Florida Fishing offers private backcountry, inshore, and offshore sport fishing charters out of Key West with Captain Mike Weinhofer and a crew of experienced guides aboard the Blind Squirrel and Compass Rose.
Islamorada
No Regrets Fishing Charter
No Regrets Sport Fishing – Premier Lake Erie walleye & perch charters helmed by Captain Tom Sieczkarek out of Buffalo, NY.
Islamorada
Yabba Charters
Experience world‑class sport fishing in the Florida Keys aboard Yabba Dabba Doo Charters in Islamorada, where expert Captain James and his crew guide anglers of all levels to mahi‑mahi, sailfish, tuna and more.
Islamorada
Dog House Charters
Dog House Sportfishing Charters — premier full-day sportfishing adventures in Islamorada targeting sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna and more.
Key West
First Light Charters Key West
First Light Charters Key West offers offshore, reef, wreck, swordfish, and Dry Tortugas fishing charters out of Stock Island aboard a 31-foot Yellowfin with Captain Kody Michael, a South Florida native with deep expertise in offshore and deep-water fishing.
Marathon
Manic Sportfishing
Manic Sportfishing is a top-rated Florida Keys fishing charter in Marathon offering private offshore, reef, and family-friendly fishing trips with experienced captains and premium boats.
Key Largo
Salty Morada Charters
Beyond Blessed Charters offers guided fishing trips in Islamorada and Tavernier, delivering fun, hassle-free offshore and reef fishing for anglers of all skill levels.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Fishing and Eco-Tours
Tarpon specialists delivering snag-free charters & gear to reel in the Silver King.
Marathon
Hawks Cay Marina
Hawks Cay Marina on Duck Key offers wet slips, fuel, fishing charters and convenient access to the waters of the Middle Florida Keys.
Marathon
Tarpon Time Fishing Charters
Tarpon Time delivers thrilling Florida Keys fishing adventures with expert guides, top gear, and unbeatable tarpon action.
