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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Marathon
Fishing Kings
Marathon Fishing Kings — private reef, wreck & offshore fishing charters in Marathon, where expert guidance meets trophy-fish potential.
Islamorada
Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing
Leatherneck Backcountry Fishing — veteran-owned Islamorada charter offering unforgettable backcountry, flats, and inshore fishing adventures in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Underwater Cowboy
Underwater Cowboy – luxury private charters in Key Largo offering scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling & PADI instruction.
Key West
Live Action Sportfishing
Live Action Sportfishing — expert inshore & back-country fishing charters based in Key West, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Pretty Work Charters
Pretty Work Charters — full-service fishing charters in Islamorada, FL, where experienced crews and flexible boats deliver unforgettable Florida Keys adventures.
Islamorada
So Flo Charters
SO FLO Charters — guided inshore/back‑country fishing trips in Islamorada, where Captain Eric Rodriguez offers custom light‑tackle and fly‑fishing experiences for all skill levels.
Key West
Key West Fly Fishing
Key West Fly Fishing, led by Captain Dexter Simmons, offers guided flats fishing trips in the Florida Keys. Target tarpon, bonefish, permit, and more on personalized, small-group charters.
Key West
Capt. Andy Glynn Charters - Aboard the RIDLA Too
Ridla Charters — private fishing and eco-tour charters departing from Key West.
Key West
Purple Heron Charters
Purple Heron Charters offers private flats, backcountry, and eco-tour fishing charters out of Key West with Captain John Hoover, specializing in fly fishing, spin fishing, and sight fishing for a wide variety of inshore species.
Key West
Time Flys Fishing
Time Flys Fishing offers guided flats and fly fishing charters for bonefish, permit, tarpon, shark, and barracuda in the crystal-clear waters of Key West with Captain Scott Irvine, a born-and-raised Key West native with over 36 years on the water.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Blackfly Charters
BlackFly Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing guided by a fourth-generation Florida Keys skipper.
Key Largo
Sailors Choice Fishing Boat
A 65 foot all aluminum party boat at the Holiday Inn Marina, mile marker 100 in Key Largo, Coast Guard certified for 49 passengers and running public trips daily. Rod, reel, bait and tackle come with the fare, and the crew will clean and fillet whatever you keep.
