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
Screaming Lines Adventures
Four generations of Estenoz heritage leading sportfishing adventures in Key West’s waters.
Islamorada
Fishbone Fishing Charters
Capt. William Chapman LLC — premier private fishing charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Marathon
Living Like Larry Charters
Private boat charters in the Florida Keys for unforgettable ocean adventures.
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
Coastal Dreams Fishing Charter
Coastal Dreams Fishing — premium offshore and reef charters based in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Gimme Jimmy Fishing Charter
Bud n’ Mary’s Fishing Marina — historic charter fleet and full-service marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Marathon
Sundance Sportfishing
Experience thrilling deep sea fishing charters in the Florida Keys with expert guides!
Islamorada
Fish Dauntless
Dauntless Fishing Charters — elite private fishing trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
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.
Islamorada
Blackfly Charters
BlackFly Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing guided by a fourth-generation Florida Keys skipper.
Key Largo
Grand Slam Fishing Charters
Grand Slam Charters — premier fishing charters in South Florida & the Keys, where expert guiding meets world-class waters.
Key West
Key West Charter Fishing – Shallows
Key West Charter Fishing – Shallows offers catch-and-release light tackle and fly fishing charters for lane snapper, spotted seatrout, mutton snapper, tarpon, yellowtail snapper, and pompano in the shallow inshore waters of Key West aboard a 19-foot Xplor skiff with Captain Blake.
Islamorada
Robbie's of Islamorada
Robbie’s of Islamorada offers thrilling tarpon feeding, fishing, water sports, and vibrant local dining in the heart of the Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Captain Hook's Looe Key Reef Adventures
Explore vibrant reefs, snorkeling, diving, and fishing adventures at Big Pine Key!
