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
Fury Water Adventures
Fury Water Adventures offers the ultimate Key West experience, from thrilling water excursions to convenient land rentals
The Lower Keys
Showtime Charters, LLC
Showtime Charters Key West — private fishing & snorkeling charter in Key West where Captain Sam Shaw offers customized trips from reef to sand‑bar adventures.
Key Largo
Sea Spirit Offshore Fishing
Sea Spirit Offshore Sportfishing — full‑service deep‑sea & reef fishing charters in Key Largo, where expert captains guide you to mahi, tuna, sailfish and more aboard a 43′ sport‑fisher.
Islamorada
A-Lil'Tail Charter
A Lil' Tail Charters — family-friendly private fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Key West
Key West Bait & Tackle
Historic bait & tackle shop in Key West — live bait, gear & local vibes daily.
Islamorada
Catchalottafish Charters
Catchalottafish Charters — top-tier Islamorada fishing charters delivering reef, wreck, offshore and Gulf of Mexico adventures.
The Lower Keys
Ye Olde English Fly Shop
Ye Olde English Fly Shop — premium custom fly rod building supplies and fly-tying gear in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Living Aloha Excursions
Explore Key Largo eco tours and sunset cruises aboard Living Aloha Excursions.
Islamorada
Sea Horse Private Charters
Florida Keys Fishing Charters — premium guided fishing trips in Key Largo where expert captains take you reef‑, wreck‑ and offshore to target trophy species.
Key West
Off the Charts!
Off the Charts! offers personalized fishing charters, eco-tours, and sandbar excursions aboard a 32' Whitewater center console in Key West. Led by a captain with over 40 years of experience, they provide all necessary gear, safety equipment, and fishing licenses are included.
Islamorada
Lightly Salted Charters
Private Islamorada boat tours: snorkel, sandbar, fishing—book your adventure.
Islamorada
Fly+Spin Poling Guide
Andy Janoski — expert fly- and spin-fishing charter guide based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Broadminded Charters
Broad Minded — high-performance 42′ charter boat for offshore and deep-water sportfishing out of Islamorada.
Key West
Your Island Charter
Your Island Charter — private boat charters for sandbars, snorkeling, fishing and sunsets in the Florida Keys.
