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 Largo
Sailors Choice Fishing Boat
Family-friendly party fishing boat in Key Largo offering daily charters for anglers of all skill levels.
Key West
Never Too Deep LLC
Never Too Deep LLC offers offshore, reef and wreck fishing charters from Stock Island near Key West in the Florida Keys aboard a 32-foot Contender center console.
Key West
Mike Pollack Flats Guide
Michael Pollack Flats Guide – Expert shallow-water flats charters in Key West targeting tarpon, permit, bonefish and more.
Key West
Capt. Andy Glynn Charters - Aboard the RIDLA Too
Ridla Charters — private fishing and eco-tour charters departing from Key West.
Marathon
Living Like Larry Charters
Private boat charters in the Florida Keys for unforgettable ocean adventures.
Key West
KoKo Charters, LLC
KoKo Charters — offshore sport-fishing charters in Key West, where expert guiding meets deep-sea thrills.
Key West
Captain Conch Charters
Captain Conch Charters offers customizable fishing experiences in Key West, including split, private, and party boat charters, targeting species like mahi mahi, tuna, and sharks.
Islamorada
Enigma Fishing Charters
Enigma Fishing Charters — expert private fishing trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys guided by Capt. Shannon Attales. With over 20 years of professional fishing experience across Florida and beyond, Capt. Shannon delivers bespoke charters from Islamorada to match every angler’s goals. All gear, licenses and local insights are included to ensure your day on the water is as seamless as it is memorable.
Islamorada
Bug Sportfishing and Charters
Bug Sportfishing — private sport-fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys, guided by Capt. James Duncan.
Islamorada
I’m Bit Fishing Charters
I’m Bit Charters — private sportfishing charters in Islamorada, where expert guiding and world-class gear deliver unforgettable catches.
Islamorada
DirtyBoat Charters
DirtyBoat — premier deep-sea fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys aboard a tournament-rigged 42′ Liberty.
The Lower Keys
Tail Chasin' Charters
Tail Chasin' Charters offers flats, inshore, offshore, reef, and night tarpon fishing charters out of Little Torch Key in the Lower Florida Keys with a team of five experienced captains.
Islamorada
Fish Dauntless
Dauntless Fishing Charters — elite private fishing trips in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Kay K IV Fishing Charters
Kay K IV Fishing Charters — premier offshore fishing trips from Islamorada aboard a 40-ft Henriques.
Key West
Bear Holeman Charters
Bear Holeman offers expert inshore and offshore fishing charters in Key West, with captains boasting over 20 years of experience and ready-to-use gear for families, solo anglers, and seasoned fishers.
