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...
Filters
Islamorada
DirtyBoat Charters
DirtyBoat — premier deep-sea fishing charters out of Islamorada, Florida Keys aboard a tournament-rigged 42′ Liberty.
The Lower Keys
Kingfisher Backcountry Charters
Kingfisher Backcountry Charters offers guided flats and backcountry fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, and redfish throughout the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Robert Horachek, a lifelong Keys resident with over 20 years of fishing experience.
Key Largo
Round Up Fishing Charters
Round Up Fishing Charters — offshore and reef fishing charters in Key Largo, where experienced captains guide you to mahi‑mahi, sailfish and other trophy catches.
Key West
Fishy Business Charters
Offshore, reef, and backcountry fishing charters aboard a 36’ Front Runner Center Console with Captain Eric Evans.
Islamorada
A-Lil'Tail Charter
A Lil' Tail Charters — family-friendly private fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Feelin' Fishy Charters
Feelin' Fishy Charters offers flats fly fishing and spin fishing charters for bonefish, permit, tarpon, and barracuda throughout the Lower Florida Keys from Big Pine Key to Key West.
Islamorada
Out Of The Blue Charters
Out of the Blue Charters — inshore and backcountry fishing charters in Islamorada, where seasoned guides and Florida Keys adventure come together.
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
Reel Escape Sportfishing
Reel Escape Sportfishing offers customized offshore, inshore deep-drop, swordfish, lobster, sandbar, and snorkeling charters out of Big Pine Key in the Lower Florida Keys with Captain Chris, a USCG-licensed captain with 18-plus years of coastal and offshore experience.
Key Largo
Reel Mell-O Fishing Charters
Reel Mell-O Fishing Charters offers flexible 5, 6, and 7-hour family fishing charters for up to four anglers in the flats and backcountry of Tavernier, Key Largo, Islamorada, and Everglades National Park with Captain Troy Mell, operating since 2003.
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.
The Lower Keys
Key Flat Charters
Florida Keys Flats Fishing — expert guided flats fishing charters covering the pristine shallow waters of the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Shake n' Bait Charters
Shake N Bait Charters — premium sport‑fishing charters in Islamorada, where a custom 44′ Cavileer and 35+ years of captain experience deliver tailored half‑, ¾‑ and full‑day fishing adventures.
Islamorada
Bug Sportfishing and Charters
Bug Sportfishing — private sport-fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys, guided by Capt. James Duncan.
Key Largo
HopAlong Fishing Charters
Charter Key Largo — family-run sportfishing charters in Key Largo, Florida Keys offering a guaranteed catch.
