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
Dream Sickle Charters
Dream Sickle Charters offers shallow-water sight fishing charters from Key West, Florida Keys, targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and more.
Islamorada
On Your Mark Fishing Charters
Capt. Mark Gilman’s Fishing Charters — inshore & backcountry fishing adventures in Islamorada, where experience, expertise, and unforgettable catches come together.
The Lower Keys
Captain Doug Kilpatrick
Florida Keys Flats Fishing — expert flats and back-country fishing charters from Marathon to Key West.
Key Largo
Salty Morada Charters
Beyond Blessed Charters offers guided fishing trips in Islamorada and Tavernier, delivering fun, hassle-free offshore and reef fishing for anglers of all skill levels.
Islamorada
Big Dave Charters and Tours
Big Dave Charters & Tours — luxury fishing charters, boat tours and vacation rentals in Islamorada and the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Power Play Sportfishing
Power Play Sportfishing — high-performance offshore fishing charters in Islamorada, where cutting-edge gear and thrill-seeker trips deliver dream catches.
Key West
Key West Extreme Adventures
Eco shark & wildlife tours aboard a custom catamaran in Key West
Islamorada
Golden Glare Fly Charters
Golden Glare Fly Charters — private fly and light tackle fishing charters in Islamorada and the Florida Keys, where expert guiding meets world-class flats fishing.
Marathon
Sea Bird Marina
Full-service Long Key marina offering slip rentals, boat launch, fuel, rentals & bait shop.
The Lower Keys
Fish Sugarloaf Key
Fish Sugarloaf Key — expert flat-water fishing charters on Sugarloaf Key targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit and sharks.
Islamorada
Duke Charters
Duke Charters — top-rated Florida Keys fishing charters led by Captain James Brayton out of Tavernier.
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.
The Lower Keys
I'm Hooked Fishing Charters
I’m Hooked Fishing Charters — inshore & flats fishing charters at the Hawks Cay Resort Marina in Duck Key, where expert guidance and tailored Angling meet prestigious Florida Bay waters.
Islamorada
Blackwater Charters
Fishing The Keys — multi-option charter fishing adventures in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
