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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The Lower Keys
Final Final Sportfishing
Final Final Sportfishing offers expert charters specializing in Blackfin tuna, Grouper, Big Game, and Mahi Mahi.
Islamorada
Blackfly Charters
BlackFly Charters — expert back-country and flats fishing guided by a fourth-generation Florida Keys skipper.
Key West
Captain Rios Charters
Captain Rio's Charters offers personalized, adventure-filled boating experiences in Key West, specializing in spearfishing, lobstering, island exploration, and water-based activities aboard a 32-foot Stamas vessel.
Key West
Reel Paradise Charters
Experience unforgettable days on the water in the Florida Keys with private and shared charters from Key West.
Key Largo
The Fish Guyz
The Fish Guyz — a Florida Keys‑based fishing TV series featuring Captains Lain Goodwin and George Clark Jr., blending inshore and offshore angling with laid‑back humor and expert tips.
Key West
Key West Angling
Key West Angling offers private flats, inshore, offshore, eco-tour, and sunset charter fishing in Key West with Captain Travis Holeman, host of "Chasin' the Sun" on the Discovery Channel, and a team of experienced local guides.
Key Largo
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Escape to Reefhouse Key Largo: luxury bayside resort with beach, spa, and marina.
Weddings Max
250
Meetings Max
200
Total Space
16000 sq ft
Largest Room
3000 sq ft
Key West
Seaborn Charters
Seaborn Charters — full‑service offshore & reef fishing charter in Key West, where twin‑engine 32′ Contender boats combine local expertise with high‑end gear for unforgettable days on the water.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Marina
Sugarloaf Key Marina — full-service “old school” Keys marina offering rentals, charters, ramps, bait & tackle, tours, and more.
Key West
Adventure Watersport Charters
Adventure Water Sport Charters offers private and community excursions with safety-first itineraries, top-tier gear, and unforgettable experiences on the water.
The Lower Keys
Chaos Theory Charters
Chaos Theory Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle sight fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, barracuda, and sharks throughout the Lower Florida Keys and Key West with Captain Rob Kramarz.
Islamorada
Broadminded Charters
Broad Minded — high-performance 42′ charter boat for offshore and deep-water sportfishing out of Islamorada.
Key West
Dream Catcher Charters
Top-tier fishing, snorkeling & eco-charters out of Key West since 1994.
Key West
Captain Hook's Dive Key West
Captain Hook's Dive Key West is a full-service dive shop offering scuba diving, snorkeling, and private charters.
Key West
Key West Florida Fishing
Key West Florida Fishing offers private backcountry, inshore, and offshore sport fishing charters out of Key West with Captain Mike Weinhofer and a crew of experienced guides aboard the Blind Squirrel and Compass Rose.
