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 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...
Sportfishing History in The Florida Keys
Renowned as a world-class destination for anglers, history-rich Islamorada is where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered.
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Marathon
Killbox Fishing
Elite tournament fishing team based in Marathon, FL, competing in major marlin, sailfish, and dolphin events.
Key West
Keys Custom Fishing Charters
Keys Custom Fishing Charters — private sport-fishing charters in Key West, where expert guides and tailored trips deliver unforgettable angling adventures.
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
Key West
All Water Charters
Experience unforgettable private fishing adventures in Key West with expert Captain Kyle!
Islamorada
Moon Cast Anglers
A premier fly-and-light-tackle charter in Islamorada specializing in flats and back-country fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook and redfish.
Marathon
Main Attraction
Main Attraction Charter Fishing — top-tier deep-sea sportfishing charters in Marathon, Florida Keys, where “first out, freshest catch” meets unparalleled local expertise.
Marathon
Crazy Banana Charter
Premier private fishing charters and scenic sunset cruises in Marathon and the Florida Keys — target mahi, tuna, wahoo and more with expert captains.
Key Largo
Sailors Choice Fishing Boat
Family-friendly party fishing boat in Key Largo offering daily charters for anglers of all skill levels.
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.
Key West
Reel Fresh Fishing
Reel Fresh Fishing — private fishing charters in Key West, where expert captains and top-tier gear deliver unforgettable deep-sea, reef and wreck experiences.
Islamorada
Whale Harbor Marina
Whale Harbor Marina — premier full-service marina and charter hub in Islamorada, 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.
The Lower Keys
Elusive Endeavors
Fly Fish Key West — expert fly-fishing charters targeting tarpon, bonefish and permit in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Scales 2 Tales Charters
Scales 2 Tales Charters — experienced guided fishing trips in Key Largo, offering inshore/back‑country and reef/wreck excursions where you’ll target species like snook, redfish, tarpon and grouper.
Key West
Miss Inclined Charters
Miss Inclined Charters offers guided fly fishing and light tackle flats fishing for tarpon, bonefish, permit, shark, and barracuda throughout Key West, the Lower Florida Keys, and the Marquesas Keys with Captain Lindsay Harper.
