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 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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Island Girl Charters
Experience unforgettable Florida Keys adventures with Island Girl Charters—fishing, snorkeling, and more!
Key West
Landboat Charters
Fish The Bridges — shore-side bridge fishing charters in Key Largo, where accessible, exciting angling meets local expertise.
Key West
Conch Harbor Ship Store
Conch Harbor Marina — full-service historic marina in downtown Key West offering slips, fuel, ship-store and waterfront dining.
Key Largo
Sailors Choice Fishing Boat
Family-friendly party fishing boat in Key Largo offering daily charters for anglers of all skill levels.
Key Largo
HopAlong Fishing Charters
Charter Key Largo — family-run sportfishing charters in Key Largo, Florida Keys offering a guaranteed catch.
Islamorada
Reel McCoy Fishing Charter
Reel McCoy Charters — premium offshore sportfishing trips in Islamorada, where expert guides and big-game action make unforgettable Florida Keys memories.
Key West
Island to island charters
Island to Island Charters — private eco-tours, sandbar adventures and fishing excursions from Key West’s Garrison Bight Marina.
Marathon
The Tackle Box
Your Florida Keys fishing adventure starts here with expert gear, charters, and tips!
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.
Islamorada
LegaSea Charters
LegaSea Charters — private offshore fishing charters in Islamorada, where multi-generation expertise meets world-class sportfishing.
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.
Key West
Purple Heron Charters
Purple Heron Charters offers private flats, backcountry, and eco-tour fishing charters out of Key West with Captain John Hoover, specializing in fly fishing, spin fishing, and sight fishing for a wide variety of inshore species.
Key West
Linda D Sportfishing
Linda D Sportfishing is a Key West fishing institution established in 1938, now led by fourth-generation Captain Billy Wickers, offering offshore and deep sea fishing charters aboard two custom 40-foot sportfishing vessels and holding the #1 record for catch-and-release marlin and sailfish in Key West since 1990.
Islamorada
Cloud Nine Charters Inc.
Islamorada Fishing Trips — premier private charter adventures for reef, offshore and big-game fishing in the Florida Keys.
