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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Islamorada
Duke Charters
Duke Charters — top-rated Florida Keys fishing charters led by Captain James Brayton out of Tavernier.
The Lower Keys
Snapshot Charters
Family-friendly Snapshot Charters offers unforgettable reef to swordfish fishing trips!
Islamorada
Reel Screamer Charters
Reel Screamer Charters — offshore and reef fishing charters in Tavernier, where expert guides turn Florida Keys trips into unforgettable catch-and-fun adventures.
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 West
INXS Fishing Charters
INXS Deep Sea Fishing Charters — luxury sport-fishing adventures aboard a 47-ft Viking out of Key West.
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
Triple Time Fishing Charters
Triple Time Fishing Charters — offshore and reef sport‑fishing in Key West aboard a 46′ Bertram, led by Captain Keith.
Key West
Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing offers personalized, limited-load party boat and private fishing charters from Key West Bight Marina.
Islamorada
Three Waters Resort & Marina
Escape to Three Waters Resort & Marina for island luxury, ocean views, and endless adventure.Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a newly reimagined oceanfront destination in Islamorada, Florida, blending island charm with modern luxury.
Meetings Max
120
Total Space
1680 sq ft
Largest Room
1680 sq ft
The Lower Keys
Low Key Angling
Low Key Angling offers flats, backcountry and nearshore fishing charters in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys targeting tarpon, permit, bonefish and other inshore species.
Key West
Six Fins Charters
Private luxury boat and jet ski charters in Key West — explore hidden reefs, sandbars, and dolphin playgrounds.
Islamorada
A Fishing Guide
A Fishing Guide offers light tackle and fly fishing charters in Islamorada, targeting species like tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish, and snook. Captain Steve Friedman provides personalized trips for anglers of all levels. Family-friendly adventures available.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Dive Center
Three-dive adventures, snorkeling & scuba charters from Islamorada with courses & lobstering.
The Lower Keys
Tarpon Time Inc.
Tarpon Time delivers thrilling Florida Keys fishing adventures with expert guides, top gear, and unbeatable tarpon action.
