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
Salty Buddha Offshore
Custom offshore boat adventures and fishing experiences departing from the Florida Keys — perfect for anglers, families, and coastal explorers.
Islamorada
Captain Michael Fishing
Captain Michael Party Boat Fishing offers affordable, group-friendly deep-sea fishing trips aboard a 65-foot vessel, departing daily from Robbie’s of Islamorada.
Key Largo
Miss Chief Charters
Miss Chief Charters – Premium deep-sea and reef fishing adventures out of Key Largo in the Florida Keys.
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.
Key Largo
Captain Pat's Charters
Captain Pat’s Charters — veteran-owned private fishing charters out of Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Islamorada Fishing Charters Florida Keys
Offshore and inshore sportfishing charters in Islamorada.
Marathon
Marathon Lady Party Boats
Experience the best family-friendly party boat fishing in the Florida Keys!
Key West
Got Em On Sport Fishing
Got Em On Sportfishing offers backcountry fishing charters in Key West and the Lower Florida Keys with Capt. Anthony Solmo targeting tarpon, permit, bonefish, and reef species.
Marathon
Living Like Larry Charters
Private boat charters in the Florida Keys for unforgettable ocean adventures.
Islamorada
Midnight Fly Charters
Experience expert fly, spin & light tackle fishing with Captain Mark on the waters of Islamorada.
Key West
Reel Paradise Charters
Experience unforgettable days on the water in the Florida Keys with private and shared charters from Key West.
Marathon
Slamtime Charters
Slamtime Charters offers offshore, reef, wreck, flats, backcountry, Everglades, bridge tarpon, and daytime swordfish charters throughout the Florida Keys and Key West with Captain Pablo Rodriguez, a 25-year veteran guide operating two vessels out of Marathon.
Islamorada
Forever Young Charter Company
Private dive, snorkel, spearfishing & fishing charters in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
Key West
Compass Rose Charters
Key West Florida Fishing provides personalized fishing charters targeting species like tarpon, bonefish, permit, snapper, and grouper.
