Fishing
From skinny-water flats to deep-blue runs offshore, The Florida Keys give anglers plenty of ways to bend a rod. Sight-cast for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit in the backcountry, or head for open water in search of Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna and more. Local captains know the tides, the bite and the spots worth chasing, whether you’re hoping for a personal best or fresh catch for dinner. Around here, the hardest part is deciding where to fish first.
Fishing Information
Everything you need to plan a Florida Keys fishing trip, from finding and booking a local charter to checking the best times to target different...
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.
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...
Filters
Key Largo
Off Course Charters
Off Course Charters — inshore & backcountry fishing charters in Key Largo, where expert guiding meets tailored angling adventures.
Islamorada
Captain Perry
Captain Perry Fishing Charters — seasoned back-country and flats fishing excursions out of Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Coastal Outfitters Sport Fishing Charters
Coastal Outfitters offers customized fishing charters and sunset cruises in Islamorada, delivering relaxed, captained outings tailored to your preferences.
Islamorada
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Relentless Fishing
Relentless Fishing – Captain Paul Ross — offshore charter fishing trips in Islamorada, where elite tournament experience meets family-friendly adventure.
Islamorada
Capt Rick Stanczyk
Islamorada Tarpon Fishing — expert tarpon-focused fishing charters based in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Couple A Bucks Charters
Couple-A-Bucks Charters — family-friendly flats & back-country fishing adventures from Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
A fly shop and guide service in Islamorada since 1989, and home to a saltwater fly fishing school now in its 37th year. Among the instructors is Chico Fernandez, who has been fishing salt on a fly since the 1950s and designed three of the patterns already in your box.
Marathon
Two Conchs Fishing Charters
Capt. Jack Carlson has guided the Keys for more than 20 years, and all three of his sons run boats now too, which is how one family ends up with a fleet this size. More than 20 boats from 17 to 43 feet means the boat gets matched to your day, whether that is poling a flat for bonefish or a long run out to the Dry Tortugas.
Islamorada
A-Lil'Tail Charter
A Lil' Tail Charters — family-friendly private fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Contagious Offshore Fishing Charter
IslamoradaFishing.com — premium offshore sportfishing charters in the Florida Keys out of Islamorada.
Key West
Landboat Charters
Fish The Bridges — shore-side bridge fishing charters in Key Largo, where accessible, exciting angling meets local expertise.
Key West
ShadowCaster Flats Fishing
Keys Flats Fishing Guide — flats and back‑country light‑tackle fishing charter in Key West, where you target tarpon, bonefish, permit and other iconic species with experienced guides.
Key West
Florida Straits Sportfishing
Fish Florida Straits — high-performance offshore and reef fishing charters based out of Key West, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Capt. Rich Mitchell
Captain Rich Mitchell — book your private fishing charter with an experienced Florida Keys guide.
