| Fishing in the Florida Keys: Islamorada | | | | Snapper. |
| At the southern most part of the United | | | | If you fish in the beautiful backcountry |
| States, located between the Atlantic | | | | bays, you will likely find Redfish, |
| Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the | | | | Snook, Sea Trout, Tarpon, Bonefish, |
| Florida Bay are the Florida Keys. Not | | | | Permit, as well as many other fish. The |
| only is this one of the most amazing | | | | waters here are calmer and shallower |
| places to vacation, with breathtaking | | | | than that of the ocean. This allows for |
| scenery, sandy beaches, and crystal | | | | the use of flats and poling your boat. |
| clear water; but there is an abundance | | | | Although you are likely to find most |
| of fish that inhabit the warm waters of | | | | species of fish year round, there are |
| the Florida Keys. Here, the enormous | | | | certain seasons when specific fish are |
| variety of fish species ranges from | | | | most abundant in the area. |
| Kingfish to Permit. You can go off | | | | Winter |
| shore fishing for the big game such as | | | | Cobia, Grouper, Kingfish, Sailfish, |
| Tuna and Marlin, but the Keys are also | | | | Tuna, Shark |
| ideal for flat fishing on the Florida | | | | Spring |
| Bay for Bonefish or Tarpon. Each of the | | | | Blue Marlin, Dolphin, Snapper, Tarpon, |
| Keys is acknowledged for a special type | | | | Yellowtail, Wahoo |
| of fish. Although the species of fish | | | | Summer |
| available may vary in different seasons, | | | | Tarpon, Dolphin, Yellowtail, Blue Marlin |
| there is always something to catch | | | | Fall |
| year-round in the Keys. | | | | Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper, Bonefish, |
| Islamorada is one of the Upper Keys, and | | | | Snook |
| known as the sport fishing capital of | | | | There are many fishing tournaments |
| the world. There have been more | | | | throughout the year in Islamorada. Some |
| record-breaking fish caught here than | | | | of these tournaments include; Captains |
| anywhere in the world. Unlike anywhere | | | | take "the Cup", Islamorada Swordfish |
| else on the Atlantic Coast, the waters | | | | Tournament, Islamorada Sailfish |
| of the Gulf Stream are only a few miles | | | | Tournament, Take Stock in Children |
| offshore. These waters carry hundreds | | | | Backcountry Challenge, George Bush |
| of different species of fish, as well as | | | | Cheeca Lodge Bonefish Tournament, and |
| all warm water game fish that swims in | | | | Hog's Breath King Mackerel Tournament. |
| the Northern hemisphere. | | | | There are hundreds of fishing charters, |
| Fly fishing is becoming increasingly | | | | boat rentals, and guides located at the |
| popular in Islamorada, catching many | | | | many marinas, to familiarize you with |
| different types of fish. Some of the | | | | the best areas to fish. The different |
| most popular fish caught on fly are | | | | fishing charters include backcountry |
| Spotted Trout, Blue Marlin, Tarpon, and | | | | flats fishing, light tackle fishing, |
| Bonefish. | | | | party boats, and offshore fishing. |
| You may choose to go offshore fishing in | | | | Because of the importance of local |
| the breathtaking blue-green waters of | | | | knowledge, it is best to choose fishing |
| Islamorada. Here you will find fish | | | | charter captains from locals who are |
| such as Sailfish, Dolphin, Marlin, | | | | familiar to fishing in the area. |
| Kingfish, Yellowtail, Wahoo, and Mutton | | | | |