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