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Florida Keys Fishing Challenges You To The Best Sport Fishing Action 

Without question, Florida Keys fishing is dynamite all year.

What makes it so exciting is that you have a multitude of fishing techniques and places for fishing in Florida Keys.

Then factor in close to 600 documented species of fish in Florida Keys you can see why fishing trips to this regiona are so popular.

With so many sport fishing enthusiasts interested in fishing the Florida Keys, with many focusing on Florida Keys fly fishing, we decided to interview a pro.

Bob Guard, an international fly fishing guide shared some interesting and informative tips about fly fishing Florida Keys. You can read this entertaining interview on fly fishing Florida Keys tips and techniques here.

One thing you'll quickly discover is that your Florida Keys fishing options are endless. You can start off your morning battling the mighty silver king in Islamorada tarpon fishing.


Boat Returning From A Day of Florida Keys Offshore Fishing


Boat Returning From A Day Of Florida Keys Deep Sea Fishing
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After lunch, head over to the backcountry for some sight fishing in the flats for Florida Keys bonefish.

Top off your day in Key West night fishing with any of the different Key West fishing guides. With them, you can go on different offshore fishing excursions out to the reefs to catch yellowtail, grouper, or even shark.

It doesn't seem to matter where you go, what your skill level is, or even how old you are, quite simply you're going to catch fish in the Florida Keys. With so many species of fish to catch, even seasoned anglers carry a Florida saltwater fish identification chart. This way they can ensure they've correctly identified the fish and then can check to ensure it's within size limits and "in season".

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However, if you're new or new-ish to the area, you'll find that your success will dramatically improve if you go out with a reputable Florida Keys fishing guide. They know the water, and Florida fish. They also have the techniques and skill needed to turn a regular fishing day into a spectacular one.

No matter where you are, if you use the services of fishing charters Florida Keys fishing trips will be more productive and safer.

The fishing charter Captains will also have all the equipment you'll need. The other good news is that their equipment is in good working order and they have backup tackle.

They also carry all the necessary permits so you don't have to secure a Florida fishing license. They also know how to identify the different species of Florida fish, and they're fully aware of limits and size restrictions.

This means you don't have to worry about being stopped for inspection and possibly fined for having exceeded the limit, or for taking a protected species.

You can click on any of the pictures or links below to find out more about the different Florida Keys fishing charters. You can click on the Get Rates Button for the different fishing charters previewed. This will also provide you with more detailed information on the types of fish they target, where they go, what they have for fishing equipment, details on their boat, as well as availability, and other options they provide.



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However, whether you "go it alone" or go with any of the Florida Keys fishing guides, you'll enjoy yourself more if you know at least a little about the fish you're hauling in.

To be able to recognize them, know their behavior and have a general overview of the different species will significantly impact your level of pleasure.

It doesn't matter whether you're sightfishing on the flats, poling around the backcountry or deep sea fishing, understanding and recognizing your quarry is half the fun, and half the battle.




Where And How To Fish Florida Keys

The following pages are designed to give you a good idea of the different fishing styles and areas available when planning Florida Keys fishing vacations.

You'll also get information on the different Florida fish species you'll target when fishing Florida Keys. Click on each heading to read more information about each fishing area and the style of Florida Keys fishing.





Backcountry Fishing

If you plan on going Florida Keys backcountry fishing, you'll be out in the shallow water of Florida Bay and the Everglades National Park. This ...








Deep Sea Offshore Fishing

Choosing to go Florida Keys offshore fishing, you're taking your game to a whole new level. In the Florida Keys the water closer to shore ...








Dry Tortugas Fishing

A Dry Tortugas fishing trip is the quintessential fishing experience and is a 'definite must' for avid fishermen planning a Key West vacation. These are the ...








Everglades National Park Fishing

The Everglades National Park is often referred to as the River of Grass because it's slow moving water moves through the tall sawgrass. Once ...








Flats Fishing Florida Keys

Florida Keys flats fishing is popular all year and the flats are home to a large variety of fish. The flats are commonly found in the marshes and ...








Florida Bay Fishing

Fishing Florida Bay, you have about 1,100 square miles of shallow water and islands to discover. Tucked up against the bottom of the 'mainland' ...








Florida Keys Humps

East off the coast of the Florida Keys are a series of humps or seamounts, that rise up from the bottom of the ocean floor. These humps are ...








Fly Fishing Florida Keys

Florida Keys fly fishing is world famous, and for a multitude of reasons. We decided we wanted to share helpful Florida Keys fishing tips and techniques ...








Islamorada Fishing

Islamorada fishing is the reason people from all over the world flock to this region of the Florida Keys. Islamorada is considered the sport fishing ...








Key Largo Fishing

Key Largo fishing is as diverse as the fish you'll catch. With the Everglades National Park and Florida Bay on one side and the patch reefs and ...








Key West Fishing

Key West fishing offers the angler a number of exciting options. Whether you're backcountry fishing in the Great White Heron National ...








Marathon Fishing

Marathon fishing offers another exciting venue for the avid or casual angler. With so much opportunity abounding throughout the ...








Marquesas Keys Fishing

Marquesas Keys fishing provides anglers with a taste of something different. This is where less is more. Less people, more fish, it's ...








Reef And Wreck Fishing

The waters of the Florida Keys are home to thousands of wrecks, some many centuries old. Many of these wrecks lie within the ...








Spearfishing Florida Keys

Florida Keys spear fishing is a complimentary sport for the many divers frequenting the waters off the Florida Keys. It's also dangerous ...








Whether you're strapped to your chair, battling it out with a blue marlin, or quietly poling the waters of the backcountry in search of wary bonefish you won't be disappointed fishing in Florida Keys. There's more red hot sport fishing action packed into one day of Florida Keys fishing than just about any place else on earth.





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