Key Largo Fishing

Key Largo may be most well known for having some of the best scuba diving in the world, but many of the attributes that make Key Largo such a great dive location also make it a world-class fishing destination. With the only living coral reef in the continental United States, the calm, clear waters of Florida Bay on the west, and the warm Gulf Stream current just minutes offshore to the east, Key Largo is home to a huge number of sport fish species. Key Largo boasts some of the best inshore flats, reef, and offshore fishing in the world and claims numerous world record catches. As the first island in the Florida Keys Island Chain, Key Largo is just a one hour drive from Miami along the famous Overseas Highway- making Key Largo the perfect location for a quick fishing getaway. But with its beautiful shorelines, sparkling water and world-class accommodations, a fishing vacation on Key Largo is anything but ordinary. Anglers from around the world flock to Key Largo to experience sport fishing at its best.

Key Largo Inshore Fishing

The sandy shallows and grass flats along the shorelines of Key Largo and along the Everglades offer some of the best backcountry fishing in the world. With the shallow inlets and mangrove channels, fishing the Everglades from Key Largo is as good as it gets. Tarpon, bonefish and permit are popular targets for their spectacular leaps and powerful runs. Other backcountry fish species include redfish, speckled trout, grouper, snapper, snook, and shark. Key Largo is home to many experienced inshore fishing guides who can lead you to the fish and ensure a fun and successful fishing adventure.

The reef system of Key Largo is extensive and is home to many great sport fish species. Grouper, mutton snapper, yellowtail, mackerel, barracuda, sharks, cobia, permit and amberjacks all live among the coral and rock formations of the deep reefs as well as the shallower patch reefs of Key Largo. Reef fishing is a great family activity with plenty of action for anglers of all ages and experience levels.

Key Largo Offshore Fishing

The Gulf Stream current runs very close to Key Largo and the warm, deep waters are home to some of the most highly prized trophy sport fish targets in the world. Black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, wahoo, dolphin fish (mahi-mahi), and tuna are caught year-round off Key Largo. Anglers from around the world come to Key Largo to experience the world-class deep sea fishing. This is fishing at its most primal. Lock into an epic 4 hour battle with a trophy marlin and discover why Key Largo is such a prized fishing destination. Try night fishing for swordfish and shark for another exciting Key Largo offshore adventure.

Key Largo has many fishing charters that can cater to virtually any taste and budget. Whether you are looking to explore the backcountry and Everglades in search of tarpon, bonefish or redfish, experience the fun and fast-paced excitement of a reef fishing excursion, or seek out giants in an offshore fishing adventure, Key Largo has the fishing trip for you.