Lower Keys Fishing

The many islands of the Lower Keys create a network of shallow channels and inlets that are home to some of the best inshore fishing in the world. With the Gulf of Mexico to the north and the Gulf Stream current to the south, as well as the unspoiled natural backcountry of the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, the Lower Keys has outstanding inshore, offshore, reef and wreck, and backcountry fishing. There are many professional fishing charters available in the Lower Keys, be it inshore, backcountry, or offshore. Whatever your style and skill level, the Lower Keys has the fishing charter for you.

Lower Keys Inshore Fishing

The Lower Keys are a network of mangrove islands, channels and flats that are perfect for inshore and backcountry fishing. Bonefish permit and tarpon all call the waters around the Lower Keys home. Other great inshore catches include barracuda, shark and snapper. The action is great in the shallows year round. Backcountry anglers love to fish in the quiet calm waters of the Lower Keys. The many shipwrecks, holes and outcroppings of the Gulf of Mexico on the north of the Lower Keys have healthy year round populations of grouper, snapper, cobia, permit, barracuda and sharks. The water is generally calmer than on the Atlantic side of the islands, making it a great anytime fishing option for families. Offshore

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.

Lower Keys Offshore Fishing

Less than an hour from shore are the deep waters of the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean. The warm currents attract huge numbers of pelagic fish species including marlin, tuna, sailfish, wahoo, dolphin fish (mahi-mahi), sharks, and bonita. The Lower Keys has some very well-known offshore fishing spots including The Wall, where the water depth drops to 2000 feet and giant blue marlin are waiting to give you the battle of your life. Deepwater shipwrecks abound offshore and amberjack, black fin tuna, and mako sharks congregate here in huge numbers. Sailfishing is especially great in the Lower Keys with multiple hookups of these acrobatic fish common in season.

The Lower Keys of the Florida Keys are a true fishing paradise. With their quiet, laid-back atmosphere, stunning scenery, and truly outstanding inshore, backcountry and offshore fishing a fishing vacation in the Lower Keys is sure to provide plenty of great charter fishing action!