Upper Keys to Key West
Florida Keys
Flats, bridges, reefs and blue water sit within one island chain, but each demands a different boat, weather window and fishing plan.
Plan this region
Choose the style of fishing first, then the part of the Keys. Sanctuary zones and overlapping jurisdictions require an exact map check.
Fishing areas
Choose a specific Florida Keys area.
Each major-area page establishes the local geography and first-trip decisions, then leads to detailed posts for individual waters, species, access and tactics.
Key Largo
Key Largo is the northern gateway to both Florida Bay and the Atlantic reef tract, with protected areas shaping where and how anglers fish.
- Key Largo
- Florida Bay
- John Pennekamp waters
Islamorada
Islamorada supports distinct backcountry, bridge, reef and offshore fisheries within a compact island chain.
- Islamorada
- Upper Matecumbe Key
- Florida Bay
Marathon & Middle Keys
Marathon sits in the Middle Keys where bridges and channels create frequent exchange between Florida Bay and the Atlantic.
- Marathon
- Seven Mile Bridge
- Boot Key
Big Pine Key & Lower Keys
The Lower Keys offer wide shallow backcountry and more dispersed islands than the Upper and Middle Keys.
- Big Pine Key
- Bahia Honda
- Lower Keys backcountry
Key West
Key West sits at the meeting point of Gulf and Atlantic waters with fishing options ranging from shallow flats to offshore structure.
- Key West
- Boca Chica
- Gulf and Atlantic approaches