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Goin' Fishin' - Photo by Belinda SerataFishing and Marine Info in Islamorada

Sport fishing is a way to celebrate the unique beauty and life of Islamorada's waters. Fishing isn't just a way of life, part of our heritage, or simply fun. It is all of these things and more-it is a statement of our appreciation for this paradise in which we live and welcome visitors, it is a symbol of our stewardship over these waters. Whether you want to go deep sea fishing or back country fishing-we have the information and resources you need. Below you will find lists for deep sea and back country guides. Also, there is a simplified fishing calendar to let you know by month what species are at their peak.

 

Photo of Sandbar in Islamorada, FLMarine Information:
There are plenty of marine activities that do not involve fishing. They range from the active, like wind surfing, to the more relaxed, like sunset sails. You can rent your own boat, take a kayak journey, rent a sail boat with or without a professional skipper, take an ultra light over the reef... We list below the places for fun, for information, and for safety on the waters.

SEASONAL FISHING IN ISLAMORADA AREA

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sailfish                        
Cobia                        
Kingfish                        
Redfish                        
Amberjack                        
Tuna                        
Dolphin                        
Wahoo                        
Bonefish                        
Permit                        
Tarpon                        
Marlin                        
Snook                        
Snapper                        
Grouper                        
Yellowtail                        
Shark                        

Red=Excellent Blue=Good Green=Fair Yellow=Poor


A1 Fishing Charters
305-395-0457 · Email: tarpon@bellsouth.net
Docked at Bud & Mary's Marina MM80 · Islamorada, Florida 33036
Backcountry Guide - Catch Tarpon and have Big Fun Fishing in the Florida Keys!! A1 Offers Flats and Backcountry Fishing at its Best, specializing in Fly and Light Tackle. HALF DAY TRIPS AVAILABLE


Admiral Handicapped SCUBA Adventures, Inc.
305-451-1114 · 800-346-3483 · Email: asfiske@yahoo.com
1 Harbor Shores Road · Key Largo, FL 33037
Snorkeling, Diving, Kayaking and Fishing for people with disabilities.
www.admiralHSA.org

All Tackle Backcountry Charters
305-664-9463 · Fax: 305-852-3509 · Email: capt_ted_wilson@hotmail.com
PO Box 1204 · Islamorad, FL 33036
Backcountry fishing guide with expertise in fly, spin and plug tackle for bonefish, tarpon, and permit
www.captaintedwilson.com

Ambush Charters/Bite Me Sport Fishing
305-664-5243 · Fax: 305-664-5243 · Email: ambush2@bellsouth.net
Docked at Bass Pro Shop's World Wide Sportsman · Islamorada, 33036
Offshore Charter with over 30 years experience in Islamorada fishing. Specializing in Sailfish, Dolphin, Snapper and more. Captain David Lowell is also an experienced Tournament Captain. Full day or half day trips available.
www.ambushgetbit.com

Anne's Easy Adventures
305-852-4553 or 305-451-8393 · Email: keysboats@aol.com
PO Box 1001 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Located at World Wide Sportsman, MM 81.5 bayside, Islamorada. Snorkeling, fishing, lobstering, critter gettin', birdwatching, ecotours. Fishing and snorkeling lessons are taught patiently, without pressure, at your own pace. Fun for the whole family! Your captain is a former Everglades Park Ranger with 20 years local experience as captain and marine ecology teacher. Private charters for up to 6 per boat
www.easyadventures.net

Bay and Reef Co.
305-393-0994 · Fax: 305-517-9531 · Email: info@bayandreef.com
P.O. Box 1334 · Islamorada, FL 33036
For personal charters for fishing, snorkeling and eco trips.
www.bayandreef.com

Bayview Inn & Marina
305-289-1525 · Email: info2@bayviewinn.com
No 2 Conch Ave. · Conch Key, FL 33050
Lodging on water with new pool and marina. Convenience store on premisis with boating and fishing supplies.
www.bayviewinn.com

Blue Chip Too Charters
305-852-8477 · Fax: 305-852-8571 · Email: fishing@bluechiptoo.com
219 Plantation Blvd · Islamorada, Offshore Fishing 33036
Offshore Fishing Charters


Blue Heaven Charter Company
305-481-0697 · Fax: 305-664-9090 · Email: skyeblueheaven@yahoo.com
Docked at Robbie's · Islamorada, Florida 33036
Fishing Charter Backcountry and Offshore 32' Regulator "Rigged and Ready" Family Fun Charters. Docked at Robbies Marina.
www.fishingcharterfloridakeys.com

Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina
305-664-2461 · 1-800-742-7945 · Fax: 305-664-5592 · Email: bnmfm@budnmarys.com
P.O. Box 628 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Full service marina with offshore and backcountry charters, Party fishing boat, Boat rentals, Fisherman's calendar, Accommodations, Transient Dockage, Covered storage, Fishing vacation packages, Islamorada fishing tournament information.
www.budnmarys.com

Capt Dennis Leith / Fanta Sea Charters
305-664-5200 · Email: captd33@bellsouth.net
112 Parker Dr · Islamorada, FL 33036
Charter Boat for Eco Tours, Snorkeling, Family Fishing, catering to children Docked at Papa Joe's Marina.


Capt. Sid Bryant
305-664-9412 · Email: somocap124@aol.com
PO Box 842 · backcountry fishing, Fl 33036
Backcountry fishing guide with 25 years of experience
www.fishfloridakeys.com/captainsidbryant

Challenger Charters
305-664-7149 · Fax: 305-664-0068
217 Matecumbe Ave · Islamorada, FL 33036
Charter Boat Offshore Fishing docked at Whale Harbor
www.challengercharters.com

Conch Republic Charters
305-401-4779 · Email: fhermannf@bellsouth.net
81576 Overseas Highway · Islamorada, FL 33036
Vacation yacht charters 3, 5, or 7 day trips. Fishing expeditions, corporate events, weddings, sunset cruises aboard "Pleasing Eileen" a 68' power caramaran.
www.conchrepubliccharters.com

Coral Bay Marina
305-664-3111 · Fax: 305-664-4281 · Email: coralbayboatyard@bellsouth.net
PO Box 1414 · Islamorada, Boat Dockage & Service 33036
Marina with dockage and service


Fearless Fishing Charters
786- 295-2162 · 305- 505-6099 · Email: capt_hendrix@yahoo.com
Docked at Bud N Mary's Marina · Islamorada, FL 33036
Offshore Fishing Charters - Captain Hendrix is ready to take you out on his 27 foot Conch Open Fisherman. He can take up to four people. Fearless Fishing Charters offers full days or half days and will also do tarpon trips and swordfish trips! Give them a call!


Fish Tales Charters
305-664-0050 · Email: allen@fishtalessportfishing.com
Docked at Whale Harbor Marina (mile marker 83.5) · Islamorada, FL 33036
Offshore Fishing Charters, Owner Operator with over 30 years experience, Whale Harbor Marina MM 83.5, 50ft, AC, 4 Chairs in the Cockpit! Enjoy friendly professional service. Check out our Reference Page on our web site! Over 50 rods-Tournament rigged. Clean and Comfortable!


Florida Fishing Headquarters
305-664-3322 · Email: smfish@terranova.net
PO Box 646 · Islamorada, Backcountry 33036
Backcountry Fishisng
www.tarponheadquarters.com

Florida Keys Fun Fishing
305-393-0900 · 1-877-664-7419 · Email: tailspincharters@hotmail.com
PO Box 826 · Tavernier, FL 33070
Backcountry Fishing with Captain Mark Johnson. Families and children welcome
www.tailspinfishing.com

Hattatude Sportfishing Charters
305-484-8410 · Email: hattatude@aol.com
Docked at Holiday Isle · Islamorada, FL 33036
Offshore Fishing Charters - Come aboard the top rated fishing charter boat in Islamorada, Florida Keys. We are located at Holiday Isle Marina, Mile Marker 84. Come aboard for a fishing adventure to catch a wide variety of species including: sailfish, mahi mahi, kingfish, wahoo, marlin, swordfish, shark, tuna, grouper, snapper, king mackeral and more!


Islamorada Boat Center
305-664-2777 · Fax: 305-664-5477 · Email: blesko777@aol.com
81954 Overseas Hwy · Islamorada, Boat Sales & Service 33036
Full service boat center, including retail sales.
www.islamoradaboatcenter.com

Islamorada Charter Boat Association
305-852-7430 · Fax: 305-853-0159 · Email: icba305@aol.com
P O Box 462 · Islamorada, Offshore 33036
Organization of Offshore Charter Captains and Boats


Islamorada Fishing Club
305-664-4735 · Fax: 305-664-8060 · Email: fishclub@bellsouth.net
P.O. Box 22 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Private club with emphasis on sport fishing.
www.theislamoradafishingclub.com

Killer White Sportfishing
305-522-0374 · Fax: 305-451-0324 · Email: snmcharters@hotmail.com
docked at Holiday Isle 84001 Overseas Hwy. · Islamorada, FL 33036
Offshore Sportfishing Charters Fishing the Florida Keys since 1978 - Specializing in Sailfish, Marlin, Shark, Dolphin, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia and Wahoo
www.killerwhite.com

Lil Fin Charters
305-852-5989 · Email: Hooker38@bellsouth.net
po Box 158 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Charter boat captain with many years of experience in the backcounty waters.


Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
305-664-4338 · Fax: 305-664-2410 · Email: loreleimermaid@bellsouth.net
81924 Overseas Highway · Islamorada, FL 33036
Home of the famous sunset celebration. Outdoor dining with breathtaking sunset and bay views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily - turn in at the Mermaid. Backcountry charters available. Come by boat -we'll cook your catch! Live music. We also do weddings. "Taste of Islamorada Winner".
www.loreleifloridakeys.com

Over Under Adventures
305-852-8015 · 866-OUA-TUNA · Email: trey@overunderadventures.com
1127 Grand Street · Key Largo, FL 33037
The largest owner operated charter fleet on the east coast. Visit us at Bud N Mary's Marina at MM 80.
www.prettyworkcharters.com

Plantation Boat Mart & Marina
305-852-5424 · Email: info@plantationboat.com
90400 Overseas Hwy · Tavernier, Boat Sales and Services 33070
For all your boating needs
www.plantationboat.com

Reef Runner Charters
305-216-2484 · Email: captpauljohnson@aol.com
Docked at Whale Harbor Marina MM 83 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Offshore and Backcountry Fishing Charters, specializing in making people Happy! Call Captain Paul anytime.


Reel N Reef Charters
305-853-0636 · Fax: same · Email: reelreef@aol.com
147 Tequesta St · Tavernier, FL 33070
Fishing, Diving and Snorkel Charters
www.floridakeyscharter.com

Robbie's Marina
305-664-9814 · 877-664-8498 · Fax: 305-664-9857 · Email: robbies@robbies.com
77520 Overseas Hwy · Islamorada, Offshore 33036
Full service marina with boat, kayak rentals and charters as well as the Famous FEED THE TARPON area for the family. Captain Michael (Party Boat), Islamorada Lady II (Offshore), Captains Mike Patterson and Eric Bass (Backcountry)and Robbie's is famous for its Reef Snorkel Trips aboard the "Happy Cat" a beautiful new 43' Catamaran ! They have two trips Daily and one Sunset Trip on the Happy Cat.
www.robbies.com

Sassy Lady Charters
305-852-4238 · Email: sassyladycharters@comcast.net
Docked at Holiday Isle Marina (MM 84) · Islamorada, FL 33036
World Class Islamorada Fishing with Captain Butch Green! The Sassy Lady is available for full, half 1/2 day or three quarter 3/4 day, private or split sport fishing charters. Night Tarpon and Shark trips are also available. Full Day 900.00, 3/4 Day 800.00, 1/2 Day 700.00 or Night Trip 350.00 - Sassy Lady Charters takes you on a large 34' Hatteras capable of handling the burly open waters surrounding the Keys.


Sea Bird Marina, Inc.
305-664-2871 · Fax: 305-664-3418 · Email: seabirdmarina@aol.com
69501 Overseas Hwy. · Islamorada, FL 33036
Marina, Boat Rentals, Dry Storage, Slips, Bait, Tackle, Ice. etc.
www.seabirdmarina.com

Sea King Party Boat
305-289-0827 · 866-576-BOAT · Email: williamchauck@hotmail.com
Docked at Smuggler's Cove · Islamorada (mile marker 85.6 Bayside), FL
Party Fishing / Charters up to 100 passengers to 100 miles (Bahamas , Cuba, Dry Tortugas, etc.) Perfect for Weddings, Birthdays, Bachelor Parties, Sunsets etc.
www.floridakeyspartyboats.com

Seatow Islamorada / Marathon
305-664-4493 · 305-289-6241 · Fax: 305-289-6241 · Email: imseatow@bellsouth.net
PO Box 503 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Marine towing serivces
www.seatow.com

Smugglers Cove Marine
305-664-3636 · Fax: 305-664-2953 · Email: info@smugscove.com
85920 Overseas Highway · Islamorada, FL 33036
One-stop boat store on Snake Creek with immediate Ocean & Bay access. Fully stocked live Bait & Tackle shop with all the gear & boating items needed for a perfect day on the water. Unbeatable prices on gas & diesel at our new high speed fueling dock. Beer, soda, ice, suntan products, snacks, sandwiches, apparel and much more are available as well. Boat rentals & charter fishing on premises.
www.smugscove.com

Suzanne Charters
305-664-9202 · Fax: 305-664-0553 · Email: fishthesuzanne@aol.com
Docked at Whale Harbor 83.5 · Islamorada, FL 33036
Offshore and Reef Fishing at its best with an Expert Crew of happy, hard working, friendly people!
www.suzannefishingcharters.com

Take Chances at the Helm, Inc.
305-434-8984 · Fax: 305-451-1956 · Email: barb@the-helm.com
491 Barracuda Blvd · Key Largo, FL 33037
Sailing instruction - small boats, mainly catamarans and Regatta Promoter
www.the-helm.com

Tarpon Flats Inn & Marina
305-453-1313 · 866-546-0000 · Email: info@tarponflats.com
29 Shoreland Dr. · Key Largo, FL 33037
Tarpon Flats, a fly fishing inn, marina, outfitters and conch house in the Florida Keys.
www.tarponflats.com

Whale Harbor Inn & Marina
305-664-4959 · Fax: 305-664-0692
83.5 Oceanside · Islamorada, FL 33036
Full service marina with offshore charters and three restaurants on the premises. All you can eat famous seafood buffet. Braza-Lena - authentic "Churrascaria" Brazilian steakhouse and largest salad bar in the Keys. Guests are served by Gauchos (meat carvers) in elegant style. Come by boat - great ocean view. Wahoo's Bar & Grill - Casual oceanside dining. We'll cook your catch! Bar and wine list, live music and happy hour.


World Wide Sportsman
305-664-4615 · Fax: 305-517-2618 · Email: dberry@basspro.com
81576 Overseas Highway · Islamorada, FL 33036
Complete line of fishing equipment, clothes, shoes, etc.
www.basspro.com

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