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Islamorada, Florida Fishing

Islamorada, Florida is known as the sportfishing capital of the world, with various fishing competitions held all year round to satisfy fisherman of every caliber.  The island offers numerous fishing charters, guided tours, and tackle shops to equip all fishermen for a great day on the water or in the water, wading in the shallows. 

With the surrounding crystal blue waters, panoramic views, and flats extending into Everglades National Park, fishing is never better than in Islamorada, Florida.  Over 500 Gulf wrecks provide ample structure for superior saltwater fishing, and a natural coral reef ranging in height from 5 to 90 feet extends the length of the Florida Keys.  The flats around Islamorada, Florida are considered the world's best for permit, tarpon and bonefish.

The many species of fish to be found in these temperate Islamorada, Florida waters include amberjack, barracuda, blue marlin, bonefish, cobia, dolphin, grouper, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, permit, sailfish, shark, snapper, mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, yellow tail, snook, tarpon, tuna, black fin tuna, yellow fin tuna, wahoo, and more.
 
Whether using fly, spin, or conventional tackle for bridges, channels, flats, or boats, the fishing seas are chock full of marine life and a day of relaxation and sport is waiting for you in Islamorada, Florida.

Following are two directories:  for Islmorada, Florida fishing charters,  and for bait & tackle shops.

Be sure to check out Islamorada, Florida vacation rentals by owner houses, villas and condos for luxurious, yet affordable accomodations - many times less than the cost of a cramped, stuffy, less-than-clean hotel room.

DIRECTORY OF ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA FISHING CHARTERS:

Bamboo Charters
MM 84.5
155 Jasmine Street
Tavernier, Florida fishing
305.393.0909

If you are looking for a light tackle fishing guide for snook, tarpon, redfish, bonefish, permit or sea trout, let Captain Matt Bellinger show you his native knowledge and 20+ years of experience with quality tackle and two boats.

Barely Legal Fishing Charters
73501 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.3994

Bob Baker Sportfishing
70600 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8135

Captain Bob Baker has been living in and fishing the Florida Keys for 30 years, and for the past 20 years has guided anglers on the waters and flats of Florida Bay and the Everglades National Park.
 
Brown Eyed Girl Sport Fishing
Mile Marker 83.5
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.2398

Capt Ann No Bones About It
PO Box 1396
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.5891

Capt Michael Partyfishing Boat
Mm 84.5 Holiday Isle
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8070

Caribsea Charters
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.3121

Catch Em' All Charters
Marathon, Florida fishing
305.481.4568
785.235.0892

Fishing all over the world and perfecting the saltwater techniques needed to be a top fishing guide has been one of Capt. Jeff  Shelar's life dreams since he was a boy.  Let Capt. Jeff help you to catch your fish of a lifetime in the Florida Keys!

Challenger Charters
US Highway 1 Mm 84
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8493

Cloud Nine Charters
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.393.0628

Danica Anne Offshore Sportfishing
MM 83.5  Chesapeake Resort
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8603
305.393.2665

Capt. Duane Grovier and Capt. Wayne Parker have over 30 years experience fishing the Florida Keys, and specialize in offshore trolling for dolphin, sailfish, wahoo and tuna, plus offer reef trips for snapper and grouper. 

Fish Hawk Charters
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.517.9671

Fish Tales Charters
83000 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.0050

Florida Fishing Headquarters
74828 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, Florida 33036 fishing
305.664.3322

Florida Key Flats Fishing 
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.852.6918 home
305.393.2587 cell

22 year local Captain Barry Hoffman specializes in sight fishing for bonefish, tarpon and redfish on fly or light spin tackle.

Florida Keys Fly Fishing School
81888 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.5423

Hang'em High
83000 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.2826

Hooked Up Offshore Fishing
81576 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.5141

Islamorada Tackle
81650 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.4578

JFK Charters Inc
113 W Pippen Drive
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.852.1512

Midnight Run Deep Sea Offshore Charters
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.510.4735

Captain Thurman Mintz commands the 36' Trojan Sportfishing boat which features world-class fishing tackle, a fighting chair, outriggers, spacious live wells, state of the art electronics including an entertainment center, head, galley, A/C and much more.

Miller Time Charters
83000 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.4114

Miss Tradewinds
83.5 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8341

Papa Joe's Marina
79701 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.5005

Redbone Celebrity Fishing
200 Industrial Drive
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.2002

Redfish Charters Inc
PO Box 221
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8497

Reel n' Reef Sportfishing Charters
MM 84  Holiday Isle Marina
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.853.0636 Office
305.394.2278 Cell On Boat

Captain Ron Bastron completely rigs and guides the 31' Bertram, the "Alessa," for up to 6 passengers in air conditioned comfort, for the finest deep sea trolling for billfish, tuna, dolphin and wahoo or bottom fishing for snapper and grouper.
 
Reel Mell-O Charters
Captain Troy Mell
305.393.0232 

Enjoy a relaxing day of backwater fishing for redfish, tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish. All levels are welcome.

Rent A Boat At Robbie's
77522 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.9814

Skip Bradeen Guide Service
219 Plantation Boulevard
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.664.8150

Trouble Offshore Fishing Charters
305.481.4568
785.235.0892

Capt. Donald Deputy pilots the 46 Foot Post Sportfisherman, offering tournament fishing, sunset cruises, snorkeling, etc, in the Florida Keys and Bahamas. Enjoy luxurious accommodations featuring air conditioning, 2 state rooms, 2 heads & full tower.
 

Yabba Dabba Doo! Charters
Islamorada, Florida fishing
305.852.7430
http://www.yabbadabbadoocharters.com/
Captain Steven Leopold

The Yabba Dabba Doo, a 43 foot air-conditioned sportfisherman, was built in 1993 and is tournament rigged and equipped with state of the art electronics, fish finding equipment and top notch tackle.
 

DIRECTORY OF ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA FISHING  - BAIT & TACKLE SHOPS:

Caloosa Cove Tackle & Bait
73801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida
305.664.8057

Chris' Bait & Tackle
90800 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, Florida
305.853.0191

Islamorada Tackle
81650 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida
305.664.4578

Worldwide Sportsman
81576 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida
305.664.4615

Complete tackle shop, including fishing equipment and sportswear.