Plan an Epic Fishing Trip in Key West, Florida
Key West is a world-class fishing destination. So good in fact, that author and avid sportsman, Ernest Hemingway, made Key West his permanent fishing grounds for nearly a decade. Plan a legendary fishing trip on Key West and enjoy year-round fishing in the deep sea, flats, wrecks, and inshore fishing spots around the island. Whether you want to target trophy fish on a guided charter or fish on your own from the island piers, there is a fishing experience for everyone. Find lodging for your fishing trip with Rent Key West Vacations and prepare your freshly caught fish in your private kitchen after a day on the water!
Key West Fishing Charters
Fishing charters are one of the most popular and fun ways to go fishing in Key West. These charters include everything you need for the day, like rods, tackle, ice, water, and licensing. Plus, with a knowledgeable captain as your guide, you will be taken to the best fishing spots that only the locals know. From shallow flats to deep-sea fishing, there is a charter for everyone’s interest:
- Deep Sea Fishing Charters: marlin, sailfish, dolphin, tuna, kingfish, and wahoo.
- Inshore/ Light Tackle Sportfishing: sea trout, jacks, sharks, barracuda, snapper, and ladyfish
- Flats/ Backcountry Fishing: tarpon, permit, bonefish, sharks, and barracudas
Shore Fishing
You don’t have to book a charter to enjoy fishing in Key West! Just find a spot along one of our local beaches or fishing piers and cast your line from land:
- Edward B. Knight Pier: Key West’s longest fishing pier, where you can catch tarpon, jacks, snapper, snook, and redfish.
- Fort Zachary Taylor State Park: Fish off the rock jetty for grouper, snapper, jacks, and tarpon.
If you are interested in shore fishing with a guide, we recommend signing up for an excursion with LandBoat Charters.
Kayak Fishing
Book a kayak rental and chart your own course in Key West’s abundant waters. Immerse yourself in nature and launch into the shallow waters of Cayo Agua or Shark Channel Bridge. Common fish caught here include snapper, grouper, mackerel, tarpin, permit, bonefish, and jacks. Check out the YouTube channel, Key West Kayak Fishing, for insider information from a local angler!
Reserve Lodging for Your Key West Fishing Vacation
Plan your next fishing trip in Key West and catch legendary trophy fish while soaking up the Florida sunshine. Whether you are traveling solo or with a large friend group, Rent Key West Vacations offers the perfect accommodations for your fishing trip. Stay in one of our charming condo rentals or book enough space for a large group in our spacious Key West vacation homes. No matter where you stay, you will enjoy all the comforts of home, including fully equipped kitchens, linens, and laundry facilities. Book with us online today, or contact our reservation specialist at 1-800-833-7368!
