Go offshore or stay in the backcountry?

A day out on the water here is a lot more than just getting your hands dirty baiting the hook. You get to look down and through the emerald ocean, as water clarity is a special amenity that is unparalled in Florida. You get plenty of options for fishing, even right behind your hotel! Head out into Gulfstream to hunt for the deep sea trophy fish like sailfish, tuna, and marlin. Nearshore, the fish like to eat and play around the mangroves, plus you can even see plenty of sharks in the shallow water flats. I prefer to fish with light tackle, you get more of a fight.

Join in the March Merkin Permit Tournament

Each March we have a fabulous charity focused flats-and-fly-only tournament and would like to get it added to your Key West Event List. In short, the rules are catch and release, and successful anglers build points by tagging their fish. Loads of fun and held in Stock Island at the Key West Harbour Yacht Club. Check our website for all the dates, maps, schedule, and entrance information. We would appreciate it if you could publish this information and our website link on FLKeysToday.com. Thanks so kindly.

Backcountry Fishing in the Lower Florida Keys

From the islands near Cudjoe Key, it is all smiles playing in the nature. This is lower florida keys, where you get it all and we recommend Big Kahuna Charters for a special fishing time. Exceptional times, as visitors get to enjoy the scenic backcountry of the Great White Heron Refuge. Nature rules here! Of course the fishing is prime, and the targets include: Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Red Fish, Sharks and plenty more...There is something really special about the mangroves trails, flats, and the water flow through the channels. Call to make reservations for fishing charters at your convenience. The complete focus is a really great time out on the water!