{"id":14788,"date":"2020-05-04T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=14788"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:06:04","slug":"key-west-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/key-west-fishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Key West Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/fl\/key-west?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14788\">Key West<\/a> fishing scene is so legendary that it barely needs introducing. This remote tropical island was made famous by Hemingway&rsquo;s stories of giant Marlin and seas thick with Sailfish. And they&#8217;re no tall tales. Key West is surrounded by flats, reefs, and deep blue sea. Everywhere you look, there&rsquo;s something to catch. Where do you even start?<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/e1cqf64d6f.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='e1cqf64d6f']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/e1cqf64d6f\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"e1cqf64d6f\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">In this video, we&#039;ll take a trip down to Key West, Florida to see why so many people make this town their yearly fishing destination. We&#039;ll go over some of the most popular fishing spots, top target species, and the best time to plan your trip. After this video, you&#039;ll be ready to hit the Keys and explore one of the most beautiful islands in the world.\r\n\r\nKey West marks the southernmost tip of the continental US. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, it&#039;s an essential pit stop for many large migratory fish. This, along with its year round warm climate, makes it one of the most visited fishing spots in the entire country. Whether you&#039;re looking to go sight casting for tarpon or deep sea fishing for sailfish, this area holds a wide variety of opportunities for every type of angler.\r\n\r\nThere&#039;s something from everybody, from toddlers all the way to your grandparents. You could fish all sorts of species, all sorts of levels, you can&#039;t get no better than this weather in spring.\r\n\r\nWe have different seasons with different fish, but we never have a dead season like you get in so many places where you just can&#039;t fish for months and months.\r\n\r\nKey West is one of the most unique places in all the world, as in we have the Atlantic Ocean on our south side, we have the Gulf of Mexico on the north side. It takes an equal amount of time just to run to either one. So depending on the wind conditions, we can run to either ocean.\r\n\r\nFlats fishing around Key West is like something out of Fairy Tail, especially in the summertime.\r\n\r\nI enjoy flats fishing probably the most. I do. I like it because it&#039;s more like hunting as opposed to fishing. You&#039;re stalking one fish, you&#039;re throwing to that fish. It&#039;s more intimate. It&#039;s just a guide and maybe two two people on the boat. You actually look and see and find that fish and throw to that particular fish and hook it.\r\n\r\nThese waters are teeming with Bonefish, Jacks, Tarpon, Snook, Yellowtail Snapper, and many more.\r\n\r\nMy favorite fish would be the Mutton Snapper all around.\r\n\r\nIt&#039;s the best to eat, best fighting fish, and it sure does put a smile on my customer&#039;s face.\r\n\r\nAsk any local where the best place to catch Tarpon is, and they&#039;ll most likely point you in the direction of the old Bahia Honda Bridge. Tarpon flood the channel underneath the bridge as they migrate north, making it one of the top spots to catch a silver cape. On average, they can weigh anywhere between seventy and one hundred and thirty pounds, although many anglers have pulled in ones much bigger than that. Here, you can also hook into Permit, Mutton Snapper, and Hammerhead Shark.\r\n\r\nI love fishing for Permit. They&#039;re one of my favorite fish to catch. There&#039;s few fish in the ocean that fight like them. And I mean, everything about them is hard. You know, they&#039;re, I mean, they&#039;re they&#039;re elusive. They&#039;re extremely strong fighters. And usually when I hook them, they almost pull people off the boat.\r\n\r\nThere&#039;s some great backcountry fishing to be done around Sugarloaf Key Island as well. This island is located about twenty miles east of Key West and easy to reach on day trip. Here, you&#039;ll find pristine mangrove cuts, flats, and creeks filled with lots of fish. The waters are calm and quiet while the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. These clear waters are ideal for sight fishing for Snook, Tarpon, and Permit, as well as Jack Crevally. Stock up on pilchards, squid, or pinfish for bait, and you should have no trouble getting multiple bites in one day.\r\n\r\nThe best part about backcountry fishing in the Keys is that it&#039;s great year round.\r\n\r\nJust twenty miles west of Key West, you can fish a group of uninhabited mangrove islands known as the Marquesas Keys. These patches of rocky bottom hold a large number of Snapper and Grouper species, making it the perfect spot for bottom fishing.\r\n\r\nWe recommend our bottom fishing just because we anchor up on the reef and we are creating an unbelievable bite. As in we anchor up and we put a lot of food in the water with our block chum and we get the fish right up behind the boat. So not only are you catching these fish, but you&#039;re seeing them behind the boat. So you&#039;re feeding the line whether we&#039;re using live bait or minnows or chunk bait, and you&#039;re drifting it back to the fish that are right behind the boat. It&#039;s the water down here is so clear. It&#039;s unbelievable how you can see the fish and hook your own fish.\r\n\r\nMarquesas is also a great spot to fish year round and is highly recommended for beginners and children because there isn&#039;t much waiting time in between catches. Your rod will stay bent and your arms will be put to the test. So bring some extra elbow grease and get ready for a fight. Another great spot you&#039;ve got to check out is Cudjo Key. This island, about twenty miles east of Key West, is a great place to visit if you want to escape the crowded beaches and enjoy a more laid back experience. This area has a vast network of flats, mangrove islands, and channels that are often shallow and great for sight fishing. Here, you can target Snapper, Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon,Jacks, and many other inshore species.\r\n\r\nIf you wanna get a nice slice of paradise, I&#039;d recommend going on a sandbar retreat, take you out to one of our outer islands that we go relax on on the weekends, could cast out to different fish on the flats, and really get to enjoy Key West the right way.\r\n\r\nIt&#039;s good down here. You guys should come check it out.\r\n\r\nIf you wanna go after big pelagic fish, then pick a charter that will take you out to the marathon humps. This fishery is the closest thing to an actual angling paradise, attracting deep sea fanatics and anglers from all over the country, making it a great spot to deep drop for Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna. You can also target lots of Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, White and Blue Marlin, and Sailfish. Judging by the size and the strength of the fish you&#039;ll be targeting, &#039;ll definitely want to use that fighting chair for some extra leverage.\r\n\r\nThe best trips are the long trips because oftentimes we&#039;ve got to go miles to find dolphin. So a half day is almost a waste of money in the summertime.\r\n\r\nIn the winter, a half day is probably all you need because the fishing is very close. It tends to be a little rougher, and four hours can be more than enough.\r\n\r\nIf you plan on hopping aboard a Key West fishing charter, there&#039;s no need to purchase a fishing license. All head boats, party boats, and charters are licensed to cover everyone on board, and they usually provide rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is some sun protection, your own food and drinks, and comfortable clothing.\r\n\r\nFishingBooker makes planning your trip extra easy. With hundreds of local guides, verified reviews, and hassle free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money and experience an exciting day on the water. So go ahead and visit fishingbooker dot com, take a look at some of the charters in the area, and get ready to start planning your adventure today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p class=\"text-after-video\">That&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re here to answer. We&rsquo;ll break down Key West&rsquo;s top fish species and how, where, and when to catch them. You can also learn about local tournaments, important fishing seasons, and much, much more. Some of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-florida\/\">fishing in Florida<\/a> happens right here, so let&#8217;s get started!<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-key-west\">Best Fish to Catch in Key West<\/h2><p>Key West fish species are as diverse as they come. You&#8217;ll enjoy easy access to the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean, bringing all of Florida&rsquo;s top names to town, plus a few fish you won&rsquo;t find anywhere else in the US. We&rsquo;ll cover the main fish species that bite in Key West, but they&rsquo;re just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our fishing calendar for a full breakdown of what&rsquo;s biting each month.<\/p><h3 id=\"tarpon-and-bonefish\">Tarpon and Bonefish<\/h3><p>At first glance, you couldn&rsquo;t get two more different fish than these. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/tarpon-fishing-in-key-west\/\">Tarpon<\/a><\/strong> are heavyweight champions &ndash; &ldquo;Silver Kings&rdquo; that can top 200 pounds and know how to throw their weight about. <strong>Bonefish<\/strong> are inshore ninjas, &ldquo;Gray Ghosts&rdquo; that rarely hit double digits but are almost impossible to spot. What do they have in common? Sight fishing.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135336\/Flying-Fish-Charters-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling guide standing in the water, holding a freshly caught Bonefish in one hand and a fishing rod in the other, Key West, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-45052\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Flying Fish Charters<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Tarpon and Bonefish are fly fishing royalty. Along with <strong>Permit <\/strong>(which also live here), they make up the IGFA Inshore Grand Slam &ndash; the dream for many ambitious anglers. It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/key-west-inshore-fishing\/\">inshore fishing<\/a> at its best. You&rsquo;ve got plenty of chances to make that dream a reality in Key West, as all three species swarm the shallows from spring until fall.<\/p><h3 id=\"snapper-and-grouper\">Snapper and Grouper<\/h3><p>&ldquo;Sportfishing&#8217;s fun, but I want some food.&rdquo; <strong>Snapper<\/strong> and <strong>Grouper<\/strong> to the rescue! These are some of the most common catches in Key West. They&rsquo;re all-round favorites &ndash; as good on your line as they are on your plate. You can catch them around patch reefs, wrecks, bridges, and even from shore. It all depends on the species you&rsquo;re after.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145557\/Key-West-Snapper-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Two happy anglers holding a large Mutton Snapper on a Key West fishing charter, Key West, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-14807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145557\/Key-West-Snapper-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145557\/Key-West-Snapper-Fishing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145557\/Key-West-Snapper-Fishing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145557\/Key-West-Snapper-Fishing-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145557\/Key-West-Snapper-Fishing-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>A day of Snapper fishing in Key West could land you <strong>Mangroves<\/strong>, <strong>Muttons<\/strong>, and <strong>Yellowtails<\/strong>, as well as the occasional <strong>Cubera<\/strong>. In the Grouper camp, you&rsquo;ve got <strong>Gags<\/strong>, <strong>Blacks<\/strong>, and <strong>Reds<\/strong>, as well as the ultimate rod-breaker: <strong>Goliath Grouper.<\/strong> As if that&#8217;s not enough, you can come across massive Permit on the reefs, too!<\/p><h3 id=\"tuna-and-dolphin\">Tuna and Dolphin<\/h3><p>Can&rsquo;t decide between serious sportfishing and fine-dining fillets? Why not enjoy both? Head offshore to battle <strong>Blackfin Tuna<\/strong> and sashimi-worthy &ldquo;Dolphin.&rdquo; Don&rsquo;t worry, we&rsquo;re not talking about the lovable sea mammals &ndash; this is <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong>, some of the best eating out there, and a real show-stopper to boot!<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135341\/Jolly-Roger-II-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers sitting on a charter fishing boat and holding a large Mahi Mahi (Dolphin) caught on a Key West fishing charter, Key West, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-45038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135341\/Jolly-Roger-II-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135341\/Jolly-Roger-II-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135341\/Jolly-Roger-II-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135341\/Jolly-Roger-II-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135341\/Jolly-Roger-II-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Jolly Roger II<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Mahi Mahi and Blackfin Tuna peak in the spring, with another shot at Tuna in the second half of autumn. In summer, you&rsquo;ll still have a good chance of both species, but you need to go farther out to find them. You get the added bonus of <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> to make up for it, though. Not to mention the <strong>Billfish<\/strong> bite.<\/p><h3 id=\"sailfish-and-marlin\">Sailfish and Marlin<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-key-west\/\">Key West&rsquo;s deep sea fishing<\/a> is a sight to behold. Picture a dozen angry Sails packing balls of ballyhoo so tight that they explode, showering the water with silver. The <strong>Marlin<\/strong> bite is less of a spectacle but just as exciting, with 300 lb Blues fighting for your bait in the deep waters offshore. This is what drew Hemingway here, and it still draws anglers from across the globe to this day.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135335\/Bird-Dog-Charters-of-Key-West-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two fishing guides and a happy female angler all holding a freshly caught Sailfish while standing on a charter fishing boat in Key West, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-45059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135335\/Bird-Dog-Charters-of-Key-West-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135335\/Bird-Dog-Charters-of-Key-West-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135335\/Bird-Dog-Charters-of-Key-West-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135335\/Bird-Dog-Charters-of-Key-West.jpg 1396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Bird Dog Charters of Key West<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>You can take on Billfish no matter when you visit Key West. <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> are around in all but the warmest months, while <strong>Blue Marlin<\/strong> only leave in winter, although they are rare catches. They work in shifts to keep the bite strong year-round. Sprinkle on some <strong>Swordfish<\/strong> for good measure, and your arms will never be the same again.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='74' data-destination-title='Key West' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='marlin_blue'data-headline='Top Blue Marlin Fishing Charters in Key West'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"sharks-and-more\">Sharks and More!<\/h3><p>With so many A-list game fish, it&rsquo;s easy to forget the sea&rsquo;s most iconic predators &ndash; <strong>Sharks<\/strong>. Warm waters and ample forage make Key West Shark fishing every bit as good as you&rsquo;d expect. Reel in small <strong>Blacktips<\/strong> and <strong>Bonnetheads<\/strong> with the kids or test your strength against giant <strong>Bulls<\/strong>, <strong>Lemons<\/strong>, <strong>Tigers<\/strong>, and <strong>Hammerheads<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145604\/Key-West-Lobster-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A young woman holding two Lobsters caught on a Key West spearfishing trip\" class=\"wp-image-14799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145604\/Key-West-Lobster-Fishing-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145604\/Key-West-Lobster-Fishing-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145604\/Key-West-Lobster-Fishing-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145604\/Key-West-Lobster-Fishing-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145604\/Key-West-Lobster-Fishing-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>Of course, there&rsquo;s more! This is Key West, where you can hardly fill a bucket without catching fish. <strong>Barracuda<\/strong> stalk the flats. <strong>Spotted Seatrout<\/strong> hunt in the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/backcountry\/us\/FL\/key-west?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14788\">backcountry<\/a>. <strong>Amberjack<\/strong>, <strong>Cobia<\/strong>, <strong>King<\/strong> <strong>Mackerel<\/strong>, and more patrol the wrecks. Then there&rsquo;s <strong>Lobster<\/strong>, <strong>Hogfish<\/strong>, <strong>Pompano<\/strong> &ndash; we could keep going all day.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='74' data-destination-title='Key West' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Key West<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-key-west\">How to Go Fishing in Key West<\/h2><p>There are several ways to fish in Key West, depending on your preference. Every style has pros, cons, and that special something that may make it perfect for you. Here&rsquo;s a run-down of each one.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing\">Charter Fishing<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135334\/KeysLife-Sportfishing-.jpg\" alt=\"A charter fishing boat owned by KeysLife Sportfishing on the water out of Key West, Florida, with anglers and the crew fishing for their target\" class=\"wp-image-45065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135334\/KeysLife-Sportfishing-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135334\/KeysLife-Sportfishing--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135334\/KeysLife-Sportfishing--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by KeysLife Sportfishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This is the ultimate way to experience Key West. Pole across the flats chasing <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> and <strong>Bonefish<\/strong>. Drop lines over the reefs for <strong>Snapper<\/strong> and <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, or dive into the water to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/spearfishing\/us\/FL\/key-west?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14788\">spearfish<\/a> for them. Otherwise, speed offshore to battle <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> and fill up on <strong>Dolphin<\/strong>. Whatever you&rsquo;re after, there&rsquo;s a boat fueled and waiting for you.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/fl\/key-west?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=14788\">Key West fishing charters<\/a> offer much more than just the boat, mind you. You&rsquo;ll get the best equipment for whatever fish you&rsquo;re after and visit productive spots that only the locals know. Most importantly, you&rsquo;ll have a seasoned captain at the helm, who will guide beginners towards their first fish or help seasoned anglers up their game.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='74' data-destination-title='Key West' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Key West'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"party-boat-fishing\">Party Boat Fishing<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145607\/Key-West-Party-Boat-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of tourists getting ready to start a Key West party boat fishing trip\" class=\"wp-image-14794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145607\/Key-West-Party-Boat-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145607\/Key-West-Party-Boat-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145607\/Key-West-Party-Boat-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145607\/Key-West-Party-Boat-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145607\/Key-West-Party-Boat-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>If you want a taste of the ocean but can&rsquo;t afford a private charter, party boats are the next best thing. These are large vessels that often hold 30 anglers or more. They don&rsquo;t give you that VIP feeling of a charter but they are a good way to get out to the reefs and reel in something tasty.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/party-boat-fishing-key-west\/\">Party boat fishing<\/a> does have its limitations, though. The boats are too big to fish inshore, and they rarely target bluewater species like <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>. You&rsquo;ll be sharing the boat &ndash; and the crew &ndash; with dozens of other anglers, so you get limited help and flexibility. Think of them as somewhere between a charter boat and a fishing pier.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 id=\"kayak-fishing\">Kayak Fishing<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145609\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man on a kayak on a kayak fishing trip with a fishing rod in his hand on the waters of Key West, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-14793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145609\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145609\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145609\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145609\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145609\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>For a more personal experience, there is another way to get onto the water in the Keys: kayak fishing. Kayaks are practically silent in the water, perfect for sneaking up on spooky <strong>Bones<\/strong> and <strong>Permit<\/strong>. You can rent them cheaply and launch from spots around Key West. The main downside to kayak fishing is, well, you&rsquo;re fishing in a kayak.<\/p><p>You&rsquo;ll be sitting down most of the time, making it tough to spot fish. Casting to and fighting fish also takes some practice. Just getting to the fish can be exhausting, limiting all but the most skilled &lsquo;yakers to the shallows. It&rsquo;s fun, but hard work. If you are planning on kayaking, check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkGY6yxE8kogYHKXisMhA2w\" target=\"_blank\">this guy<\/a> for a ton of inside tips.<\/p><h3 id=\"shore-and-pier-fishing\">Shore and Pier Fishing<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145611\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Key West Fishing Pier, also known as White Street Pier\" class=\"wp-image-14791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145611\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145611\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145611\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145611\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145611\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>Of course, you can also just fish from shore. Wading across tropical flats is the ultimate dream of many <a href=\"http:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/fly-fishing\/us\/FL\/key-west\">fly fishing<\/a> fanatics, and it&rsquo;s probably the Keys that sparked that dream to begin with. Alternatively, head to one of Key West&#8217;s fishing piers or fish off bridges to catch a ton of different species.<\/p><p>Shore fishing comes with a lot of trial and error. Because of this, anglers often head out with a local first to learn the best spots and get the inside line on what works well here. Ask around fishing forums or hire a guide for a few hours &ndash; it can save you days of slack lines and untouched baits.<\/p><h2 id=\"key-west-fishing-spots\">Key West Fishing Spots<\/h2><p>You have an idea of what to catch. You know how you want to do it. Now you just need to decide where to go. To get you started, here are a few classic spots for each style of angling.<\/p><h3 id=\"shore-fishing-spots\">Shore Fishing Spots<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145610\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-Spots-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A stretch of rocky shoreline in Zachary Harris State Park, Key West\" class=\"wp-image-14792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145610\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-Spots-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145610\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-Spots-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145610\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-Spots-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145610\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-Spots-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145610\/Key-West-Shore-Fishing-Spots-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Edward B. Knight Pier:<\/strong> Key West&rsquo;s longest fishing pier (also known as White Street Pier) is a tried-and-true place to find <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>, <strong>Jacks<\/strong>, <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, <strong>Snook<\/strong>, and even <strong>Redfish<\/strong>. The bite&rsquo;s best at night, but you can catch incredible sunrises and sunsets here, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smathers Beach:<\/strong> A public beach on the Key West&rsquo;s Atlantic side with good wade and shore fishing. It gets busy in places and the water turns murky when the wind kicks up but it&rsquo;s a solid spot, especially for <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fort Zachary Taylor State Park:<\/strong> A nice place to escape the crowds and catch some dinner. Fish off the rocks in the west of the park for <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, <strong>Jacks<\/strong>, and even <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>. Sadly, you can&rsquo;t fish from the beach.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"kayak-fishing-spots\">Kayak Fishing Spots<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145603\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-Spots-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of the flats and mangroves around Key West\" class=\"wp-image-14800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145603\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-Spots-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145603\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-Spots-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145603\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-Spots-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145603\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-Spots-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145603\/Key-West-Kayak-Fishing-Spots-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shark Channel Bridge:<\/strong> Fishing on the bridge itself is banned, but you can launch from the public ramp nearby and explore underneath for <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, small <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, <strong>Mackerel<\/strong>, and <strong>Jack<\/strong> <strong>Crevalle<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> around the pipes at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cayo Agua:<\/strong> More a general marker than a specific spot. This whole area of flats is home to <strong>Permit<\/strong>, <strong>Bonefish<\/strong>, <strong>Jacks<\/strong>, and more. You&#8217;ll need another vessel to transport your kayak here, but it&#8217;s ideal for exploring on a light vessel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vandenberg Reef:<\/strong> A huge artificial reef roughly 7 miles south of Key West, this is another spot where you&#8217;ll need to bring your kayak with you to make the most of these deeper waters. <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, <strong>Mackerel<\/strong>, and <strong>Amberjack<\/strong> live here, as do big <strong>Sharks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"boat-fishing-spots\">Boat Fishing Spots<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145612\/Dry-Tortugas-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Dry Tortugas State Park in the Florida Keys\" class=\"wp-image-14790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145612\/Dry-Tortugas-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145612\/Dry-Tortugas-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145612\/Dry-Tortugas-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145612\/Dry-Tortugas-Fishing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145612\/Dry-Tortugas-Fishing-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marquesas Keys:<\/strong> A ring of small islands 20 miles west of town. This iconic flats fishery is home to big <strong>Bones<\/strong>, <strong>&lsquo;Cudas<\/strong>, and <strong>Permit<\/strong>. The surrounding rock piles and patch reefs also hold a ton of <strong>Snapper<\/strong> and <strong>Grouper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Wall:<\/strong> A legendary bluewater spot 20 miles south of Key West. The water here plummets to 2,000 feet deep, mixing nutrients from below with the warm Gulf currents above. This attracts <strong>Marlin<\/strong>, <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, and even <strong>Swordfish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry Tortugas:<\/strong> You need at least a full day to make the most of fishing here, but you won&rsquo;t regret it if you go. Haul in huge Snappers and Groupers on the reefs, then troll for Sailfish and Dolphin or wade for Bonefish. It&rsquo;s a real all-in-one fishery.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-key-west\">When to Go Fishing in Key West<\/h2><p>You&rsquo;re almost ready to hit the water. Before you set off, here are a few events that you might want to take part in. There are also some important fishing seasons to bear in mind if you want to take fish home.<\/p><h3 id=\"fishing-tournaments\">Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145601\/Key-West-Fishing-Tournaments-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Three charter fishing boats speeding offshore in the Florida Keys, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-14802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145601\/Key-West-Fishing-Tournaments-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145601\/Key-West-Fishing-Tournaments-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145601\/Key-West-Fishing-Tournaments-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145601\/Key-West-Fishing-Tournaments-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/14145601\/Key-West-Fishing-Tournaments.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>If you&#8217;re feeling competitive, Key West hosts a number of fishing tournaments. Hit the shallows in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cudabowl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cuda Bowl Tournament<\/a>, usually held in January, or head offshore in search of Sailfish come March in the <a href=\"https:\/\/kwst.profishingtournaments.com\/\">Key West Sailfish Tournament<\/a>. Things really heat up in July, with serious sportfishing events like the <a href=\"https:\/\/delbrown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Del Brown Permit Tournament<\/a> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.keywestmarlin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Key West Marlin Tournament<\/a>. But, truth be told, there&#8217;s usually something around the corner all year-round!<\/p><h3 id=\"expert-insights-caitlyn-gatrells-local-knowledge\">Expert Insights: <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/author\/caitlyn-gatrell\/\">Caitlyn Gatrell<\/a>&#8216;s Local Knowledge<\/h3><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Fishing is rooted in Key West&#8217;s daily life and routine, and is a big part of the culture and history. We locals have always relied on the surrounding waters and its marine life as a way of food, travel, trade, and connection. Families, charter captains, and fishermen pass down stories, techniques, and supplies, teaching younger generations the reward and challenge of fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The area is home to plenty of cookouts and festivals, celebrating the delicious tastes, species, colors, and more. Fishing also helps teach about the local wildlife, their habitats, and surrounding factors. It keeps people bonded, as you&#8217;ll often see smiling faces discussing the day&#8217;s results and showing tourists how hungry the marina fish are.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h2 id=\"key-west-fishing-regulations\">Key West Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/20115217\/Key-West.jpg\" alt='An infographic featuring the flag of Florida and text saying \"Key West Fishing Regulations, What You Need to Know\" above a vector of a boat against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-69798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/20115217\/Key-West.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/20115217\/Key-West-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/20115217\/Key-West-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/05\/20115217\/Key-West-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The Florida Keys have access to both Gulf and Atlantic water. However, regulations-wise, they count as Atlantic, so it&#8217;s important to understand how <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/key-west-fishing-season\/\">fishing seasons<\/a> in Key West work. This means that fish such as <strong>Hogfish<\/strong> are only open from May&ndash;October. <strong>Lobster<\/strong> have two seasons, a &ldquo;sport season&rdquo; on certain days in July and a regular season from August&ndash;March.<\/p><p>The Keys also have special rules when it comes to <strong>Permit<\/strong>. Permit fishing is so good here that they&rsquo;re protected from April&ndash;July during their spawning season. Don&rsquo;t worry, you can catch and release them year-round, which is what we&rsquo;d recommend.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"key-west-fishing-faqs\">Key West Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish in Key West?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>`Absolutely! Key West is one of the premier fisheries in the world for both inshore and offshore fishing.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is fishing good in Key West?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Fishing in Key West is excellent! Key West offers year-round fishing, a variety of fish species, inshore and offshore fisheries, and stunning scenery. In other words, don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to fish here.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the best month to fish in Key West?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Each month brings a variety of fish species, so there isn\u2019t a bad month to fish in Key West. However, if you\u2019re to pick one month, go for April or May. You\u2019ll have both inshore and offshore stars at your disposal and can catch anything from Tarpon and Bonefish to Mahi Mahi and Tuna.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">How much does it cost to go charter fishing in Key West?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69d24bdb23356-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Charter fishing prices vary a lot depending on the boat, type of the trip, and trip duration. 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