Islamorada Flats Fishing Charters
Islamorada Flats Fishing Charters
Best Flats Fishing Charters in Islamorada
Best Flats Fishing Charters in Islamorada
Flats Fishing in Islamorada
Flats Fishing in Islamorada
Between the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the stunning Everglades, Islamorada is at one of the great fishing crossroads of the world. Islamorada flats fishing charters live up to the hype of the “sportfishing capital of the world.” Battle it out with Tarpon, Permit, and Bonefish for the flats “Grand Slam,” and you’re in for a trip to remember.
What to Expect
You might think sight casting in the shallows would be easy. Often compared to hunting in the water, flats fishing is much harder than it seems. You need patience and skill to entice your prized target.
These fishing grounds are a must for fishing enthusiasts, with non-stop light tackle action. You’ll need to be as quiet as a mouse to creep up on your spooky target. Sight cast into the water with a range of live bait or on the fly, and you’re in for great rewards.
You’ll feel the rush run through your veins as the rod doubles over at the bite of a monster fish. Huge Permit and Tarpon speak for themselves, while rapid Bonefish will give you the best pound-for-pound fishing around.
Islamorada flats fishing charters cater to anglers of all levels. The calm waters mean there’s no need to worry about sea sickness. These productive waters are full of some less picky fish, allowing you to land your first catch. Target Ladyfish, Trout, Barracuda, and even Sharks, and you’ll be hooked forever.
Flats boats are purpose-built for these waters. These light vessels with a shallow draft will stay afloat in even the skinniest spots. Your captain will steer you with a power pole to creep up on your prey, and you’ll have the edge over the fish if there’s a forward casting platform aboard.
How to Prepare
The Floridian sun can be harsh, so keep yourself protected. Wear long sleeves and a hat, and bring some shades and sunscreen along. Your captain may provide water, but you should bring your own drinks and snacks to make the most of the day, too.
Fly anglers will love the fishing opportunities here, but you should check with the captain if you need to bring your own gear.
Everything else you need is taken care of. Settle in for a thrilling adventure aboard an Islamorada flats fishing charter, and experience some of the best fishing in the world!
Islamorada
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What anglers said about Flats Fishing in Islamorada
What anglers said about Flats Fishing in Islamorada
Really check out the guides before you commit. We've had some losers. It's kind of hard to do long distance; we are from Montana. On our trip, late April 2024, it was a cooler than normal spring evidently. Luckily, the water temp worked out. April is an awesome month to come out. The weather is great, the water is warm, fishing is like no other.
5.0
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5
Really check out the guides before you commit. We've had some losers. It's kind of hard to do long distance; we are from Montana. On our trip, late April 2024, it was a cooler than normal spring evidently. Luckily, the water temp worked out. April is an awesome month to come out. The weather is great, the water is warm, fishing is like no other.
Off The Hook โ Islamorada
Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. Weโve had bad experiences.
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Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. Weโve had bad experiences.
Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Check wind reports and move your trip to the best weather if possible.We would not been able to fish the day we booked due to high winds and Dave agreed the next day seemed a better choice .He moved our charter to the next day and we we able to make it through 6 hours of rocking .Was one of my most productive days on the water.
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5
Check wind reports and move your trip to the best weather if possible.We would not been able to fish the day we booked due to high winds and Dave agreed the next day seemed a better choice .He moved our charter to the next day and we we able to make it through 6 hours of rocking .Was one of my most productive days on the water.
Paradise Fishing With Big Dave
Book with Singing Reels! The crew provided exceptional instruction and service, and were so personable and fun. Captain Tony emailed me the same day we booked, kept in touch and called to make sure all our questions were answered so we knew what to expect!The recommendations of where to take our catch to have it prepared, and to have some shipped home were great, and we enjoyed our catch at an Oceanside restaurant. We will book again with Tony and his crew! Best Florida fishing experience ever!
5.0
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5
Book with Singing Reels! The crew provided exceptional instruction and service, and were so personable and fun. Captain Tony emailed me the same day we booked, kept in touch and called to make sure all our questions were answered so we knew what to expect!The recommendations of where to take our catch to have it prepared, and to have some shipped home were great, and we enjoyed our catch at an Oceanside restaurant. We will book again with Tony and his crew! Best Florida fishing experience ever!
Singing Reel Charters
As long as you listen to your guide youโre going to have a great time and catch a lot of fish
5.0
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As long as you listen to your guide youโre going to have a great time and catch a lot of fish
Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
If you're a first time fisher or even experienced, definitely consider going out. Definitely not bobber in the water fishing. Alot of casting and reeling. Would recommend 3/4 so you have plenty of time to be out there.
5.0
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If you're a first time fisher or even experienced, definitely consider going out. Definitely not bobber in the water fishing. Alot of casting and reeling. Would recommend 3/4 so you have plenty of time to be out there.
Reel Attack Charters
Book this trip if you want to experience the thrill of the big tug! The caption was great with my 2 sons and kept them wore out tugging big fish in all day! Highly recommended!
5.0
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Book this trip if you want to experience the thrill of the big tug! The caption was great with my 2 sons and kept them wore out tugging big fish in all day! Highly recommended!
Fishin Mission Offshore Charters
Take some seasick pills. lol. Catptain Troy and mate, James are wonderful people and fun to fish with. Enjoy!
5.0
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5
Take some seasick pills. lol. Catptain Troy and mate, James are wonderful people and fun to fish with. Enjoy!
Miller Time Sportfishing
Check reviews. Let the captain know your expectations and your skill level.
5.0
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Check reviews. Let the captain know your expectations and your skill level.
Singing Reel Charters
The 2 hour trip was great if you are short on time and want to get in the highlights. It goes by fast when you are having fun, so we did wish we booked the 4 hour once we were out there.
5.0
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The 2 hour trip was great if you are short on time and want to get in the highlights. It goes by fast when you are having fun, so we did wish we booked the 4 hour once we were out there.
Prime Time Charters Pathfinder
Absolutely!
Captain is a first rate gentleman and great with kids.
We had 2 younger teenagers whoโs fishing experience was limited and after 6 hours with him were comfortable with their tackle and were catching fish
Great trip for kids with the ability to cast
5.0
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5
Absolutely!
Captain is a first rate gentleman and great with kids.
We had 2 younger teenagers whoโs fishing experience was limited and after 6 hours with him were comfortable with their tackle and were catching fish
Great trip for kids with the ability to cast
Billy B Charter Services
Try for different varieties of fish, having a knowledge guide as we did improves your success.
5.0
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Try for different varieties of fish, having a knowledge guide as we did improves your success.
Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Seasoned anglers or first timers, this is a great opportunity to build lasting memories with family or friends on a boat with a crew that is top notch. Friendly, helpful, kind, I just canโt say enough nice things about these guys. I highly recommend anyone trying this, it was an absolute blast, my kids have been talking about since we got off the boat!
5.0
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5
Seasoned anglers or first timers, this is a great opportunity to build lasting memories with family or friends on a boat with a crew that is top notch. Friendly, helpful, kind, I just canโt say enough nice things about these guys. I highly recommend anyone trying this, it was an absolute blast, my kids have been talking about since we got off the boat!
Drop Back Charters
Trust the captain on what kind of fish to target. If you try to pick one species you might spend a whole day and not catch much. Be flexible
5.0
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Trust the captain on what kind of fish to target. If you try to pick one species you might spend a whole day and not catch much. Be flexible
Snap Em Up Fishing
Our trip was much closer to the harbor than we thought. We had expected to go out a ways, but stayed within a few minutes of the harbor. Not that itโs bad to fish there, and we were successful, just not what we had pictured. Still great!
5.0
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5
Our trip was much closer to the harbor than we thought. We had expected to go out a ways, but stayed within a few minutes of the harbor. Not that itโs bad to fish there, and we were successful, just not what we had pictured. Still great!
Singing Reel Charters
Weather was beautiful & water gorgeous. We enjoyed the smooth boat ride out to our spot in the Everglades National Park. Fished in several spots & got fish at them all.
5.0
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Weather was beautiful & water gorgeous. We enjoyed the smooth boat ride out to our spot in the Everglades National Park. Fished in several spots & got fish at them all.
Pirate For Hire Charters
Book a charter with Trent. Take your catch to a local restaurant after. Awesome time
5.0
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Book a charter with Trent. Take your catch to a local restaurant after. Awesome time
Capt. Trentin Leary
Be sure to know what species are biting at particular times of the year if you have a specific target fish
5.0
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5
Be sure to know what species are biting at particular times of the year if you have a specific target fish
Miller Time Sportfishing
Yes, lots of fish so long as the captain knows where to go and is mindful of what the customers need/want.
5.0
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5
Yes, lots of fish so long as the captain knows where to go and is mindful of what the customers need/want.
Eric Scoble Blackwater Charters
Winds can turn certain bites on or off day to day. However, itโs not the sport fishing capital of the world for no reason. I doubt youโll find a bad boat and crew in any marina fleet.
5.0
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Winds can turn certain bites on or off day to day. However, itโs not the sport fishing capital of the world for no reason. I doubt youโll find a bad boat and crew in any marina fleet.
Drop Back Charters