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July
Snapper, Bonito, Tarpon, and Permit can be caught even on a short fishing trip. You’ll be back at the marina with some tasty fish in the cooler before lunch. 
 

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What anglers said about fishing in Florida Bay

A local captain is a must. Fish here are not like the Gulf. Fish are picky and the captain must have multiple techniques to catch them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A local captain is a must. Fish here are not like the Gulf. Fish are picky and the captain must have multiple techniques to catch them.
Against The Grain Charters
Against The Grain Charters
All the fishing charters we did in Islamorada were excellent. All 3 captains were great!!! The boats make the difference between them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
All the fishing charters we did in Islamorada were excellent. All 3 captains were great!!! The boats make the difference between them.
Salty Bowline Charters
Salty Bowline Charters
Get a captain that knows the water in the area. It makes all of the difference
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a captain that knows the water in the area. It makes all of the difference
Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Bank And Bight Backcountry Charters
Trust a local captain. They know how to maximize your catch based on the season and conditions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Trust a local captain. They know how to maximize your catch based on the season and conditions.
Coastal Dreams Fishing -41 Express -Key Largo
Coastal Dreams Fishing -41 Express -Key Largo
April and May is the best fishing typically. But, if you have the right captain you can usually get on some fish anytime of the year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
April and May is the best fishing typically. But, if you have the right captain you can usually get on some fish anytime of the year.
Shake N Bait Charters
Shake N Bait Charters
Try earlier in the summer for some Mahi or later in the year for wahoo when the water is colder.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try earlier in the summer for some Mahi or later in the year for wahoo when the water is colder.
Hennessy Sportfishing - Mako 28
Hennessy Sportfishing - Mako 28
For an inshore / beginner experience (and for kids), this is a great excursion.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
For an inshore / beginner experience (and for kids), this is a great excursion.
Aloha Boat Charters
Aloha Boat Charters
It was our first time in a charter. Loved it, would do it again in a heartbeat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was our first time in a charter. Loved it, would do it again in a heartbeat
Infinite Blue – 50’ SeaRay,  Veteran Owned
Infinite Blue – 50’ SeaRay, Veteran Owned
May want to wear some thin fishing pants and long sleeve fishing shirt…..horse flies can get rough near the mangrove trees at times. Still totally worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
May want to wear some thin fishing pants and long sleeve fishing shirt…..horse flies can get rough near the mangrove trees at times. Still totally worth it.
Captain Pat’s Charters
Captain Pat’s Charters
I would book a full day trip, which allows you to spend adequate time fishing at several locations including spots that are further away from port. Full day trips also are better if you want to target multiple species of fish. Lastly, let the captain know what fish you want to target in advance so that he can plan accordingly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would book a full day trip, which allows you to spend adequate time fishing at several locations including spots that are further away from port. Full day trips also are better if you want to target multiple species of fish. Lastly, let the captain know what fish you want to target in advance so that he can plan accordingly.
Dauntless Fishing Charters
Dauntless Fishing Charters
If you’re not used to sea travel make sure to bring a sea sickness patch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you’re not used to sea travel make sure to bring a sea sickness patch!
All Hanns On Deck
All Hanns On Deck
Its hot and humid, dress appropriately and stay hydrated and don't forget your polarized sunglasses, you would be amazed at all the sea life going on there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Its hot and humid, dress appropriately and stay hydrated and don't forget your polarized sunglasses, you would be amazed at all the sea life going on there.
Mahi Mania Fishing Charters
Mahi Mania Fishing Charters
Do a few days if you can. There so much to checkout. Best fishery in the world.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do a few days if you can. There so much to checkout. Best fishery in the world.
Dauntless Fishing Charters
Dauntless Fishing Charters
Bring UV protection and snacks. Also maybe tennis shoes instead of sandals.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring UV protection and snacks. Also maybe tennis shoes instead of sandals.
Underwater Cowboy
Underwater Cowboy
The Captain will make sure you have fun, so just enjoy catching your fish and do not forget the bug spray.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The Captain will make sure you have fun, so just enjoy catching your fish and do not forget the bug spray.
Local Grown Charters
Local Grown Charters
Let the professionals do their things - listen to you captain and enjoy the experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Let the professionals do their things - listen to you captain and enjoy the experience
South Florida Fishing LLC
South Florida Fishing LLC
Yes but check the wind first. I heard it’s better to fish later in the year or around February if you’re trying to catch Mahi. We were not able to catch Mahi because winds were too high.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes but check the wind first. I heard it’s better to fish later in the year or around February if you’re trying to catch Mahi. We were not able to catch Mahi because winds were too high.
Infinite Blue – 31' Angler, Veteran Owned
Infinite Blue – 31' Angler, Veteran Owned
I have had a condo in Marathon for 40 years. I rank the in the top two charters we have used. So good that we have used them multiple times.We have gone out with them a few times and they have always produced good fishing in a highly professional manner. If you are in Marathon or one of the other Keys look them up.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I have had a condo in Marathon for 40 years. I rank the in the top two charters we have used. So good that we have used them multiple times.We have gone out with them a few times and they have always produced good fishing in a highly professional manner. If you are in Marathon or one of the other Keys look them up.
Jersey Key
Jersey Key "Whitewater"
These guys go above and beyond to make sure they get the customer on fish. Anyone familiar with fishing knows that fishing is not guaranteed catching anything. It all depends on the conditions. These guys work and work until they find you fish to catch, even if it takes 10 times moving to different sites. They are a breed apart
Excellent
5.0 / 5
These guys go above and beyond to make sure they get the customer on fish. Anyone familiar with fishing knows that fishing is not guaranteed catching anything. It all depends on the conditions. These guys work and work until they find you fish to catch, even if it takes 10 times moving to different sites. They are a breed apart
Jersey Key
Jersey Key "Whitewater"
While I said not appropriate for children, that really reflects the conditions we had today.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
While I said not appropriate for children, that really reflects the conditions we had today.
Easy Does It Islamorada
Easy Does It Islamorada