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July

July keeps anglers busy with competitions like the Poor Boys Tarpon Fly Tournament and the Bacardi Key West Marlin Tournament. With clear waters and fair weather, this is an ideal time for long runs offshore.

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What anglers said about fishing in Florida Keys

Weather was rainy then out came the sun a little later.....great time on the water!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather was rainy then out came the sun a little later.....great time on the water!
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Lots of barracuda, snapper and sharks. ran into some bonefish but they werent willing to commit
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lots of barracuda, snapper and sharks. ran into some bonefish but they werent willing to commit
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Same as anytime you charter a trip, listen to your captain and first mate. Be sure to do research to ensure your getting a captain that is experienced in catching and using the techniques the fish you wish you target.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Same as anytime you charter a trip, listen to your captain and first mate. Be sure to do research to ensure your getting a captain that is experienced in catching and using the techniques the fish you wish you target.
Jolly Roger II
Jolly Roger II
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
Nothing major to recommend, if you charter a trip just listen to your captain and follow their instructions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Nothing major to recommend, if you charter a trip just listen to your captain and follow their instructions.
TNT Charters
TNT Charters
Proper sunscreen, hats, proper shirts, and maybe a snack everything was awesome on our trip and be prepared to bring Fish home if you so choose like a cooler or something along those lines! Fillet knife won’t hurt either if you want to fillet your fish afterwards.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Proper sunscreen, hats, proper shirts, and maybe a snack everything was awesome on our trip and be prepared to bring Fish home if you so choose like a cooler or something along those lines! Fillet knife won’t hurt either if you want to fillet your fish afterwards.
Rising Tide Fishing Charters
Rising Tide Fishing Charters
It’s hot! Plan ahead with uv shirts or bring sunscreen. You can bring your own water or snacks but they have some for sale on the boat too at reasonable prices overall. Also, plan on tipping the crew - cash or Venmo. They earn it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s hot! Plan ahead with uv shirts or bring sunscreen. You can bring your own water or snacks but they have some for sale on the boat too at reasonable prices overall. Also, plan on tipping the crew - cash or Venmo. They earn it!
Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing
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
Bring sun protection and water! Make the most of your time! These guys are professionals, but they don't command the fish to bite so don't give up keep on fishing. I caught my black tip shark with literally 5-10 minutes left before we headed back in!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sun protection and water! Make the most of your time! These guys are professionals, but they don't command the fish to bite so don't give up keep on fishing. I caught my black tip shark with literally 5-10 minutes left before we headed back in!!
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
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
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
Look for a charter that describes what you want to do well from the get go and trust your captain to deliver it. Don’t pick a charter and then try to change it to something else.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look for a charter that describes what you want to do well from the get go and trust your captain to deliver it. Don’t pick a charter and then try to change it to something else.
ScreamingLines Center Console – 27'
ScreamingLines Center Console – 27'
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
The weather changes every hour, just wait it out and don’t let it be the deciding factor on what todo. We worked around it and still had an amazing time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather changes every hour, just wait it out and don’t let it be the deciding factor on what todo. We worked around it and still had an amazing time
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Listen to what the Captain and Mate say about what is biting. Other boats told the Captain to go out farther and did not do so well
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Listen to what the Captain and Mate say about what is biting. Other boats told the Captain to go out farther and did not do so well
Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch
Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch
To be clear with the guide what they are looking for out of the experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
To be clear with the guide what they are looking for out of the experience.
RideOut Charters
RideOut Charters
Our trip was for our anniversary and not planned around fishing, so we knew that July was not the best month but we’re hoping to get lucky.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Our trip was for our anniversary and not planned around fishing, so we knew that July was not the best month but we’re hoping to get lucky.
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
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