Fishing is an indulgence and recreational fishing is more of so. In busy corporate life it can be a big catch of enjoyment. Imagine you are boating in the mangrove backwaters, surrounded by tranquil palm trees and marine life. Yes, that’s it – Florida Keys. The land is famous for fishing – both professional and recreational. It even organizes fishing sports, competitions and set an example for fisherman’s paradise with so many conventions, rules and licensing. What’s the heck? There nothing to intervene your fishing pursuit.

Land on any of the keys and say your desire for fishing, you will get a rod, eel, line hooks and baits plus a boat or kayak. If you are a hobbyist you might find greater satisfaction in catching fish with tackle made by yourself. As a hobbyist you can delve deeper into the keys. Because kayaks are extremely stealthy and can help you reach areas unfishable from land or by engine driven boat.

Florida Keys and fishing is match made in heaven. All you have to decide is what type of fishing appeals to you - whether you want to fish offshore, angling or kayak fishing in uninhabited keys and mangrove shorelines.

Whatever type of fishing you choose, you will get unparalleled opportunities for excitement, thrill and a good catch-of-the-day. If you are not a student of Marine Biology, purchase a good book on aquatic life of Florida Keys. Better still, hire a backcountry guide. A little backgrounding of the subjects in Florida will only add to your pleasure. So, why not expend some small bucks?

Near shore Fishing

Through a blend of knowledge and skill you can distinguish the best backcountry guides in the Florida Keys. As you venture into the wilderness of the Florida Keys, your guide's objective is to find the fish for you. Ask your guide about the factors such as the tides, time of day, water temperature and wind speed.

While the guide is processing that information, he will pilot you through wonderful chasms through tiny channels.

Not just fishing, spending a day with your guide in those tributaries will make you are folklores and history of the region, fabricated or real, but interesting. Backcountry fishing in Florida Bay offers you excellent opportunity to reel in black drum, shark, ladyfish, pompano, sheepshead, redfish, tarpon, snapper, snook and trout.

Offshore fishing

If you love the grandeur of open see, get out, you will find a fleet of party boats waiting for you to climb aboard.


Party boats fish at anchor in a variety of locations, depending on the time of year and weather conditions. If you don't mind sharing your fishing spot with a group of people or you are new to fishing, then party boat fishing is for you.

If you are an experienced and serious fisher like me, you should choose for deep sea fishing at depths of 1,000 to 2,000 feet and challenge the marlin, sailfish, shark, tuna and wahoo.

Offshore, open sea, backcountry, or whatever - fishing in the Florida Keys is truly fabulous.