April is a time of transition in the Florida Keys. The lobster season ended in March and Grouper season starts in May, so many give the keys a rest this time of year or spend time looking for backcountry species. If Read More …
As winter makes its last gasps in the north, the Florida Keys are already well on their way to warmer and longer days in March. March is a period of transition, bait fish and the predator fish that eat them Read More …
Fishing in the Florida Keys doesn’t have to be that complicated. If you have access to a power boat and some basic fishing gear, you have all you need to have a great day on the water and to catch Read More …
If you’re planning to visit the Florida Keys, and aren’t bringing a boat, what are your options to go fishing without hiring an expensive fishing guide? Unlike other coastal areas in the United States, there are very few good beach Read More …
Once you visit the Florida Keys, you quickly see that the islands are surrounded by mangrove forests. Some of these mangroves make up entire islands in the bay side and some of the larger islands have mangrove trails cut through Read More …
Many people come to the Florida Keys to enjoy the warmer weather, the crystal-clear water, and laid-back atmosphere. While on vacation, people often desire to do a little “deep sea fishing” or pier fishing that they may have experienced in Read More …
When the most brutal winter weather hits the northern United States in February, the weather in the Florida Keys is already starting to transition into springtime patterns. Thinking of planning a trip to the keys for some fun, sun, and Read More …
To catch hogfish on hook and line, you need to present one of their favorite foods, like shrimp, on the bottom, away from the main reef area. In the Florida Keys, hogfish patrol the outer edges of hardbottom and patch Read More …
Sometimes when you come to the keys, you just want to catch SOMETHING. We’ve assembled this guide to the cheapest and easiest ways to catch fish in the Florida Keys. Many visit south Florida and the Florida Keys to catch Read More …
Do you think catching Mangrove Snapper is only for those with big power boats out on the reef’s edge? Think again! Some of the best snapper fishing can be easily had a short distance from the shore from your kayak. Read More …
