Plan a Fishing Trip to Islamorada, FL

87 guidesBest months: June, May, July, April

What's Biting in Islamorada Right Now

Sailfish
ExcellentVarious
Sheepshead
ExcellentVarious
Jack Crevalle
ExcellentVarious
Hogfish
ExcellentVarious
Barracuda
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Flounder
GoodVarious
Yellowtail Snapper
GoodVarious
Permit
GoodVarious
Bonefish
GoodVarious
Jolthead Porgy
GoodVarious
Blackfin Snapper
GoodVarious
Gag Grouper
GoodVarious
Golden Tilefish
GoodVarious
Goliath Grouper
GoodVarious
Lane Snapper
GoodVarious
Sheepshead Porgy
GoodVarious
Snowy Grouper
GoodVarious
Vermilion Snapper
GoodVarious
Mangrove Snapper
GoodVarious
Wahoo
GoodVarious
Yellowfin Grouper
GoodVarious
Yellowfin Tuna
GoodVarious
Tiger Grouper
GoodVarious
Red Grouper
GoodVarious
Scamp Grouper
GoodVarious
Schoolmaster Snapper
GoodVarious
Silk Snapper
GoodVarious
Skipjack Tuna
GoodVarious
Cubera Snapper
GoodVarious
Dog Snapper
GoodVarious
Graysby
GoodVarious
Grouper
GoodVarious
Grunt
GoodVarious
Horse-eye Jack
GoodVarious
Knobbed Porgy
GoodVarious
Bigeye Tuna
GoodVarious
Mutton Snapper
GoodVarious
Black Grouper
GoodVarious
Blueline Tilefish
GoodVarious
Mahi Mahi
FairVarious
Tarpon
FairVarious
Longbill Spearfish
FairVarious
Spanish Mackerel
Fairsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Live Bait
White Marlin
FairVarious
Black Marlin
FairVarious
Tripletail
FairVarious
Coney
FairVarious
Gray Triggerfish
FairVarious
Halfbeak
FairVarious
Striped Marlin
FairVarious
King Mackerel
FairVarious
Kingfish
FairVarious
Warsaw Grouper
FairVarious
Snook
FairVarious
Whitebone Porgy
FairVarious
Yelloweye Snapper
FairVarious
Palometa
FairVarious
Pigfish
FairVarious
Queen Triggerfish
FairVarious
Red Porgy
FairVarious
Cero Mackerel
FairVarious
Frigate Tuna
FairVarious
Houndfish
Fairsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Fly Fishing
Ladyfish
FairVarious
Mackerel
FairVarious
Nassau Grouper
FairVarious
Needlefish
FairVarious
Blackfin Tuna
FairVarious
Blue Marlin
FairVarious
Mahi-Mahi
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Live Baiting, Casting
Bonito
FairVarious
Opah
LowVarious

What to Bring

Check with Islamorada guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Statewide regulations apply unless otherwise specified. Check for local advisories.