Plan a Fishing Trip to Islamorada, FL

87 guidesBest months: June, May, July, April

What's Biting in Islamorada Right Now

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

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

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in Islamorada

Activities for your non-fishing days

Florida Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

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