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With many different types of fish to target in your fishing adventures, the Florida Keys offer the ultimate experience. Each type of fish takes a different technique to catch, and our experts can provide the special equipment and professional skills needed for each to produce great results. Below are listed the different species available and the best time of the year to target these species. However, remember that while some species are easier to catch in certain times of the day, one of the amazing attributes of the Florida Keys is that you could catch any species at any time of the year.
We will only recommend and/or book for you captains who have the proven skills needed so that you will get the best results possible from your fishing adventure to help you realize a great, stress free experience.
A very important note: Please remember that our captains and crews offer the local knowledge and expertise to select and target species based upon years of experience, the season and the current weather and fishing conditions.

The chart below will help guests make an informed decision regarding which season is best to catch their favorite fish. Please also make sure to read the Florida Basic Recreational Saltwater fishing Regulations.
| Species of Fish |
Location & Boat |
Best Season to Catch |
| Dolphin |
Offshore |
May-Sept |
| Sailfish |
Reef/Offshore |
March-May, Nov-Dec |
| Marlin |
Offshore |
June-August |
| Swordfish |
Night/Offshore |
Dark Nights |
| Tuna |
Offshore |
Anytime |
| Spearfish |
Offshore |
Very Rare |
| Wahoo |
Offshore |
June-Aug |
| Yellowtail |
Reef |
Anytime |
| Snapper |
Reef |
Nights anytime |
| Black Grouper |
Reef |
Anytime |
| Red Grouper |
Reef |
Anytime |
| Kingfish |
Reef |
December-February |
| Hogfish |
Reef |
Very Rare |
| Baracuda |
Reef |
Anytime |
| Bonita |
Reef/Offshore |
Anytime |
| Bonefish |
Backcountry |
Anytime |
| Permit |
Reef/Backcountry |
March |
| Tarpon |
Backcountry |
April-July |
| Redfish |
Backcountry |
October |
| Snooke |
Backcountry |
Anytime |
| Trout |
Backcountry |
Anytime |
| Shark |
Backcountry |
Anytime |
| Shark |
Reef |
Anytime |
| Shark |
Offshore |
Anytime |
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