Plan a Fishing Trip to Islamorada, FL

87 guidesBest months: June, May, July, April

What's Biting in Islamorada Right Now

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

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.