Islamorada Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 74 Islamorada fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Islamorada

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

74 charters in Islamorada

Fish you can catch out of Islamorada

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon45Sailfish38Mahi-Mahi35Wahoo33Redfish33Snook32Shark31King Mackerel30Barracuda30Speckled Trout27

Deep sea fishing in Islamorada

38 of the 74 charters in Islamorada list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

State or federal water

The Keys sit between both: state waters run 9 miles out on the Gulf side and 3 miles out on the Atlantic side; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Harvest status is September's rule for Islamorada from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing in Islamorada, month by month

What 33 Islamorada charters say on their own websites about when each fish is around. Each number is how many different charters name that fish in that month; three is the fewest we print.

FishJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecCharters
Tarpon451919191411103··420
Sailfish1010654·····5911
Mahi-mahi3·567888···311
Shark··444···33··4
Snook··433·······5
Bonefish·····33433··4
Blue marlin····3444····4
Cobia··333·······3
King mackerel··3·········3

Read down a column for a month, across a row for a season. A dot means fewer than three charters name it.

  • Tarpon — “The glistening waters off the coast of Islamorada are one of the few locations on the planet that attract Tarpon year-round, and every spring thousands more migrate into the area.” blacktipfishingcharters.com
  • Sailfish — “Islamorada sailfishing is extremely good during the winter months.” bouttimesportfishing.com
  • Mahi-mahi — “When Mahi are closer to shore, we are able to have great catches during the summer months!” bouttimesportfishing.com
  • Shark — “They show up in force from March through October, often hanging around structures or following large rays and sharks.” www.coralseacharters.com

What a trip costs in Islamorada

The rates Islamorada charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-09-23. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$600 – $1,200 12 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $750
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$600 – $1,700 6 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,025
  • Full day (8+ hours)$650 – $2,000 8 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $1,500

Prices move, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Where the boats leave from, and where they fish

Docks and fishing grounds named by Islamorada charters on their own websites. A place is listed when at least two of them name it.

Departure docks and marinas

  • Bud N' Mary's Marina7 charters

    “Bud N' Mary's Marina, Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, USA”

  • Whale Harbor Marina4 charters

    “Our fleet operates out of Whale Harbor Marina, giving access to the Atlantic and the Keys’ vibrant backcountry flats, so you can enjoy top-quality sportfishing no matter the season.”

  • Three Waters Marina3 charters

    “Private blue water charters targeting mahi, tuna, sailfish, wahoo, snapper, and grouper departing from Three Waters Marina MM84.”

  • Robbie's Marina3 charters

    “Charters Reports Reviews Shop Text Us (305) 209-5594 📍 Robbie's Marina 77522 Overseas Hwy”

  • World Wide Sportsman Marina2 charters

    “The boat is docked at the Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman Marina on the bayside off Mile Marker 81.5.”

Fishing grounds they name

  • Florida Bay26 charters

    “You never know what you might see while cruising through Florida Bay or exploring the crystal clear near shore water of Islamorada.”

  • Everglades National Park18 charters

    “Let one of the top Islamorada fishing guides, Captain Ted Wilson, be your guide to the secret spots of the upper Florida Keys and Everglades National Park.”

  • Biscayne Bay5 charters

    “Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Guided Trips in the Florida Keys, Everglades, Islamorada or Biscayne Bay!”

  • Duck Key3 charters

    “Backcountry Fishing Charters near Duck Key, FL”

  • Ocean Reef3 charters
  • Alligator Lighthouse3 charters

    “Backcountry Fishing in the Everglades, reef and wreck in the Atlantic and Gulf, eco tours to Alligator Lighthouse, Islamorada sandbar, and others.”

  • Plantation Key2 charters

    “On top of that, the family had a weekend home on Plantation Key (now part of Islamorada), which only deepened his love for the Florida Keys.”

  • Long Key2 charters

    “Backcountry Fishing Charters near Long Key, FL”

Places to stay where a boat leaves from

  • Three Waters Resort and Marina

    84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

    Some charters call it Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina.

    “Play Baby is located at Three Waters Resort and Marina, Islamorada, a Tribute Portfolio Resort in the sport fishing capital of the world.”

    Florida Fishing Headquarters, Play Baby Fishing Charters, R-U Fishing Yet Charters and The Poppa Wahoo Collective say they leave from here.

  • Pines and Palms Resort

    80401 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

    “We are docked at the Pines and Palms Resort in Islamorada, Florida.”

    On The Reef Charters says it leaves from here.

Listed because the charter itself says it docks there. We don't rate places to stay, hold their prices, or earn anything from them.

Planning a trip to Islamorada

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Little Basin, Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida Bay.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to October
  • Fewest rainy days: February and January
  • Coolest water: January, around 72°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 89°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • MIAMiami International 58 miles away
  • FLLFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 79 miles away

Local public airports

  • X51Miami Homestead General Aviation 36 miles away
  • MTHThe Florida Keys Marathon International 37 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Islamorada.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:55 PM6:17 PM7:31 PM7:45 PM8:00 PM8:13 PM8:15 PM7:57 PM7:27 PM6:56 PM5:35 PM5:36 PM
Water72°75°78°80°85°87°89°89°88°83°77°74°
Air (high)75°77°78°81°84°87°89°89°88°85°80°78°
Rainy days222347779634

Water temperature: NOAA Vaca Key, Florida Bay station (33 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, ISLAMORADA. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Little Basin, Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Islamorada, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Islamorada, Village of Islands village.

What you can keep out of Islamorada in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Depends on the dates or the boat

  • GrouperAtlantic: gag: closed · Atlantic: red and black: open

Harvest closed this month

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Florida state records caught at Islamorada

6 saltwater all-tackle records list Islamorada as the catch location.

  • Greater amberjack 142.13 lb February 3, 1979 · W. A. Colbert, Jr.
  • Great barracuda 67.00 lb January 29, 1949 · Harold K. Goodstone
  • Longbill spearfish
    61.50 lb April 29, 1981 · Ted Damiano
  • Skipjack tuna 33.50 lb July 21, 1998 · Frank Digiovanni
  • Cero
    17.13 lb May 5, 1986 · G. Michael Mills
  • Bonefish 16.19 lb March 19, 2007 · Robert Schroeder

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

Questions about fishing charters in Islamorada

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 21 of the 74 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Islamorada?

They are different days on different water. 17 charters here list offshore only, 15 list inshore only, and 21 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

How long is a trip out of Islamorada?

Four and six hours are the lengths Islamorada captains list most often, with longer days at eight. The clock starts at the dock rather than at the fishing grounds, so the run out and back comes out of your time on the fish.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Islamorada?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Islamorada charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Buzz On Fishing Charters puts it: “All rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, reeling in the fish.”

Do Islamorada charters clean your catch?

Most do, at the dock when you come in, and a good few say so plainly on their own sites. As Bout Time Sportfishing puts it: “We will clean and bag your fish free of charge.” Whether it costs anything is up to the boat, so ask when you book.

What should I bring on an Islamorada charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and snacks come up most often on Islamorada charter sites.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Islamorada?

39 charters in Islamorada mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

How do I book a charter in Islamorada?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

Where do state waters end off Islamorada?

The Keys sit between both: state waters run 9 miles out on the Gulf side and 3 miles out on the Atlantic side; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

When is the water warmest near Islamorada?

May through October, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 72°F.

What airports are closest to Islamorada?

The closest airports with airline service are Miami International (MIA), 58 miles away and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL), 79 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Miami Homestead General Aviation (X51), 36 miles away and The Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH), 37 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Islamorada?

This page lists 74 fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Charters near Islamorada

Tavernier16Key Largo30Duck Key6Key Colony Beach4Marathon44Big Pine Key12

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