
Legendary boats and captains depart from such famous places as Bud and Mary’s Marina or Hawks Cay Resort to access blue water only a few miles to the south. Offshore, there are several seamounts that distinguish Islamorada as one of the singular best locations in the world to target big game species in blue water. Florida Bay is a year round fly fishery for Bonefish, Tarpon, Redfish and Snook. Islamorada is centrally located in the Florida Keys islands and is the perfect location to fish Florida Bay. Offshore species include Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish, Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, and Sharks. Inshore “flats” species include Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Redfish, Snook, Sharks, and Barracuda. Everything from shallow water sight fishing with a fly rod to offshore trolling in the Gulfstream are only a few miles from the dock. The upper Keys, Biscayne Bay, Islamorada and Florida Bay are a true year-round fishery with options for every type of fisherman. WorldAngling’s roots are firmly planted in the coral sand here and we have spent a lifetime learning these waters. The Florida Keys are home to many of the worlds most talented guides, and are a wonderful spot to vacation with family and friends. This amazing, rich and complex fishery includes a river esturine ecosystem to the north (Everglades National Park ) the largest submerged grassland (Florida Bay) and the third largest barrier coral reef in the world. For those looking to experience the “pinnacle” of saltwater fly fishing there is no more complex, diverse and abundant fishery on the planet than this stretch of water. The upper Florida Keys, (collectively Biscayne bay to Islamorada to Marathon to Big Pine Key including Flamingo in Everglades National Park) is the premier fly fishing and light tackle destination in the world. Islamorada is the “sports Fishing Capital of the World” and boasts a long history of IGFA world records and famous anglers and guides to back it up.
