Islamorada Flats Fishing
Float over the shallow, crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys on a premier flats fishing charter based out of Islamorada / Key Largo. This trip puts you on some of the most productive and scenic flats in the world, where every cast has the potential to connect with a bucket-list species. Whether you’re stalking tailing bonefish across a calm flat or scanning the horizon for cruising tarpon, the experience is equal parts strategy, patience, and adrenaline. These waters are home to an incredible variety of gamefish, giving anglers constant opportunities and challenges throughout the day.
Target species include bonefish, permit, tarpon, redfish, snook, and barracuda, each requiring a slightly different approach and skill set. Whether you prefer spin tackle or fly fishing, the charter is fully equipped to match your style and experience level. Beginners will receive hands-on guidance, while seasoned anglers can focus on refining their technique and sight-fishing skills. With breathtaking surroundings and world-class fishing, this flats charter delivers an unforgettable day on the water.
Target Species
The flats around Islamorada and Key Largo offer year-round opportunities, but each species shines during specific seasons and conditions. Bonefish are a staple and can be targeted all year, with the best action typically coming on calm, sunny days when visibility is high. Permit fishing peaks in the spring and early summer, especially around spawning periods when larger fish gather on the flats and wreck edges. Tarpon are most abundant from April through July during their famous migration, offering some of the most exciting sight-fishing of the year. Redfish and snook are more commonly targeted in the cooler months and shoulder seasons, often found along mangrove shorelines and in slightly protected waters when temperatures drop. Barracuda are available year-round and provide explosive strikes, particularly on bright days when their aggressive nature makes them ideal for both spin and fly anglers.
Where We Fish
Fishing takes place across the legendary flats surrounding Islamorada and Key Largo, where miles of shallow, gin-clear water create ideal conditions for sight fishing. These areas feature a diverse mix of hard sand flats, turtle grass beds, and mangrove-lined shorelines, all of which hold different species depending on tides and seasons. On a typical trip, you may pole quietly across open flats scanning for tailing fish, or work the edges where deeper channels and basins meet the shallows—prime ambush zones for predators. The proximity of these fisheries allows for quick adjustments based on weather and conditions, ensuring you’re always fishing the most productive water available.
What's Included
Your captain will have our boat rigged and ready for your fishing adventure. The cooler is loaded with ice and water, and all tackle and gear are covered.
- All licensing
- Coolers full of ice and water, with plenty of room for all your food and drinks you may like to bring.
- We offer resort pick up and drop off
- All fishing equipment
What To Bring
Come dressed for the weather. We highly recommend SPF clothing and a rain jacket if rain is forecasted. Bring lunch, snacks, and beverages for your group—we’ve got plenty of room in the cooler.
If you’d like to bring your own tackle, that’s completely fine. We can also accommodate fly anglers, but you’ll have to bring your own gear.
- SPF Clothing & Hat
- Sunscreen
- Polarized Glasses
- Food & Snacks
- Beverages (alcohol ok)
- Cooler or Ice
- Glass Bottles
- Spray-on Sunscreen
- Bananas
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From $600
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