Islamorada Shark Fishing
Join us for dinner and a show! These trips are a blast on light tackle with little downtime–we’re fishing while we’re fishing. These are the BIG BOYS, big bait = big sharks! This is stand-up fishing with an attitude, no fighting chairs here, just you and a shark on the other end of the line peeling out 200 yards of drag! Like I said, toe to toe fishing here, bring your big boy pants for this fishing. Afterward, we can tone it down a wee bit and look for snook, reds, and sea trout in the same backcountry waters.
Target Species
The Florida Keys are home to some incredible shark species like Lemon Shark, Bull Shark, Nurse Shark, Blacktips, and Spinners. We practice safe handling of the sharks—both for them and for us. Sharks do not come into the boat for pictures, we fish non-stainless hooks, and cut the leaders as close to the mouth as possible. While we’re out it’s common to catch big Jack Crevalle (aka Keys GTs), that put up a heck of a fight as well.
Where We Fish
We’re heading up to 25 miles into the Everglades backcountry. The fishing starts as soon as we get into the park, targeting sharks along bridges, structure, and deeper channels with moving currents. We use a mix of cut bait behind the boat—one on the bottom and one at the surface. While we’re waiting for a bite, we’re casting artificial and other live bait for other species.
What's Included
Your captain will have our 25′ Contenders rigged and ready for your fishing adventure. The cooler is loaded with ice and water. All tackle, gear, and live bait are covered. Your captain will handle landing the shark and getting you set up for a picture with your catch.
What To Bring
Come prepared for an exciting day of shark fishing off of Islamorada. 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
- Lunch & Snacks
- Beverages (alcohol ok)
- Cooler or Ice
- Glass Bottles
- Spray-on Sunscreen
- Bananas
Islamorada Shark Fishing FAQs
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