20 fishing spots · Florida
Monroe County — the Florida Keys — is the most iconic fishing destination in the United States and arguably the world. The Keys stretch 120 miles from Key Largo to Key West, offering every style of saltwater fishing imaginable. The backcountry flats of Islamorada are universally recognized as the Tarpon capital of the universe, where 100–200lb fish daisy-chain across crystal-clear water in the spring. Permit fishing on the Keys flats is widely considered the hardest and most technically demanding fishing in saltwater — a successful catch is a true trophy. The nearshore reefs from Pennekamp to Looe Key deliver world-class Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and Grouper, best fished with a steady chum slick. Key West backcountry offers pristine Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon in a wilderness setting that feels untouched. Offshore, the deep blue water just south of the reef line produces Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, and Marlin.
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Tarpon, permit, yellowtail — the most iconic fishery in the world