About Fishing in Key West
The unique geology of the keys offers a number of different habitats from shallow flats to deeper channels and even easy access to the gulfstream. This mix of habitats and the large number of species that call them home combined with a mild year round climate means that fishing is usually good every day of the year.
Charters and boat rentals are plentiful and shore fishing from one of the local piers or the deeper channels off the Mallory Square or Truman waterfront is always productive. The local waters are so rich that Key West host a number of tournements each year.
You can sight fish the flats for tarpon, permit and the elusive grey ghost or drift over a wreck tempting snappers, groupers and mahi or head out to the gulfstream and strap yourself in for world renowned big game fishing with pictures of Hemingway with a marlin on line filling your thoughts.
Shore Fishing in Key West
For those who want to keep it simple there are some great spots for shore fishing like the White Street Pier, Smathers Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor, the Truman Waterfront and even Mallory Square to name a few. You can reel in many popular species like Tarpon, Jacks, Snapper, Snook, Redfish and even the occasional shark. For the shoreline species that make good eating several local restaurants offer a cook your catch option. Live and cut bait is a good choice and can be found at Key West Bait & Tackle located in the Historic Seaport who also rent and sell all the tackle you'll need as well as at some of the local marinas and sometimes bought from a local cast netter working the shore.
Fishing At Edward B. Knight Pier
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Kayak Fishing in Key West
For those who want to keep it simple there are some great spots for shore fishing like the White Street Pier, Smathers Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor, the Truman Waterfront and even Mallory Square to name a few. You can reel in many popular species like Tarpon, Jacks, Snapper, Snook, Redfish and even the occasional shark. For the shoreline species that make good eating several local restaurants offer a cook your catch option. Live and cut bait is a good choice and can be found at Key West Bait & Tackle located in the Historic Seaport who also rent and sell all the tackle you'll need as well as at some of the local marinas and sometimes bought from a local cast netter working the shore.
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Fishing Charters in Key West
For those who want to keep it simple there are some great spots for shore fishing like the White Street Pier, Smathers Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor, the Truman Waterfront and even Mallory Square to name a few. You can reel in many popular species like Tarpon, Jacks, Snapper, Snook, Redfish and even the occasional shark. For the shoreline species that make good eating several local restaurants offer a cook your catch option. Live and cut bait is a good choice and can be found at Key West Bait & Tackle located in the Historic Seaport who also rent and sell all the tackle you'll need as well as at some of the local marinas and sometimes bought from a local cast netter working the shore.
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