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Explore Florida's Fishing Waters

Nine distinct regions, each with unique species, seasons, and experiences.

Emerald Coast

Destin, Fort Walton, Navarre

20

Florida Keys

Key West, Islamorada, Marathon

20

Panhandle

Panama City, Pensacola

8

Gulf Coast

Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota

6

Tampa Bay

Tampa, St. Petersburg

4

Southwest Florida

Naples, Fort Myers, Marco

3

Southeast Florida

Miami, Fort Lauderdale

2

Space Coast

Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach

1

Northeast Florida

Jacksonville, St. Augustine

1

Top-Rated Florida Captains

Highest-rated guides based on verified Google reviews

Cora Beth charter fishing boat anchored in blue Key West waters with clear skies in background
Key West, FL
5.0

Cora Beth Fishing

5.0(709)5.0 out of 5 stars, 709 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Destin, FL
5.0

Charter Boat Stelluna

5.0(571)5.0 out of 5 stars, 571 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Happy angler holding a large Red Snapper caught with O Sea D Fishing Charters in Destin, Florida.
Destin, FL
5.0

O Sea D Fishing Charters

5.0(450)5.0 out of 5 stars, 450 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

White fishing charter boat anchored over shallow reef in turquoise waters near Key West
Key West, FL
5.0

Good Times Key West

5.0(324)5.0 out of 5 stars, 324 reviews
inshoreoffshore

tarpon · bonefish · permit · mahi-mahi

Destin, FL
5.0

Silver Lining Charter Fishing

5.0(320)5.0 out of 5 stars, 320 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

Happy fishing family displaying their fresh catch of red snapper and grouper during a Destin fishing charter
Destin, FL
5.0

IntraCoastal Experience

5.0(302)5.0 out of 5 stars, 302 reviews
inshoreoffshore

redfish · snook · grouper · snapper

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What's Biting This Month

Mar 2026 fishing conditions

Destin

excellent
Water temp: 63-68°F
cobiasnappergrouperspanish mackerel

Warming water (63-68°F), first cobia migrations begin

See Destin Calendar

Key West

excellent
Water temp: 74-78°F
permittarponbonefishsnappergrouper

Warming begins (74-78°F), first tarpon arrivals

See Key West Calendar

Florida's Top Game Fish

Find guides who specialize in your target species

Tarpon

The Silver King

Peak: Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Redfish

Red Drum

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Snook

Peak: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Grouper

Peak: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Mahi-Mahi

Dolphin

Peak: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Snapper

Peak: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

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