The subtropical climate of the Florida Keys has been attracting visitors for many years. The Florida Keys are made up of over 100 islands that are connected together by 42 bridges, that's right 42 bridges looking over the Florida bay on one side and the warm Atlantic on the other. The drive alone is relaxing, like Jimmy Buffet sings, " Changes in latitude changes in attitude ", warmer climates and the warm waters that invite and entice the young and young at heart. Weather you want to just get away to a different pace, or enjoy, boating, fishing, lobstering,, snorkeling or SCUBA diving, sailing, bird watching or canoeing the calm backwaters of the Florida bay, you and your family are sure to find a piece of paradise to satisfy your needs.
Since
the beginning, the Florida Keys has been the hot spot for a wide variety
of fishing. It can be as simple as throwing a line off a bridge or an
exciting day offshore fishing for big game fish, the Florida Keys has
it all. As well as the best in fishing the Florida Keys is known for
having the best fishing guides in the world. The Florida Keys is known
for satisfying anglers of all walks, experienced or not, anglers have
no reason to go home without bending a rod.
With 42 bridges ( not all are available to fish from, check Monroe County
fishing regulations) anglers will find snapper, grouper, sharks, and
the explosive tarpon.
Venturing out to the Atlantic, reef fishing has never been better, undoubtedly,
Reef fishing in the Keys provides anglers with great fishing
for a wide variety of snapper, grouper, and mackerel.
Venturing further south in the Atlantic is the magnificent gulf stream. The gulf stream is like a warm water river over 40 miles wide and 1500 feet deep playing a vital role in the migration of fish and other marine organisms. Pelagic fishes such as tuna, dolphin, wahoo, sailfish, and marlin are in abundance only a short boat trip off shore to the gulf stream. If light tackle is your game, Florida bay and flats are home to species such as bonefish, permit, and trout. If a fishermen is not familiar with the boating around these areas it is strongly recommenced to hire a professional guide. These fishing guides will get an angler on the fish and hooked up with action in no time at all - let's go fishing.