Where can I fish from shore Islamorada?

Where can I fish from shore Islamorada?

Islamorada Fishing Spots

• Channel #2 Bridge: An iconic fishing bridge just west of Islamorada, home to Mangrove and Yellowtail Snapper, Gag Grouper, Barracuda, Snook, Tarpon, and more.
• Long Key Bridge: This bridge is over two miles long, so it rarely gets as busy as Channel #2.

What fish are running in Islamorada?

Some favorites include tarpon, permit, bonefish, redfish, snook, shark, sailfish, mahi, wahoo, backfin tuna, hogfish and many species of snapper. Epic does not even do justice to describing the fishing in Islamorada.

Can you fish reefs in the Keys?

Reef fishing in Islamorada is a great way to spend a day on the water. We fish the reef year round in the Florida Keys, but the offshore charter boats primarily focus on it from October – April. Common reef fish are sailfish, snapper, grouper, barracuda, cobia, mackerel, shark, African pompano, wahoo, etc.

Where can I find a grouper in Islamorada?

Grouper are found on the reefs and wrecks off of the Keys. The bigger specimens are generally found on the outer reefs and deep water wrecks. The are tough fighters. Usually caught on live bait or cut bait, they live on the bottom.

Is fishing good in Islamorada?

Islamorada is one of the few places in the world that is home to virtually every species of fish that swims. You can fish somewhere 365 days a year and you can catch every fish in this hemisphere on all types of tackle. Florida cannot be beat as the No. 1 place to cast a line, pitch a lure or land a lunker.

Are artificial reefs good for fishing?

Thousands of man-made artificial reefs dot the coastline along the Gulf and Atlantic shoreline. These locations are easily available and often well within safe limits for most boaters to reach, making them perfect for anglers new to offshore fishing.

Where is the best grouper fishing in Florida?

In the Florida Keys, good grouper spots can be found just a few miles from shore. There are nearly a dozen different species of grouper found in Florida waters, but most charter boats fishing in The Keys target the big three—gag, red and black grouper.

Where is the grouper capital of the world?

Pinellas County is known as the “Grouper Capital of the World” and many places compete for the title of “The Best Grouper Sandwich.” With so many choices, who really does have the best sandwich?