Key Largo Backcountry Fishing

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Key Largo is where backcountry fishing got its name

Key Largo has long been known as the Sport fishing Capitol of the world. The backcountry of Islamorada is a large part of that draw. Backcountry fishing is geared toward those anglers looking to catch lots of fish in a calm clear inshore environment in a low pressure setting designed for a nice day on the water.

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Key Largo offers many dynamics to the backcountry fishing. Fish both the Atlantic and Florida Bay sides of Key Largo for incredible fishing opportunities and rod bending excitement.

Through the Florida Bay the Flamingo area and the Everglades national park is only a few minutes away with incredible snook, trout, tarpon, bonefish and red fishing Goliath groupers line along the mangroves islands making an easy target for anglers. Out in the open Spanish mackerel, trout, lady fish and blue fish school up and will eat just about anything all being followed by the sharks.

Many of our backcountry fishing guides in Key Largo use bay boats and flats boats as the platform of choice when fishing. Bay boats range in size from 21 – 24 ft as they are a little larger than a flats boat and some can carry up to 4 adults. fishing the backcountry requires no skill level as an angler to be productive. Our guides will show you the way to a successful day of catching species such as sharks, tarpon, trout, redfish, snook, pompano, Spanish mackerel, jack crevales, goliath groupers and many many more. Some areas have higher concentrations of one species over another. Check with your local area fishing guide to learn about seasons and potential catches. Also you may reflect to our Species Seasons Page for more information on species of fish and the best area to go to catch them.

Backcountry Fishing charters can be 4, 6 and 8 hours generally. Check with your fishing guides to see about what they offer. Private backcountry fishing charters here in Key Largo run from 400.00 – 700.00 depending on number of people and duration of the trip. Talk with your fishing guide about pricing.