Fishing Frenzy

If fishing is what entices you then head towards the I-95 South strip for some excellent Key West fishing charters. The vessels and their navigators know the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico like the back of their hand and should be able to provide amazing guided tours of the region, its many islands, and deep sea holes. Catch shrimp, grouper, larger fish and sharks, whatever your heart desires.

If shark are your cup of tea then head out on specialized tours leaving the marinas each day from the Keys. They offer not just single idlers but also group tours and private beach parties. And when the day is just about to tug along, the captain shall take you to sandy beaches and channels filled with reefs and flats that boast the largest collection of sharks naturally found anywhere in the world. With fishermen who have done similar excursions in the past your chances of catching a few sharks underwater are just great.

Some folks find deep sea sport-fishing to be a very soothing activity. If you belong to this category then you should take a special charter for deep sea sporting into the Gulf of Mexico and experience the delights underneath the water. Even if you forgot your gear, you can rent out sport equipment for deep sea excursions with bait of all kinds sold at the harbor. Catch wahoo, swordfish, marlins, and sailfish at the same spot.

The Keys is an excellent flat-fishing spot that offers the best catches in the whole of the Northern Hemisphere. Moreover, if the plethora of fishes starting from ladyfish to bonefish does not curb your hunger Snipe Key is just a stone throw away to offer many more varieties such as barracudas and sharks. Obviously, you are not going to be fishing sharks but who knows, you just might get lucky.

Florida is one place where one can fish all year round. In fact, baring a few species, all other varieties of fish are available 24/7 in a year. Think of tuna, bonefish and snappers, you can get permits for them with ease any time in the year.

Marlins and sailfish however are completely seasonal and you may have to wait till March for the former while October begins the sailfish season. October also signifies the end of Marlin season after which you simply cannot get a license to fish them. Whenever out on specific species hunt, be sure to ask your tour guide whether it is the best time of the year for them.

Keys, Florida have received the onus of having over four hundred light tackle catches in 2010. Most light tackle boats in the region are highly flexible and chart their routes based on the travel plans of local shrimpers. This allows them to not just go deep sea but also stay close to the harbor and reef region.

Something that no fish lover should miss out while in Keys is specialty Key West fishing charters. Explore lesser known areas, watch the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico, and take tours of ship wreck areas.