What’s biting this month in the Florida Keys, species by species.
Live fishing calendar
Pick a month. Hot means peak season; good means they’re around and catchable.
AmberjackReef & wreck trips
BarracudaReef & wreck trips
BluefishReef & wreck trips
BonefishBackcountry trips
BonitoOffshore trips
CobiaReef & wreck trips
Dorado (Mahi)Mahi trips
Grouper (Gag)Reef & wreck trips
JackReef & wreck trips
Mackerel (King)Offshore trips
Mackerel (Spanish)Partyboat trips
Marlin (Blue)Offshore trips
PermitBackcountry trips
RedfishBackcountry trips
SailfishOffshore trips
Sea TroutBackcountry trips
Snapper (Grey)Reef & wreck trips
Snapper (Mutton)Reef & wreck trips
Snapper (Yellowtail)Partyboat trips
SnookBackcountry trips
SwordfishSwordfish trips
TarponTarpon & shark trips
Tuna (Blackfin)Offshore trips
WahooOffshore tripsAmberjackReef & wreck tripsBarracudaReef & wreck tripsBluefishReef & wreck tripsBonefishBackcountry tripsBonitoOffshore tripsCobiaReef & wreck tripsDorado (Mahi)Mahi tripsGrouper (Gag)Reef & wreck tripsJackReef & wreck tripsMackerel (King)Offshore tripsMackerel (Spanish)Partyboat tripsMarlin (Blue)Offshore tripsPermitBackcountry tripsRedfishBackcountry tripsSailfishOffshore tripsSea TroutBackcountry tripsSnapper (Grey)Reef & wreck tripsSnapper (Mutton)Reef & wreck tripsSnapper (Yellowtail)Partyboat tripsSnookBackcountry tripsSwordfishSwordfish tripsTarponTarpon & shark tripsTuna (Blackfin)Offshore tripsWahooOffshore tripsAll year
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberjack | Good | Good | Hot | HotC&R | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good |
| Barracuda | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot |
| Bluefish | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot |
| Bonefish | GoodC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R |
| Bonito | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot |
| Cobia | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot |
| Dorado (Mahi) | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good |
| Grouper (Gag) | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | Good | Good | Good | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | HotC&R |
| Jack | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot |
| Mackerel (King) | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot |
| Mackerel (Spanish) | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot |
| Marlin (Blue) | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Permit | Good | Good | Hot | HotC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good |
| Redfish | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot |
| Sailfish | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot |
| Sea Trout | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot |
| Snapper (Grey) | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot |
| Snapper (Mutton) | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot |
| Snapper (Yellowtail) | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Snook | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | Good | Good | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | Hot | Good | GoodC&R |
| Swordfish | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good |
| Tarpon | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R | HotC&R | HotC&R | GoodC&R | GoodC&R |
| Tuna (Blackfin) | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Good |
| Wahoo | Hot | Hot | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Hot | Hot | Hot |
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recreational regulations (opens in a new tab), checked October 2026. Rules change; your captain will confirm what you can keep.
Seasons are a guide, not a promise: weather, water temperature and fishing regulations change. Call the booth at (305) 664-8070 for what’s biting this week.
At Robbie’s
If you’ve never been to Islamorada, you might think it presumptuous to call itself “The Sport Fishing Capital of the World.”
Where else in the world can you go offshore and catch Mahi-mahi, Swordfish, Sailfish, Snappers, and Groupers, then head to Florida Bay into what’s known as the Backcountry and catch Bonefish, Redfish, Permit, Snook, and Tarpon, all in the same day?
The reason Islamorada is what it is comes down to location. It is one of the few places in the world that is home to virtually every species of fish that swims. You can fish here 365 days a year and catch every fish in this hemisphere on all types of tackle. Take a look at our Islamorada Fishing Calendar and pick the day that works best for you.
Florida cannot be beaten as the No. 1 place to cast a line, pitch a lure or land a lunker. No tall fisher’s tale here — this title has been earned, according to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Every five years the Census Bureau conducts the “National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.” This survey is the gold standard for comparing outdoor recreational activities between the states. Once again, it proves that Florida is the top fishing destination.
Florida also ranked first in the number of fishing participants age 16 and older, with 2.77 million.
Three Trips per Day
What’s Included: All Bait, Tackle and Rods. If you bring your own rod, please, no braided line. Rotation of the Stern. Bathrooms and shaded cabin available
*Check in 30 minutes before departure of trip.
Charters
Islamorada offers some of the best Tarpon Fishing in the Florida Keys. With Tarpon migrating through Islamorada, March through September are the most active months for Tarpon Fishing. Check out and choose your Tarpon guide here.
Catch the big ones without spending big bucks. Robbie’s of Islamorada offers SPLIT CHARTERS, so you can share the expense of a Private Fishing Charter with others and share the fun.
It makes a Private Reef Trip or Private Offshore Charter more affordable, and in many cases you will make some new friends.
It allows a group of four or fewer to pair up with others to reduce the total cost for everyone.
Sport-fishing is one of the things Islamorada is famous for, and Robbie’s has been doing it for more than 30 years. Select from any of our state-of-the-art vessels in our fleet here, centrally located to the Islamorada, 409 & West Humps.
Some of the best fishing to be had in the Florida Keys lies only a few miles from shore. It’s what we call reef fishing. In minutes you’ll be on top of Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, and other fun fighting & great tasting fish.
We are in an ideal location in the Florida Keys to satisfy all your angling desires. The Everglades National Park is a short boat ride away. Choose from any of our experienced backcountry captains here.
