Species You Fish for by Season
All of the grand slam game fish (tarpon, bonefish, permit) are residents of our area you can catch them all year round. The large migratory tarpon usually show up in June. On any day of the year you can get into a school of bonefish or permit that you will remember.
Tarpon: Key Largo is a worldwide destination for the serious tarpon angler. The Silver King lurks on and off the saltwater flats of Ocean Reef as well as the surrounding creeks for most of the year. The larger tarpon will migrate past the Key from early to late spring; this is an excellent time to target one of the beasts on fly. Other options such as live baiting in the creeks in late afternoon can provide some explosive fishing Tarpon range from 10 to 200 pounds and once hooked erupt from the surface like no other fish on earth.
Region/Terrain Where You Fish
The northern tip of the Florida Keys. Just 90 minutes away by car lies the Flamingo Marina at Everglades National Park. Florida Bay offers a plethora of game fish, from monster snook around the mangrove islands to tailing redfish schools on the flats. Head into the backcountry of Whitewater Bay in search of the Silver King, sea trout, and many other species.
Typical Weather by Season
Winter/Spring: The weather is great, it's mild to warm days filled with cool nights. No bugs and good fishing.
Summer/Fall: Temperatures typically remain in the high 80s and afternoons can be marked by thunderstorms. June marks the tarpon run and all the hot weather in the world can't keep you off the flats when the 100 pounders start rolling through.