Fishing


Bait and Tackle

Worldwide Sportsman A nirvana for any fisherman.  Complete Tackle store and LIVE Bait out back at the marina.  Usually open at 6am.  This is where to buy LIVE bait. Tip They allow you to pick your own live shrimp!!

Tiny's Mobil  MM 82.7   Tip Very good selection of frozen bait including rigged ballyhoo.

Florida Keys Outfitters MM 81.2  A nirvana for any fly fisherman.  Tip They give great Fly advice.


Where to Charter a Fishing Boat


Offshore Fishing


Flakey Charters The best!

Whale Harbor  MM 83.4 Over 20 boats available.

Bud 'n Marys MM 79.8  Has large fleet.  Captain Richard Stanczyk is the best sword fisherman in the keys.  Find out why!!!

Holiday Isle Resort Marina  MM83.5 A dozen of the best offshore captains in the Keys

A Pirates Choice MM 83.5  Go offshore on a 35 foot Bertram Sport Fish with Captain Larry Wren He will put you on the Big Fish


Back Country Fishing

Captain Matt Bellinger  Mr. "GoFISH"  will take you into the back country for Reds, Bones, Snook, Sharks & FUN!

Captain Craig Brewer Born and raised in Islamorada. Captain during the catch of world record bone fish 15lb. 5oz.!

Captain Mathew Pribyl  305-393-2530 mattprib@bellsouth.net  Find out why Matt is one of the busiest guides in Islamorada.

Captain Bou Bosso-  A great captain if your looking to fly fish for the Bones. Bou knows Bones!

Worldwide Sportsman- MM 81.5 Backcountry headquarters with over 20 boats to charter.

Whale Harbor  MM 83.4 has a few Back Country guides.


Party Boats

Looking to catch some snapper on the reef?  These guys will put you on the fish.

Miss. Islamorda-  MM 79.8 Located at Bud n Marys $60 for full day GREAT DEAL

Captian Michael - MM 77.5 Located at Robbies Half Day trips

Marina

Watermark Marina Less then a half mile away.  This first class brand new marina is the place to keep your boat.

Bridge Fishing

You don't need a boat to catch the big one in Islamorada.  These are the best bridge spots.


Long Key Bridge - My favorite.  Over two miles long. You never know what you might pull up. Tip Good for the kids.

Channel #2 Tarpon Tarpon Tarpon  Tip Not safe for small children

Channel # 5  Great fishing bridge. Can get crowded at night.



Doctor

Mariners Hospital MM 91 Bayside Full service Hospital with Emergency Room for your medical needs.

Diving

John Pennekamp State Park Great place for a snorkeling trip or glass bottom boat trip.

Dive Shop

Key Dives Located at Bud n Marys. A full service dive shop


Attractions

Theater of the Sea- Sea Lion and Dolphin Shows.  Yes you can swim the dolphin, sea lions and stingrays.

Fish Bowl- Great place to go Bowl when the weather is not cooperating. Great digital scoring system. Tip aim for the 2 pin.

Tavernier Towne Cinemas-  MM 92 Bayside First run movies Tip Now serving adult beverages BEER & $5.50 Tuesdays

Hurricane Memorial- MM 81.5 A memorial and resting place of many lost in the 1935 hurricane.

History of Diving Museum- MM 83 Large collection of Diving stuff. O.K I've never been there.  Looks cool.  Check it out.

Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park MM 85.5  Tip Put on the OFF!  Bring the can

Robbie's  MM 77 Bayside Feed the Tarpon. Tip Don't let go of bait for best photo. Watch out for the pelicans under the docks!!

Library MM 81.6 Visitors welcome! Tip Free internet connections.

Post Office MM 82.5

House Rental -These are the best houses to rent in Islamorada. 

Best location and the Best Beach