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Top Fishing Seasons

Fishing Calendar

With shimmering aquamarine waters and warm sunny days, there's never a bad time to go fishing in the Florida Keys. But, if you're hoping to catch a certain type of species or reel in that trophy-worthy catch, then make sure to check out our Florida Keys fishing calendar for the best seasons and months to plan a fishing trip.

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  • The image shows an illustrated blue-green fish identified as a

Tarpon

Season: February – November

Best: March – June, September – October

  • Illustration of a fish with

Bonefish

Season: Year Round

Best: February – May, September – November

  • An illustration of a fish with the label

Cobia

Season: January – May, November – December

Best: January – March

  • The image shows an illustrated grouper fish, with the word

Grouper

Season: Year Round

Best: January – May, December

  • An illustration of a fish labeled

Snook

Season: March – November

Best: May – October

  • An illustration of a snapper fish with the word

Snapper

Season: Year Round

Best: Year Round

  • The image features an illustration of a marlin, a large fish with an elongated body and a spear-like snout, along with the word

Marlin

Season: March – October

Best: April – July

  • The image shows an illustration of a Mahi Mahi fish with the name

Mahi Mahi

Season: April – December

Best: May – October

  • The image shows a detailed illustration of a fish labeled

Wahoo

Season: April – August

Best: June – August

  • The image features an illustration of a Blackfin Tuna with its name written below it in a decorative font.

Blackfin Tuna

Season: February – June, October – December

Best: March – May, October – November

  • The image shows an illustration of a kingfish with the text

Kingfish

Season: January – April

Best: January – March

  • The image depicts an illustration of a sailfish with the word

Sailfish

Season: January – August

Best: February – April

  • An illustration of a swordfish with the word

Swordfish

Season: April – October

Best: May – September