Saltwater flats · Southeast

Florida Keys

Islamorada to Key West · USA

The birthplace of technical flats fishing. Tarpon, bonefish and permit can all be on the same tide, a drive from a US city.

Mar–Jul (tarpon peak Apr–Jun); bonefish and permit spring and fall

Target species
Tarpon, bonefish, permit
Guide day rate
$900–1,0008-hour poled skiff, 2 anglersSource: budnmarys.comChecked October 2026
Trip style
Guide recommended
Access
Boat
Public access
Moderate
Crowding
High
Difficulty
Advanced
Fly into
MIA Miami1.5–2 hr to Islamorada

Getting there

Fly into MIA Miami, then 1.5–2 hr to Islamorada. About 77 miles (124 km) by road. Marker at Islamorada; the Keys run southwest to Key West.

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