The Florida Keys’ bridges are famous for world class fishing. What is awesome about the bridges throughout the Keys is that you can experience amazing fishing around the bridges without ever getting into a boat. While the fishing will usually be better from a boat, some impressive catches are caught from the bridges year round in the Florida Keys.
Anglers catch a variety of snapper and jacks to go along with nurse sharks, tarpon, Goliath grouper and many other species of fish.
Where are the Bridges
The best fishing bridges run from the south end of Islamorada all the way to Key West. Take a look at the destinations below to learn more about each of the areas that are home to good bridge fishing in the Florida Keys.
Big Pine Key & the Lower Keys
Big Pine Key and the lower Florida Keys offer a wide variety of water sports. Diving, snorkeling, boating and fishing are very popular here. The lower keys have many well-protected shallow bays, flats and mangrove islands that offer excellent fishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks and other species.
Islamorada, FL
Islamorada is a part of the Florida Keys and it is known for its beautiful water, beaches and some of the best sport fishing in the world. You can catch sailfish, tuna, and dolphin offshore and permit, tarpon and bonefish in the backcountry waters of Florida Bay. If that weren’t enough, there are more than 200 other species available in these waters.
Key West, FL
Located at the very bottom of the Florida Keys, Key West is the southern most city in the continental United States. Key West has some fantastic restaurants, accommodations, crystal clear water and plenty of outdoor activities. Snorkeling, diving, boating and fishing are very popular on Key West. The fishing opportunities are endless with inshore, offshore and flats fishing for a variety of species.