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World Class Sport Fishing Outside Your Front Door In The Florida Keys…

Sport Fishing in the Florida Keys
Islamorada is known as the “Sport Fishing Capital of the World.” More than 600 species of fish reside in the surrounding waters (both the ocean and the bay), making Cheeca the perfect spot for anglers of every level. Catch sailfish, wahoo, marlin, snapper, kingfish, grouper, dolphin, tuna, mackerel, shark, tarpon, bonefish, permit, and more.

Cheeca’s talented team of chefs can provide you with a boxed lunch, and can prepare your catch to order. Contact the concierge desk at 305-664-4651 ext 4411, to arrange the fishing trip of your dreams!

Charters and Trips	Max. Anglers	Duration	Price
Deep Sea Fishing Charter	6	Half day Full day	$725 - $875 $900 - $1275
Party Boat Trip	49	Half day Full day	$35 $60
Backcountry Fishing Charter	NA	Half day Full day	$400 $550

Note: each additional person on Backcountry Fishing Charters costs $50 - $100. Backcountry tarpon trips cost an additional $50.

Fishing Calendar
January: Sailfish are to be found around the reefs and cobia near Hawk Channel. Kingfish numbers peak in the latter part of the month.

February: Sailfish, kingfish, blackfin tuna, and amberjack run offshore, and shrimp run on the outgoing tide through the channels.

March: Sailfish and kingfish decline, while tuna and amberjack increase. Dolphin and wahoo appear. Backcountry bonefish, permit, and tarpon come in. Snook season opens.

April: Offshore, dolphin, and marlin increase. Tarpon, snook, and bonefish remain in the backcountry.

May: Dolphin, tuna, and amberjack are plentiful late in the month. Blue marlin, white marlin, and giant bluefin tuna appear. Tarpon and bonefish peak in the backcountry, along with redfish and snook.

June: The best time of year for dolphin, marlin, wahoo, shark, and bonefish is the month of June. Sailfish and tarpon begin to taper off.

July: Dolphin and marlin remain offshore. Warmer waters bring less tarpon, but snapper and grouper are still consistent. Trout move farther out in the backcountry.

August: Offshore fishing is still excellent in early morning and evening hours. Backcountry tarpon and tailing bonefish are excellent at dawn and dusk.

September: Bonefish increases again as amberjack and shark return. Dolphin declines, wahoo returns. Big yellowtail is to be found on the reefs, as a variety of snappers increase. Backcountry snook re-opens.

October: Permit and bonefish are at their best as dolphin and marlin return. Grouper and snapper are to be found in deep holes. Sharks increase both offshore and in the backcountry.

November: Sailfish and kingfish return with cooler weather; dolphin and marlin are on the decline. Tarpon and bonefish taper off, while mutton snapper increases.

December: Sailfish peak at the end of the year. Kingfish are numerous offshore, and in the backcountry, trout, redfish, jack crevalle, and blacktip shark dominate.