🐟 What fish can you catch in Key West?

Most commonly caught species around Key West , FL : Mangrove snapper - 1,011 reported catches Great barracuda - 558 reported catches Nurse shark - 295 reported catches Common dolphinfish - 280 reported catches Yellowtail snapper - 253 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Key West fishing reports?

The latest Key West , FL fishing reports are: @LSCgrimace reported a nice Great barracuda at Key West Bight . @tadpoleterrorizer reported a nice Tarpon at Cow Key Channel Bridge . @tadpoleterrorizer reported a nice Tarpon at Cow Key Channel Bridge . @rettsilvius reported a nice Lemon shark at Jewfish Basin . @rettsilvius reported a nice Blacktip shark at Jewfish Basin . .

Fishing in Key West, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Key West, Florida?

Anglers in Key West , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast , Key West Bight , Garrison Bight , Cow Key Channel Bridge , Man of War Harbor .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Key West?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Key West

Latest Key West fishing reports

Great barracuda

Key West Bight

12 in · 1 lb

Tarpon

Cow Key Channel Bridge

length · weight

Tarpon

Cow Key Channel Bridge

length · weight

Lemon shark

Jewfish Basin

76 in · 120 lb

Blacktip shark

Jewfish Basin

66 in · 100 lb

White grunt

Kemp Channel Bridge

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

Kemp Channel Bridge

length · weight

Bluestriped grunt

Kemp Channel Bridge

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

Fleming Key Bridge

length · weight

Crevalle jack

Key West Bight

16 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Key West

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Mangrove snapper as of April 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

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Regulations for

24°33′49.3″N 81°46′36.5″W

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FAQ about Key West fishing

Anglers in Key West, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast, Key West Bight, Garrison Bight, Cow Key Channel Bridge, and Man of War Harbor.

Most commonly caught species around Key West, FL:

Mangrove snapper - 1,011 reported catches
Great barracuda - 558 reported catches
Nurse shark - 295 reported catches
Common dolphinfish - 280 reported catches
Yellowtail snapper - 253 reported catches

The latest Key West, FL fishing reports are:

@LSCgrimace reported a nice Great barracuda at Key West Bight.
@tadpoleterrorizer reported a nice Tarpon at Cow Key Channel Bridge.
@tadpoleterrorizer reported a nice Tarpon at Cow Key Channel Bridge.
@rettsilvius reported a nice Lemon shark at Jewfish Basin.
@rettsilvius reported a nice Blacktip shark at Jewfish Basin.

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