🐟 What fish can you catch in Key West?

Most commonly caught species around Key West , FL : Mangrove snapper - 1,038 reported catches Great barracuda - 562 reported catches Nurse shark - 297 reported catches Common dolphinfish - 282 reported catches Yellowtail snapper - 261 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Key West fishing reports?

The latest Key West , FL fishing reports are: @ethanhunter8510 reported a nice Bull shark . @ethanhunter8510 reported a nice Spinner shark . @NEfishing reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Garrison Bight . @NEfishing reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Garrison Bight . @rileywhit reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Cow Key Channel Bridge . .

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

Bull shark

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Spinner shark

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Bluestriped grunt

Garrison Bight

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Bluestriped grunt

Garrison Bight

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Cow Key Channel Bridge

length · weight

Rainbow parrotfish

Niles Channel

length · weight

Mangrove snapper

Garrison Bight

length · weight

Cero mackerel

Coalbin Rock

30 in · 9 lb

Mangrove snapper

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Great barracuda

Garrison Bight

length · weight

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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 25th, 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

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Min size

10"

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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 - 1,038 reported catches
Great barracuda - 562 reported catches
Nurse shark - 297 reported catches
Common dolphinfish - 282 reported catches
Yellowtail snapper - 261 reported catches

The latest Key West, FL fishing reports are:

@ethanhunter8510 reported a nice Bull shark.
@ethanhunter8510 reported a nice Spinner shark.
@NEfishing reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Garrison Bight.
@NEfishing reported a nice Bluestriped grunt at Garrison Bight.
@rileywhit reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Cow Key Channel Bridge.

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