Off of Key Largo

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Florida, United States

4.6·871 catches

871

Logged catches

4.6

Top fish species at Off of Key Largo

Common dolphinfish

Great barracuda

Blackfin tuna

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Off of Key Largo fishing reports

Orangeside triggerfish

10 in · 1 lb

Little tunny

24 in · 7 lb

Mutton snapper

16 in · 2 lb

Glasseye

16 in · 3 lb

Blackfin tuna

18 in · 3 lb

Ladyfish

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Fishing regulations at Off of Key Largo, FL

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.

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Common dolphinfish

Regulation boundarySouth Atlantic Federal Waters

Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size20" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Vessel limit54

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information

Effective May 2nd 2022, the recreational vessel limit for dolphin is 54 fish (excluding headboats). The 10 dolphin per person per day recreational bag limit will remain unchanged for all recreational vessels (private, charter vessels, and headboats). See Fishery Bulletin Must be landed with head and fins intact.Minimum size limit only applies in waters off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.If you are bringing fish back to the U.S. from the Bahamas by water, please see Bringing fish back from the Bahamas. ----------Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats: -If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that fish. -If a federally permitted vessel fishing in state waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters but open in state waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that species. -If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in state waters but open to harvest in federal waters, they may retain that fish if they do not stop to fish in state waters when returning to port. All gear must be stowed. For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.

Edibility

Excellent, and they are considered a very sustainable fishery. Catch, Clean, Cook Mahi Mahi by DMFD

Synonyms

Coryphaena hippurus, dorado, mahi mahi

Season open: year-round

Great barracuda

Regulation boundaryFL Barracuda

Bag limit2

Min size15" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 36

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Vessel limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information

These regulations apply in state and federal waters from Martin County to Collier County (Including Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties).Slot Limit: 15-36" fork length with 1 fish greater than 36" per person or vessel per dayDaily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person, 6 per vesselNo closed season.

Edibility

Small to medium barracuda are very good, but large individuals may contain ciguatera toxin and elevated mercury levels. Check out BlueGabe's Great Barracuda catch, clean, cook.

Synonyms

Kaku, Sphyraena barracuda

Season open: year-round

Blackfin tuna

Regulation boundaryFL State + Fed Waters

Bag limit2

Vessel limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information

Recreational bag limit for blackfin tuna is two fish per person or 10 fish per vessel, whichever is greater. These regulations extend into federal waters. This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Thunnus atlanticus

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Off of Key Largo fishing

📍 Where is Off of Key Largo located?

Off of Key Largo is a part of an ocean located in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:

24°56′29″N 80°27′55.8″W

🎣 Where on Off of Key Largo is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Off of Key Largo by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Off of Key Largo?

The most common species in Off of Key Largo are:

Common dolphinfish - 95 members reported to have caught this fish
Great barracuda - 56 members reported to have caught this fish
Blackfin tuna - 41 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Off of Key Largo fishing reports?

The latest Off of Key Largo fishing reports are:

@tedsilverbach reported a nice Orangeside triggerfish.
@tedsilverbach reported a nice Little tunny.
@danielborovets reported a nice Mutton snapper.
@danielborovets reported a nice Glasseye.
@danielborovets reported a nice Blackfin tuna.

🗓️ What species are in season at Off of Key Largo right now?

According to fishing regulations at Off of Key Largo, some of the species in season this November include: Common snook, Red grouper, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Permit. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Off of Key Largo?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Off of Key Largo

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Fishing regulations at Off of Key Largo, FL

Regulations for top species

Common dolphinfish

Great barracuda

Blackfin tuna

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