Redfish Fishing in Islamorada

Yes. Anglers fishing in Islamorada need a valid Florida fishing license (with the right freshwater or saltwater privileges for where you fish). Resident, non-resident, and short-term options are all available — see our Florida guide for current 2026 prices and direct purchase links.

Year-round fishery with strong seasonal peaks. The bridge tarpon bite (Channel 2, Channel 5, and the Islamorada bridges) runs April through July and is world-famous. Sailfish are best December through March on the cold-front bite. Backcountry redfish and trout fish well in the cooler months (November through April) when water in Florida Bay is clear and settled. Bonefish and permit are catchable on the oceanside flats spring through fall. Mahi fill the blue water in summer, and yellowtail snapper hold on the reef all year. Summer is calm and hot with afternoon storms; winter fronts fire up the sailfish.

Create a free MyFishingBuds profile, set Redfish as a target species, and pick Islamorada as your area. You'll be matched with nearby anglers who target the same species and fish a similar style, so you can plan a trip, share a boat, and split the costs.