Florida Keys Backcountry Fishing

Backcountry Fishing Florida Keys

Backcountry fishing is a general term for the Inshore waters of an area, the protected waters. In the Florida Keys the backcountry is noted as anything on the bay side of the overseas highway that goes all the way to Key West. There you will find the shallows of the flats with channels and creeks running through the over 800 islands that make up the Florida Keys backcountry.

Catch more fish! That is the premise behind backcountry fishing. Geared toward what ever is biting to offer all anglers no matter skill level the chance to chase trophies or catch volumes of fish. Your backcountry fishing guide will help you along the way to have the fishing time of your life.

All up and down the Florida Keys backcountry fishing offers more diversity in fishing than any other charter. Catch Trout, Snappers, Grouper, Sharks, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Barracudas, Jacks, Catfish, Cobia, Bluefish, Pompano, and more..

Any Experience Any Form Of Tackle

There is no experience necessary for backcountry fishing. From the total novice to the expert angler there is much fun to be had catching fish and enjoying your day.

Spin fishing rods and reels are the most common tackle used for backcountry fishing. Casting plugs, Live bait and artificial. Fly fishing is also a fun way to set up your day. Most of our fishing guides offer state of the art fly fishing tackle for you to use with lessons on how to cast and catch fish.

Specialty Charters In The Backcountry

Tarpon Fishing is incredible in the backcountry. Many guides offer 4,6, and 8 hour trips focusing on tarpon using flats boats or bay boats. Tarpon Season runs from March through July in the Florida Keys.

Bonefishing charters in the backcountry can be done two ways, on a flats boat and on a bay boat. The bay boat is about the only way to get 3 or 4 persons flats fishing for bonefish.

Shark Fishing is also a main staple to the backcountry. Shallow water sight fishing for the monsters of the flats. Check it out and see who our shark fishing specialists are.

Bay boats are the preferred way to fish the backcountry. Offering smooth dry rides and plenty of room for fishing. Versatility are what Bay Boats are all about with the ability to fish the flats, shallows, wrecks and reefs. Bay Boats are also the only way to fish more than two persons on the flats for species like bonefish and permit.