Welcome to the Whale Harbor Marina!
Located in beautiful downtown Islamorada
Florida Keys

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Offering only the finest, most competent offshore and backcountry sport fishing captains and boats the Florida Keys has to offer.
Serving Islamorada since 1947

The beautiful waters and temperate climate of Islamorada allow for excellent fishing all year round
for more species of fish than anywhere in America.

Backcountry Fishing:

The backcountry of the Florida Keys is a serene, beautiful type of fishing, you are truly in tune with nature out there.

Aerial view of Whale Harbor Fishing Marina, Florida Keys

With waters that are rarely deeper than 6 feet, and only a few inches deep in many areas, the variety of fish is truly amazing.
The backcountry of the Florida Keys is also scattered with uninhabited Mangrove islands, which are home to a wide variety of birds including Egrets, Herons, and the rare Roseatte Spoonbill. The waters of the backcountry are also home to Spinner and Bottlenose Dolphin which are sighted frequently in the Backcountry.
Your Back Country charter out of the Whale Harbor marina can include fly fishing, spincasting, and plug fishing for species such as Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Permit, Bonefish, Shark and more. It is a great way to get up-close and personal with the true Florida Keys.

We have 20 offshore boats and 11 backcountry skiffs at Whale Harbor

Offshore Fishing:

Your Offshore fishing trip in the Florida Keys is as exciting a trip as you'll find anywhere in the world. Your trip will start early in the day (half and 3/4 days available also) usually around 7am, your captain will spell out the plan for the day based on his extensive knowledge of the local and seasonal conditions, he will also get your input on what you'd like to fish for that day, something rare in charter fishing elseware in the U.S. The reefline of the Florida Keys is only 3 miles offshore, passing the reef you can see the vibrant colors through the crystal clear water, you may even be able to make out coral heads and individual fish. Depending on the decision made by you and your captain,

	The Whale Harbor lighthouse is an excellent landmark, and is the entryway for the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet

 you may stop inshore of the reef to get a well full of live bait, and possibly stop at the reef for some bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper. Offshore deep sea fishing there are many species including Dolphin (a.k.a. Mahi-Mahi), Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo and many more. The world famous Islamorada Hump is only 13 miles offshore and holds an abundant variety of fish.

This is a true fisherman's paradise allowing the fishermen and families to relax, and the Whale Harbor Marina in Islamorada is at the center of it all!

Catch and release fishing is offered on all boats, however, you are allowed to keep all of your catch based on seasonal regulations. Your Captain will clean your catch for you, and put it in bags.
Whale Harbor Marina is an authorized fish mounting drop-off point for Gray Taxidermy.
Have your catch mounted so you may remember your trip for years to come.

	FISH	SEASON	BEST
	Blue Marlin	March - October	April - July
	Cobia	November - April	January - March
	Dolphin	April - September	April - July
	Grouper	Year Round	November - March
	Kingfish	September - April	September - March
	Sailfish	Year Round	November - February
	Snapper	Year Round	March - March
	Tarpon	Year Round	May - July
	Tuna	Year Round	December - February
	Wahoo	Year Round	April - May October - December
	Yellowtail	Year Round	April - June

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