What I Know About Fishing The Florida Keys
by Captain Rob Modys
Fishing in the Florida Keys is complicated. The chain of islands is 125 miles long, with fishing approached differently from Key Largo to Islamorada, through Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys, and finally, Key West.
The Keys encompass not only the Atlantic Ocean waters, but those of Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. There are hundreds of small islands that dot the waters of Florida Bay and 42 bridges that hold fish beneath them.
As a longtime Southwest Florida charter captain, ESPN Radio fishing show host and saltwater fishing class instructor and author, Captain Rob Modys has worked to demystify the science and sport of fishing for thousands of anglers.
During those many years, Modys’ favorite getaway location was the Florida Keys, with many visits over the years focused primarily on fishing. Since moving to the Florida Keys in 2022, Modys has expanded on his own knowledge of the multitude of fishing styles and opportunities throughout the subtropical island chain.
By no means does Modys profess to know all there is to know about how to fish all the waters of the Florida Keys. All I Know About Fishing the Florida Keys provides valuable insight for both beginning and experienced anglers based on the culmination of his own experiences, valued input and stories from other captains and recreational anglers, and his countless hours on Florida waters.