| Key West Fishing CalendarKey West is blessed with some of the most consistently beautiful weather in the US. Our tropical climes not only attract tourists, but hoards of fish year-round. No matter what the season, there is always something worth catching in the waters surrounding Key West. 
 Our fishing calendar below will help you plan your next Key West fishing excursion. 
Use the fishing calendar to see what will be biting upon your next visit, or plan 
your next visit around your favorite quarry. If you need further information on 
what's hot, check out my current fishing reports, or contact 
me for more information. 
 
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| JanuaryPrime 
time for monster barracuda, shark, jack crevalle, & cobia. Permit fishing 
great on warm sunny days. | FebruaryExcellent 
for barracuda, shark, jack, & cobia. Permit fishing begins to get better. 
Bonefish and tarpon can be found on the warm sunny days. | MarchFantastic 
time for permit. Bonefish begin to return to the flats. Tarpon can be found on 
warm days. Barracuda and sharks still active. Night tarpon fishing begins. |   
| AprilPeak 
permit fishing. Migratory tarpon arrive in great numbers, creating fantastic fishing. 
Bonefish abundant on the flats. Night tarpon fishing is excellent. Best 
month to fish for the grand slam. | MayRed 
hot tarpon fishing. Trophy fish caught on spin and fly. Prime night time tarpon 
fishing. Permit and bonefish still roam the flats. | JunePeak 
season for tarpon and bonefish. Permit return to the flats. Great time for fly-fishing. 
Night tarpon fishing remains excellent. |   
| July 
Brilliant 
tarpon fishing continues. Night tarpon fishing still going strong. permit 
& bonefish remains excellent. | August 
Early 
morning tarpon fishing remains excellent. Bonefish remain active on the flats. | September 
Early 
morning tarpon. Warm water offers good permit and bonefishing. |   
| OctoberSuper 
bonefishing. Cooler waters bring in the big bones, with shots at tailing permit. | NovemberPeak 
bonefishing. Excellent permit fishing. Cobias begin to move into the shallows. | DecemberPermit 
& bonefishing good. Barracudas and sharks begin to invade the flats. |  |    Current Key West Weather:More Key West Weather Info:
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