Islamorada, Florida

Fishing & Travel Destination

Known as the “Sportfishing Capital of the World” Islamorada was named by Spanish explorers centuries ago, and has since gained world recognition for sheer beauty as well as incredible sportfishing. An ideal vacation destination for the entire family these six islands, also known as the Matecumbes, feature entertaining options on land, like Theater of the Sea, the History of Diving Museum, and Fish Bowl, the only public bowling center in the Florida Keys. At Robbie’s Marina kids of all ages can see and feed giant tarpon by hand. Historical Islamorada is represented by Pioneer Cemetery and the Hurricane Monument.

After acclimatizing in Key Largo, you should be primed to kick the fishing action up a notch and embrace Islamorada’s professional grade sportfishing options. Stow your bags, and get on the water immediately. You are now far enough removed from the mainland to finally let go remaining cares, and immerse yourself in true fishing culture. This Village of Islands is reputed to have a larger fishing fleet per square mile than anywhere else in the world. With proper nutrition, hydration, and sunscreen, you can spend long-enough hours hooking, battling, and landing trophies alongside internationally acclaimed anglers – many of whom captain local charters, and call Islamorada their home. Days blend into each other in the Florida Keys, and the rewards fishing brings can make time seem obsolete. Islamorada’s location and assets make it a remarkable environment to provide requisite respite or refuge from whatever you’ve left behind. Whether the sun drifts over you flyfishing the flats or plunging offshore for Blue Marlin, the Purple Isles will embrace you when you land, keep you cozy and distracted enough to fight the urge a while – at least until it’s time to get back out on the water.