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Discover the Best of South Florida Fishing

đź“Ť Angling Adventures is based in the heart of the Middle Florida Keys on the island of Marathon, FL. From our prime location, we can easily reach three incredible fishing destinations:

The Atlantic Ocean – The Gulf of Mexico – Florida Bay & The Everglades

This unique access means we can tailor each trip to the weather, conditions, and the kind of fish you want to catch.

Fishing the Atlantic Ocean (Oceanside as we call it)

Just 2–3 miles from shore, you’ll find shallow-water flats and inshore patch reefs—perfect for calmer days or when we want to keep things comfortable for everyone aboard. These areas are teeming with fish, and the action starts almost as soon as we arrive.

Venture out a little farther—about 4–5 miles—and you’ll hit the Florida Keys reef line, which runs parallel to the islands. At its shallowest, near the iconic Sombrero Reef Lighthouse, the water is less than 10 feet deep. This is a hotspot for snorkel and dive boats, but it’s also a fantastic fishing area.

Most reef fishing here takes place in 20–75 feet of water, where a variety of species thrive. Beyond the reef’s edge, the ocean floor drops off, and just 1–3 miles past the reef you’ll find our offshore wrecks—productive fishing grounds sitting in 150–250 feet of water. These wrecks are home to some of the most exciting deep-water catches in the Keys.

Fishing the Gulf of Mexico (Bay side as we call it)

The Gulf side of the Keys offers a completely different fishing experience. Here, the ocean floor slopes very gradually, dropping only about one foot in depth for every mile you travel from Marathon. That means:

10 miles north of Marathon = about 10 feet of water

50 miles north of Marathon = about 50 feet of water

Because of this shallow expanse, the Gulf is dotted with numerous shallow-water wrecks in 10–20 feet of water—prime spots for action-packed fishing.

From November through March, when the weather is cooler, we spend a lot of time fishing in the Gulf. The conditions are often calmer, and the variety of species you can catch here makes it an angler’s playground.