Backcountry Fishing in Islamorada, Florida Keys at Robbie's

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Backcountry Charters in Islamorada

Robbie’s Backcountry Fishing Charters are run out of our marina at Mile Marker 77.5 on Lower Matecumbe Key. These serene and tranquil charters are the ultimate in Florida Bay Light Tackle flats and backcountry fishing. The Florida Keys leave the bottom of Florida in a southerly direction and curve around towards the West, creating Florida Bay.

It is a beautiful and scenic area for fishing with mainly shallow water (less than five feet). Florida Bay is home to a variety fish -- tarpon, bonefish, trout, redfish, snook, jack crevalle, permit and mangrove snapper, among others.

Thanks so much for our awesome fishing trip! Captain Rick [Cannon] (read captain bios) is a great guide and we had a fantastic time! Tory caugh a Jack Crevelle, then he caught the Tarpon that got chased by that hammerhead. Then I caught a Tarpon and then that 7 foot lemonshark! Best time we had on our vacation! Thank you! -- Tory and Rachel Cleverly

We can provide you with different types of fishing. Our specialty is fishing the narrow cuts, which serve as pathways through the numerous small islands and "flats" (shallow areas usually 6-12 inches deep). Fishing in these cuts is usually done with live bait (shrimp, crabs) on light tackle (8-10-pound test line).

We offer fly fishing, bonefishing, tarpon fishing, and much more Upon arrival to the dock with your catch, your captain will filet your fish. Most of our local restaurants can cook your catch the same day! This is a wonderful cap to a good day of fishing. Along with channel fishing, we also have the capabilities for fly fishing, bonefish stalking, and tarpon fishing (during season April-August). Depending on which type of fishing you would like to do, it is wise to contact us in advance and speak directly with your captain to confer with him concerning your fishing preferences. All of our trips are highly individualized to the customer’s desires. We can accommodate almost any request.