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The Many Fish of Key West |
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Learn more about Florida's marine species and fisheries from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
The Florida Keys are home to dozens of different fish species. Below is a sampling of the popular fish you may encounter around Key West, the Marquesas Keys, and Dry Tortugas. Your captain will help identify the catch and share the local knowledge that comes from years on these waters.Fish You May Encounter
Explore some of the species found around Key West, the Marquesas Keys, and Dry Tortugas. What you may encounter varies with the season, weather, water conditions, and fishing location.
African Pompano
Amberjack
Barracuda
Black Grouper
Blackfin Tuna
Blue Marlin
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Kingfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Red Grouper
Sailfish
Snowy Grouper
Wahoo
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna