Key Largo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country and it’s really not that hard to imagine why. For one, this thirty-three-mile-long island is located on the northernmost tip of the world-renowned Florida Keys so, yes, the sceneries here are pretty amazing. Secondly, accommodations are world-class given that the small vacation homes, condominiums, hotels, and resorts on the island are known to have some of the best amenities worldwide. Thirdly, restaurants, bars, and shops that cater to a wide array of people are literally scattered all over the island. And last but not least, tourists can enjoy all sorts of fun summer activities only a paradise like Key Largo can offer.
When it comes to fun activities in Key Largo, one of the most popular is definitely recreational fishing. It’s the “Dive Capital of the World” so you can expect a healthy underwater ecosystem that can support a huge population of favorite angling quarries such as tarpon, snook, bonefish, redfish, permit, grouper, and snapper just to name a few. And these fish species can be caught just along the flats in nearby Florida Bay or on the natural and artificial coral reefs near eastern shores. Deep sea fishing is also quite popular among fishing enthusiasts that come to the island to fish as the mighty Atlantic Ocean is just a few minutes away to the east via fishing charters. For those who choose to head out into the open ocean, tough fighters such wahoo, cobia, kingfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna, sailfish, and sharks are just some of the fish you can target.
If you’re planning a fishing trip in beautiful Key Largo between the months of September and December, we suggest you check out the weather bulletin first before heading down here. These months are when severe weather such as tropical storms and hurricanes are known to ravage the area. Other than these, you can pretty much fish here any time you want as most of these favorite fishing targets are available for most of the year.
Of course, there’s more to Key Largo than just beautiful sceneries and amazing fishing. Here are other watersports you can check out on your visit to Key Largo:
It’s called the “Dive Capital of the World” so you might as well check for yourself why it’s called that, right? Well, with natural and artificial coral reefs that support a wide array of marine life just near the shores of the island, you will definitely not be disappointed.
The best way to enjoy the views here is through a floating vessel—whether you’re paddling on a kayak by yourself along the marshes in the Everglades or you’re just kicking it with your friends on a sailboat in the Atlantic.
Soar up high and enjoy the island views from the sky.
Imagine taking in the beautiful views of the Keys while speeding through the open waters—that’s what a jet skiing tour in Key Largo is all about!