Saturday, September 13, 2025

Question: What area of Florida is known as the Sport-Fishing Capital of the World?

Answer: Islamorada is a village encompassing six of the Florida Keys, known for their coral reefs.

Known as the Sport-Fishing Capital of the World, Islamorada is where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered. It’s where legendary fishing figures, including Ted Williams, Jimmy Albright, and Cecil Keith, plied their trade. It’s believed the world’s highest density of professional offshore charter boats with tournament-grade captains can be found in Islamorada.