Bottom Fishing
Drop down for snappers, groupers, and a variety of tasty bottom fish perfect for dinner. Bottom fishing is the most consistent way to fill the cooler with delicious fish in Key West.
What You Might Catch
Yellowtail Snapper
The bread and butter of Key West fishing. These tasty fish are abundant and always willing to bite.
Lane Snapper
Smaller but plentiful, lane snapper are perfect for filling the cooler and fantastic on the dinner table.
Red Grouper
A prized bottom fish known for its sweet, mild flavor. Found around rocky structure and reefs.
Black Grouper
One of the largest and most sought-after grouper species. Known for powerful fights and excellent taste.
Grunt
Named for the sound they make, grunts are plentiful and make for great table fare.
Porgies
Great fighters for their size and excellent table fare. Often caught while targeting snapper.