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The Keys
The Keys are an archipelago of islands in southern Florida. Access is via a single road, the Overseas Highway, also known as US1, which passes from island to island over a distance of some 180 kilometers.
On this route, all you have to do is stop near a bridge, dyke or kerb to start fishing, and the bites are usually quick.
Parallel to the Overseas Highway is an abandoned railroad, accessible to pedestrians. This popular spot is a good access point for fishing in deeper waters.
In Key West, the last of the islands, although access to the water is restricted by private construction and public beaches, where fishing is prohibited, there are still a few public docks where you can fish.
The fish
Over such a length, you can therefore find a multitude of species, estimated at around 600, so if you want to add them all to your list of achievements, you'll have to spend a lot of time there!
Given the length and diversity of the landscape, the distribution of species varies from place to place. In other words, you won't find the same species on a sandy beach as in the mangroves. Spread over 180 kilometers, each spot can bring its own surprise, with species of varying rarity.
On-site fishing is very easy to get to - in fact, it's one of the Keys' main attractions. As a result, there are many areas where fishing is permitted, and those that are restricted, often for safety reasons, are clearly marked. In general, it's easy to find a place to park.
You can visit all year round, but as some species can migrate, you may not find them all year round. The July/August period is hurricane-prone, so this would be the only time to avoid heavy rains, as well as the more edge-charged waters.
Fishing for small fish is a good way to discover the area and have a good time, especially when you're waiting for the right moment in the tide to go after the bigger species, as the smaller ones move less.
