Top Bait: Hotels for Fishing in the Florida Keys

“Ernest Hemingway was a man who knew something about fishing, and the great author was drawn time and again to the Florida Keys in the US in search of blue and white marlin and the many other species of fish to be found in these waters. All five of these hotels will provide a great base from which to follow in his footsteps.

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Orchid Key Inn, Key West
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For a period of his life, Hemingway called Key West home, and it continues to be a popular destination for sport fishing. From the town you can join excursions in search of tarpon, tuna and the other big fish species to be found offshore. The art deco Orchid Key Inn is the perfect spot for your Key West holiday, with an outdoor pool, hot tub and bar in which to relax after a day’s fishing. The marina is also just a short walk from the front door.

If you want to see more hotels in Key West, visit our Key West hotels page.

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Coconut Cove Resort and Marina, Islamorada
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The sport fishing capital of the Florida Keys is Islamorada, where you can join excursions or hire a boat of your own to explore both the Flats and the open sea, offering an unrivalled opportunity for both salt water and backcountry fishing. The Coconut Cove Resort and Marina, with its own private beach and marina, offers boat rental among a range of different water sport activities, including kayaking and rowing. It also has an outdoor pool and fitness centre.

If you want to see more hotels in Islamorada, visit our Islamorada hotels page.

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Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway, Marathon
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Another good base for open water fishing trips is Marathon, perfect for fulfilling long-held dreams of catching a blue marlin. Stay at Captain Pops Marina & Hideaway and you’ll be well-placed to make the most of your time in the Keys, as the hotel boasts its own marina with boat rentals, with a number of tour operators offering fishing excursions based nearby. You can also try your hand at other water sports, including snorkelling and kayaking.

If you want to see more hotels in Marathon, visit our Marathon hotels page.

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Barnacle Bed and Breakfast, Big Pine Key
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With its warm, shallow waters, Big Pine Key is a great place for beginners interested in trying out fishing for the first time. It’s also perfect for experiencing underwater sea life through a spot of snorkelling or scuba diving. All these activities are available at the Barnacle Bed and Breakfast, which you’ll find right on the beach. For more experienced fishermen and women, the hotel also offers boat rentals, so you can spend as long as you like out on the water.

If you want to see more hotels in Big Pine Key, visit our Big Pine Key hotels page.

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Azul del Mar, Key Largo
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Key Largo is the first experience many travellers have of the Florida Keys, but don’t dismiss the fishing just because of the island’s proximity to the mainland. There are well over 500 species of fish in these waters and numerous tour companies offer fishing trips out from the resort. The Azul del Mar is a beachfront hotel with self-catering facilities and barbecue grills available for those who come back to dry land having caught their supper.

If you want to see more hotels in Key Largo, visit our Key Largo hotels page.”