$600-1,200/night
Islamorada Flats Lodge is a purpose-built saltwater fly fishing operation located on the bay side of Islamorada, the self-proclaimed sportfishing capital of the world. The lodge caters exclusively to fly anglers pursuing the storied grand slam of the Florida Keys flats: bonefish, permit, and tarpon, three species that together represent the pinnacle of shallow-water fly fishing challenge. Each demands different tactics, different flies, and a different angling temperament, and the guides who operate from this lodge have devoted their careers to mastering the art of putting their clients within casting range of all three.
The lodge's fleet of technical poling skiffs launches each morning from a private dock into the vast network of turtle grass flats, mangrove shorelines, and tidal channels that make the Middle Keys one of the most productive saltwater fly fishing destinations on Earth. Spring brings massive schools of migrating tarpon that stage along the bridges and channels, providing shots at fish exceeding a hundred pounds. Summer and fall shift the focus to permit tailing on the oceanside flats and bonefish cruising the backcountry basins. The guides read tidal movements, wind patterns, and seasonal migrations with an intuition developed over decades on these waters.
Accommodations are clean, comfortable, and entirely oriented toward the fishing lifestyle. A tackle room with rod storage, fly-tying benches, and a rigging station ensures that guests spend their evenings preparing for the next morning's pursuit rather than worrying about logistics.
Book directly with Islamorada Flats Lodge for the best rates and availability.
January through December
14 guest capacity
$600-1,200/night
