This is Islamorada, Florida; the home of “world class fishing”. Islamorada, located in the upper keys, is just a 1 hour drive from Miami. The best shallow water flats and backcountry fishing is launched from this location, and Captain Mark Hlis can take you there! This unique area boasts the gin-clear oceanside flats which contain schools of bonefish, tarpon and permit. On the bayside, there is access to the backcountry or Flamingo.
Located in Everglades National Park on the southern tip of the peninsula, Flamingo is surrounded by hundreds of tiny mangrove filled islands and acres of grass flats. These islands and grass flats are home to game fish such as Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Sea Trout. The access and geographic variance of the flats and backcountry make this area an unrivaled utopia for fly and light tackle anglers alike.
