
Viking Key West Challenge Sees Record Turnout and Great Fishing
The 12th annual event drew more boats and guests than ever before.

The 12th annual event drew more boats and guests than ever before.

Inshore and offshore, a range of species chew when pilchards are thick off Key West. Live chum generously to fire up the action.

Bruce Pohlot, of the International Game Fish Association, is at the helm of protecting the western dry rocks.

The islands are much more than flats fishing, with opportunities to troll, jig, or fish live baits on the drift or from kites.

Recreational fishing and remote nature coexist in the Dry Tortugas.

Key West Fishing: Inshore, Backcountry and the Great Blue Florida Straits

In the heat of summer, test your mettle against blackfin tuna and other Dry Tortugas foes.

Mahimahi fishing takes center stage in July in the Florida Keys.

Tarpon fishing takes the spotlight in June in the Florida Keys.

Bottom fishing, sailfishing and fishing in state parks are top options in May in the Florida Keys.

Sharks, bonefish and tarpon take center stage for anglers in April.

The Florida Keys offer anglers opportunities at billfish and permit in March.

The 12th annual event drew more boats and guests than ever before.

Inshore and offshore, a range of species chew when pilchards are thick off Key West. Live chum generously to fire up the action.

Bruce Pohlot, of the International Game Fish Association, is at the helm of protecting the western dry rocks.

The islands are much more than flats fishing, with opportunities to troll, jig, or fish live baits on the drift or from kites.

Recreational fishing and remote nature coexist in the Dry Tortugas.

Key West Fishing: Inshore, Backcountry and the Great Blue Florida Straits

In the heat of summer, test your mettle against blackfin tuna and other Dry Tortugas foes.

Mahimahi fishing takes center stage in July in the Florida Keys.

Tarpon fishing takes the spotlight in June in the Florida Keys.

Bottom fishing, sailfishing and fishing in state parks are top options in May in the Florida Keys.

Sharks, bonefish and tarpon take center stage for anglers in April.

The Florida Keys offer anglers opportunities at billfish and permit in March.
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