There's a reason boaters love Key West: it's the end of the road, where the Atlantic reef and shallow backcountry meet in famously clear water. The atlantic reef, the backcountry flats, and the gulf-side channels give you protected runs and open-water access alike, and the target species — Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish among them — keep rods bent year-round. Start with any of the 9 ramps we've mapped nearby.
Top ramps around Key West
- City of Key West 11th Street Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Riviera Canal / Cow Key Channel
- Fort Zachary Taylor Paddle Craft Beach · Salt · Atlantic Ocean
- Geiger Key Undeveloped Access Site · Salt · Hawk Channel / Atlantic Ocean
- Gulf View Park Public Boat Ramp (aka. Barcelona) Small Boats Only · Salt · Back Country
- Key West City Marina at Garrison Bight · Salt · Garrison Bight
- Oceanside Marina of Stock Island (No Trailer Parking) · Salt · Boca Chica Channel
- Shark Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp (Mile Marker 11) NO PARKING · Salt · Similar Sound / Hawk Channel / Atlantic Ocean
- Simonton Street Beach Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Key West Harbor
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What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Spring for the flats grand slam; winter for reef and wreck fishing.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Key West. Today's predicted tides:
Full 7-day Key West tide chart →
Gear tips for Key West
Local boaters here fish the Atlantic reef, the backcountry flats, and the Gulf-side channels. A dependable chartplotter and VHF radio for the open water go a long way. Start with our reviews of the best fish finders, marine GPS units, and trolling motors.