With literally thousands of great fishing spots, finding any one can be a surprisingly difficult task. Many visitors to the Conch Republic don’t waste any time on luck. The only place to get good fishing information is from a local and that usually means hiring a fishing guide for the day.

The pros to hiring a guide are almost guaranteed to have a great day out at sea. Many Florida Keys fishing guides have been fishing these waters for years. The combination of local experience and general fishing know-how makes hiring a guide seem like a great plan for visitors with time restraints.

The Cons to hiring a fishing guide in the Conch Republic is the cost. A guide can easily run you between $250 and $800 dollars depending on the type of fishing and location. Typically, going backwater is cheaper than offshore because of fuel costs.

The King has recently added information on Florida Keys fishing guides to the website. Of course, you’ll find links to many of their websites along with contact information. Tell them the King of Conch sent you!