Florida Keys Bridge Fishing

Information on the 42 Florida Keys bridges - fishing tips and info.

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   In the Florida Keys, bridge fishing is very popular. There are something like 42 fishing bridges scattered along Hwy 1 from Key Largo down to Key West. These bridges are mostly part of the old Flagler Railroad bridges that have been refurbished just for fishing or walking - you won't get run over, traffic is on a separate bridge. Most have parking areas for easy access and are used night and day by all. There are clearly marked areas where you are not allowed to fish on these Florida Keys bridges, usually a boat channel underneath - please respect these areas for the safety boaters.
   It's not unusual to see a big one being hauled in by bridge fishermen as you are passing by -tide changes can bring all kinds of fish under these bridges. Bring an umbrella, coolers, lawn chair, radio - whatever you need to get comfortable.  We hope you will use the trash receptacles and help keep these bridges clean for the next group. Bring an extra trash bag yourself, if you are staying for awhile.....

   The longest bridge in the Keys is the 7 mile bridge. The old bridge was replaced in the 80's, but still remains in place. There is a 2.2 mile span from Knight's Key to The Pigeon Key that allows some fishing in the first several sections and has a nice park area as well. there is plenty of nearby parking. Bridge walking is a big pastime down here, on the old Pigeon Key bridge, you can peer over the side and see the grass bottoms and many walkers see sting rays and other assorted marine life. The scenery is spectacular on most of the bridges, especially the farther south you get. There is also a dedicated fishing bridge section on the South side of the bridge.

This picture is mid-way over the Moser Channel looking northeast towards Pigeon Key and Marathon. That little break in the bridge on the left was featured in the movie "True Lies"

42 Bridges
Jewfish Creek
Key Largo Cut
Tavernier Creek
Snake Creek
Whale Harbor
Tea Table Relief
Tea Table
Indian Key Fill
Lignumvitae
Channel 2
Channel 5
Long Key
Tom's Harbor Cut
Tom's Harbor
Vaca Cut
Seven Mile
Little Duck/ Mo.
Missouri/Ohio.
Ohio/Bahia Honda
Bahia Honda
Spanish Harbor
North Pine
South Pine
Torch Key
Torch-Ramrod
Niles Channel
Kemp's Channel
Bow Channel
Park
North Harris
Harris Gap
Harris
Lower Sugarloaf
Saddlebunch 2
Saddlebunch 3
Saddlebunch 4
Saddlebunch 5
Shark Channel
Rockland Channel
Boca Chica
Stock Island
Key West