Our map counts 3 fishing waters within 45 minutes of Islamorada: 2 bays and estuaries and 1 lake. The mix is 1 freshwater and 2 salt or brackish waters. Across these waters, 24 fish species are on record.
Closest to Islamorada: Largo Sound, 31 minutes away
Starting from Islamorada, the nearest water is Largo Sound, a estuary, at 31 min (20.7 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Boat Ramp.
Also within a short drive:
- Blackwater Sound (estuary) — 32 min (21.6 mi)
- Lake Surprise — 37 min (25.3 mi)
24 fish species around Islamorada
The most widespread fish is Tarpon, recorded in 2 of the 3 waters. It is followed by Florida Pompano (2), Sheepshead (2), Southern Flounder (2) and Gulf Flounder (2).
For each of these 5 fish the closest water is the same: Largo Sound, 31 min (20.7 mi).
Launching near Islamorada: 5 ramps
Public access near Islamorada adds up to 5 boat ramps. The boat ramp closest to the city center is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Boat Ramp on Largo Sound, about 19.6 mi in a straight line, with 4 lanes.
Blackwater Sound goes down to 17 ft
The deepest water in this guide is Blackwater Sound: 17 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). Other deep spots are Lake Surprise (9 ft) and Largo Sound (7.8 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 3 waters.
Camping within reach of Islamorada
You can camp next to the water: 5 campgrounds are within reach of Islamorada. The closest are John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF SP (19.5 mi, by Largo Sound), John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (19.6 mi, by Largo Sound) and King's Kamp RV Park and Marina (20.6 mi, by Blackwater Sound).
