Sailfish fishing out of Key Largo means running offshore to the Atlantic side of this Upper Keys port. This guide lists the four named FWC artificial reef sites off the port and their depths, and points to the guides that cover the rest. All four sit between 110 and 135 ft, and you can mark them before you leave the dock.
Sailfish Season Off Key Largo
The charter listing for this port gives no months, so there is no local season window to state here. Timing and sailfish biology are covered in our sailfish guide. The regional pattern for this coast and the methods used on it are in the Atlantic Southeast sailfish guide (see also the Atlantic Southeast offshore fishing guide).
- Species and biology: the general sailfish guide
- Regional pattern and methods: the Atlantic Southeast guide
Where Boats Run
Boats run offshore to the Atlantic side of Key Largo in the Upper Keys. No run distance is given for this port. The named grounds below are the charted structure in that offshore water. Channels and the port layout are on the Key Largo port page.
Grounds and Structure Off Key Largo
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) artificial reef listing, four FWC artificial reef sites sit in the 110 to 135 ft band off Key Largo.
| Site | Type | Depth (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Duane | artificial reef wreck | 118 |
| Spiegel Grove | artificial reef wreck | 135 |
| Alva Chapman Reef | artificial reef | 118 |
| Eagle | FWC Florida Keys artificial reef | 110 |
The Chart Contours layer in Breakpoint shows the depth around each site. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Spiegel Grove
Spiegel Grove is an artificial reef wreck at 135 ft, the deepest of the four.
Duane
Duane is an artificial reef wreck at 118 ft.
Alva Chapman Reef
Alva Chapman Reef is an artificial reef rather than a wreck, and it sits at 118 ft, the same depth as Duane.
Eagle
Eagle is an FWC Florida Keys artificial reef at 110 ft, the shallowest of the four.
How It’s Fished and Who Fishes Here
Local methods are not detailed for this port. The charter and tournament listings below show who is on the water.
How It’s Fished
The tournament held from the port uses a trolling format, but its details are not described here. Methods for this coast are in the regional guide linked above, which is worth reading before you rig.
Who Fishes Here
- Charter: Key Largo Fishing Adventures is a local charter that lists sailfish.
- Tournament: a sailfish tournament runs from the port.
- Wider picture: our billfish guides cover more than sailfish.
FAQ About Sailfish Fishing Out of Key Largo
Where do boats run for sailfish fishing out of Key Largo?
Offshore, to the Atlantic side of the port in the Upper Keys.
What structure is near Key Largo?
Four FWC artificial reef sites: Duane at 118 ft, Spiegel Grove at 135 ft, Alva Chapman Reef at 118 ft and Eagle at 110 ft.
How deep is Spiegel Grove?
135 ft. It is an artificial reef wreck.
Are there sailfish charters out of Key Largo?
Key Largo Fishing Adventures lists sailfish. A sailfish tournament also runs from the port.
Where are the rules for sailfish fishing out of Key Largo?
State rules come from FWC and federal billfish rules from NOAA Fisheries. Both are covered in the Regulations section above, so check them before you fish.
