Goin to the keys in mid March and was wondering how the bass fishing is down there and what lures u recommend also where are good spots to hit up thanks!

You better head west to the glades to find bass, or hit homestead/florida city. There is no freshwater in the keys...except for a watering hole,pools and the sink.

Tons of small lakes, rock pits canals around south florida, you will see them driving down the turnpike.

Goin to the keys in mid March and was wondering how the bass fishing is down there and what lures u recommend also where are good spots to hit up thanks!

Your last freshwater area to fish before the keys is the aerojet canal.

In the keys you'll only be able to fish saltwater. Get a few dozen live shrimp, find a big bridge and go under it. Mangrove Snapper is delicious and they love shrimp. 

Quite a few options in the keys, all saltwater.  Offshore charters, inshore flats, beaches and bridges.  I'd probably opt to use the charter or guides equipment, they have the right gear for the target fish.  Other than bass fishing or some light inshore fishing, leave your bass gear in the car.  

Yeah I Wana do some charters but I also wana go to a peir and catch some fish on my own I'm sure charters down there are expensive. I went to ft lauderdale last year and took a charter and caught an 85in sailfish it was around 200 dollars for 4 hours with tip and stopping at the marina for some goggle eyes. I

Like others said no bass fishing down there. If only there was, then it would be like the ultimate fishing  destination. I was down there in Islamorada this past weekend, The keys Rock!! Whats your game plan? flying or driving?  What key do you plan on going to? As far as charters, inshore charters (snook/tarpon) are usually cheaper then offshore style charters. There are night time charters to which might fit your schedule better. You might want to look on craigslist in that area as guide advertise on there also.

Yeah I Wana do some charters but I also wana go to a peir and catch some fish on my own I'm sure charters down there are expensive. I went to ft lauderdale last year and took a charter and caught an 85in sailfish it was around 200 dollars for 4 hours with tip and stopping at the marina for some goggle eyes. I

Never seen a fishing pier in the keys. Some of the bridges can be used instead. Under the bridges, some on the bridges, just make sure there is no sign that states no fishing.

I am sure the charters are over 200 in the keys. You can also go on the "group fishing charters" those are reasonably cheap but you have to share the boat with a bunch of people and the equipment they have is probably old and crappy but they do catch fish on some of those. Vermilion Snapper, Red, Grouper, and sometimes dolphin (mahi-mahi).

Sailfishing for $200, that's probably $200 per person, 3-4 people, goggle eyes are 10 bucks a piece.  Guide in the backwater will run around $350.

Agree with above. Go find a charter, 350-400 is about the range...

Bring some bigger rods/reels, hit the bridges, get some shrimp, you will catch fish and have a lot of fun. Even if the bite gets slow, it's so beautiful, you won't even care. Good luck and enjoy it!

Some links that might help:

http://www.bridgemapper.com/maps/fl/fl_monroe.htm

http://www.mainattraction.org/marathon/charter-fishing-season.php

snook season will be open

http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/snook/     be sure you are legal! The "man" is everywhere down there.

Charters are big bucks.  You get what you pay for but not everyone can swing it.

 

Another option that is fun is a head boat.  This is a 40 to 60 foot long boat that takes like 20 people.  I'm guessing it will run you 50 bucks.  We also call them party boats.  They mostly fish the reef edges for snapper and grouper.  The boat supplies basic tackle and cut bait but you can bring your own along.  The boats that I know of run out of Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West.  Most run 2-3 trips a day.

 

The do it yourself option is to fish from the bridges.  Local tackle shops will set you up with everything that you need.  It is usually windy in March so this may be your best bet.  I can't handle rough offshore conditions and its kind of fun just hanging out on the bridges.

I'll go with a group charter. Party boats are usually reel fun.