Any chance there's largemouth fishing in the Fla. Keys? ;D Specifically the Marathon area. I'm guessing not, and that Snook and Redfish would be replacing my largemouth obsession. If not, how far of a drive would it be for some Largemouth on the mainland?

Your input is greatly appreciated!

You can catch bass, but its a run up to Florida City and fish canals bordering the Everglades.   If you can fish the bridges at night for Tarpon, especially during a change of tide.  

You can catch bass, but its a run up to Florida City and fish canals bordering the Everglades. If you can fish the bridges at night for Tarpon, especially during a change of tide.

Thank you sir!

Any chance there's largemouth fishing in the Fla. Keys?

I spent several months in Marathon (for work) a few years back and fished my tail off... but not for bass! You will certainly have to get to the mainland to find any freshwater fish (in numbers). The canals of the Everglades are simply full of bass, oscars and even peacocks. I got to ask, however, why think freshwater when you are in one of the best inshore saltwater fishing areas of the entire country? There are several tidal pools/inlets/basins in the Marathon area that offer superb shoreline fishing. Barracuda, snook, permit, trout, bonefish and tarpon live in those waters. And plenty of 'em. If you want to see a spectacular site try visiting Bogie Pass bridge near No Name Key (just on the other side of the seven mile bridge, leaving Big Pine Key). The tarpon with often line up side by side in the shade of that bridge. I have seen twenty to thirty lined up before, like fence posts, facing into the current and just chillin' out. A sight you have to see for yourself!! Oh, and while you are there, just hang out a bit, quietly, and the very tiny key deer will certainly show up and beg for food. These deer are about three feet tall fully grown and exist no where else on the planet. Do not feed them though... it is against the law. The brave ones will even put their hooves on your car door and look in on you. (The wife and kids will love it.)