It's hard to beat the Florida Keys for good weather year round. It's one of the reasons we live here, and one of the reasons so many come to visit. That said, certain times of year are better than others for certain activities. If you have something specific in mind for your trip please contact us by either email or telephone to discuss it. Here are some general suggestions for your best time to visit . . .

live in the Keys year-round and range from the Miami skyline to the Marquesas west of Key West. They can be found on the flats when water temperatures are above 72 degrees Farenheit and below 90. Sometimes scarce during the spawn--a conditional thing (tide, moon, water temp) and hard to predict--and after cold fronts.

South Florida is the destination of many migratory species. Warblers and perching birds pass through on their spring and fall migrations. Florida Bay and the Everglades is the destination for many species of wading and shore birds. In winter months, it is not uncommon to see more than 10 different species of wading birds feeding on exposed mud flats.

are a residential fish with a population that live in the Keys all year long. Migratory tarpon can show up as early as late February or as late as May depending on weather conditions and water temperatures. While some believe you can only fish for the Silver King from April through June, there is much less pressure through the summer and fall when some of the best tarpon fishing can take place.

inhabit wrecks and reefs in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic year-round. Sight-fishing on the flats for permit is best when water temperatures are above 75 degrees Farenheit. The best months for finding permit on the flats are February-April, and June through October.