More info: Islamorada is a village encompassing 6 of the Florida Keys, The name Islamorada comes from early Spanish explorers in the area and means "purple island".
Due to its position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Islamorada is on migration routes for many large fish species. The popular route, Hawk Channel, lies south or southeast of Islamorada and is often used by commercial fishing vessels in order to avoid the currents of the Gulf Stream.
Read Islamorada Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2024 from Fishing Booker, for useful information.