Robbie's of Islamorada
Tourist attraction · Islamorada, Village of Islands ·
Feed huge tarpon, rent boats, shop, dine waterfront
Feed huge tarpon, rent boats, shop, dine waterfront
"I fed tarpon at Robbie’s of Islamorada — for just $2.50 per person plus $5 for a bucket of six pilchards you can hand-feed these huge fish, and if you prefer to sit and eat you’ll get a heaping side of entertainment from the activity at the docks." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"For a memorable Keys activity on land, Robbie's in Islamorada lets you hand-feed massive tarpon — a unique and fun experience to share with friends." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Overlooking turquoise waters, this spot knows how to get the vacation vibe immediately. Serving freshly caught fish sandwiches like tuna sliders and mahi Reuben and an extensive cocktail menu that includes the signature Trailer Trash Bloody Mary. Afterward, head over to feed the tarpon, where over 100 large fish will grab bait almost from one’s hand." - Alona Martinez
"Sitting on the tip of Lower Matecumbe Key, this iconic, waterside shantytown of an outpost includes an outdoor marketplace and marine sports outfit and epitomizes the Keys' barefoot affability; paying seven bucks for a bucket of bait to feed the enormous, leaping tarpon at the dock is a memorable diversion." - Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi Gina DeCaprio Vercesi is a New York-based writer with a passion for adventure, history, and conservation. Her words and images have appeared in publications including Travel + Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, AARP The Magazine, Delta Sky, Hemispheres, and The Boston Globe. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"It would be a shame to come to “the sport fishing capital of the world” and not make at least one finned friend. In Islamorada, Robbie’s Marina is the place where all that fishing action goes down. If you’re game to cast a rod and see what happens, the collection of docks is home to a variety of fishing boat tours and charters, including tarpon and shark fishing, offshore sportfishing, and party boat fishing. Boats are captained and guided by total pros who know these waters like no one else. If fishing isn’t your thing, there’s also snorkeling, parasailing, and eco-sunset tours." - Jennifer M. Wood
