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I'm wondering if there are opportunities close to shore (for someone who really doesn't know salt-water fishing at all) if we just rent our own boat for 1/2 day.

Is it ok to give fishing tips for Florida, Old Salt? :-X ;)

Not showing off but there are many places to fish along the bridges on Highway 1 as you head south towards Key West. From Key Largo down to Key West there are 42 bridges. The key to fishing here is knowing when the tides run. No tide=slack water and no fish. But when the tide is high all kinds of fish are accessible from the bridges. You can catch everything from grunts and snappers to permit, tarpon and sharks.

Where are you staying in the keys? I can get you more detailed info if you want.

The Beaver