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Key West Beckons Winter Fishermen

Annual angling abundance complements historical, cultural wealth

Key West Beckons Winter Fishermen
Winter finds loads of sport fish like king mackerel flooding into the warm waters surrounding Key West. (David A. Brown photo)

KEY WEST, Fla. -- Authentic island isolation, fascinating nautical history, alluring cultural synthesis and awesome angling action - this is Key West. A great option any time of year, America's southernmost city presents an inviting option for winter trips.

Absent the vacation season crowds and incessant heat of summer, Key West retains all its charms when the weather turns cool – plus, it sees a major spike in sport-fishing activity. More on that in a moment.

Whether you trailer across The Overseas Highway spanning the entire Florida Keys archipelago, or cruise into Key West Harbor, this distinctly genuine town sitting just 90 miles from Cuba will...

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