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Islamorada Fishing Seasons
January
With temperatures averaging about 70 degrees, Winter hardly puts you off getting out on the water in Islamorada. Don't miss out on sight casting to Redfish and Snook on the flats and going offshore for Sailfish and Wahoo.
February
February is usually dryer but cooler than January in Islamorada. Towards the end of the month, Tarpon start showing up in the channels. If the weather is too cold for them, head offshore for Sailfish. Both are rewarding.
March
Spring Break sees temperatures on the rise and occasional March winds in Islamorada. Sight fish the flats for big tailing Bonefish, watch the Tarpon bite pick up, and catch big Permits on the reefs.
April
As the Sailfish and Kingfish bites have decreased, Wahoo and Blue Marlin pick up. Bonefish is still biting well on the flats and Tarpon is still hot. Test your skills in the Islamorada Spring Classic Tournament.
May
Late spring is a great time for fishing in Islamorada. Expect to see Mahi Mahi and Wahoo offshore, with possibilities for Blue and White Marlin. Big Tarpon are biting aggressively and Bonefish are braver in murkier waters.
June
Warm days make a shady boat a plus. Make the most of the great reef fishing at this time of year: Snappers and Groupers are spawning, and so are big Permits. Catch Big Lemon Sharks in shallow waters inshore.
July
July usually sees some action from Kingfish, who remain until mid August. The big Tarpon have moved on as part of their northerly migration. By the end of the month, Permit finish spawning and move inshore.
August
This is hurricane season, which officially runs between June and November. When the winds aren't blowing, enjoy fishing for laid up Tarpon in the backwaters or heading offshore for White Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna.
September
The fall is well known as the best time of year to fish the flats in Islamorada, and you will see this in September. With fewer crowds, lots of tailing Bonefish and Permit on the flats and Snook in the Mangroves, you are in for a treat.
October
Peak flats fishing gets better and better. Offshore, the Wahoo bite picks up, and as the first cold fronts appear, so do the Sailfish. Cobia usually start to show up around the reefs as they migrate down the west coast.
November
More Cobia appear, sometimes in big schools. The mullet migration brings Sailfish close to the shore, with some Tarpon beginning to return from their migration. The Snook bite is great inshore.
December
The Florida Keys high season approaches, with plenty of folks coming down south to escape the cold in the holiday season. Escape the crowds on land and head offshore for Wahoo. Sailfish, Tuna, and Kingfish.
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What People Are Saying About Islamorada
"Half day trip in the back country with Clyde"
Do your homework. Don't settle for the cheaper price. Those boats are cheap for a reason. Found that out the hard way back in February this year.
"Half day with captain Clyde Morgan"
This was my first time fishing so I donโt know - but I had a great time and we caught lots of fish
"4 Hours"
Wear long sleeves in a breathable shirt and polarized sunglasses for those that haven't been out on the water. The sun will get you and it reflects of the water pretty heavily.
"Full day with Captain Charles"
Beautiful, but hot. Bring lots of drinks and sunscreen.