SUMMER TIME VIBES.

Summer patterns are in full effect here in the Florida Keys. The heat has been brutal, so fishing has slowed down quite a bit. For the near future, most of my time will be spent bully netting for Florida spiny lobster. If you’re getting out on the water, plan for early mornings or late evenings, stay hydrated, and be safe out there!

The Marathon fishing report is showing signs of summer. Very few tarpon are still hanging around, but we’re still able to make a trip work if expectations aren’t set sky high. The sharks and barracuda have really been picking up the slack in the big fish department, providing plenty of action and some exciting battles. We’re also catching a nice mix of mangrove snapper, adding some great table fare to the day. If you’re looking to get out on the water, there’s still fish to be caught and memories to be made. Give us a call to get on the schedule before the summer pattern fully settles in!

Tarpon fishing around the bridges is still giving us opportunities at fish each trip, but it’s definitely not as consistent as it was a few weeks ago. We’ve been dealing with floating grass and scattered fish at times, so patience and putting in the time has been important lately. The next thing we’re looking forward to is the upcoming worm hatch around the bridges. Once it starts happening consistently, it usually helps get the tarpon more active and can improve the overall bite. Hopefully we’ll see things pick up over the next few weeks