What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in Big Pine Key
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Jon Bradley
Martinsville, IN
Great trip! My son and Captain Jim bonded immediately. After trying to make me a fisherman, Captain Jim accepted failure with dignity . Luc and Captain Jim were able to catch enough Mahi to satisfy our taste for fish. If you want to learn about the ocean and learn how to catch fish, then Captain Jim is the charter to book. It was a pleasure to spend the day fishing with a man with similar old fashioned American values as myself.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS CAPTAIN JIM.

Samuel Ball
Venice, FL
Beautiful crystal clear water, fish are plentiful but Mother Nature is not to be messed with. We saw a huge water spout touchdown not far from us for about 6-7 minutes. Storms come out of nowhere and the currents are strong. If you are inexperienced hire a guide

John Dellinger
Crossnore, NC
Research your guides, and come when the timing is optimum for the species you are after. Give yourself two or three days to fish.

Andrew Wang
Marathon, Florida
Book a good charter. I went with a local BGS South charters and had the time of my life. Tight lines!

Tyler Donovan
Niagara Falls, NY
If you’re going to target tarpon, definitely wait until March-April. I came at the end February and it was just a tiny bit too early

Timothy Rademaker
Phoenix, AZ
The cold snap and high winds affected the fish so best to go when the water temperature is higher. Obviously can't always be planned in advance.

Connie Steele
Big Pine Key, Florida
Check into the local bait shops and find out the current trends and locations for the best fishing because it is always changing.

Stoney Rutledge
Dallas, TX
Go to the No Name Pub while there. the food is good and the place has a great vibe to it. Tarpon fishing under the bridge was excellent as well!!!

Linda Mclendon
Jacksonville, FL
Look for Getting Tight Charters. We went twice this week. Would highly recommend