What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Islamorada, Florida for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in Islamorada
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31 - 60 of 159 answers
Scott Rosenberg
Be sure to know what species are biting at particular times of the year if you have a specific target fish
Tom Winton
Yes, lots of fish so long as the captain knows where to go and is mindful of what the customers need/want.
Deven York
Book a charter with Trent. Take your catch to a local restaurant after. Awesome time
Alex Bollman
Winds can turn certain bites on or off day to day. However, it’s not the sport fishing capital of the world for no reason. I doubt you’ll find a bad boat and crew in any marina fleet.
Ryan Phares
We missed the Wahoo by a couple of days, they will be short in trail of the kingfish we hooked up with today
George Bird
Aside from the cold front coming through the day before and making for some choppy water, the fishing was great!!! Next to zero down time between fish.
Bailey Massa
Expect windy conditions and slower moving fish. They are definitely out there to be caught! And don’t expect to catch tarpon if the water temps are lower.
David Armstrong
Bring non-slip shoes/wet shoes, sunscreen, a hat, if you wear glasses get Eyewear retainers, aqua friendly pants/shirt, a windbreaker/rain jacket, a sandwich and drink.
Michael Curran
Fort Myers, FL
Book with Captain Easy on the Easy Does It and bring some of your catch to the restaurant with you and let them cook it up for dinner.
Thomas Suermann
Reef fishing is in the Ocean side so the water can be choppy. Take Meclizine the night before if you are worried about getting sea sick.
Elvira Usinowicz
Take the two hour backwater tour with Captain Jason Katsikas! Your guaranteed a great time and to catch lots of fish!
Peter Vitale
Lots of tarpon moving around the mangrove islands in October. A live shrimp, or a DOA shrimp is a great bait for the tarpon.
Bocas Michael
Lake Monticello, VA
Plenty of sunscreen and be prepared to hunt for fish on the move. Offshore definitely preferable to bottom fishing this time of year.
George Rosenthal
St. Petersburg, Florida
Take your catch to Lazy Days restaurant in Islamorada and they will cook your catch for you I recommend getting it prepared Lazy Days style.
Paul Ferguson
Rogers, AR
Find the right charter for you and bring lots of water... Target Tuna, grouper, snapper and Mahi.. Lots of fun..
Richard Lebakken
Cape Coral, FL
Observe and take in the unique beauty of the area. We caught good fish, but also saw porpoise, sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, osprey, pelicans, shorebirds and an eagle. Awesome experience.
Craig Towers
United States
Enjoy the overall experience and remember it's Fishing not Catching. Getting a hot bite is not guaranteed but a bonus.
Sean McDermaid
Waxhaw, NC
Our charter with captain Trentin out of Bud n Mary’s marina was outstanding. Put us on great fish and was a pleasure to be with. Highly recommend.
Chris Allen
Meadowlakes, TX
Hot and not a lot big fish in July, so tamper expectations of huge fish and get excited about good eating fish that range in the 5 lbs range. Still a lot of fight in the fish
Andy Dameron
Holly Springs, GA
It’s a beautiful place! Be flexible! Captain Joey was awesome!! You won’t go wrong with choosing him!
Emily Dougherty
Melbourne, FL
A cute marina just off of A1A. Leave early because Google Maps isn't too accurate and the parking is a little tight.
Dan Wentz
Hazelwood, MO
If you are first ocean fishing go for yellow tail. If you want a great adventure fish for Mahi. If you want big fish go wreck fishing.
Jeffrey Lorch
Brevard, NC
Have fun and enjoy the experience. Sometimes you catch a lot of fish, sometimes you don’t, but it should be about having fun and being on the water.
Mark Vesely
Pembroke, NC
1/2 day trip to start. Depending on time of year, the sun can be pretty intense. UV protective clothing from top of head to feet. Chasing fish in Keys can be intense.
Andy Harmon
Don’t waste your money trying to catch tarpon in the daytime. Hire a guide who fishes at night.
Alan Peterson
Trumbull, CT
Good fly casting is key. Be able to double haul well. Plenty of fish there but they are highly pressured. You will see lots fish. Whether or not you connect with them might be a different story.
Mark Yienger
Jacksonville, Florida
Cannot lose. Your choice of backcountry, reefs & wrecks, or deep sea. And, of course, Islamorada is the Sportfishing Capitol of the World.
David Walls
League City, TX
Just do it, if you have the dates available. Mahi is still slow if you can wait until May it's better. Snapper is good.
Jason Mancuso
Yardley, PA
Don’t have huge expectations. Relax and listen to the captain. They are experts and will put you on fish.
Stephen Phillips
East Bend, NC
Have an idea of what fish you want to target and share this with your captain ahead of time. He can help you determine which boat and duration of the trip that best suits your needs.