Fresh Stock Island Fishing Reports

The fish are chewing, and the weather is nice in Key West. The channels have been producing nice mangrove snapper, and the sharks and goliath grouper are chewing as well. The days have been calm and lightly breezy. The fishing is great with three days of snapper limits in a row! Just a quick report and back to fishing!

The shark and grouper fishing this morning was very good. We released 2 big grouper up to 200lbs, 2 big sharks and keep a few mangrove snapper for dinner.

The last few days has been blowing pretty good, so I spent some time putting together a little report. The bite has been good with lots of lemon sharks, a few nice large bull sharks, some mid-sized goliath grouper, and some blacktip and sand sharks as well. We've had a nice mixed bag of shark and grouper bites with some consistent mangrove snapper to throw on ice. Come pull on a big shark, or take a shot at catching a grouper or tarpon. The bite has been good, and there's no better time to catch a big fish on a little boat. Come book a trip with Talking Dog Fishing!

The shark fishing this evening was very good. We released 3 lemon sharks up to 8ft, one big black tip and saved a few mangrove snapper for dinner.

As of early October; Blackfin tuna making a strong showing in 180’-330’ of water, throwing live pilch, trolling black rubber squid or Nomad diving plugs work…. In Hawks channel chumming up big schools of Jack Creville has been a blast. Shallow patch reefs starting to hold some nice Mutton’s and Grouper.

October Trip Highlights -Bull and lemon sharks beside the boat at sunset -Lots of medium and smaller goliath grouper -Mangrove snapper snapping -Big Goliath grouper release in knee-deep water Conditions The weather is cooling, and the wind is blowing. In between weather fronts, the fishing has been great off Key West. Lots of Tarpon, goliath, sharks, and mangrove snapper chewing daily. Calm mornings and glassy afternoons have been the norm this week around Key West and the Lower Keys. Water and air temps are steady in the mid 80s, with clear visibility and light winds — perfect for targeting both the backcountry mangroves for tarpon and sharks. Shark Fishing Action The shark bite has been on fire! Several lemon sharks were landed this week, along with some bull sharks, and nurse sharks — each one putting up a heavy fight in shallow water. These brutes gave anglers all they could handle right next to the boat before a clean release. Perfect water clarity made for great photos at the rail as the sharks surfaced beside the Maverick skiff. Snapper & Reef Bite Mangrove snapper have been steady and plentiful, both for sport and the dinner table. A few fat ones were iced down alongside some tasty Key West spiny lobster — a classic combo for a fresh catch dinner. The nearshore patch reefs and channel edges are producing well using cut bait and small jigs. Reimagined Maverick Mirage The maverick is a little boat with big shark energy. We've caught sharks to 8 ft so far, but always looking to go bigger. I'll drive, and you catch a big shark (or tarpon). The 16’ Maverick Mirage skiff is great in mangroves and flats, quietly stalking sharks, grouper, and snapper in skinny water. Even on windy days, there are plenty of places to tuck away and catch some fish . Book Your Adventure Whether you’re after sharks, snapper, or a once-in-a-lifetime goliath, I will put you on the bite Come catch a big shark - no fish, no pay. 4 hr trips start at $399.