Dry Tortugas Fishing Reports

I’d highly recommend going with an experienced crew like the Cora Beth. They know exactly where to go and what to do to guarantee you catch fish!

Check the fishing reports and be flexible. Fishing is usually good but you need a Capt that can adjust to the conditions

If you are fishing in February plan on the temperature being cooler and possibly very windy.

Take Dramamine if anyone is prone to motion sucky, and Call Cowboy fishing!

Know what you want to fish. I have never fished the ocean, just the Great Lakes and wanted a real fight. Do you want quantity, or a quality fight? Know that going into your trip.

Do your research but definitely include looking up my ohana and give them look

It was very hot! Stick with half days or at the most eight hours. We had scheduled extended day and am glad the Captain talked us out of it!

Recommend 1/2 day trips. John our captain was great..very knowledgeable. Will do this again next time we're here. Thanks!

Hire the Charters. They will put you on the fish. Inshore-Offshore it doesn’t matter.

Be open minded about what you catch. Don’t limit yourself to a particular species of fish.

Watch the weather. We had just gotten through a cold front, and, not unexpectedly, it took a little hunting to get on the fish. An experienced Captain is a must. Sean O'Keefe at Key West Backwater Fishing knows where to find the fish and how to catch them.

We did a snorkel and sightseeing trip with this charter and they did the most amazing trip for us could not have asked for a better trip.

Sometimes the fish aren't biting. There are no guarantees. Enjoy the view and the scenery and conversation if nothing else.

Sunscreen!!!! Also, have an idea of what type of fishing you’d like to do before booking and heading out, that way your captain can get you to the best spot!

Be ready to catch some fish. By hiring a guide, you have everything you need at your fingertips.... Bait, tackle, water and a nice boat to get you onto the water. Morning fishing is probably the best, as the afternoons can be extra steamy and fish may be sluggish.

The weather was amazing and fishing the back country was amazing! Highly recommend.

Book your trip with a Captain who knows the area and Captain Russ has been in the Key West area fishing his entire life.

Make sure you have something to put on to cover your skin from the sun...our Florida sun is hot in August!!

You are lucky if you get Josh as your captain. Top notch professional and a good person to know

Focus on enjoying the experience of your Captain and you’ll finish the day with great fish & memories.