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July

It’s hot outside and so are the fishing conditions! The flats fishing frenzy continues with Mangrove, Mutton, and Yellowtail Snapper making up most of the catches inshore. Offshore, you’ll find yourself battling against Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, and Sailfish.

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What anglers said about fishing in Dry Tortugas

Weather was rainy then out came the sun a little later.....great time on the water!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather was rainy then out came the sun a little later.....great time on the water!
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Lots of barracuda, snapper and sharks. ran into some bonefish but they werent willing to commit
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lots of barracuda, snapper and sharks. ran into some bonefish but they werent willing to commit
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Same as anytime you charter a trip, listen to your captain and first mate. Be sure to do research to ensure your getting a captain that is experienced in catching and using the techniques the fish you wish you target.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Same as anytime you charter a trip, listen to your captain and first mate. Be sure to do research to ensure your getting a captain that is experienced in catching and using the techniques the fish you wish you target.
Jolly Roger II
Jolly Roger II
We caught a break with the weather and it was overcast and breezy. If it had been clear and sunny I think it would have been very hot. Plan for hot; the boat has water but I would bring plenty of liquids.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We caught a break with the weather and it was overcast and breezy. If it had been clear and sunny I think it would have been very hot. Plan for hot; the boat has water but I would bring plenty of liquids.
Boa Vida Charters center console
Boa Vida Charters center console
Proper sunscreen, hats, proper shirts, and maybe a snack everything was awesome on our trip and be prepared to bring Fish home if you so choose like a cooler or something along those lines! Fillet knife won’t hurt either if you want to fillet your fish afterwards.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Proper sunscreen, hats, proper shirts, and maybe a snack everything was awesome on our trip and be prepared to bring Fish home if you so choose like a cooler or something along those lines! Fillet knife won’t hurt either if you want to fillet your fish afterwards.
Rising Tide Fishing Charters
Rising Tide Fishing Charters
It’s hot! Plan ahead with uv shirts or bring sunscreen. You can bring your own water or snacks but they have some for sale on the boat too at reasonable prices overall. Also, plan on tipping the crew - cash or Venmo. They earn it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s hot! Plan ahead with uv shirts or bring sunscreen. You can bring your own water or snacks but they have some for sale on the boat too at reasonable prices overall. Also, plan on tipping the crew - cash or Venmo. They earn it!
Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing
Bring sun protection and water! Make the most of your time! These guys are professionals, but they don't command the fish to bite so don't give up keep on fishing. I caught my black tip shark with literally 5-10 minutes left before we headed back in!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sun protection and water! Make the most of your time! These guys are professionals, but they don't command the fish to bite so don't give up keep on fishing. I caught my black tip shark with literally 5-10 minutes left before we headed back in!!
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Wild Bill Sport Fishing
Look for a charter that describes what you want to do well from the get go and trust your captain to deliver it. Don’t pick a charter and then try to change it to something else.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look for a charter that describes what you want to do well from the get go and trust your captain to deliver it. Don’t pick a charter and then try to change it to something else.
ScreamingLines Center Console – 27'
ScreamingLines Center Console – 27'
The weather changes every hour, just wait it out and don’t let it be the deciding factor on what todo. We worked around it and still had an amazing time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather changes every hour, just wait it out and don’t let it be the deciding factor on what todo. We worked around it and still had an amazing time
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
To be clear with the guide what they are looking for out of the experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
To be clear with the guide what they are looking for out of the experience.
RideOut Charters
RideOut Charters
Listen to what the Captain and Mate say about what is biting. Other boats told the Captain to go out farther and did not do so well
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Listen to what the Captain and Mate say about what is biting. Other boats told the Captain to go out farther and did not do so well
Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch
Capt. Conch Charters – Capt. Conch
Our trip was for our anniversary and not planned around fishing, so we knew that July was not the best month but we’re hoping to get lucky.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Our trip was for our anniversary and not planned around fishing, so we knew that July was not the best month but we’re hoping to get lucky.
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
This is a great trip ,4 hours was good.Weather was perfect.Good variety of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is a great trip ,4 hours was good.Weather was perfect.Good variety of fish.
RideOut Charters
RideOut Charters
Loved everything from food at the boat house and 1/2 shell restaurant 4th year going
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Loved everything from food at the boat house and 1/2 shell restaurant 4th year going
Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing
It's flats fishing, so it helps if you know how to cast well. There's no shade on the boat, so you need to be able to deal with the heat. But if you enjoy casting on the flats, it can't be beat. Beautiful water, plenty of fish (even on a slower day) and a great time with the Captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's flats fishing, so it helps if you know how to cast well. There's no shade on the boat, so you need to be able to deal with the heat. But if you enjoy casting on the flats, it can't be beat. Beautiful water, plenty of fish (even on a slower day) and a great time with the Captain.
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
Always Somethin' Charters – Key West
We just caught the usual stuff. Nothing trophy-worthy or out of the ordinary. But that’s why it’s called fishing!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We just caught the usual stuff. Nothing trophy-worthy or out of the ordinary. But that’s why it’s called fishing!
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Corsair 2 Sportfishing Key West
Yessir! Use Reel Easy Fishing Charters! Our Captain was very patient and a great teacher!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yessir! Use Reel Easy Fishing Charters! Our Captain was very patient and a great teacher!
Easy Does It
Easy Does It
Fishing was great catching yellow tail was getting ready to hit the mangrove snapper and the ladies were sick , so had to head back in CPT Sam was great thought trip got short we had a great time and will be coming again without the ladies lol , thank you CPT Sam
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing was great catching yellow tail was getting ready to hit the mangrove snapper and the ladies were sick , so had to head back in CPT Sam was great thought trip got short we had a great time and will be coming again without the ladies lol , thank you CPT Sam
Easy Does It
Easy Does It
Listen to what the guide tells you to do. You can fish how ever you want to any other times. Listen to the advice and tips and do it ! You'll be successful and happier after haha ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to what the guide tells you to do. You can fish how ever you want to any other times. Listen to the advice and tips and do it ! You'll be successful and happier after haha ?
Talking Dog Fishing Key West
Talking Dog Fishing Key West Ellenton, Florida
Come prepared for the sun. Highly recommend UV shirts and hats and don’t forget the sunscreen.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come prepared for the sun. Highly recommend UV shirts and hats and don’t forget the sunscreen.
Reef Runner Charters Key West
Reef Runner Charters Key West