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6 HR

May 27, 2023

Yesterday's 3/4 day wanted action. We covered dinner then trolled the last hour and a half and lost an absolute smoker behind the boat.

Morning half

May 26, 2023

Started off the day with the wind against the tide. Second spot no tide.. Lastly on the third and final spot a trickle of tide with the wind. We put together a catch on a morning half!

Spring into Summer!

May 25, 2023

As we move into the sunny summer weather that the Keys are famous for, we enjoy some of the best fishing of the entire year. The wind has started to lay down, making longer runs to often inaccessible areas possible. Many species migrate back-and-forth to their spawning areas, making concentrations of large specimens easier to find. Grouper season has opened. They are a great tasting, violent fighting fish, with an insatiable appetite. Another fish that never stop eating has started to arrive. Mahi-Mahi, also known as dolphin (fish, not the mammal) are tasty and great fun, especially when schooling. We recommend at least a six hour trip to give you the best shot at one of these awesome fish. Let us make your Key West experience special too!

A little bit of everything.

May 24, 2023

We set wanting to catch a Tarpon. While waiting for the sun and tide to get right. We caught a few Bonefish. Then found some baby tarpon. Where we got 1 to eat. Then a family of manatees showed up. The sun and tide was in the right position so we started seeing so big tarpon got a few opportunities.. Then it rain and lighting. Mother nature always wins.

Lanes O Ramma ...

May 23, 2023

Had Kelsey & Tea on The Boat this AM ... They both did a fantastic job putting a nice batch of Lane Snappers in The Box ... caught a Red Grouper, had a bloody encounter with Mr. Cuda, Strawbery Hinds, etc... & a good time was had by all ... to be continued ...

6 Hr

May 23, 2023

Wahoo, Blackfin, Ceros and Kings on today’s 6 hr!

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What anglers said about fishing in Florida Keys

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.

5.0 / 5

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.

Alan P. Trumbull, CT

Check the charters for what you want to do. There are many very experienced captains and crews waiting to make your day.

5.0 / 5

Check the charters for what you want to do. There are many very experienced captains and crews waiting to make your day.

John J. Scituate, Massachusetts

End of the year for a bit cooler weather, a little breeze definitely helped keep cool. Lots of water and sunscreen applied

5.0 / 5

End of the year for a bit cooler weather, a little breeze definitely helped keep cool. Lots of water and sunscreen applied

Ben L. Wilder, ID

I highly recommend fishing the Keys once in your life as I have been fishing it many times throughout my life. There so many opportunities to catch species of fish, along with the weather being great the majority of the year.

5.0 / 5

Jerome R.

Plan ahead and use Charters as they know where to go and for what kinds of fish.

5.0 / 5

Plan ahead and use Charters as they know where to go and for what kinds of fish.

Paul Y. North Aurora, IL

Cannot lose. Your choice of backcountry, reefs & wrecks, or deep sea. And, of course, Islamorada is the Sportfishing Capitol of the World.

5.0 / 5

Cannot lose. Your choice of backcountry, reefs & wrecks, or deep sea. And, of course, Islamorada is the Sportfishing Capitol of the World.

Mark Y. Jacksonville, Florida

Make sure you know the seasons of what fish you really want to catch. The sailfish are January-April, and mahi/tuna are June-September. So I missed both but the yellowtail snapper is what we caught and they were delicious.

5.0 / 5

Hilarion B.

Make sure to bring a hat, sun glasses and some water/Gatorade. Consider motion sickness pills if you have never been out on the water. Bring sun screen. Relax, have fun and enjoy your experience!

5.0 / 5

Make sure to bring a hat, sun glasses and some water/Gatorade. Consider motion sickness pills if you have never been out on the water. Bring sun screen. Relax, have fun and enjoy your experience!

David C.

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

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

John D. Crossnore, NC

Make sure and research the company you go with and book early as boats fill up fast.

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Make sure and research the company you go with and book early as boats fill up fast.

Michele H. Hooper, UT

Be ready for any weather conditions. Very hot, but also very windy. Make sure you pack lots of water and sunblock.

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Be ready for any weather conditions. Very hot, but also very windy. Make sure you pack lots of water and sunblock.

Todd S. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Look for Getting Tight Charters. We went twice this week. Would highly recommend

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Look for Getting Tight Charters. We went twice this week. Would highly recommend

Linda M. Jacksonville, FL

Bring the Captain and mate a breakfast sandwich or lunch when you go. It is truly appreciated and simple gesture that we make new friends.

5.0 / 5

Bring the Captain and mate a breakfast sandwich or lunch when you go. It is truly appreciated and simple gesture that we make new friends.

Walter M. Lincoln University, PA

Fish around the bridges in May and avoid the traffic jam at the Marathon Hump unless you target 200lb plus gamefish or deep sea species and fish for more than a one day charter.

4.0 / 5

Fish around the bridges in May and avoid the traffic jam at the Marathon Hump unless you target 200lb plus gamefish or deep sea species and fish for more than a one day charter.

Jacqueline S.

I have been fishing the lower Florida keys for over 20 years an Key West is my favorite

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I have been fishing the lower Florida keys for over 20 years an Key West is my favorite

Bill G. Vero Beach, FL

Be prepared for a great time! Lather up with sunblock, wear polarized sunglasses, wear a hat, bring a towel, enough water to hydrate and prepare for a great time.

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Be prepared for a great time! Lather up with sunblock, wear polarized sunglasses, wear a hat, bring a towel, enough water to hydrate and prepare for a great time.

Shannon M. Riviera Beach, FL

Definitely pay attention to the wind speed and direction the wind is coming from. Be open minded and just enjoy the ride. The ocean is a beautiful and terrifying place, so what you can to take it in.

5.0 / 5

Definitely pay attention to the wind speed and direction the wind is coming from. Be open minded and just enjoy the ride. The ocean is a beautiful and terrifying place, so what you can to take it in.