Fresh Lower Keys Fishing Reports

We headed out on a Key West fishing charter around 3:00 PM and started the afternoon fishing the Key West reef, which has been producing steady action lately. Right away, we caught a legal mutton snapper along with three red grouper, all within legal size limits. Since grouper season is closed in Key West, the red grouper were safely released in excellent condition. While reef fishing, we found cero mackerel stacked up and feeding aggressively around the boat. As soon as we shut the engines down and dropped baits, they were instantly biting. We landed several cero mackerel before deciding to make a move offshore. With sunset approaching, we ran offshore to target tuna fishing in Key West, which is especially productive this time of year about 30 minutes before sunset. Before trolling, we stopped at a wreck and dropped a jig — a tuna crushed it before the jig even reached the bottom, giving us our first tuna of the trip. Once we started trolling offshore, the action fired up immediately. We hooked into a solid 20-pound tuna, and not long after that, all four rods went off at the same time. With just me, my wife, my mother, and our 15-month-old baby onboard, it was a wild and memorable moment. We successfully landed all four tuna, followed by two bonito to finish out the trip strong. Conditions were ideal for an afternoon Key West fishing charter. Winds were light to moderate, seas were comfortable, and water temperatures were sitting in the mid-70s, which is perfect for tuna and reef species. The current was moving steadily, keeping bait active, and the late-day tide change lined up perfectly with the sunset tuna bite. This trip highlights why reef fishing and offshore fishing in Key West can be extremely productive on afternoon and sunset charters. From reef species like mutton snapper and cero mackerel to fast-paced tuna fishing offshore, this is one of the best times of year to be on the water. ⸻ ? Ready to Book Your Key West Fishing Charter? If you’re looking for an action-packed Key West fishing charter, a family-friendly fishing trip, or a sunset tuna charter, now is the perfect time to get on the water. Afternoon trips offer cooler temps, calmer seas, and some of the best bites of the day. ? Book your Key West fishing charter today and experience the reef-to-offshore action for yourself. Dates fill fast this time of year!

This morning was another amazing trip. We caught Goliath grouper up to 300lbs, big bull sharks, trophy size black tips, cobia, mangrove snapper and and a few grunts we used for bait. Everything today was released.

Well today was one for the record books. We released one 7ft lemon shark, two bull sharks one over 300lbs and a monster 12 foot tiger shark. We also keep a few snapper for dinner. The shark fishing has been unbelievable the last few days. If you want a trophy shark the time is now!!! Key West fishing connection!!

The fish were biting today, great blackfin tuna bite, mutton snapper, kingfish and sailfish action today. Live bait has been the technique. Come get in on the action while its hot!

Lots of action on the reef

The shark and snapper fishing has been very good. Big Hammerhead sharks, lemon sharks, black tips and plenty of keeer mangrove snapper for dinner. Time is now!! Let's go fishing