Fresh Lower Keys Fishing Reports

Spring for a bigger boat with more amenities like AC in a closed in cabin, a head, and a captain's chair.

Go with a center console boat. You may have to move often to find your targets.

Book a good charter. I went with a local BGS South charters and had the time of my life. Tight lines!

Early March isn’t the best time of year according to our crew, but we still put lots of meat in the boat for dinner!

If you’re going to target tarpon, definitely wait until March-April. I came at the end February and it was just a tiny bit too early

Dont expect to catch a trophy fish on your first trip just try to have fun and the fish will come.

We're coming and using captain Janice very accommodating She has experience for all skill levels

Weather is great this time of year. Lot's of fish to see and catch. We saw multiple shark, Tarpon, barracuda and more. Also saw some dolphins, sea turtles and a massive stingray. Very good time on the water.

Amazing! Cannot wait to do it again!!! Nothing like fishing the crystal clear waters…

Make sure you bring hat, sunblock, polarized sunglasses, snacks and your own beer if you want.

Check the weather forecast as it can be somewhat unpredictable in the winter months.

Bring over the counter motion sickness medicine, even if you don’t get motion sickness. We caught fish in the afternoon, but we heard the morning is the best time to fish.

Absolutely try lobstering if you’ve never been. Our captain was amazing!!!

Great place to come take in the history of key west. September is a good month for calm seas and good fun. Lobstering, reef fishing, and offshore are all good this time of the year on a good boat with a good crew.

Be in top physical condition and be able to hold your breath for long periods of time. Make sure you are an avid swimmer, used to salt water, strong currents, and exotic ocean life. Make sure you have quality gear. This is a very physically demanding adventure that will absolutely cleanse the soul. This trip is for thrill seekers and risk takers. I am 55, a former athlete, and strong swimmer, and this experience certainly humbled me. I cannot wait to do it again.

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

Check into the local bait shops and find out the current trends and locations for the best fishing because it is always changing.

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!