Upper Keys Fishing Reports

Decide if you want to fish the Atlantic Ocean side but make sure it is a calm day or the Florida Bay/ mangrove side which is quieter with different kinds of fish like snook, mangrove snapper sea trout, redfish etc.

The reef is almost a sure thing. Late afternoon shark fishing works too, winds were lighter.

Be ready to adapt to the weather. Trust the captain's judgement. He fishes every day here.

Expect wind and change of plans but go anyway. A good captain will still put you on fish without beating you up or getting you sick.

Book with a professional Sportfishing Captain so you can learn how to fish in the keys.

Try all 3 if you can. In shore, Flats and reef to get a feel for the wide variety of fishing the Keys has to offer

Had a great time fishing with captain Ben. Lots of knowledge of the area and how to target species.

Weather is excellent. Crowds are low so easy to get around. Food everywhere is excellent. And the fishing is off the charts. One of the best places in the WORLD. Islamorada offers so many places to stay from High End Luxury hotels, to mom and pop motels to camping and RV parks. You cannot go wrong.

If fishing in July like we did, plan a morning half day trip. A full day trip will be extremely hot and fishing becomes more difficult as the day heats up. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

You can never have a bad fishing day in Islamorada. Paradise and fishing...come on now. Highly recommend hitting the water and enjoying the sites and fishing!

Just relax and let the captain put yu right where you need to be to catch great fish

Bring sunscreen and Off. Be yourself, be patient and enjoy nature and your loved ones.

Even though we didn’t not catch our targeted fish we caught several different types l would recommend it

Check out Captain Scott, he is very knowledgeable and will find you fish. He is a great guide.

I would recommend to definitely do your research on the type of fish you are planning to catch, bait and most importantly the fishing regulations of that area.

Captain Pete is friendly and helpful. We caught snapper, sharks and a barracuda

Back country and move till you find them! I ain’t from San Juan. I’m from vancleave ms

This was my first time to charter in the Keys. Capt Henry is my 1st choice for the future!

Don’t forget your sunscreen before you go & always remember to be prepared for anything....it’s called “Fishing”

Take a guide, you can't get to the places without knowledge of these waters. Be smart