Florida Keys Fishing Reports

Islamorada Fishing Reports – 05-07-2021

May 7, 2021 by Mark

Looks like the weather is gonna be decent, and boating conditions favorable, so get on out and get tight! Have a great weekend everyone, and be safe!

Hello everyone, and welcome back to this weeks report! The weather this week has been really nice, and the fishing has been pretty good too! A couple days have been on the tough side, but as the week progressed things have begun to show signs of promise.

Offshore Fishing

The offshore scene on the Mahi’s is getting better as more of these guys are moving in to the area. It’s been a slow start all around, as the offshore current hasn’t been playing very nice. Looks like it might shape up for the weekend, so hopefully some larger groups of fish will be out front.

Plenty of tunas and Jacks on the humps, as well as all the sharks anyone could ask for.

Reef & Wreck Fishing - Grouper Season is here!

The wreck fishing inside is picking up with the mutton snappers and groupers starting to play nice again, and still some kings wandering around these structures. The larger blackfins have seemed to keep moving north, but lots of Jack’s, Bonita, and sharks around.

Fishing reef bite was super slow early in the week, but the yellowtails seem to be getting their appetite back as the week winds down. I’d think they should be happy for the weekend.

On That Note

Looks like the weather is gonna be decent, and boating conditions favorable, so get on out and get tight! Have a great weekend everyone, and be safe!

Islamorada Fishing Reports – 04-29-2021

April 29, 2021 by Mark

Hello everyone, and welcome back to this week’s report! It’s been a windy week here in the upper keys, and some pretty gnarly weather all around. We had 2 cool fronts come through back to back, and it really churned things up. We were off due to the weather for a few days earlier in the week, but as of Wednesday we were back at it. The fishing this week has been challenging, but doable.

Offshore Fishing

The offshore scene had a few bright lights in it this week with a few really nice swords caught off the ledge. The few who managed to make it out after the mahi’s did decent with a few nice ones and a decent amount of schoolies. No report on the tunas or AJ’s on the humps but I am sure they are there.

Reef Fishing & Wreck Fishing & SHARKS

The reef bite was good while on the hook with some nice catches of yellowtail snappers, and some nice cero macks.

The wrecks have tons of sharks on them again as it seems the spinner shark migration is happening early as these guys are already mixed in with the spawning hammerheads. Plenty of bull sharks too, so there is no shortage of sharks that is for sure.

The mutton snappers have been playing pretty nice this week so far, not surprising with the moon, and this should only get better. Grouper season opens up Saturday, but with the slick calm weather and gin clear water we have right now who knows how good that is going to be. I am sure the deep stuff will produce, or maybe even the shallow stuff on the troll, but anchored on the 60-90’ reefs is going to be a challenge with the condition. Maybe it will change a bit with the big tides, I guess we will see.

We keep hoping for a nice push of sails, but I am not holding my breath for this tailing condition to happen. It still might, but a lot of things are going to have to come together before this happens.

On That Note

This week is going to be really nice if the storms stay away, so this will be the kickoff to summer I believe. A big tournament going on out of Marathon, so we will see what the boys find out there! Well, that’s it for this week, check back next week for a new report!

Islamorada Fishing Reports – 09-17-2020

September 21, 2020 by Mark

Hello everyone, and welcome back to this week’s report! A little bit of a slow start to the week with Sally moving through, but we were in full swing again by mid week.

Incredible Tuna Fishing Offshore

The offshore fishing was a little slow after the drastic change in the barometer, but has been picking up as the week has progressed.

The Mahi fishing specifically has slowed a bit, but the tuna fishing is still incredible. No reports from the sword ledge yet, but expect some good numbers for this week.

Solid Reef Fishing but Shark's Wreck'ing the Wrecks

The wreck fishing I still tough due to the sharks mostly, as the fish are biting, but the tax man is collecting in a serious way.

The reef bite is consistent as long as the current is moving, so pay attention to the tides as it is your friend this time of year specifically.

This storm threw a bit of monkey wrench in the flow, but hopefully things will be back to normal soon. Fishing is still good, just a few less options as of today.

On That Note

That’s it to report this week, but I’ll be back next week to fill in the gaps! Be safe everyone, and good luck!

Islamorada Fishing Reports – 09-10-2020

September 21, 2020 by Mark

Hey there guys and gals, and welcome back to this weeks report! Another great week here in paradise, with the fishing still on point!

Offshore Fishing Hot for Mahi-Mahi & Tuna

Even with the full moon a little over a week ago, the offshore fishing is still incredible! Lots of Mahi’s out there this week, and lots of tunas on the humps too! Plenty of action offshore for sure!

No swordfish report this week, and no deep dropping, but I’m sure somebody caught them somewhere around here. Mostly everyone has been taking advantage of the Mahi-Mahi & Tuna bite.

Reef & Wreck Fishing a Bit Slow

The wreck fishing and reef fishing slowed down a bit this week, but was still good enough to get by with a few meals. I’m sure this will pick up a little this coming week.

On That Note

Looking forward to the weekend, but the forecast is looking wet for both days, and some wind coming in late Saturday into Sunday. Hoping it holds off a bit, or at least spread out enough to work around it.

Well, that’s all for this week! Stay safe you guys! Until next week…

Islamorada Fishing Reports – 09-03-2020

September 8, 2020 by Mark

Hello everyone, and welcome back! Another incredible week of fishing here in Islamorada and the upper Florida Keys! Even the weather has been great this week, So we can’t seem to go wrong right now. Let’s hope it stays this way! Even with the moon the fishing is SOLID!

Tuna, Mahi, & Swordfish are Biting

Offshore, lots and lots of Mahi’s and tunas around, so there’s been a lot of really happy people to say the least. The sword ledge produced a few nice ones this week as well, so take your pick…they are biting.

Decent Reef & Wreck Fishing

The reef fishing was decent this week with the snappers, and the wrecks and deep reefs still producing a decent mutton bite. Although, they are on the smaller side, still great table fare. Not much out of the groupers or deep dropping this week, but I did see a few pics on the various social media sites. I’m sure they are biting too, somewhere!

On That Note

Looking forward to a little wind coming up and hopefully the slammers will pop up real good. Check back next week and see what we are into! Have a great weekend everyone, catch us next week with a new report!