Islamorada Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Aaron Black
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

When the wind lays down… you go. Then straight to the reef for a cooler full of yellowtail Sun out. Seas flat. Rods bent all day. Spring fishing in the Florida Keys is only getting better.

Aaron Black Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

When the wind lays down… you go.
Then straight to the reef for a cooler full of yellowtail
Sun out. Seas flat. Rods bent all day.
Spring fishing in the Florida Keys is only getting better.

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Scott Grenfell
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Mahi our in close 250 ft lots of sailfish

Scott Grenfell Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Mahi our in close 250 ft lots of sailfish

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Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Respite has been fantastic tons of mangrove snapper as they are going into spawn right now also some sharks, barracuda, mutton, snapper and big groupers that we cannot keep until May 1 but still a heck of a fight
They are going to spawn right now big females crawling around with 50+ eggs inside of them to re-populate for next season.
We are mid and postponed for Peacock Bass so lots of hungry fish going on beds and coming off of beds. The bike has been spectacular catching a lot of trophy, mounting size Peacockbass.
As far as after the mahi are starting to roll in as these waters, get warmer, we are at the tail end of sailfish season still getting the sales king mackerel biting your round, as well as some Wahoo on the full moon

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Joseph Snyder
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

We have been catching sailfish most days and mahi are starting to show up .we ate also catching tuna on the humps and lots of yellowtail

Joseph Snyder Islamorada, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

We have been catching sailfish most days and mahi are starting to show up .we ate also catching tuna on the humps and lots of yellowtail

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Mark Miller
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

So Fishing this week has been very good the days we've been able to get out offshore. We've been catching a variety of wahoo, sailfish mahi, and then the days were ensure we've been getting some nice mutton, snappers, and some yellowtail snappers.

Mark Miller Key Largo, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Spring is in full swing and there's plenty of happy fish swimming around! I love this time of year and we are just getting started. The wind has been constant but so has the fishing. It hasn't stopped us from catching bonefish, permit, snook, redfish and tarpon. Pick your poison...

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

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Jose Reyes
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

It's been going well Everglades is on fire been busy for the past three months.

Jose Reyes Miami, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

It's been going well Everglades is on fire been busy for the past three months.

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Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Father and son team of Derek and TJ teamed up on the snook and redfish on a recent trip into Everglades National Park. Mike Bucher came down to Islamorada for a couple of days to decompress... and caught several snook and bonefish, all on artificial, and a couple baby tarpon...

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Father and son team of Derek and TJ teamed up on the snook and redfish on a recent trip into Everglades National Park.
Mike Bucher came down to Islamorada for a couple of days to decompress... and caught several snook and bonefish, all on artificial, and a couple baby tarpon on fly.

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Tammy L. | April 16, 2026

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Captain Pete from Black Water charters was fun and professional. A third generation backwater captain knows the secret spots and how to catch fish even in imperfect windy conditions. Capt Pete was putting us on the fish. We hooked up on tarpon, specs and a big ole 7 ft nurse shark too. Fully recommend! Urban Cowgill April 2026
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Great Trip The boat was beautiful. Very accommodating and professional . When we come back next year we will do it again. Easy for all. Thanks .
Chuck M. | April 13, 2026

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Jason was an amazing charter captain for our boys spring break trip! Thank you!
Meredith W. | April 13, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun
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He was great! Had a good time put us on fish we had dinner for three nights. Lots of fun. Thank you I will definitely rebook.
Edward D. | April 9, 2026

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
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Had a great day with Captain Dan and first mate. We pomptly set off and had a fantastic time pulling in a Mahi and half a dozen tuna. The trip was as much as we hoped for…good weather, great crew, and some fish to be cooked at a local restaurant. Highly recommend this charter and will definitely be booking again for some other fishing if/when we make it back to the Keys. Thanks Dan and Pete!
Adam M. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef
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Great salt water flat fishing. On grouper, Snook , and speckled trout. Eric is a great guide highly recommend.
Jacob V. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Back Country Bonanza
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We had a great trip out of Key Largo with Mark and Chris today! Got on some fish early and had a good catch for the day. The special fish was a giant Mutton Snapper. Super fun! They were very thoughtful and accommodating with our kids. Highly recommend!
Joseph C. | April 6, 2026

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James G. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Tarpon On Fly
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Capt. Ron was a true professional. He called me the morning of our departure to ensure we were still interested in the fishing trip since the weather was not fantastic (high winds). He provided details about the length of time to travel to/from the fishing spot and conditions while fishing. When we arrived (earlier than scheduled departure time) he was ready and willing to get started early. He put us on the fish and showed us how to cast and catch. We caught so may fish we could not take time to take pictures (except the few attached). It was an awesome experience and hope to book with Ron next time we are in Islamorada. 10 thumbs up!!
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