Florida Fishing Reports (December 2024)

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

The bite has been productive. Inshore and nearshore bite has produced snappers that will reopen Jan 1. The redfish snook and trout are gorging on white bait before the water gets too cold. Good fishing good fun filling coolers

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

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Maurice Young
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Maurice Young Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Weather has been some windy days and other days completely calm and off the chain for the Wahoo bite. Offshore has been action packed. We are catching Wahoo in 100-230 feet, they love to bite when there is a overcast and minimal seas. We expect them to stick around and keep slaying them; just like last year. As they make the perfect eating as raw, sushi, cooked, or, smoked as fish dip! Last week on a full- day offshore with Team Redbull; Ace of Spades released 4 Sailfish (Captain Maurices favorite). This makes a adventure filled and action packed day of fighting bill fish; pulling up to the dock with 4 sail release flags out! It sure keeps the Captain on his toes! The reef is full of good eating- mutton snappers are biting hot, and, of course the flag yellowtails are cooperating. Reef trips are a rewarding and perfect outing for families and groups who want to stay with their rods bent and consistent action. And ideal for cook your catch at the wonderful local restaurants. As always its a blessing to fish daily in the Florida Keys and put families and friends from all over onto the best bite!

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Mark & Bobbi Brady with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters
Steinhatchee, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Trout bite has been great. Getting limits of good quality fish quickly. Catching and releasing lots of good keepers.

Mark & Bobbi Brady with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters Steinhatchee, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Trout bite has been great. Getting limits of good quality fish quickly. Catching and releasing lots of good keepers.

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Alex Short
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Red snapper are still open and the bite is on fire right now.

Alex Short Destin, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Red snapper are still open and the bite is on fire right now.

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Ryan Carter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Ryan Carter Key West, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

The backcountry basins are still very good with plenty of action and species to capture on artificial lures. Captain Justin has been hiding from the high winds on the leeward side of the island doing some high action bottom fishing. The local wrecks and channels have been producing plenty of great tasting fish including mangrove snapper , yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper ,yellow jacks and a few groupers. Live pilchards and pinfish are still the bait of Choice for the highest odds of productivity. The forecast for the next few days looks promising with calm winds and 75 degree temperatures. Looking forward on what’s to come on this weeks fishing charters.

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Brad Simons
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Winter time sheep's head in mobile bay is on fire. And we are catching reds in the inter coastal

Brad Simons Destin, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Winter time sheep's head in mobile bay is on fire. And we are catching reds in the inter coastal

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Alex Hare
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Snappers and grouper bite has been insane. Mix bags of mingos and triggerfish as well! Flounder bite is picking up too

Alex Hare Destin, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Snappers and grouper bite has been insane. Mix bags of mingos and triggerfish as well! Flounder bite is picking up too

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Nathan Stow
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Fishing has been pretty good, Pelagics have been a little slower, but the bottom fishing bite has been awesome.

Nathan Stow Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Fishing has been pretty good, Pelagics have been a little slower, but the bottom fishing bite has been awesome.

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Had a super great time fishing with Ron! He is very knowledgeable about the area and had me catching peacock and largemouth bass consistently the entire time!! In 2 hours I eaily brought in 20 fish altogether!
Gavin F. | December 18, 2024

Trip: Shoreline Peacock Bass Fishing - weekdays
★★★★★
Edwin is a great captain!! He is safe, thoughtful, and we caught a ton of fish!! We had a wonderful time.
Glenn T. | December 17, 2024

Trip: I'll Be Your Capt'n
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Myself and the kids went out with Roland on 12/14/24 and had a great time. He is very knowledgable and did a great job letting the kids shoot and grab the Iguanas. The kids,(16 & 18) had a great time, which was the main goal. He even got the girls involved. I would highly recommend and will be using him again!!! ChrislK/
Chris B. | December 17, 2024

Trip: Iguana Bow Hunt & Bowfishing Combo
★★★★★
Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back
James B. | December 16, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!
★★★★★
John is set up for your success! Book with confidence!
Peter T. | December 15, 2024

Trip: 101-130 lb HOG
★★★★★
Christopher was the best Captain we could dream of. Knowledgeable, reliable, extremely nice. The 4 boys had a blast and caught a crazy amount of fish! Experience to be renewed! Merci
Sophie T. | December 14, 2024

Trip: South Florida Inshore fishing
★★★★★
We had a great time. We caught around 40 fish. Gray snapper, Redfish, Porgy, and Sheep Head. Caught some group or two, but they’re out of season so I’d throw them back. The fish we did keep we took back and cooked them up. They were delicious.
Griffin P. | December 13, 2024

Trip: 6 Hours Fishing trip
★★★★★
Best trip ever! Had never tried bow fishing before- Randy made it one of the coolest experiences ever! Great guide, awesome coach, and very knowledgeable. I will recommend this to everyone!
Patrick K. | December 11, 2024

Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)
★★★★★
Bill was amazing! He’s very personable and helped me check this off my bucket list. I can’t wait to do some iguana hunting again!
Brandy A. | December 10, 2024

Trip: Iguana Hunts Delray Beach
★★★★★
Was in town for Thanksgiving with the fam and had an awesome time out with Capt. Ricky. The boat is super spacious, dry, comfortable, and fast and Capt uses nothing but top of the line tackle. We caught some nice wahoo on the troll that made for awesome sashimi, ceviche, and fish tacos back home. We also came across some floating debris and pitched baits at some Tripletail. They were super picky but Richard and Elliott knew how to make em eat! Thanks guys, will be back soon. – Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Reel Rush Lauderdale Fishing

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