Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

Nick C.
Key West, Florida
Reported 10 hours ago

Been great snapper and grouper fishing lately

Nick C. Key West, Florida Reported 10 hours ago

Been great snapper and grouper fishing lately

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Bill G.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Yellow tail snappers, mutton snapper, amber Jacob

Bill G. Marathon, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Yellow tail snappers, mutton snapper, amber Jacob

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Torre P.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Reef fishing been good !

Torre P. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Reef fishing been good !

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Tom K.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.

Tom K. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.

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Aaron B.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Aaron B. Marathon, Florida Reported 1 week ago

May Fishing Report – Marathon, Florida Keys

The summer fishing bite is building fast here in the Florida Keys, and we have been staying on the fish!

Recent offshore trips have delivered classic “Mahi Madness” action with aggressive mahi crashing weed lines and floating debris. Anglers enjoyed nonstop excitement, including multiple hookups and beautiful keeper mahi coming over the rails.

Back on the reef, the bite has stayed steady with quality Yellowtail Snapper and Mackerel making great table fare. Jim’s recent 4-hour reef trip produced fresh fish for dinner and even turned into an incredible homemade fish sandwich just hours after leaving the dock.

With warming water temperatures, calmer conditions, and summer patterns beginning to settle in, we’re excited for what’s ahead for mahi, tuna, snapper, and reef fishing in Marathon.

Whether you want fast-paced offshore action or a fun family reef trip, now is a great time to fish the Florida Keys with us!

Capt. Aaron

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Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

My team won the the Reef defender division in the recent Reef Lionfish derby What we are really excited about is this year's expanded red snapper season we have 39 days of red snapper season starting May 22. This season will go from May 22 to June 30 and then...

Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 1 week ago

My team won the the Reef defender division in the recent Reef Lionfish derby
What we are really excited about is this year's expanded red snapper season we have 39 days of red snapper season starting May 22.
This season will go from May 22 to June 30 and then we'll have 4 three day weekends in October

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Robert H.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago

Tarpon season is in peak season but I guess that I got distracted with permit

Robert H. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Tarpon season is in peak season but I guess that I got distracted with permit

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Alex H.
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago

The tarpon bite is still very good! As well as some shallow water snapper!

Alex H. Summerland Key, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago

The tarpon bite is still very good! As well as some shallow water snapper!

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Recent Big Pine Key Reviews

★★★★★
What a day! Our offshore fishing trip exceeded our expectations. Captain BJ and deckhand Chris are absolute professionals who know how to deliver an incredible experience. We were on the fish immediately filling the cooler! Chris had our hooks rebaited immediately and back in the water! We are already booked with BJ for another great adventure!
Jennifer C. | May 20, 2026

Trip: Offshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Spencer did wonderful with my family. Got us on a variety of species topped off with an epic tarpon fight right into the sunset! He went above and beyond for us and knew exactly how to get it done!
Joseph P. | May 18, 2026

Trip: Key West Silver Kings And More
★★★★★
We had an absolute blast. Great guide, highly recommend!
Ashley V. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Fishing trip was amazing. Jim was exceptional guide. We caught a lot of fish, and we learned a lot about the area. Looking forward to coming back next year. Very professional. Customer focused.
Brian L. | May 11, 2026

Trip: FL Keys Inshore/Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
I am caught some great fish. Mahi Mahi and a Wahoo! Great trip. Joel wasn’t able to join us but he had a buddy named Johnny assist us for the day. A bunch of dumb guys trying to catch fish. Johnny was very good at what he does. Just not good at directions! 10/10
Zachary W. | May 11, 2026

Trip: Private Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We loved our trip with Captain Johnny! He was super experienced and explained everything nicely. We all had a great time fishing for yellow tail and went home with enough fish for dinner! The weather was great, the music was great and the captain was great! We will be back!
Allison G. | May 8, 2026

Trip: Florida Fish Slam -23'
★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience fishing with Captain Zac. He was professional and dialed in, getting us onto the fish immediately. We spent the day targeting Tarpon, Yellowtail Snapper, and Mutton Snapper with great success. A top-tier charter!"
William A. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Key West Offshore Excitement!
★★★★★
We went out on a day when weather conditions were less than ideal and honestly I wasn’t sure we’d see much action at all. Despite the conditions, Captain Bill’s fishing and boat knowledge kept us in the game. The highlight of the trip was catching a 140lb lb Tarpon, the fight of a lifetime. If you are looking for a local guide who knows his craft, works hard, and has an easy to talk to personality, I would highly recommend Captain Bill.
Joe S. | April 28, 2026

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Ben was very knowledgeable on the water and put us on the fish. We had a great day on the water and enjoyed every minute of the trip. We would strongly recommend Ben as a fishing guide.
Charles H. | April 27, 2026

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Great guide. Awesome boat. Aways enjoy fishing for tarpon.
George L. | April 21, 2026

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Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Big Pine Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

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Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

Key West Sportfish Trip

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