Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Hogfish are open in Florida and we have excellent spots to spear one! Water visibility is very good in the summer in Key West. Half, 3/4 and full day spearfishing trips available.

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Hogfish are open in Florida and we have excellent spots to spear one! Water visibility is very good in the summer in Key West. Half, 3/4 and full day spearfishing trips available.

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Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

wind and weather has been limiting us on locations we can fish. Those that are adventurous still got out and caught a verity or snapper and jacks. Cobia have been seen and one caught on the Atlantic side wrecks, and our small boat got into some sea trout yesterday

Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The bite has been hot! Even with this cold front, we've had a great snook & tarpon bite. There has been plenty of Pilchards around which has made live bait fishing our first choice. We have seen some juvenile Cubera Snapper as well. The inshore bite has been great recently

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Chris Gowens
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Wahoo and sails offshore, reef is nonstop action.

Chris Gowens Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Wahoo and sails offshore, reef is nonstop action.

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Mike Weinhofer
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

42 and 53 lbs wahoo On Rapala magnum 30s

Mike Weinhofer Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

42 and 53 lbs wahoo
On Rapala magnum 30s

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Kyle Kelso
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Barracudas on the shallows and sharks out of the wind has been the game lately

Kyle Kelso Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Barracudas on the shallows and sharks out of the wind has been the game lately

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Alex Harmon
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mangrove snapper spawn is in full swing! Still finding some tarpon in this hot water. As well as permit

Alex Harmon Summerland Key, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mangrove snapper spawn is in full swing! Still finding some tarpon in this hot water. As well as permit

Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Joel Brandenburg
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This is the great great grandma of our 5yr old Grandson Atlas. We are a fishing family.

Joel Brandenburg Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

This is the great great grandma of our 5yr old Grandson Atlas. We are a fishing family.

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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★★★★★
My wife and I and 13 year old son went on a six hour spearfishing tour with Torre and it was by far the highlight of our trip to the Keys. We ended up with a fridge full of lobster, snapper, cero mackerel and yellow jack and we turned it into sashimi, ceviche, lobster macaroni and beer battered fish. We saw hammerheads, goliath groupers and sea turtles. My wife and I had never spear fished before but we had a great time; much better than fishing. Torre was an amazing guide and clearly knew where to go and what to look for. Next time we’re in the Keys, this will be our first stop.
Anna C. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4-6 Hour Spearfishing/Lobster
★★★★★
Wonderful trip, they made it so easy to enjoy ourselves, crew was inviting and welcoming. will definitely be booking again
Heather W. | November 27, 2025

Trip: Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip
★★★★★
Capt Justin knows what he's doing. If you're in the Keys and looking to catch fish and have a great experience, call him!
Dale S. | November 27, 2025

Trip: Key West Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Tom was a delight to be with for the day. He made it an pleasure with five (5) beginners. We tickled and netted more then we could eat for dinner for two nights. My family would recommend Tom to anyone.
David N. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Lobstering
★★★★★
Anthony was fantastic with our 13 year old son! We will definitely book with him again. We caught fish for two dinners:)
William O. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Beautiful Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
We went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.
Dave D. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Hunter and Valerie were awesome! Even in unideal conditions at the end of the season, we were still able to bring in a bunch of lobster. They made things quick and easy, and Hunter was communicating with me all throughout the planning process. Would absolutely book again.
Dalton R. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Lionfish Spearfishing Fury
★★★★★
Captain Wesley communicated very well and his associate Captain Clay led myself and my friends on a fantastic iguana hunting excursion for my buddy’s bachelor’s trip.
Cameron K. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Amazing trip! Captain was awesome! Put us right on the spot to catch lobster! Definitely a must do!
Noel S. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
Good eve what an awesome experience CAPTAIN CLAY was a consumate professional and helped us in every way,thank you guys for a great adventure and SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL
Dino M. | November 13, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt

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