Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

Mike Sisto
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fall wreck fishing is on fire. Muttons snapper and grouper!

Mike Sisto Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fall wreck fishing is on fire. Muttons snapper and grouper!

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Four days ago 1/2 day back country trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Four days ago 1/2 day back country trip

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Yesterday full day blackfin tuna trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Yesterday full day blackfin tuna trip

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Three days ago full day offshore

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Three days ago full day offshore

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Today 1/2 day 4 hour trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Today 1/2 day 4 hour trip

Amberjack, Cero Mackerel, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

This past weekend we had one great weather window before a cold front started to push through. The tide early in the morning was perfect, and the moon was full. Our chances looked good. We high speed wahoo trolled for a couple hours, trolling over different wrecks in the area. We caught a 33 pound wahoo and a 24 pound kingfish before at the end of the falling tide. Successful morning, targeted species acquired

King Mackerel / Kingfish, Wahoo Fishing in Layton Key, Florida

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Mike Sisto
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Last 3 days we have caught mahi, sailfish, mutton snapper, African pompano, and yellowtails. Fall is all about mixed bag trips!

Mike Sisto Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Last 3 days we have caught mahi, sailfish, mutton snapper, African pompano, and yellowtails. Fall is all about mixed bag trips!

Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Water color has been super green offshore, a few nice fish around but they are scare and scattered. We found some wahoo, mahi, and tuna in one trip, all solo. Reef has some big yellow tails but not big numbers. Backcountry we are still finding some mangrove snapper and yellow...

Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West Key West, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Water color has been super green offshore, a few nice fish around but they are scare and scattered. We found some wahoo, mahi, and tuna in one trip, all solo. Reef has some big yellow tails but not big numbers.
Backcountry we are still finding some mangrove snapper and yellow jacks. No shortage of big sharks and cudas.

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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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