Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

Joel Brandenburg
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Sept and Oct are great months in the Florida Keys for mahi, tuna, billfish, wahoo, yellowtail, mangrove, mutton, grouper, permit, snook, redfish, AJ, yellow jack, deep dropping, trolling, chum a lot when anchored.

Joel Brandenburg Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Mike Weinhofer
Key West, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Blackfin tuna bite has been really good late in the day on small Williamson Dolphin Catchers in blue, white, purple, and black.

Mike Weinhofer Key West, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Blackfin tuna bite has been really good late in the day on small Williamson Dolphin Catchers in blue, white, purple, and black.

Blackfin Tuna fishing in Key West, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Offshore fishing has been on fire out of Marathon plenty of Mahi & Blackfin Tuna from 250 to the Humps 4" plastic squids orange & purple has been the best colors for us.

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Offshore fishing has been on fire out of Marathon plenty of Mahi & Blackfin Tuna from 250 to the Humps 4" plastic squids orange & purple has been the best colors for us.

Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Evan Tingley
Key West, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather has been up and down but snapper fishing and lobster diving have been on fire.

Evan Tingley Key West, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Weather has been up and down but snapper fishing and lobster diving have been on fire.

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Alex Harmon
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The tarpon have been starting to be a little harder to find but we've still been getting on them. Yellowjacks and snappers have been on the menu for lunch!

Alex Harmon Summerland Key, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The tarpon have been starting to be a little harder to find but we've still been getting on them. Yellowjacks and snappers have been on the menu for lunch!

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Jay Daniels
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing been great. The wahoos are finally showing up. Come on let's go fishing

Jay Daniels Hatteras, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing been great. The wahoos are finally showing up. Come on let's go fishing

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Scott Brown
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Scott Brown Cudjoe Key, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Lower keys flats fishing is still on fire, tarpon can be found on calmer mornings and a few straggler migrators can be found traveling. As the sun gets higher bonefish and permit can be found on any of the respective flats so long as the water doesnt get to hot. Unfortunately low pressure systems are more abundant this time of year which brings a lot of wind clouds and rain which makes it hard to see some of the fish on the flats.

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Scott Brown
Cudjoe Key, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Flats fishing has been on fire in the lower Fl keys.

Scott Brown Cudjoe Key, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Flats fishing has been on fire in the lower Fl keys.

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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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