Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Inshore reef

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Inshore reef

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Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Sunset tarpon trip

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Sunset tarpon trip

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Anthony Del Valle with Kilo Whiskey Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

12/19/24 caught black grouper, yellowtail and lane snapper and porgy on and around the reef off of keywest during a 4 hour afternoon trip.

Anthony Del Valle with Kilo Whiskey Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

12/19/24 caught black grouper, yellowtail and lane snapper and porgy on and around the reef off of keywest during a 4 hour afternoon trip.

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Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

We've been doing a lot of Lobster Diving line, fish hunting, and patch reef fishing. We're coming into our winter fishing. We're looking for wahoo, mackerel, sailfish, cobia, tuna and snappers on the patch reefs

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Lots of snapper inshore. Weather has not allowed much offshore, but we got a handful of mackerel and a decent mahi yesterday

Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Lots of snapper inshore. Weather has not allowed much offshore, but we got a handful of mackerel and a decent mahi yesterday

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John Jackson with Reel Easy Fishing Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

been busy. happy holidays.

John Jackson with Reel Easy Fishing Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

been busy. happy holidays.

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Ryan Carter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Ryan Carter Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months 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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Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing has been good inshore reef bite was nonstop.

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing has been good inshore reef bite was nonstop.

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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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