Big Pine Key Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Big Pine Key

Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Offshore Mahi Fishing is picking up here in Key West. When we offshore fish for Mahi or tunas we also typically hit deep drop spots to pick up bottom species like Vermilion or Yellow Eye snappers, Snowy Groupers and Tile fish

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mahi Mahi, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Joe Tripp
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Joe Tripp Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Spring is here and the fish are arriving in force! One of the many fun types of fishing available in the Keys is the evening tuna bite. Though tuna can be found throughout the day, the closest thing to a wide-open frenzy occurs just as the sun goes down. We troll small baits, extra fast and far back. Multiple simultaneous hookups are very common. It’s fast, furious and doesn’t last long, but the great-tasting, hard-fighting blackfin tuna are a blast on light tackle! Most of the captains don’t market evening trips, but can consider adjusting times upon request. Regardless of fish, the famous Key West sunset is always gorgeous! Let us help make your Key West vacation special too!

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key West, Florida

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John Callion
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Born and raised in the Marathon Florida. Been guiding for 16 years. Red hot tarpon bite right now.

John Callion Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Born and raised in the Marathon Florida. Been guiding for 16 years. Red hot tarpon bite right now.

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John Guieb
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Spring time fishing is heating up , we have a fearsome snapper bite going on right now reef and wrecks with plenty action with jacks , groupers , pompano , and the sailfish are starting to chew !

John Guieb Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Spring time fishing is heating up , we have a fearsome snapper bite going on right now reef and wrecks with plenty action with jacks , groupers , pompano , and the sailfish are starting to chew !

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Brad Picariello
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Brad Picariello Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The migration of the larger pelagic fish are coming threw the Florida Keys on there way to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a site that only happens a few times a year. Sailfish, marlin, blue fin tuna, cobia, mahi-mahi, black fin tuna, ect. One of the best time of the year for us. It’s all site fishing with live bait. The numbers can be staggering. We caught and released 28 sail fish a few days ago. Only in 100' of water or less. Only 5 miles offshore. Exciting time in the keys. Come on down and go fishing.

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Florida is heading into the last month of the lobster season. There are still some nice ones around!!

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Florida is heading into the last month of the lobster season. There are still some nice ones around!!

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Alex Harmon
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Got a nice king yesterday! Snappers and tarpon are biting good

Alex Harmon Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Got a nice king yesterday! Snappers and tarpon are biting good

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Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Only a month left in lobster season

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Only a month left in lobster season

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Bill Giliberti

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Antonio Estenoz

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Key West, Florida

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Antonio Estenoz

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Dylan P. | November 16, 2024

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Amazing day. Friendly, helpful captain who also found some great fishing. I learned about the yellow brick road today. If not sure what that is, ask Captain Frank to show you. Have fun,
Overman J. | November 12, 2024

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Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.
Karen H. | November 3, 2024

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Yohannes H. | October 28, 2024

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Had a great experience with Captain Antonio. Would definitely use him again. If you are in Key West it would be a great way to spend time on the water. Catch some fish, catch some lobster, he can do it all.
Bryant P. | October 12, 2024

Trip: Lobstering Trip
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We had such a great time and our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and put us on the fish all trip! We will be going back for sure.
Rae S. | October 6, 2024

Trip: Key West Offshore Action
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Capt Jamie explained how, then coached me thru how to target Tarpon quite well. Followed by using his knowledge to get me on fish right away. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks!
Scott N. | October 3, 2024

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Captain Steve and mate Stan are the best they put us on the fish and we will definitely be back
Jason R. | September 25, 2024

Trip: Key West Sportfishing Adventure
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Great experience with Captain Allen. He took the time to get in the water with us and show us where and how to find lobster. Very informative and went out of his way to assure we had a successful trip.
Wendy H. | September 24, 2024

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Absolutely amazing!!! It was our first time catching lobsters, Antonio made it easy for us. We caught all the lobster we could eat. Snorkeled an amazing reef and got up close with some dolphins!!! One of the best charters we have ever been on.
Aaron P. | September 21, 2024

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