Cudjoe Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cudjoe Key

Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

They are very cool fish, when they are juvenile they have these very long plumes that light up in the water, they have to be 24 inches to the fork to harvest, I’ve got good spots for them if charters want to go for one

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

African Pompano Fishing in Key West, Florida

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John Jackson with Reel Easy Fishing Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

weather has been all over the place windy conditions

John Jackson with Reel Easy Fishing Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

weather has been all over the place
windy conditions

Amberjack, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Anthony Solmo
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been getting hot in Key West. Lots of big cobia moving in with the fronts, and some inshore snook and tarpon have been getting thick. Snapper, jacks, cuda, and sand sharks are also chewing very good. On the calm days, we have an opportunity at sailfish, tuna, and...

Anthony Solmo Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Alex Harmon
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Snappers, snook and barracuda, it been super windy down here so it's been tough but still getting it done

Alex Harmon Summerland Key, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Snappers, snook and barracuda, it been super windy down here so it's been tough but still getting it done

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Alex Harmon
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are showing up as well!

Alex Harmon Summerland Key, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon are showing up as well!

Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Walter Kirchner
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

ood stuff happening down here in Key West. We are between seasons here. On the warmer days we catch Sailfish, blackfin tuna and Mahi Mahi. On the cooler days it’s mackerel , kingfish, sailfish and Wahoo. As you can see when the weather is in between like it was today,...

Walter Kirchner Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Cero Mackerel, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Brad Picariello
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Brad Picariello Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

A great day aboard. The little migratory fish are here on the reef in Marathon Fl. The fish are little guys but a lot of fun. At one time we had over 12 fish behind the boat, an incredible sight. They are up on the reef in 20 to 30' of water pushing bait- mostly ballyhoo. To see this happen is amazing even to me doing it for 40 years. What a great time for my customers and crew. Also the bottom bite is off the scale. Yellow tail snapper, mutton snapper, king fish, and many other species. Time to come on down here for dinner and a show. Don't forget the sailfish are all catch and release but as much dinner as you want otherwise!

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Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

It's beeen gooooood

Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

It's beeen gooooood

Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Key West, Florida

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★★★★★
We had an amazing day with Justin, he ensured we had everything we needed and found the fish we were after. We even caught dinner!
Myers M. | December 9, 2025

Trip: 3/4 Day Inshore Trip
★★★★★
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!

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