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Paulie Marchan
Paulie M.
Key West, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Our trip yesterday was a scramble but we had two keeper muttons, a handfull of mangy's (6 or 7) and some other assorted snappers. The bugs have been keeping clients busy and it's been nice being in the water over the last month because of the heat. A few sand bar trips as well keeping us busy.
Paulie Marchan
Paulie M. Key West, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Our trip yesterday was a scramble but we had two keeper muttons, a handfull of mangy's (6 or 7) and some other assorted snappers. The bugs have been keeping clients busy and it's been nice being in the water over the last month because of the heat. A few sand bar trips as well keeping us busy.
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Antonio Estenoz
Antonio E.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
This is from Tony's boat today
Antonio Estenoz
Antonio E. Key West, Florida Reported 1 month ago
This is from Tony's boat today
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Ariel Medero
Ariel M.
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Offshore fishing has been good lately! We’ve been catching plenty of mahi-mahi, anywhere from 12 to 30 miles offshore, depending on the day.

We’re also catching a few tunas, although the sharks have been a real issue at the Hump lately, making it tough to get some of those fish to the boat.

The reef bite has been good, with plenty of yellowtail snapper, and we’ve also been seeing some good action around the wrecks.

Overall, plenty of action and lots of opportunities to put some fish in the box! 🎣🌴
Ariel Medero
Ariel M. Miami Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Offshore fishing has been good lately! We’ve been catching plenty of mahi-mahi, anywhere from 12 to 30 miles offshore, depending on the day.

We’re also catching a few tunas, although the sharks have been a real issue at the Hump lately, making it tough to get some of those fish to the boat.

The reef bite has been good, with plenty of yellowtail snapper, and we’ve also been seeing some good action around the wrecks.

Overall, plenty of action and lots of opportunities to put some fish in the box! 🎣🌴
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
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Paulie Marchan
Paulie M.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Hey guys. Had Jen P and her crew out recently to try their hand at catching spiny lobster for the first time. Everyone ended up catching a few. Plenty for lunch and some for dinner.
Paulie Marchan
Paulie M. Key West, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Hey guys. Had Jen P and her crew out recently to try their hand at catching spiny lobster for the first time. Everyone ended up catching a few. Plenty for lunch and some for dinner.
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Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
It's the opening of regular lobster season down here in the keys so you know we have been busy with lobster and spearing trips!!
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 1 month ago
It's the opening of regular lobster season down here in the keys so you know we have been busy with lobster and spearing trips!!
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Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Bill Giliberti
Bill G.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Mahi is hot!
Bill Giliberti
Bill G. Marathon, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Mahi is hot!
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Justin Ferrell
Justin F.
Key West, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Offshore mahi have been caught if you have enough time or fast back because we have been running 20+ miles to find cooler water holding quality fish. A few bonito, wahoo and blackfin tuna have been caught. Saw two marlin this past month no chewers.

Inshore has been good with quality and consistent mangrove snappers. Also having fun with lots of Jack carvelle and lemon sharks. Most of the tarpon have pushed out.

Lobster mini season was a success. No one on any of our boats cried or died, and we even managed to catch a few lobster. I hope...
Justin Ferrell
Justin F. Key West, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Offshore mahi have been caught if you have enough time or fast back because we have been running 20+ miles to find cooler water holding quality fish. A few bonito, wahoo and blackfin tuna have been caught. Saw two marlin this past month no chewers.

Inshore has been good with quality and consistent mangrove snappers. Also having fun with lots of Jack carvelle and lemon sharks. Most of the tarpon have pushed out.

Lobster mini season was a success. No one on any of our boats cried or died, and we even managed to catch a few lobster. I hope
the boost of the economy (including mine) was worth the resource depletion. It's a tough balance to find.
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Kerry Hennessy
Kerry H.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Fun tarpon hiding from the wind
Kerry Hennessy
Kerry H. Marathon, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Fun tarpon hiding from the wind
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Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
We are still having a solid offshore bite with good snapper and grouper on the reef! Our real exciting news is lobster season it's just around the corner. Mini season is less than two weeks away and regular season is less than three weeks away. I've been seeing lots and lots of really good solid lobsters when I'm doing my Lion Fish dives so I'm sure it's going to be a great lobster season!
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 2 months ago
We are still having a solid offshore bite with good snapper and grouper on the reef! Our real exciting news is lobster season it's just around the corner. Mini season is less than two weeks away and regular season is less than three weeks away. I've been seeing lots and lots of really good solid lobsters when I'm doing my Lion Fish dives so I'm sure it's going to be a great lobster season!
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Paulie Marchan
Paulie M.
Key West, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing has been decent but mostly mangys and yellowtail on the reef. Still a few muttons being caught but not as good as it was during the spawns. Dolphin have not been great but still some small fish being caught in our area. The sargasso weed is still making trolling difficult but if you can find a lane you can get a few. Looking forward to the dive season coming up for spiny lobster!
Paulie Marchan
Paulie M. Key West, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Fishing has been decent but mostly mangys and yellowtail on the reef. Still a few muttons being caught but not as good as it was during the spawns. Dolphin have not been great but still some small fish being caught in our area. The sargasso weed is still making trolling difficult but if you can find a lane you can get a few. Looking forward to the dive season coming up for spiny lobster!
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