Homestead Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Ralph M.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Fishing of Miami Beach has been super hot this month and it's starting to pick up one spring time gets here all hell's going to break loose mahi-mahi wahoo, black fin tuna are just starting to heat up trolling in live. Bathing has been the best methods. I recommend a...

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Ralph M. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Fishing of Miami Beach has been super hot this month and it's starting to pick up one spring time gets here all hell's going to break loose mahi-mahi wahoo, black fin tuna are just starting to heat up trolling in live. Bathing has been the best methods. I recommend a three-quarter day or full day it just gives you that little bit of extra time to get you on the fish.

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Sal G.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

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Sal G. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

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Jason C.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

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Jason C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 year ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

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Charles O.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

We will get you the best of both worlds 13 pound largemouth bass huge sailfish if you're looking to get both sides of South Florida freshwater and salt. We will surely not disappoint with over 30 years of experience, we will put you on the big ones

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Charles O. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago

We will get you the best of both worlds 13 pound largemouth bass huge sailfish if you're looking to get both sides of South Florida freshwater and salt. We will surely not disappoint with over 30 years of experience, we will put you on the big ones

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Gavet T.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Last January as we started our morning out we were running along the coast when I saw a big dark shape. It turned out to be a giant school of the largest bluefish I've ever seen. Bluefish aren't a fish we target in south Florida, but I would if they...

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Gavet T. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Last January as we started our morning out we were running along the coast when I saw a big dark shape. It turned out to be a giant school of the largest bluefish I've ever seen. Bluefish aren't a fish we target in south Florida, but I would if they were like these. We caught over a dozen and probably lost just as many. But each one was bigger than any other bluefish I'd ever seen off Miami. We were just releasing them, but it turned out we could have had the state record beat. State record was just over 20 pounds and we had a bunch bigger than that. Unfortunately, I have seen them since that morning.

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Ralph M.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Nicest yellowfin I've ever gotten off of Miami Beach in 280 feet of water 1 mile south of Haulover cut literally just offshore trolling our regular spread he ate the left long ballyhoo on our 30 wide fish hit at 10:20 AM and we did not land this fish until...

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Ralph M. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Nicest yellowfin I've ever gotten off of Miami Beach in 280 feet of water 1 mile south of Haulover cut literally just offshore trolling our regular spread he ate the left long ballyhoo on our 30 wide fish hit at 10:20 AM and we did not land this fish until almost 3 PM off of Port Everglades. It was a half-day 8 AM to noon. We didn't end up getting back to the dock till 4 PM with channel 7 news waiting for us that that's probably one of the nicest catches I've done off of Miami I do not count swordfish, Blue, Martin, wahoo, mahi, self Fish, etc.,

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George G.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

This September off the Islamorada hump we caught an estimate 200-250lb blue marlin on 20lb line He ate the short bait behind the boat and went ballistic! Right in front of the whole fleet fishing at the hump. Epic! We landed him in 45 minutes on a shimano TLD 25.

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George G. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago

This September off the Islamorada hump we caught an estimate 200-250lb blue marlin on 20lb line He ate the short bait behind the boat and went ballistic! Right in front of the whole fleet fishing at the hump. Epic! We landed him in 45 minutes on a shimano TLD 25.

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Chris P.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

These beasts were landed just after hurricane Ian ran through. We headed out early on the day after land fall. Pilchards had moved into the creaks by the thousands making for easy bait opportunities. After one throw we loaded up on jumbo razors . Then headed to some wrecks just...

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Chris P. Tavernier, Florida Reported 1 year ago

These beasts were landed just after hurricane Ian ran through. We headed out early on the day after land fall. Pilchards had moved into the creaks by the thousands making for easy bait opportunities. After one throw we loaded up on jumbo razors . Then headed to some wrecks just passed the reefs in Islamorada. The water was milky but calm , stirred up from the week of high winds . On the first drift we hooked the first monster on one of the lighter rods with a 20 pound leader . After a nearly 20 min battle we were finally gaining back line . Finally we made it to the weight and I Began carefully hand lining the fish to the boat . Finally after we got the gaff in angler and Captain both let put a sigh of relief followed by the crack of several high fives between all aboard the Papa Jack 4 ! Best part is second drop we boated a second pompano shortly after . This time rigged a bit heavier ! Between the multiple cold fronts and north to North west winds . It has made for perfect condition for targeting shallow water mutton's . We have had several double digit keeper mutton trips and even seeing a few over 20 pounds . Additionally having shots at everything from red grouper , Goliath grouper , lane snapper , and mackerel in between mutton's bites. Keeping the box full of variety and keeping anglers rods bent. We also had a few gulf trips later in the month in beautiful calm seas . Where the Spanish mackerel run has kept drags screaming and everyone with a perm-a grin ! In addition to jumbo mangroves , and even some Cobia opportunities. Over all the new year has been full of great action and many memories made aboard the Papa Jack 4. We looked forward to seeing what the rest of this winter season has to offer !

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