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Ben Trainer
Ben T.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing is as good as it gets in the Florida Keys light winds and blue bird sky's make for a perfect fishing adventure.
Ben Trainer
Ben T. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing is as good as it gets in the Florida Keys light winds and blue bird sky's make for a perfect fishing adventure.
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Triple tail has been on the menu
Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Triple tail has been on the menu
Tripletail fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Andrew Atwill
Andrew A.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The reef bite has been insane with snappers of all different species in the 25 to 75 foot range still catching mahi in about 750 feet in the back country has been on fire with snook trout occasional redfish in Tarpon
Andrew Atwill
Andrew A. Key Largo, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The reef bite has been insane with snappers of all different species in the 25 to 75 foot range still catching mahi in about 750 feet in the back country has been on fire with snook trout occasional redfish in Tarpon
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Armando Alejo
Armando A.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Hello fans, thanks for stopping by!

This summer season we were blessed to have fished (again) out of New Orleans in June and July. Tt was truly epic- our best season yet. Please stay tuned as we plan to do it again next summer! Also below, please see some of the highlight photos.

As for local conditions. Friends it is HOT.. For that reason I've recently added a shade area to the boat, all guests can use it when the heat gets to you. Also, we are choosing to start just a bit earlier so that we can take advantage...
Armando Alejo
Armando A. Lehigh Acres, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Hello fans, thanks for stopping by!

This summer season we were blessed to have fished (again) out of New Orleans in June and July. Tt was truly epic- our best season yet. Please stay tuned as we plan to do it again next summer! Also below, please see some of the highlight photos.

As for local conditions. Friends it is HOT.. For that reason I've recently added a shade area to the boat, all guests can use it when the heat gets to you. Also, we are choosing to start just a bit earlier so that we can take advantage
of the coolest part of the day 6:30- 12 noon. I also strongly recommend bringing more hydrating drinks like Gatorade or other, as always water is provided.

As for the bite, it is good! It turns on when it wants to...sometimes early other times late in day, it mainly depends on tides and water movement! When you book, we will speak on the phone just a few days prior to our trip, on that call I will advise when it will be best! Currently, we are finding a good Snapper (Mangrove/ Gray) bite along with plentiful small Snook. Trout have gone missing, Tripletail are spotty and our favorite- Redfish are hitting our decks on a somewhat regular basis.
Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Maurice Young
Maurice Y.
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
With the weather cooperating, calm seas have afforded most of us to run offshore to target swordfish, blackfin tunas, and Mahi-mahi. We are still getting many Mahi Mahi biting in between 600-1,000 feet of water. It used to be that Mahi Mahi season peaked in Spring / Summer months but as of recently, the larger Mahi have been biting great into September. Now that the full moon is waning there have been an ideal scene for inshore fishing, reef, wreck, and Cubera Snapper fishing at night. The Yellowtail / Mangrove snapper bite has been consistent on the reefs between 45-...
Maurice Young
Maurice Y. Lauderhill, Florida Reported 3 years ago
With the weather cooperating, calm seas have afforded most of us to run offshore to target swordfish, blackfin tunas, and Mahi-mahi. We are still getting many Mahi Mahi biting in between 600-1,000 feet of water. It used to be that Mahi Mahi season peaked in Spring / Summer months but as of recently, the larger Mahi have been biting great into September. Now that the full moon is waning there have been an ideal scene for inshore fishing, reef, wreck, and Cubera Snapper fishing at night. The Yellowtail / Mangrove snapper bite has been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water as long as the current is flowing. The smaller football Blackfin tuna are also showing up in 150 - 300' of water following the early fall bait run that has appeared with ballyhoo, finger mullets, and pilchards, thick on the outer reefs with plenty of hungry pelagics on the prowl! They all can be caught drift fishing live bait or trolling small feathers rigs. If you’re looking to get out on the water for a great time fishing or just need information / tips, please feel free to book or contact me or any of our great charter captains located here in the Florida Keys. We are all willing to help & truly love to share our knowledge of this amazing Keys fishery. Until the next fishing report, tight lines & bent rods!
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Paul Johnson
Paul J.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna and mahi are still biting in Islamorada along with some sailfish
Paul Johnson
Paul J. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna and mahi are still biting in Islamorada along with some sailfish
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Tuna is strong, and Mahi are still biting late season if you find debris... it's transitioning to sailfish season!
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Tuna is strong, and Mahi are still biting late season if you find debris... it's transitioning to sailfish season!
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Yellowtail Amberjack fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Eric Scoble
Eric S.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The Snook and the Redfish have been pushing through the flats in the Backcountry. We've been having a decent bite of both, finding a few triple tails around too!
Eric Scoble
Eric S. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The Snook and the Redfish have been pushing through the flats in the Backcountry. We've been having a decent bite of both, finding a few triple tails around too!
Snook fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Ben Trainer
Ben T.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
People often have the misconception that it's to hot to be in the Florida Keys is the Summer time which is completely false. As central and northern Florida has daily average temperatures reaching 100 plus degrees the summer time average in the Keys is right around 85 with light breezes and perfect sight fishing conditions for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Sharks and so many more. From mid August to mid October is the quite season here in South Florida so come enjoy some fishing and resorts all to your selfs.
Ben Trainer
Ben T. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
People often have the misconception that it's to hot to be in the Florida Keys is the Summer time which is completely false. As central and northern Florida has daily average temperatures reaching 100 plus degrees the summer time average in the Keys is right around 85 with light breezes and perfect sight fishing conditions for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Sharks and so many more. From mid August to mid October is the quite season here in South Florida so come enjoy some fishing and resorts all to your selfs.
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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Eric Reynolds
Eric R.
Homestead, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Summertime dolphin (mahi mahi) has been hit or miss this year, but we just had one of the best days of dolphin fishing in 5 years. There are some nice fish still out there and we are coming home with plenty of meat for the freezers. In late September and early October we have another good run of nice dolphin coming back through.
Swordfishing in September and October is usually amazing! Usually bigger better fish with multiple shots.
Eric Reynolds
Eric R. Homestead, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Summertime dolphin (mahi mahi) has been hit or miss this year, but we just had one of the best days of dolphin fishing in 5 years. There are some nice fish still out there and we are coming home with plenty of meat for the freezers. In late September and early October we have another good run of nice dolphin coming back through.
Swordfishing in September and October is usually amazing! Usually bigger better fish with multiple shots.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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