Islamorada Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Amberjack and grouper this week

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Amberjack and grouper this week

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Several good snook and a few reds.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Several good snook and a few reds.

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Frank Drudi
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Mutton snapper, wahoo, sailfish, blackfin tuna and king mackerel all biting this week in Islamorada.

Frank Drudi Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Mutton snapper, wahoo, sailfish, blackfin tuna and king mackerel all biting this week in Islamorada.

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Ariel Medero
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Ariel Medero Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing is getting better and better by the day, offshore the sailfish, tunas, kingfish and wahoos are starting to move in and there's still a couple mahis around here and there.
The reef and wrecks had been very active with all kinds of snappers, groupers, mackerels, yellowjacks and more.
The Bay is also a good choice when the ocean waters are a little choppy, back there the Spanish mackerels are very think, some mangrove and lane snappers and a few cobias are staring to show up.
Fishing should keep on getting better as the next few cold fronts move through the keys.

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Aaron Black
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Wahoo bite is hot in Marathon! Full moon winds have died down, and the fish are hungry

Aaron Black Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Wahoo bite is hot in Marathon! Full moon winds have died down, and the fish are hungry

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Fall Fishing is my absolute favorite time of year here in the Upper Keys. Fishing is very productive from the Everglades to the flats of Islamorada as we have beautiful sunny 75 degree bluebird days.

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Fall Fishing is my absolute favorite time of year here in the Upper Keys. Fishing is very productive from the Everglades to the flats of Islamorada as we have beautiful sunny 75 degree bluebird days.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Sight fishing bonefish again. Best day has been 3 on untipped brown bonefish jigs.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Sight fishing bonefish again. Best day has been 3 on untipped brown bonefish jigs.

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Summer time is in full swing and, for us that men's calmer seas, and beautiful clear water to fish. Reef and wreck has been a bit of a challenge with warmer water temps bringing in more shark activity, some days have been tougher than others but we still managed to put some nice boxes together of yellowtail, and more Offshore bite has been decent with a very consistent almaco jack and amber jack bite. Mahi have been a bit a of a roller coaster with some strong weeks early on and a few tough days in between to find quality fish. On tough Mahi days the tuna have been great on vertical jigs and live bait, and also had some great deep drop opportunities for vermillion and more.

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★★★★★
We had a great time fishing with TJ and Eddie. They were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Chad R. | December 23, 2025

Trip: Half Day Deep Sea
★★★★★
If I could give Capt. Bill more than 5 stars I would. He is an exceptional professional and master of his trade. I booked a 1/2 day on Capt Bill’s boat with my two sons 15 and 12. Bill was an exceptional instructor taking the extra time to teach the nuance of how to be successful catching fish. Book a trip with Bill you will not be disappointed.
Rick T. | December 21, 2025

Trip: Sportfishing Half Day
★★★★★
Really enjoyed are outing with Captain Mark. Mark is very knowledgeable and experienced. My son , grandson and I caught over 80 fish and we are not counting catfish. We caught all of my 15 year old grandson’s targeted species. Mark made it a fun and memorable experience.
Glenn B. | December 21, 2025

Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Had a wonderful time! Captain Ron is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional! Hope to go out with him again soon
Christopher C. | December 13, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Josh is a fantastic captain he makes it feel like you’re fishing with your buddies. Can’t recommend him enough. He will get you on the fish!
Ryan L. | December 12, 2025

Trip: Key Largo Mix-It-Up
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Mark and his deckhand Chris!! Got on some fish right away and then headed offshore and got into some great mahi fishing. Had so much fun we are going out again on Wednesday!!!
Tom R. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip
Dino M. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Andy was great! Got us on the fish and had a ton of laughs. Strongly recommended
Kevin C. | November 15, 2025

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