Islamorada Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

As the storms pass by us the winds have calmed and the seas are coming alive with an abundance of fish.
The Black-fin Tuna have moved into town and the bite has been red hot! Catching most fish by early morning with most bites at first light.
Snook season is here and we are seeing tons of Snook across the shallow flats and along several mangrove islands.
The month is looking very calm and filled with opportunities to catch some real nice fish!

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mixed bag for us on our half day! Couldn't have asked for better weather and a better crew!

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mixed bag for us on our half day! Couldn't have asked for better weather and a better crew!

Amberjack, Barracuda, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Layton Key, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

4hr trip out of Key Largo. We fished the reefs and had a lot of action. Calm waters with an east wind made this trip fun for everyone.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

4hr trip out of Key Largo. We fished the reefs and had a lot of action. Calm waters with an east wind made this trip fun for everyone.

Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

Lionfish, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Matt Green and sons, AJ and Aiden, had an outstanding day in the backcountry near Flamingo in Everglades National Park. The boys caught about 20 snook (we lost count!), redfish, jacks, trout and saw lots of sharks! They even got to see bottlenose dolphin and a bald eagle to round...

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Paul Johnson
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy customer

Paul Johnson Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy customer

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This weekend the bite was on fire! 8 mutton over 12 pounds. Spent the extra time catching livebait and used every single one of them. 20+ bites on the flat lines from Kingfish and false albacore. We couldn't have asked for prettier weather either.

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Layton Key, Florida

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★★★★★
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

Trip: Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing
★★★★★
Good eve what an awesome experience CAPTAIN CLAY was a consumate professional and helped us in every way,thank you guys for a great adventure and SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL
Dino M. | November 13, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Brian was our guide in Key Largo. He was excellent!! 2 shy of our limit!! Great resonality.
Donald J. | October 23, 2025

Trip: Key Largo Reefs And Wrecks!
★★★★★
Chris was outstanding as a captain. Aside from is plentiful fishing knowledge and keeping us on bites all day long he was good to talk to and kept us on the fish the entire time we were out there. Even with a shorter half day trip Chris made sure to get us as much fish as possible in the shortened amount of time. The boat was very well kept and gave us many pointers as to how to prepare and cook the fish we caught. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back very soon!
Adam T. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
Paul and first mate Gary worked hard all day on our 8 hour trip offshore. Targeting Blackfin Tuna, Mackerel and Sailfish all day and keeping us over the fish with consistent bites. Would definitely recommend to anybody who wants a good experience offshore and will hopefully be back again in the future.
Adam T. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills
★★★★★
Joel and mate, Eric, were great to fish with. Although fishing was a bit slow after the storms, they were persistent on getting us a bunch of Snapper.
Bryce M. | October 8, 2025

Trip: Lobster Diving, And Snorkeling Trip