Islamorada Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall fishing has begun , bringing some great offshore , inshore , and near shore fishing opportunities! This is our favorite time of year . Wrecks fishing is starting to heat up with flag yellow tail, mutton's and more . Lobstering is definitely always i. The back of our minds when conditions are favorable and we had some decent luck between patch reef fishing . Offshore mahi are still around and we finally starting to see some larger sized schools of fish show up . Over all beginning of fall season has been solid and we look forward to seeing what the rest has to offer .

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Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Long time client out for a day of backcountry fishing landed some nice redfish on a recent trip. Fishing buddies and regular customers, Doug and Jim, had another successful day of snook fishing near Cape Sable in Everglades National Park. Landing 9 snook in total.

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Wayne Gatling
Rock Hall, Maryland
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good.With limits pretty much every trip.

Wayne Gatling Rock Hall, Maryland Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good.With limits pretty much every trip.

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Patrick Bale
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton and grouper bite has been really strong.

Patrick Bale Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton and grouper bite has been really strong.

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We are expecting a good Fall fishing season. The temperatures have cooled down, and the fish are biting pretty good. We are catching some small Tarpon on artificial baits. The Snook bite has been consistent in the Backcountry.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna bite is hot. Some quality yellow tail snappers too!

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna bite is hot. Some quality yellow tail snappers too!

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Johnny Maddox
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The last few weeks has been a whole mess of good fishing and catching

Johnny Maddox Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The last few weeks has been a whole mess of good fishing and catching

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Here's some from today's trip. We were back in Flamingo again, catching snook in the 17- 26in range. Had a slot red pull hook at the boat. We ended up with 14 Snook to hand.

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Here's some from today's trip. We were back in Flamingo again, catching snook in the 17- 26in range. Had a slot red pull hook at the boat. We ended up with 14 Snook to hand.

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★★★★★
We will book with Captain Jason again. Captain Jason is awesome, he made our trip fun and memorable.
Tammy L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun
★★★★★
Captain Pete from Black Water charters was fun and professional. A third generation backwater captain knows the secret spots and how to catch fish even in imperfect windy conditions. Capt Pete was putting us on the fish. We hooked up on tarpon, specs and a big ole 7 ft nurse shark too. Fully recommend! Urban Cowgill April 2026
Jeffrey C. | April 15, 2026

Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest
★★★★★
Great Trip The boat was beautiful. Very accommodating and professional . When we come back next year we will do it again. Easy for all. Thanks .
Chuck M. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Jason was an amazing charter captain for our boys spring break trip! Thank you!
Meredith W. | April 13, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun
★★★★★
He was great! Had a good time put us on fish we had dinner for three nights. Lots of fun. Thank you I will definitely rebook.
Edward D. | April 9, 2026

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Had a great day with Captain Dan and first mate. We pomptly set off and had a fantastic time pulling in a Mahi and half a dozen tuna. The trip was as much as we hoped for…good weather, great crew, and some fish to be cooked at a local restaurant. Highly recommend this charter and will definitely be booking again for some other fishing if/when we make it back to the Keys. Thanks Dan and Pete!
Adam M. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef
★★★★★
Great salt water flat fishing. On grouper, Snook , and speckled trout. Eric is a great guide highly recommend.
Jacob V. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Back Country Bonanza
★★★★★
We had a great trip out of Key Largo with Mark and Chris today! Got on some fish early and had a good catch for the day. The special fish was a giant Mutton Snapper. Super fun! They were very thoughtful and accommodating with our kids. Highly recommend!
Joseph C. | April 6, 2026

Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip
★★★★★
GW is the man! Im hoping to go back again soon.
James G. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Tarpon On Fly
★★★★★
Capt. Ron was a true professional. He called me the morning of our departure to ensure we were still interested in the fishing trip since the weather was not fantastic (high winds). He provided details about the length of time to travel to/from the fishing spot and conditions while fishing. When we arrived (earlier than scheduled departure time) he was ready and willing to get started early. He put us on the fish and showed us how to cast and catch. We caught so may fish we could not take time to take pictures (except the few attached). It was an awesome experience and hope to book with Ron next time we are in Islamorada. 10 thumbs up!!
Jennifer H. | April 3, 2026

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

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