Islamorada Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Been gone the past week, just got back. Reef is good for fishing/spearing. Lots of snapper and water is cloudy.

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Been gone the past week, just got back. Reef is good for fishing/spearing. Lots of snapper and water is cloudy.

Black Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Zach Jones
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is heating up in the backcountry. Water Temps are cool in the morning and warm up later in afternoon. The snook bite is good in the glades along with the redfish. Bonefish will be here and up on the flats feeding heavily on shrimp. Baby Tarpon on fly rod...

Zach Jones Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Maurice Young
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Maurice Young Lauderhill, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing onboard the 36’ Yellowfin in the last couple of weeks has been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and on the deeper water wrecks in 100 plus feet. Captain’s tip for deep water snapper fishing: Fishing the deeper water you gotta lock down your drag, wind hard & fast as possible, admire your fish when he’s on the boat, lol. This technique is to outrun the tax man aka Mr. Shark, who is surely lurking & seems to want your prized flag yellowtails or muttons a little bit more than we do.
The wahoo & first of the fall sailfish should start showing up in the next few weeks as more cold fronts approach our area. We are looking forward to live bait fishing and flying the kites for the spectacular top water aerial attack on the baits.
As always, 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.

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Mike Sisto
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fall wreck fishing is on fire. Muttons snapper and grouper!

Mike Sisto Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fall wreck fishing is on fire. Muttons snapper and grouper!

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Four days ago 1/2 day back country trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Four days ago 1/2 day back country trip

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Yesterday full day blackfin tuna trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Yesterday full day blackfin tuna trip

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Three days ago full day offshore

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Three days ago full day offshore

Mutton Snapper, Spadefish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Today 1/2 day 4 hour trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Today 1/2 day 4 hour trip

Amberjack, Cero Mackerel, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Marathon, 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

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