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Mark Miller
Mark M.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
So during this last week in August, we've been getting a variety of fish out there still some mahi the tuner starting to come in we've been catching barracuda and the last three trips we've been getting some nice mutton snapper
Mark Miller
Mark M. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago
So during this last week in August, we've been getting a variety of fish out there still some mahi the tuner starting to come in we've been catching barracuda and the last three trips we've been getting some nice mutton snapper
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Jason Calhoun
Jason C.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Some recent trips
Jason Calhoun
Jason C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Some recent trips
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Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Ariel Medero
Ariel M.
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Offshore fishing has been good lately! We’ve been catching plenty of mahi-mahi, anywhere from 12 to 30 miles offshore, depending on the day.

We’re also catching a few tunas, although the sharks have been a real issue at the Hump lately, making it tough to get some of those fish to the boat.

The reef bite has been good, with plenty of yellowtail snapper, and we’ve also been seeing some good action around the wrecks.

Overall, plenty of action and lots of opportunities to put some fish in the box! 🎣🌴
Ariel Medero
Ariel M. Miami Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Offshore fishing has been good lately! We’ve been catching plenty of mahi-mahi, anywhere from 12 to 30 miles offshore, depending on the day.

We’re also catching a few tunas, although the sharks have been a real issue at the Hump lately, making it tough to get some of those fish to the boat.

The reef bite has been good, with plenty of yellowtail snapper, and we’ve also been seeing some good action around the wrecks.

Overall, plenty of action and lots of opportunities to put some fish in the box! 🎣🌴
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
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Ken Diaz
Ken D.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Great summer fishing hasn't slowed down for us down here in South Florida and the Florida Keys. Plenty of big snook, juvenile tarpon, schooling redfish, tailing bonefish, and cruising permit, we have it all this time of year and blessed for the fishery that provides even in the hottest time of year for us. It only gets better now through the fall, book a guide and come check it out for yourself!
Ken Diaz
Ken D. Miami, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Great summer fishing hasn't slowed down for us down here in South Florida and the Florida Keys. Plenty of big snook, juvenile tarpon, schooling redfish, tailing bonefish, and cruising permit, we have it all this time of year and blessed for the fishery that provides even in the hottest time of year for us. It only gets better now through the fall, book a guide and come check it out for yourself!
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Casey Yaworski
Casey Y.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Mahi fishing has been great as well as a few blackfin
Casey Yaworski
Casey Y. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Mahi fishing has been great as well as a few blackfin
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Sam Carson
Sam C.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
This is definitely the hottest time of year for us, so most people don't wanna stay out all day, but the fishing has been fine. We've been catching a lot of redfish snook and tarpon and trout
Sam Carson
Sam C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago
This is definitely the hottest time of year for us, so most people don't wanna stay out all day, but the fishing has been fine. We've been catching a lot of redfish snook and tarpon and trout
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Austin Nelson
Austin N.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been solid
Austin Nelson
Austin N. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been solid
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Bill Giliberti
Bill G.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Mahi is hot!
Bill Giliberti
Bill G. Marathon, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Mahi is hot!
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Chris Parthemore
Chris P.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Great few weeks here in islamorada ! Offshore fishing is definitely picking up with some great schools of mahi out there . Deep dropping has been excellent as well with some nice tile fish and nice sized vermillion snappers coming up as well .
Reef bite continues to be excellent with the mangrove snappers schooling up to spawn on the patch reefs .Also of plenty of yellow tail on the deeper reefs .

Mini season for lobster was a huge success hitting our limit both days pretty quickly . Then lobster opener we did it again with a 4 man...
Chris Parthemore
Chris P. Tavernier, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Great few weeks here in islamorada ! Offshore fishing is definitely picking up with some great schools of mahi out there . Deep dropping has been excellent as well with some nice tile fish and nice sized vermillion snappers coming up as well .
Reef bite continues to be excellent with the mangrove snappers schooling up to spawn on the patch reefs .Also of plenty of yellow tail on the deeper reefs .

Mini season for lobster was a huge success hitting our limit both days pretty quickly . Then lobster opener we did it again with a 4 man
limit .

Overall a great few weeks , super excited to move in to end of summer bite into fall !
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Mark Miller
Mark M.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Still catching some good fish, mostly Mahi, Barracuda and even a nice Wahoo....
Mark Miller
Mark M. Key Largo, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Still catching some good fish, mostly Mahi, Barracuda and even a nice Wahoo....
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Recent Islamorada Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    GW is the man! My wife and I booked a fly fishing / spin fishing trip. He had us on fish all day long, and went out of his way to make sure we had the absolute best time we could! He asked us ahead of time what we wanted to target, how we wanted to fish, etc and incorporated all of it into the trip. His knowledge of the area and the fish are impressive as well. We'll 100% book with him again when we visit next time!

    Trevor K. | October 5, 2026

    Trip: Islamorada Flats And Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Kevin is a great Captain and very knowledgeable fisherman. Limited on Snapper and had a great time. Highly recommend!

    Steve G. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Backcountry Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Frank and Steve were a great team. Prompt, courteous, very knowledgeable and experience. We had a great time and can’t wait to go again. 5 stars

    Victor B. | September 24, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Islamorada Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip with Aaron was enjoyable even with the choppy waters. Aaron’s boat was extremely clean and we felt safe aboard. He had radar/fish finder there to help pick a spot and dropped in some bait to entice the fish. He helped bait hooks for us which was very appreciated even by our more experienced angler. We caught mostly yellowtail and they were fun to reel in. Lines were snapped by some bigger fish so we’ll always tell the stories of the ones that got away! Thanks for helping make the trip happen.

    Tiffany B. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: Reef Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water with Captain Eric. Started off slow but caught some great fish including the Goliath Grouper and Tarpon below. Eric is very knowledgeable and a great teacher! I have fresh water fished my whole life, this was my first inshore experience and I learned techniques from Eric that I didn’t know. My wife and I truly enjoyed our time of the water with Captain Eric! The sea trout that Eric filleted was prepared at of local restaurant and was delicious! I highly recommend Captain Eric for a guided inshore fishing trip! Hope to be back again! Frank Gallione Lieutenant (Retired) Lombard Illinois Fire Dept.

    Frank G. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Back Country Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time. Chris was awesome. All of our first time to go lobstering and he made sure we had everything we needed!

    Whitley A. | September 1, 2026

    Trip: Lobster Free Dive Trip

  • ★★★★★
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an awesome six-hour charter with Captain Andrew (“Drew”)! He actually took the bay boat out a little early to catch bait before we even got started, and that pretty much set the tone for the whole day—he came prepared and ready to put us on fish. Even with that, we still beat other charters to the honey holes! Gave us a demonstration on throwing the casting bait net in the bay and that in itself was priceless!! We caught mahi and tuna, learned a bunch of little tricks along the way, shared some great stories, and really enjoyed the entire experience. Drew is a Key Largo lifer with generations of family roots in the Keys, and it shows. He knows these waters, the fishing, the weather, where to run, what to look for, and where the fish are. We even navigated through a beast of a storm and got a little wet, but honestly, that just became part of the adventure! Drew handled it calmly and confidently, and it made for one of those stories you’ll laugh about afterward. He is sweet, humble, kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to communicate with. With just three of us, the charter felt personal and relaxed—not like you were just another group being shuffled through. If you’re looking for a smaller charter with a captain who works hard, knows the ocean, shares what he knows, and genuinely wants you to have a great day, Drew is your guy. Great fishing, great conversation, a little adventure, and some awesome memories. We would absolutely go out with him again! 🎣🌊

    Christine F. | August 30, 2026

    Trip: Key Largo Offshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Eric was fantastic, patient, a great teacher, and a super cool guy to talk to. As beginners he helped us learn to cast and is super knowledgeable about fishing, guiding, and knows the Keys like the back of his hand.

    Scott S. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Flats Fury With Captain Eric

  • ★★★★★
    Had lots of fun. Crew was great and we caught a bunch of fish.

    Donald T. | August 22, 2026

    Trip: Afternoon Half

  • ★★★★★
    Thanks Chris for the memories and a great day.

    Tod T. | August 20, 2026

    Trip: Lobster Free Dive Trip

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