Islamorada Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing remains strong and there are Sailfish showing up

Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing remains strong and there are Sailfish showing up

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Bobby Brown with Sundance Sportfishing Florida Keys
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bobby Brown with Sundance Sportfishing Florida Keys Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

End of the Year brings great fishing on the Reefs, last of the Mahi and still Wahoo. Sailfish have already been caught in Marathon, so sight casting to Sailfish surfing the waves is always a Blast!! Great size Grey (Mangrove) Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper and Large Muttons are showing up on the Reefs and wrecks. Amberjack are always a great battle on medium gear and a bonus catch while on the wrecks. We've had some windy days mixed in throughout the week, so plan on a back-up day, just in case, for a chance at a better day on the water. Dates are filling up quickly for our 2025 Sailfish Season, so be sure to book early!!

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Randy Stallings
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the Flats around Islamorada and Everglades National park.....been a little breezy but they still gotta eat....bonefish, snook,redfish and baby tarpon

Randy Stallings Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the Flats around Islamorada and Everglades National park.....been a little breezy but they still gotta eat....bonefish, snook,redfish and baby tarpon

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It's been a windy few weeks with multiple cold fronts pushing through. Which has gave way to some excellent patch reef fishing . Many keeper mutton's have moved shallow with some being caught over 18 pounds in less then 17 ft of water . Not to mention decent yellowtails , red grouper , lane snappers ,mackerels and more . On the inshore side bait has been thick giving way to many great opportunities for tarpon snook , and plus sized mangrove snappers . Plenty of action to be had !

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Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good

Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It's that time of year where the water cools and the reef fishing starts to heat up. Plenty of healthy mutton snapper in the shallows along with mangroves and the occasional grouper with some too big to stop before getting you back in the reef. Also the cooler water means Sailfish. Winter time sailfishing is one of the most sought after fisheries during the winter months with multiple hookups and releases being pretty consistent.

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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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