Islamorada Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

We mostly been doing meat trips. Tons of Snapper for the cook your catch. We've also been on a Grouper bite once we've limited out in Mangroves. Lots of Yellowjack out on the patch reefs.

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

We mostly been doing meat trips. Tons of Snapper for the cook your catch. We've also been on a Grouper bite once we've limited out in Mangroves. Lots of Yellowjack out on the patch reefs.

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing in between weather windows have been great

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing in between weather windows have been great

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

The hits keep coming , such good fishing and such good times !

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

The hits keep coming , such good fishing and such good times !

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Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Bob and Margo, visiting from South Dakota, teamed up on a nice snook and managed a variety of inshore species in the Flamingo area of Everglades National Park

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Bob and Margo, visiting from South Dakota, teamed up on a nice snook and managed a variety of inshore species in the Flamingo area of Everglades National Park

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Cooler weather and water temps have the shallow reefs exploding with several different Quality species. From mutton snappers, big mangroves, cero mackerel and more! Lots of actions and an amazing mix of table fair.

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been very very good since the last cold snap ... I think the cold front moving in on Thursday may slow things down a little till water temperature recovers

Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been very very good since the last cold snap ... I think the cold front moving in on Thursday may slow things down a little till water temperature recovers

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

We continue to have great winter weather down here in South Florida. If the sun is out, so are the fish. Plenty of reds, snook, and seatrout for the boys from Bermuda.

The boys from Connecticut also had a day! Again, the weather has been phenomenal here in Miami and they took advantage. Father and son duo were rewarded with their first bonefish and permit, ones they will never forget!

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been pretty strong on the shallow reefs with a wide variety of snapper and grouper lately. Some wahoo and sailfish have been showing up with the cooler weather. Fishing should continue to get better during the temperature drops. Plenty of opportunities to have a fun day on the...

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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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
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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
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Jason was an amazing charter captain for our boys spring break trip! Thank you!
Meredith W. | April 13, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun
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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!!
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Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

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