Islamorada Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Aaron Black
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Wahoo bite is hot in Marathon! Full moon winds have died down, and the fish are hungry

Aaron Black Marathon, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Wahoo bite is hot in Marathon! Full moon winds have died down, and the fish are hungry

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

Fall Fishing is my absolute favorite time of year here in the Upper Keys. Fishing is very productive from the Everglades to the flats of Islamorada as we have beautiful sunny 75 degree bluebird days.

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

Fall Fishing is my absolute favorite time of year here in the Upper Keys. Fishing is very productive from the Everglades to the flats of Islamorada as we have beautiful sunny 75 degree bluebird days.

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Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 6 months ago

Sight fishing bonefish again. Best day has been 3 on untipped brown bonefish jigs.

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 6 months ago

Sight fishing bonefish again. Best day has been 3 on untipped brown bonefish jigs.

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Summer time is in full swing and, for us that men's calmer seas, and beautiful clear water to fish. Reef and wreck has been a bit of a challenge with warmer water temps bringing in more shark activity, some days have been tougher than others but we still managed to put some nice boxes together of yellowtail, and more Offshore bite has been decent with a very consistent almaco jack and amber jack bite. Mahi have been a bit a of a roller coaster with some strong weeks early on and a few tough days in between to find quality fish. On tough Mahi days the tuna have been great on vertical jigs and live bait, and also had some great deep drop opportunities for vermillion and more.

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Johnny Maddox
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

took our 4-hour family fun fishing trip today and had a great time.

Johnny Maddox Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

took our 4-hour family fun fishing trip today and had a great time.

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Paul Johnson
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Good bite of tunas this week!

Paul Johnson Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Good bite of tunas this week!

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Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Some shallow water mutton snappers and a nice wahoo this week.

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Some shallow water mutton snappers and a nice wahoo this week.

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

TARPON TIME! The Big Tarpon are starting to show up! Don't miss out on these Giants! Book your trip today! We are filling up fast!!

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

TARPON TIME! The Big Tarpon are starting to show up! Don't miss out on these Giants! Book your trip today! We are filling up fast!!

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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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