Islamorada Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Islamorada

Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Peacock Bass in full spawn and Tarpon combo. Book now!

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Peacock Bass in full spawn and Tarpon combo. Book now!

Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Big yellow tail snappers! Open next week!

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Big yellow tail snappers! Open next week!

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Mark Gibson
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Gulf is on fire, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish Cobia, Big Jacks and big Sharks. Everglades is hot with Speckled Trout, Snook, Redfish, Snappers and Jack's Crevalle. Bridges holding big Snappers, Mutton Snapper and Mangroves Snappers. Pompano are showing up. All eating live bait.

Mark Gibson Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

There's been a nice variety of fish in the Backcountry this past week. We're catching Sheepshead,Snook and Speckled Seatrout Weather is beautiful, and waters are calm and clear.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

There's been a nice variety of fish in the Backcountry this past week. We're catching Sheepshead,Snook and Speckled Seatrout Weather is beautiful, and waters are calm and clear.

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The fishing has been decent. There's a biomass of trout in the bay right now and they're hungry the water temps are equalizing and thusly the snook have started bighting again the red fish we were blessed with a few weeks ago have seemingly left, mackerel in the outer bay and gulf are chewing the bottom paint off and if you can make it out there the cobia are bighting in the gulf. Around town small snapper can be found pretty easy and plenty of Jack action as well.

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Islamorada & The Everglades National Park is above average temperatures this year for February and making fishing hot hot hot! From bonefish and permit on the flats to snook redfish and trout. All are fishing excellent the only problem is deciding what to do!!

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

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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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