Key West Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Key West
Mahi and Mutton Snapper bottom fishing around Key West is a great way to spend the day on the water with your family.
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Slow!!!! And the weather has been a bit rainy
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The juvie tarpon have been around pretty good. The shallow patch reefs have been producing lots of snappers and groupers
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\Fishings been good! Mangrove snapper, grouper, and Mutton snapper have been biting pretty good!
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We are just getting traps out for stone crab season but had some pretty mangys a week ago.
Also had a day last week with a nice sail. Not hot yet but apparently a few around.
Also had a day last week with a nice sail. Not hot yet but apparently a few around.
Also had a day last week with a nice sail. Not hot yet but apparently a few around.
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Hey Trey, still doing more diving than fishing as folks have been taking advantage for some really good conditions for our traditionally slow period here down in the keys. We have had at least one coat front as it cools down over the next month we expect our fall/winter fishing to be off the charts!
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Still some nice big mahi
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Awesome family with 17 blackfin tuna
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Right now with the late summer bite, heading into October there is plenty of action Fishing for offshore, trolling live bait and jigging for mahis and tuna with the occasional summertime wahoo. With the reef Fishing, we are still getting mutton, snappers, yellow tails, red, groupers, and black grouper.
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Key West Fishing Report – Capt. Ryan Carter
Date: September 13, 2026
Greetings from paradise!
The fishing around Key West has been keeping us busy, and the transition toward fall is starting to show on the water. The heat is still here, but the fish are chewing, and there are plenty of opportunities to bend a rod whether you’re looking for dinner or a hard-fighting trophy.
The mangrove snapper bite has been excellent, with plenty of quality fish holding around structure, mangroves, and backcountry spots. Live pilchards and cut bait have been producing consistently, making snapper a great option for...
Date: September 13, 2026
Greetings from paradise!
The fishing around Key West has been keeping us busy, and the transition toward fall is starting to show on the water. The heat is still here, but the fish are chewing, and there are plenty of opportunities to bend a rod whether you’re looking for dinner or a hard-fighting trophy.
The mangrove snapper bite has been excellent, with plenty of quality fish holding around structure, mangroves, and backcountry spots. Live pilchards and cut bait have been producing consistently, making snapper a great option for...
Date: September 13, 2026
Greetings from paradise!
The fishing around Key West has been keeping us busy, and the transition toward fall is starting to show on the water. The heat is still here, but the fish are chewing, and there are plenty of opportunities to bend a rod whether you’re looking for dinner or a hard-fighting trophy.
The mangrove snapper bite has been excellent, with plenty of quality fish holding around structure, mangroves, and backcountry spots. Live pilchards and cut bait have been producing consistently, making snapper a great option for anglers looking to bring some fresh fish home for dinner.
Jack Crevalle have also been putting on a show. When these fish push bait around the flats and channels, things can get wild in a hurry. They’re aggressive, powerful, and absolutely love to test light tackle.
If you’re looking for a serious fight, shark fishing has been producing some great action. Lemon sharks and other hard-fighting sharks have been active around the flats and channels, giving anglers plenty of opportunities for a memorable battle. Recent reports have also seen some impressive lemon sharks and big grouper action around Key West.
The tarpon bite is beginning to transition as we move toward fall. The big spring and summer migration is winding down, but there are still tarpon being found, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon windows. This past season was an exceptional one for tarpon, and there are still some quality fish around for anglers willing to put in the time.
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Target Species
- Get it while it's HOT!
- This species is in play.
- You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
- Couldn't tell ya! (no data)
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