Key West Fishing Reports (December 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Key West

Anthony Del Valle with Kilo Whiskey Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

12/19/24 caught black grouper, yellowtail and lane snapper and porgy on and around the reef off of keywest during a 4 hour afternoon trip.

Anthony Del Valle with Kilo Whiskey Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

12/19/24 caught black grouper, yellowtail and lane snapper and porgy on and around the reef off of keywest during a 4 hour afternoon trip.

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Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

We've been doing a lot of Lobster Diving line, fish hunting, and patch reef fishing. We're coming into our winter fishing. We're looking for wahoo, mackerel, sailfish, cobia, tuna and snappers on the patch reefs

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

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Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Lots of snapper inshore. Weather has not allowed much offshore, but we got a handful of mackerel and a decent mahi yesterday

Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West Key West, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Lots of snapper inshore. Weather has not allowed much offshore, but we got a handful of mackerel and a decent mahi yesterday

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John Jackson with Reel Easy Fishing Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

been busy. happy holidays.

John Jackson with Reel Easy Fishing Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

been busy. happy holidays.

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Ryan Carter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Ryan Carter Key West, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

The backcountry basins are still very good with plenty of action and species to capture on artificial lures. Captain Justin has been hiding from the high winds on the leeward side of the island doing some high action bottom fishing. The local wrecks and channels have been producing plenty of great tasting fish including mangrove snapper , yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper ,yellow jacks and a few groupers. Live pilchards and pinfish are still the bait of Choice for the highest odds of productivity. The forecast for the next few days looks promising with calm winds and 75 degree temperatures. Looking forward on what’s to come on this weeks fishing charters.

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Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Fishing has been good inshore reef bite was nonstop.

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Fishing has been good inshore reef bite was nonstop.

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Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Mahi bite had been heating up the past couple trips, Mutton snapper on the reef too

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Mahi bite had been heating up the past couple trips, Mutton snapper on the reef too

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Chandler Williams
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

From todays ce trip. Snook bite is hot. Bonefish and perms around. Juvi tarpon are there but have been tough.

Chandler Williams Key West, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

From todays ce trip. Snook bite is hot. Bonefish and perms around. Juvi tarpon are there but have been tough.

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★★★★★
Captain Tony was a fantastic guide who knew the right places to fish. His knowledge of the local waters and species was incredible and we caught 30 fish including a prized huge Mutton! So much fun and we will definitely go with Captain Tony with screaming lines again!!
Stephen B. | December 24, 2024

Trip: Key West Offshore or Inshore
★★★★★
Our trip with Tony was amazing! Our family had such a good time catching all sorts of different species. After catching fish pretty consistently for about four hours, Tony was nice enough to clean our fish for us. We were able to take our filets to the restaurant next to where he picked us up where they cooked them for us. Overall it was a great day and we highly recommend Tony and his services!
Tyler L. | December 22, 2024

Trip: Key West Offshore or Inshore
★★★★★
Had a great experience for the first time lobster fishing. Hunter was a great captain kept Safety in mind with having the most incredible time
Karl (. | December 19, 2024

Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter
★★★★★
Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.
Gary R. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle
★★★★★
Hunter was an absolutely perfect host. He and his first mate di everything possible to insure a great day on the water. We will definately be using his services again in the future!
Alex K. | November 30, 2024

Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter
★★★★★
I thought he did a great job. We caught a lot of fish and he was kind to my family. My 8 yr old daughter had a blast.
Keith L. | November 28, 2024

Trip: Key West Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
Had an all day adventure with Capt Tyler today and it did not disappoint! Started off the day with a big Jack and I lost a tarpon too. Caught fish all day long and capped it off with 5 bonefish to finish up. I will book with Tyler again! Added bonus, he's pretty dang funny!
Mischelle R. | November 26, 2024

Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West
★★★★★
He was very attentive and really knowledgeable. Definitely would book again
Dylan P. | November 16, 2024

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
Amazing day. Friendly, helpful captain who also found some great fishing. I learned about the yellow brick road today. If not sure what that is, ask Captain Frank to show you. Have fun,
Overman J. | November 12, 2024

Trip: Reefs and Wreck Fishing
★★★★★
We had a blast with Joe and Captain Chuck. Will definitely return!
Yohannes H. | October 28, 2024

Trip: Legendary Fishing in Key West