Layton Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton

Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 4 hours ago

Yellow tail snappers, mutton snapper, amber Jacob

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 4 hours ago

Yellow tail snappers, mutton snapper, amber Jacob

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Torre Palmeno
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Reef fishing been good !

Torre Palmeno Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Reef fishing been good !

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Tom Kasprzak
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.

Tom Kasprzak Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.

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Mark Miller
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

So the last week Key Largo has been on fire we've got some really nice mahi, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna

Mark Miller Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

So the last week Key Largo has been on fire we've got some really nice mahi, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna

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Aaron Black
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Aaron Black Marathon, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

May Fishing Report – Marathon, Florida Keys

The summer fishing bite is building fast here in the Florida Keys, and we have been staying on the fish!

Recent offshore trips have delivered classic “Mahi Madness” action with aggressive mahi crashing weed lines and floating debris. Anglers enjoyed nonstop excitement, including multiple hookups and beautiful keeper mahi coming over the rails.

Back on the reef, the bite has stayed steady with quality Yellowtail Snapper and Mackerel making great table fare. Jim’s recent 4-hour reef trip produced fresh fish for dinner and even turned into an incredible homemade fish sandwich just hours after leaving the dock.

With warming water temperatures, calmer conditions, and summer patterns beginning to settle in, we’re excited for what’s ahead for mahi, tuna, snapper, and reef fishing in Marathon.

Whether you want fast-paced offshore action or a fun family reef trip, now is a great time to fish the Florida Keys with us!

Capt. Aaron

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

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Joseph Snyder
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

We have been catching alot of mahi and tuna and the yellowtail snapper are still spawning and biting really good

Joseph Snyder Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

We have been catching alot of mahi and tuna and the yellowtail snapper are still spawning and biting really good

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

We've been waiting for the big girls to show up and they have . We're seeing the best trout fishing so far this year. We're also seeing some very nice snapper as well .

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

We've been waiting for the big girls to show up and they have . We're seeing the best trout fishing so far this year. We're also seeing some very nice snapper as well .

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★★★★★
Fishing trip was amazing. Jim was exceptional guide. We caught a lot of fish, and we learned a lot about the area. Looking forward to coming back next year. Very professional. Customer focused.
Brian L. | May 11, 2026

Trip: FL Keys Inshore/Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
We loved our trip with Captain Johnny! He was super experienced and explained everything nicely. We all had a great time fishing for yellow tail and went home with enough fish for dinner! The weather was great, the music was great and the captain was great! We will be back!
Allison G. | May 8, 2026

Trip: Florida Fish Slam -23'
★★★★★
Adam was our Captain he was great.
Steven | May 6, 2026

Trip: 4 Hours Of Fishing Fun
★★★★★
Awesome time with Jim plenty of snapper to go around
Jonas P. | May 6, 2026

Trip: Key Largo Reef And Offshore
★★★★★
Great captain - great experience - 5 stars all around!
Christian F. | May 4, 2026

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Fantastic birthday trip fishing with captain nick. Great fishing with the family.
Nathan M. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Great day with Ken! Had a blast kept us in the fish all day long. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking him again on our next trip.
Brian L. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Fishing
★★★★★
We went out on a day when weather conditions were less than ideal and honestly I wasn’t sure we’d see much action at all. Despite the conditions, Captain Bill’s fishing and boat knowledge kept us in the game. The highlight of the trip was catching a 140lb lb Tarpon, the fight of a lifetime. If you are looking for a local guide who knows his craft, works hard, and has an easy to talk to personality, I would highly recommend Captain Bill.
Joe S. | April 28, 2026

Trip: Top Notch Tarpon Trips
★★★★★
Book with Captain J!! We had such an amazing time. Me and my aunt got lucky and had the boat to ourselves, he brought us out to great spots. I am beyond overjoyed with the outcome of the charter. We got 14 good eating fish, yellow tail and snapper. And I caught a giant 10ft nurse shark! Definitely the best fight of my life, my body was a wreck the next day lol. We had such an amazing time because of captain j, he baited our hooks for us and took off all the fish. He was ready for everything, and cleaned and prepared all our catches
Emma O. | April 27, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun
★★★★★
Ben was very knowledgeable on the water and put us on the fish. We had a great day on the water and enjoyed every minute of the trip. We would strongly recommend Ben as a fishing guide.
Charles H. | April 27, 2026

Trip: Summerland Key Flats Fishing

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