Layton Key Fishing Reports (January 2025)

Layton Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Winner is in full winter is in full swing with 70° temperatures during the day and fantastic sale fishing, the King mackerels are around to bend the rod, as well as some really nice tuners. The mutton snappers have moved into the deep water of course groupers are closed so we don't fish for them and basically it's just my favorite time of year. nothing is more fun than hooking up to a sale Fish and watching him job and having the boat back down on them for the real excitement on the right weather day, put the Kites up so you can see him eat debate while you're watching them. Best thing in the world.

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Not much this past week, we were out of town and had some bad wind. Good day yesterday though!

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Not much this past week, we were out of town and had some bad wind. Good day yesterday though!

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Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

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Scott Grenfell
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Mutton snapper are hot on the patch reefs yellowtail

Scott Grenfell Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Mutton snapper are hot on the patch reefs yellowtail

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Nick Dykes
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Winds been pretty brutal lately, but we're still catching Snook back in the park. Trout fishing has been decent as well

Nick Dykes Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Winds been pretty brutal lately, but we're still catching Snook back in the park. Trout fishing has been decent as well

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Maurice Young
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Maurice Young Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Weather has been some windy days and other days completely calm and off the chain for the Wahoo bite. Offshore has been action packed. We are catching Wahoo in 100-230 feet, they love to bite when there is a overcast and minimal seas. We expect them to stick around and keep slaying them; just like last year. As they make the perfect eating as raw, sushi, cooked, or, smoked as fish dip! Last week on a full- day offshore with Team Redbull; Ace of Spades released 4 Sailfish (Captain Maurices favorite). This makes a adventure filled and action packed day of fighting bill fish; pulling up to the dock with 4 sail release flags out! It sure keeps the Captain on his toes! The reef is full of good eating- mutton snappers are biting hot, and, of course the flag yellowtails are cooperating. Reef trips are a rewarding and perfect outing for families and groups who want to stay with their rods bent and consistent action. And ideal for cook your catch at the wonderful local restaurants. As always its a blessing to fish daily in the Florida Keys and put families and friends from all over onto the best bite!

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

meat trip.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

meat trip.

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

mutton. meat trip.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

mutton. meat trip.

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★★★★★
Absolutely best Captain ever. 10/10
Alyssa O. | January 11, 2025

Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip
★★★★★
Good captain, experience, personality, fish caught exceptional!
John C. | January 8, 2025

Trip: Key Largo Adventure
★★★★★
Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great time!
Joseph R. | January 7, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
Joel was a great Captain was constantly on the hunt and gave great tips for each species. Todd was a great first mate took great care of us through the whole trip.
Craig B. | December 27, 2024

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande
★★★★★
Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back
James B. | December 16, 2024

Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!
★★★★★
Awesome day of fishing, thanks Sal!
Clint T. | November 27, 2024

Trip: 3 Hour Family Trip
★★★★★
He was very attentive and really knowledgeable. Definitely would book again
Dylan P. | November 16, 2024

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
Captain Andrew. Aka drew. What can i say. From the very start he communicated with us he wanted to make sure we had time to cast net some great bait and he did. Hardest working guide ive ever seen. And im 60 so seen quite a few. Andrew put us on fish all day long. Incredibly knowledgea le about the entire area and fishing area. My wrist and right arm are a bit sore from catching so many fish. The big target today for me was Snook. He put us on them. I lost 2 in slot snook in the mangrove roots probably 28 to 30. But caught at leat 5 in the 24to 27 inch range and another 8 in the 14 to 22 or so. Always busy always catchin and fi ding them. We also caught some big jack cravele big ones. Make your arm hurt. Lol. Plenty of mangrove snapper a couple barracuda and a bull shark. All day. Fun day. Now im tired. Took my wife to just hang out. She loved it. Great fishing trip with this man. Mike and Tami. Jacksonville florida.
Michaeel F. | November 15, 2024

Trip: Key Largo Backcountry
★★★★★
Captain Dan and Ryan were fantastic. The ocean was pretty rough that day but they helped us have a great time and pull in quite a few fish. We’ll be back again next year and will definitely look to hire them again!
Moira V. | November 8, 2024

Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef
★★★★★
Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.
Karen H. | November 3, 2024

Trip: Half Day Tarpon Trip w/ Capt Scotty

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