Layton Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Still doing well on the snook in the backcountry of Everglades National Park. First 2 pics are from a father and son from Nashville. Next 3 were 3 of the 4 snook from the ABC Islamorada Backcountry Tournament.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Still doing well on the snook in the backcountry of Everglades National Park. First 2 pics are from a father and son from Nashville.
Next 3 were 3 of the 4 snook from the ABC Islamorada Backcountry Tournament.

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Backcountry fishing has been hot last few weeks from fly to artificials

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Backcountry fishing has been hot last few weeks from fly to artificials

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Aldo Palombo, enjoyed a day on water with Captain GW. Managed to hook 7 snook and a redfish on artificial baits!

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Aldo Palombo, enjoyed a day on water with Captain GW. Managed to hook 7 snook and a redfish on artificial baits!

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

As the storms pass by us the winds have calmed and the seas are coming alive with an abundance of fish.
The Black-fin Tuna have moved into town and the bite has been red hot! Catching most fish by early morning with most bites at first light.
Snook season is here and we are seeing tons of Snook across the shallow flats and along several mangrove islands.
The month is looking very calm and filled with opportunities to catch some real nice fish!

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mixed bag for us on our half day! Couldn't have asked for better weather and a better crew!

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mixed bag for us on our half day! Couldn't have asked for better weather and a better crew!

Amberjack, Barracuda, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Layton Key, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

4hr trip out of Key Largo. We fished the reefs and had a lot of action. Calm waters with an east wind made this trip fun for everyone.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

4hr trip out of Key Largo. We fished the reefs and had a lot of action. Calm waters with an east wind made this trip fun for everyone.

Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

Lionfish, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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★★★★★
My wife and I and 13 year old son went on a six hour spearfishing tour with Torre and it was by far the highlight of our trip to the Keys. We ended up with a fridge full of lobster, snapper, cero mackerel and yellow jack and we turned it into sashimi, ceviche, lobster macaroni and beer battered fish. We saw hammerheads, goliath groupers and sea turtles. My wife and I had never spear fished before but we had a great time; much better than fishing. Torre was an amazing guide and clearly knew where to go and what to look for. Next time we’re in the Keys, this will be our first stop.
Anna C. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4-6 Hour Spearfishing/Lobster
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Mark and his deckhand Chris!! Got on some fish right away and then headed offshore and got into some great mahi fishing. Had so much fun we are going out again on Wednesday!!!
Tom R. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Tom was a delight to be with for the day. He made it an pleasure with five (5) beginners. We tickled and netted more then we could eat for dinner for two nights. My family would recommend Tom to anyone.
David N. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Lobstering
★★★★★
We went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.
Dave D. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip
Dino M. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore
★★★★★
Captain Wesley communicated very well and his associate Captain Clay led myself and my friends on a fantastic iguana hunting excursion for my buddy’s bachelor’s trip.
Cameron K. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Amazing trip! Captain was awesome! Put us right on the spot to catch lobster! Definitely a must do!
Noel S. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
Andy was great! Got us on the fish and had a ton of laughs. Strongly recommended
Kevin C. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing
★★★★★
Good eve what an awesome experience CAPTAIN CLAY was a consumate professional and helped us in every way,thank you guys for a great adventure and SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL
Dino M. | November 13, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Tom was great! He got our beginner group on lobsters and even though it was late in the season, we still caught a good amount of keepers. We inshore fished for a bit after we had enough water time. Fish were slow to bite but Tom worked hard to find hot spots so we could get on the fish. Great conversion, cool guy and overall we had a blast. I’d definitely recommend a trip with Captain Tom.
Erica C. | November 5, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing And Lobster Combo

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