Layton Key Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Been gone the past week, just got back. Reef is good for fishing/spearing. Lots of snapper and water is cloudy.

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Been gone the past week, just got back. Reef is good for fishing/spearing. Lots of snapper and water is cloudy.

Black Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Zach Jones
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is heating up in the backcountry. Water Temps are cool in the morning and warm up later in afternoon. The snook bite is good in the glades along with the redfish. Bonefish will be here and up on the flats feeding heavily on shrimp. Baby Tarpon on fly rod...

Zach Jones Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Maurice Young
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Maurice Young Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing onboard the 36’ Yellowfin in the last couple of weeks has been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and on the deeper water wrecks in 100 plus feet. Captain’s tip for deep water snapper fishing: Fishing the deeper water you gotta lock down your drag, wind hard & fast as possible, admire your fish when he’s on the boat, lol. This technique is to outrun the tax man aka Mr. Shark, who is surely lurking & seems to want your prized flag yellowtails or muttons a little bit more than we do.
The wahoo & first of the fall sailfish should start showing up in the next few weeks as more cold fronts approach our area. We are looking forward to live bait fishing and flying the kites for the spectacular top water aerial attack on the baits.
As always, If you’re looking to get out on the water for a great time fishing or just need information / tips, please feel free to book or contact me or any of our great charter captains located here in the Florida Keys.

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Mike Sisto
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fall wreck fishing is on fire. Muttons snapper and grouper!

Mike Sisto Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fall wreck fishing is on fire. Muttons snapper and grouper!

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Four days ago 1/2 day back country trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Four days ago 1/2 day back country trip

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Yesterday full day blackfin tuna trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Yesterday full day blackfin tuna trip

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Three days ago full day offshore

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Three days ago full day offshore

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Today 1/2 day 4 hour trip

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Today 1/2 day 4 hour trip

Amberjack, Cero Mackerel, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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What's Biting in Layton Key

Tony Young

November 24th 2024

Islamorada, Florida

Tony Young

November 24th 2024

Islamorada, Florida

Tony Young

November 24th 2024

Islamorada, Florida

Tony Young

November 24th 2024

Islamorada, Florida

Jim Mulcahy

November 23rd 2024

Key Largo, Florida

Jim Mulcahy

November 23rd 2024

Key Largo, Florida

Jim Mulcahy

November 23rd 2024

Key Largo, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Bobby Brown

November 23rd 2024

Marathon, Florida

Nick Dykes

November 22nd 2024

Islamorada, Florida

Nick Dykes

November 22nd 2024

Islamorada, Florida

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Recent Layton Key Reviews

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Eric was great we were catching fish the entire time. I wanted to catch a tarpon and in 10 minutes we had landed one. Exceptional trip tarpon snook and grouper. I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch fish
Walter L. | October 21, 2024

Trip: Back Country Bonanza
★★★★★
Patrick is a very knowledgeable and hard-working guide we’re from South Louisiana and fish all the time. It was great to learn some different techniques down here in Florida. We will definitely book with him again great time. Excellent service!
Tom L. | October 16, 2024

Trip: Classic Keys Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Hey Anglers, Born and raised here in Florida I feel like i know quite a bit about fishing, but our fishing guide Andrew was as good as they come. Hands down the best guide I have ever been out on the water with down here in the Keys. We pulled off a Keys slam... Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. What a great day on the water. Thank Andrew for treating us to an amazing day. Tight lines, Frank
Frank R. | September 28, 2024

Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings
★★★★★
Great experience with Captain Allen. He took the time to get in the water with us and show us where and how to find lobster. Very informative and went out of his way to assure we had a successful trip.
Wendy H. | September 24, 2024

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
Great experience. Allen went above and beyond to ensure we hd a great tine. This was our first time lobstering, and Allen patiently taught us everything we need to know and helped us every step of the way. Could not have asked for more, as Allen made this trip exceed our expectations!
Stephen R. | September 15, 2024

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
Great time with Capt. Daniel . Over 25 years of experience and it shows. Good guy that went the extra mile to make us feel welcomed.
Brandon &. | September 13, 2024

Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef

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