Layton Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Zach Jones
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good Tarpon are starting to show up better and bonefish all around. The backcountry snook bite is still on and I'm also starting to see some permit come in from their spawn.

Zach Jones Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good Tarpon are starting to show up better and bonefish all around. The backcountry snook bite is still on and I'm also starting to see some permit come in from their spawn.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Paul Newman and his son, Jack from New York, each battled the wind and landed their first snook near Flamingo. Had a fun day for sure. Saw bottle nose dolphin and manatees too.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Paul Newman and his son, Jack from New York, each battled the wind and landed their first snook near Flamingo. Had a fun day for sure. Saw bottle nose dolphin and manatees too.

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Jayme Stephenson
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Great week on the water!!

Jayme Stephenson Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Great week on the water!!

Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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John Callion
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Born and raised in the Marathon Florida. Been guiding for 16 years. Red hot tarpon bite right now.

John Callion Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Born and raised in the Marathon Florida. Been guiding for 16 years. Red hot tarpon bite right now.

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Casey Yaworski
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo in the kite yesterday

Casey Yaworski Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo in the kite yesterday

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Brad Picariello
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Brad Picariello Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The migration of the larger pelagic fish are coming threw the Florida Keys on there way to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a site that only happens a few times a year. Sailfish, marlin, blue fin tuna, cobia, mahi-mahi, black fin tuna, ect. One of the best time of the year for us. It’s all site fishing with live bait. The numbers can be staggering. We caught and released 28 sail fish a few days ago. Only in 100' of water or less. Only 5 miles offshore. Exciting time in the keys. Come on down and go fishing.

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Tony Golden
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton snappers and sailfish are biting

Tony Golden Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton snappers and sailfish are biting

Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Then there are the Cobia....the only good thing about the big sharks is they bring big Cobia.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Then there are the Cobia....the only good thing about the big sharks is they bring big Cobia.

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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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