Layton Key Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Snook and the Redfish have been pushing through the flats in the Backcountry. We've been having a decent bite of both, finding a few triple tails around too!

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The Snook and the Redfish have been pushing through the flats in the Backcountry. We've been having a decent bite of both, finding a few triple tails around too!

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

People often have the misconception that it's to hot to be in the Florida Keys is the Summer time which is completely false. As central and northern Florida has daily average temperatures reaching 100 plus degrees the summer time average in the Keys is right around 85 with light breezes and perfect sight fishing conditions for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Sharks and so many more. From mid August to mid October is the quite season here in South Florida so come enjoy some fishing and resorts all to your selfs.

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Eric Reynolds
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eric Reynolds Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Summertime dolphin (mahi mahi) has been hit or miss this year, but we just had one of the best days of dolphin fishing in 5 years. There are some nice fish still out there and we are coming home with plenty of meat for the freezers. In late September and early October we have another good run of nice dolphin coming back through.
Swordfishing in September and October is usually amazing! Usually bigger better fish with multiple shots.

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Weather is hot and so is the fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, and triple tail!

Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Weather is hot and so is the fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, and triple tail!

Tripletail fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Today we caught large yellowtail snappers. Earlier this week blackfin tuna was easy, also a few dolphin offshore!

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Today we caught large yellowtail snappers. Earlier this week blackfin tuna was easy, also a few dolphin offshore!

Yellowtail Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tuna bites really good here! Weathers supposed to be nice all weekend! Happy Labor Day to all

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tuna bites really good here! Weathers supposed to be nice all weekend! Happy Labor Day to all

Blackfin Tuna, Lobster, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Paul Johnson
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We are still catching mahi-mahi and some nice triple tails The kingfish and mutton snapper fishing along with the black fin tuna will be getting better

Paul Johnson Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We are still catching mahi-mahi and some nice triple tails
The kingfish and mutton snapper fishing along with the black fin tuna will be getting better

King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing has been on fire out of Marathon plenty of Mahi & Blackfin Tuna from 250 to the Humps 4" plastic squids orange & purple has been the best colors for us.

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing has been on fire out of Marathon plenty of Mahi & Blackfin Tuna from 250 to the Humps 4" plastic squids orange & purple has been the best colors for us.

Mahi Mahi / Dorado 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

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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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