Layton Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Maurice Young
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The last couple of weeks have 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...

Maurice Young Lauderhill, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

As the seasons change, we are awaiting the arrival of the winter fish—especially Sailfish! The typical fall patterns of late season Mahi and Blackfin Tunas are still in the area. The Florida Keys had very little damage and are up and running!

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Mike Sisto
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Last 3 days we have caught mahi, sailfish, mutton snapper, African pompano, and yellowtails. Fall is all about mixed bag trips!

Mike Sisto Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Last 3 days we have caught mahi, sailfish, mutton snapper, African pompano, and yellowtails. Fall is all about mixed bag trips!

African Pompano Fishing in Marathon, Florida

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Peak of storm no waves in marina, Friday morning picture from my deck of the Atlantic Ocean... islamorada was very fortunate that the storm missed a direct hit.

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Peak of storm no waves in marina, Friday morning picture from my deck of the Atlantic Ocean... islamorada was very fortunate that the storm missed a direct hit.

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fall fishing is as good as it gets in the Florida Keys light winds and blue bird sky's make for a perfect fishing adventure.

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fall fishing is as good as it gets in the Florida Keys light winds and blue bird sky's make for a perfect fishing adventure.

Cubera Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Triple tail has been on the menu

Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Triple tail has been on the menu

Tripletail fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Joel Brandenburg
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Sept and Oct are great months in the Florida Keys for mahi, tuna, billfish, wahoo, yellowtail, mangrove, mutton, grouper, permit, snook, redfish, AJ, yellow jack, deep dropping, trolling, chum a lot when anchored.

Joel Brandenburg Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Andrew Atwill
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The reef bite has been insane with snappers of all different species in the 25 to 75 foot range still catching mahi in about 750 feet in the back country has been on fire with snook trout occasional redfish in Tarpon

Andrew Atwill Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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★★★★★
Had a wonderful time! Captain Ron is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional! Hope to go out with him again soon
Christopher C. | December 13, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Josh is a fantastic captain he makes it feel like you’re fishing with your buddies. Can’t recommend him enough. He will get you on the fish!
Ryan L. | December 12, 2025

Trip: Key Largo Mix-It-Up
★★★★★
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

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