Layton Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

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
Islamorada, 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 Islamorada, 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!

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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Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Matt Green and sons, AJ and Aiden, had an outstanding day in the backcountry near Flamingo in Everglades National Park. The boys caught about 20 snook (we lost count!), redfish, jacks, trout and saw lots of sharks! They even got to see bottlenose dolphin and a bald eagle to round...

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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★★★★★
Fantastic birthday trip fishing with captain nick. Great fishing with the family.
Nathan M. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Great day with Ken! Had a blast kept us in the fish all day long. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be booking him again on our next trip.
Brian L. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Fishing
★★★★★
We went out on a day when weather conditions were less than ideal and honestly I wasn’t sure we’d see much action at all. Despite the conditions, Captain Bill’s fishing and boat knowledge kept us in the game. The highlight of the trip was catching a 140lb lb Tarpon, the fight of a lifetime. If you are looking for a local guide who knows his craft, works hard, and has an easy to talk to personality, I would highly recommend Captain Bill.
Joe S. | April 28, 2026

Trip: Top Notch Tarpon Trips
★★★★★
Book with Captain J!! We had such an amazing time. Me and my aunt got lucky and had the boat to ourselves, he brought us out to great spots. I am beyond overjoyed with the outcome of the charter. We got 14 good eating fish, yellow tail and snapper. And I caught a giant 10ft nurse shark! Definitely the best fight of my life, my body was a wreck the next day lol. We had such an amazing time because of captain j, he baited our hooks for us and took off all the fish. He was ready for everything, and cleaned and prepared all our catches
Emma O. | April 27, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun
★★★★★
Ben was very knowledgeable on the water and put us on the fish. We had a great day on the water and enjoyed every minute of the trip. We would strongly recommend Ben as a fishing guide.
Charles H. | April 27, 2026

Trip: Summerland Key Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent trip with Andrew Very knowledgeable wood recommend him to anybody wanting to come to the keys
David G. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings
★★★★★
Had a wonderful time. Chris our guide was the best! He knew what he was doing and really went out of his way to accommodate us. Will definitely be using the service again!
Jason M. | April 22, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing
★★★★★
Great guide. Awesome boat. Aways enjoy fishing for tarpon.
George L. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Top Notch Tarpon Trips
★★★★★
Jim was great! He was a wealth of knowledge and put us on fish all day long. Was very patient with us beginners, and helped us pick it up quickly. Conversation was great throughout the trip, we talked all about fishing, travel, and the Keys. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great day of fishing while in the area!
Kerry C. | April 17, 2026

Trip: FL Keys Inshore/Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
We will book with Captain Jason again. Captain Jason is awesome, he made our trip fun and memorable.
Tammy L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 3 Hours Of Fun

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