Layton Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 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: 3 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: 3 years ago

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

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 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
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 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 Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Late July saw an increase in the Mahi fishing with larger fish in better numbers. In typical cycles the fishing got harder on the full moon but should recover as the moon subsides. The tunas have arrived but so have the sharks that follow the tuna schools. If you ever wanted to catch a larger shark Thor next moths are the best! On the reef the snappers are still chewing as the spawns come to a close.

Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

August is the start of Lobster season. Bring your snorkel gear and join me for a four hour trip. Been getting a few mutton snappers, red grouper. Offshore Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin in full day trips

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

August is the start of Lobster season. Bring your snorkel gear and join me for a four hour trip. Been getting a few mutton snappers, red grouper. Offshore Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin in full day trips

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Summertime fishing is as good as it gets in Islamorada, FL!!

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Summertime fishing is as good as it gets in Islamorada, FL!!

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Jay Daniels
Hatteras, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing been great. The wahoos are finally showing up. Come on let's go fishing

Jay Daniels Hatteras, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing been great. The wahoos are finally showing up. Come on let's go fishing

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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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