Layton Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Have had very good sight fishing for snook and redfish on the flats near Flamingo. Have caught them on 1/4oz white and chartreuse buck tails and ZMan StreakZ soft plastics

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Have had very good sight fishing for snook and redfish on the flats near Flamingo. Have caught them on 1/4oz white and chartreuse buck tails and ZMan StreakZ soft plastics

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Reef and wreck bit have been in fire here in Islamorada , multiple African pompanos , nice sized mutton/mangrove snapper , and smoker king mackerel a have made for great action morning and afternoon at the wrecks . The reef has been producing some flag yellowtail, yellow Jack , and...

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

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Mark Gibson
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead bite is on fire!

Mark Gibson Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead bite is on fire!

Sheepshead Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Slow day missed the sail, one of the group of 6 was super sea sick so we came back in close with less waves

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Slow day missed the sail, one of the group of 6 was super sea sick so we came back in close with less waves

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing/diving has been good! Snapper were spawning on the reef this past week! Great yellowtail bite.

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing/diving has been good! Snapper were spawning on the reef this past week! Great yellowtail bite.

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Patch reefs have been providing some sizable mutton snapper , big mangroves , yellow tail and mackerel . African please pompano bite is back on with a few good size fish, and inshore snook have been stewing along with some nice mangroves and tarpon.

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Mutton fishing has been good off the upper keys with the cooler water temps, sailfish season is in full swing as well.

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Mutton fishing has been good off the upper keys with the cooler water temps, sailfish season is in full swing as well.

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Brad Picariello
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Brad Picariello Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

A great day aboard. The little migratory fish are here on the reef in Marathon Fl. The fish are little guys but a lot of fun. At one time we had over 12 fish behind the boat, an incredible sight. They are up on the reef in 20 to 30' of water pushing bait- mostly ballyhoo. To see this happen is amazing even to me doing it for 40 years. What a great time for my customers and crew. Also the bottom bite is off the scale. Yellow tail snapper, mutton snapper, king fish, and many other species. Time to come on down here for dinner and a show. Don't forget the sailfish are all catch and release but as much dinner as you want otherwise!

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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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