Layton Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Layton Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

After that chilly spell! We were thrilled to catch some great snook after the water temperatures dropped. Anglers Mike and Eloy had a fantastic 6-hour adventure in Everglades National Park, using artificial lures, and they caught several nice snook and redfish.

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

This was Last Sunday

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

This was Last Sunday

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

This was yesterday morning trip

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

This was yesterday morning trip

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Weather temps falling and rising are making things a lil more difficult but there's still good action. With a very good diversity of snook drum reds trout mackerel and a few early tarpon and permit .

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Weather temps falling and rising are making things a lil more difficult but there's still good action. With a very good diversity of snook drum reds trout mackerel and a few early tarpon and permit .

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Mark Miller
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

These past few weeks we've been finding mahi in 300 to 550 feet of water when we find a good weed line, and in between we've been catching some scattered blackfin tuna and skipjack tuna

Mark Miller Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

These past few weeks we've been finding mahi in 300 to 550 feet of water when we find a good weed line, and in between we've been catching some scattered blackfin tuna and skipjack tuna

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Plenty of great fishing and visuals during the winter down here in South Florida! Redfish and bonefish have been plentiful and large goliath grouper stepping away from the shadows looking for some sun. The snook fishing is also picking up so come on down and check it all out for...

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

After a back-to-back cold front and a pretty nasty die off with water temps in the 50's, things have finally started returning to normal. Reefs and wrecks turned out a solid mackerel bite, a decent yellowtail bite, and plenty of muttons in the shallower reefs . Even had some surprise sailfish, and nice wahoo as well.

Bayside has been very productive on the mangrove snapper front with some nice-sized fish for the box and plenty of action as well.

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Even with the cold front the bite remained hot when you found the fish

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Even with the cold front the bite remained hot when you found the fish

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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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