Layton Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good

Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It's that time of year where the water cools and the reef fishing starts to heat up. Plenty of healthy mutton snapper in the shallows along with mangroves and the occasional grouper with some too big to stop before getting you back in the reef. Also the cooler water means Sailfish. Winter time sailfishing is one of the most sought after fisheries during the winter months with multiple hookups and releases being pretty consistent.

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Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Yellow tail snappers bite is marathon Fl has been on fire!

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Yellow tail snappers bite is marathon Fl has been on fire!

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall fishing has begun , bringing some great offshore , inshore , and near shore fishing opportunities! This is our favorite time of year . Wrecks fishing is starting to heat up with flag yellow tail, mutton's and more . Lobstering is definitely always i. The back of our minds when conditions are favorable and we had some decent luck between patch reef fishing . Offshore mahi are still around and we finally starting to see some larger sized schools of fish show up . Over all beginning of fall season has been solid and we look forward to seeing what the rest has to offer .

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Long time client out for a day of backcountry fishing landed some nice redfish on a recent trip. Fishing buddies and regular customers, Doug and Jim, had another successful day of snook fishing near Cape Sable in Everglades National Park. Landing 9 snook in total.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Wayne Gatling
Rock Hall, Maryland
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good.With limits pretty much every trip.

Wayne Gatling Rock Hall, Maryland Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good.With limits pretty much every trip.

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Patrick Bale
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton and grouper bite has been really strong.

Patrick Bale Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton and grouper bite has been really strong.

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Good eve what an awesome experience CAPTAIN CLAY was a consumate professional and helped us in every way,thank you guys for a great adventure and SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL
Dino M. | November 13, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Tom was great! He got our beginner group on lobsters and even though it was late in the season, we still caught a good amount of keepers. We inshore fished for a bit after we had enough water time. Fish were slow to bite but Tom worked hard to find hot spots so we could get on the fish. Great conversion, cool guy and overall we had a blast. I’d definitely recommend a trip with Captain Tom.
Erica C. | November 5, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing And Lobster Combo

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