Layton Key Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Layton Key

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We are expecting a good Fall fishing season. The temperatures have cooled down, and the fish are biting pretty good. We are catching some small Tarpon on artificial baits. The Snook bite has been consistent in the Backcountry.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna bite is hot. Some quality yellow tail snappers too!

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna bite is hot. Some quality yellow tail snappers too!

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Johnny Maddox
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The last few weeks has been a whole mess of good fishing and catching

Johnny Maddox Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The last few weeks has been a whole mess of good fishing and catching

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Here's some from today's trip. We were back in Flamingo again, catching snook in the 17- 26in range. Had a slot red pull hook at the boat. We ended up with 14 Snook to hand.

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Here's some from today's trip. We were back in Flamingo again, catching snook in the 17- 26in range. Had a slot red pull hook at the boat. We ended up with 14 Snook to hand.

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Pretty constant Snook bite on shrimp tails and Tarpon in the 4 to 30lb range.

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Pretty constant Snook bite on shrimp tails and Tarpon in the 4 to 30lb range.

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Jeremy Mathis with Ankle Deep Fishing Adventures
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snook fishing has been warming up as we get ready for the Mullet Run!

Jeremy Mathis with Ankle Deep Fishing Adventures Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Snook fishing has been warming up as we get ready for the Mullet Run!

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of snook around with lots of rain

Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of snook around with lots of rain

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Paul Johnson
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

A decent catch of mahi on a short day We released a lot of short ones

Paul Johnson Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

A decent catch of mahi on a short day We released a lot of short ones

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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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