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Brad P.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The migration of the larger pelagic fish are coming threw the Florida Keys on there way to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a site that only happens a few times a year. Sailfish, marlin, blue fin tuna, cobia, mahi-mahi, black fin tuna, ect. One of the best time of the year for us. It’s all site fishing with live bait. The numbers can be staggering. We caught and released 28 sail fish a few days ago. Only in 100' of water or less. Only 5 miles offshore. Exciting time in the keys. Come on down and go fishing.
Brad Picariello
Brad P. Marathon, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The migration of the larger pelagic fish are coming threw the Florida Keys on there way to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a site that only happens a few times a year. Sailfish, marlin, blue fin tuna, cobia, mahi-mahi, black fin tuna, ect. One of the best time of the year for us. It’s all site fishing with live bait. The numbers can be staggering. We caught and released 28 sail fish a few days ago. Only in 100' of water or less. Only 5 miles offshore. Exciting time in the keys. Come on down and go fishing.
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida
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Tony Golden
Tony G.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Mutton snappers and sailfish are biting
Tony Golden
Tony G. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Mutton snappers and sailfish are biting
Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Jason Calhoun
Jason C.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Then there are the Cobia....the only good thing about the big sharks is they bring big Cobia.
Jason Calhoun
Jason C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Then there are the Cobia....the only good thing about the big sharks is they bring big Cobia.
Cobia Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Jason Calhoun
Jason C.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The snapper and triggerfish bite are on fire right now. The Permit are schooled up on the reefs. The sharks and barracuda are putting on a show as well.
Jason Calhoun
Jason C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The snapper and triggerfish bite are on fire right now. The Permit are schooled up on the reefs. The sharks and barracuda are putting on a show as well.
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Permit Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Gw De Pauw
Gw D.
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
Gw D. 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
Redfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Chris Parthemore
Chris P.
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 even a few nice muttons there to . Overall solid week
Chris Parthemore
Chris P. 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 even a few nice muttons there to . Overall solid week
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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Mark Gibson
Mark G.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Sheepshead bite is on fire!
Mark Gibson
Mark G. Key Largo, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Sheepshead bite is on fire!
Sheepshead Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
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
Larry W. 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
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Tony Y.
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
Tony Y. 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
Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Chris Parthemore
Chris P.
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
Chris P. 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.
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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  • ★★★★★
    I can’t say enough positives about Captain Ken! His preparation for the trip payed off big time! Including my first tarpon and snook! We caught multiple of each. He is super personable but also works relentlessly to find the fish for you. If you are serious about fishing, Ken is the guide for you! Highly recommend!!!!!

    Courtney P. | October 10, 2026

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    GW is the man! My wife and I booked a fly fishing / spin fishing trip. He had us on fish all day long, and went out of his way to make sure we had the absolute best time we could! He asked us ahead of time what we wanted to target, how we wanted to fish, etc and incorporated all of it into the trip. His knowledge of the area and the fish are impressive as well. We'll 100% book with him again when we visit next time!

    Trevor K. | October 5, 2026

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    Steve G. | September 29, 2026

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    Frank and Steve were a great team. Prompt, courteous, very knowledgeable and experience. We had a great time and can’t wait to go again. 5 stars

    Victor B. | September 24, 2026

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