Little Torch Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Little Torch Key

Sean Okeefe
Key West, Florida
Reported: 19 hours ago

Fishing's great!

Sean Okeefe Key West, Florida Reported: 19 hours ago

Fishing's great!

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Alex Harmon
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

The tarpon bite is still very good! As well as some shallow water snapper!

Alex Harmon Summerland Key, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

The tarpon bite is still very good! As well as some shallow water snapper!

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Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West
Key West, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Justin Ferrell with Good Times Key West Key West, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Let's go! The fishing has been pretty good, and the weather is looking great for this week.
Offshore we have had large sargassum weed lines and the mahi have arrived! Early morning, and sunset have also produced some quality blackfin tuna.
The inshore bite has been on fire. Some really nice mutton snappers, mangrove, and yellowtails on the patch reefs and inside the islands. The AM and sunset tarpon bite has been pretty active. Lane snapper population is slowly fading as the water warms up.
On our Dry Tortugas trips we have been catching a ton of species. Last weeks day trip had a laundry list;
Mahi, tuna, mackerels, bonitos offshore. Then we got to the reef for muttons, yellowtails, and mangroves snappers. Once at the park, our guests walked the beach of Garden Key and caught and released some bonefish and tarpon. Also, hand feeding a 300lb Goliath grouper at the dock was a memorable experience.

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Ben Covan
Key West, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Big fish still running through key west! Looking forward to grouper and hogfish season opener this week!

Ben Covan Key West, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Big fish still running through key west! Looking forward to grouper and hogfish season opener this week!

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Ryan Carter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Ryan Carter Key West, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

The past few days have delivered picture-perfect conditions—calm seas, warm temps, and crystal-clear water—and the tarpon fishing has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Key West is loaded with migratory tarpon right now, with hundreds of fish staged throughout the backcountry in their annual spring pattern. Over the last three days, we’ve experienced our best bite of the season, hooking a dozen or more fish per day.
These fish range from 15 to 150 pounds, with a solid average around 60 lbs—plenty of shots at true trophies mixed in with steady action.
Even better, the bite has been aggressive across the board. Whether you’re fishing with live bait or artificials, the tarpon are feeding hard and giving anglers incredible opportunities.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time—this is it.

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Ben Covan
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Great day loading up on yellow jacks

Ben Covan Key West, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Great day loading up on yellow jacks

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BJ Meyer
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing is great. Lots of mahi showing up. Some sails around. Bottom fishing is getting better. Lots of big tarpon around as well Lots of permit on the wrecks also

BJ Meyer Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing is great. Lots of mahi showing up. Some sails around. Bottom fishing is getting better. Lots of big tarpon around as well
Lots of permit on the wrecks also

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Joel Cruz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Great weather offshore been catching a lot of mahi and tuna's Lots of yellowtail at the Reef

Joel Cruz Key West, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Great weather offshore been catching a lot of mahi and tuna's

Lots of yellowtail at the Reef

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★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience fishing with Captain Zac. He was professional and dialed in, getting us onto the fish immediately. We spent the day targeting Tarpon, Yellowtail Snapper, and Mutton Snapper with great success. A top-tier charter!"
William A. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Key West Offshore Excitement!
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great Trip The boat was beautiful. Very accommodating and professional . When we come back next year we will do it again. Easy for all. Thanks .
Chuck M. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
My guide Hunter was awesome, it was a very windy day with wind from the north, which is bad. He got me on fish 🐟 and my next two dinners!!
Steven V. | April 11, 2026

Trip: Key West Fishing Excursion
★★★★★
Had an excellent trip. There was not a lot of boats getting fish, but the Captain and his Mate kept working at it, and we both had success. Very enjoyable trip!
Allen R. | April 7, 2026

Trip: Offshore, Reef & Wreck, And Sunset
★★★★★
Captain Justin is personable and knowledgeable. My 14 year old son had the fishing experience of his lifetime, catching TWO tarpon in one day, one of which was in the 80 lb range.
Aaron L. | April 1, 2026

Trip: The Florida Keys Inshore Experience
★★★★★
We had a great day on the water with Allen! We booked a lobstering and snorkel trip and with it being the last weekend of lobster season there was concern for finding few lobsters. Allen volunteered to add in fishing at no additional cost which was very considerate and a great addition to the day! We caught several snapper and even several lobsters we were able to keep. I would book again!
Alycia M. | March 31, 2026

Trip: Lobstering & Reef Snorkeling Combo