Marathon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Marathon

Tom Kasprzak
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 3 hours ago

Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.

Tom Kasprzak Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 3 hours ago

Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.

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Aaron Black
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Aaron Black Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

May Fishing Report – Marathon, Florida Keys

The summer fishing bite is building fast here in the Florida Keys, and we have been staying on the fish!

Recent offshore trips have delivered classic “Mahi Madness” action with aggressive mahi crashing weed lines and floating debris. Anglers enjoyed nonstop excitement, including multiple hookups and beautiful keeper mahi coming over the rails.

Back on the reef, the bite has stayed steady with quality Yellowtail Snapper and Mackerel making great table fare. Jim’s recent 4-hour reef trip produced fresh fish for dinner and even turned into an incredible homemade fish sandwich just hours after leaving the dock.

With warming water temperatures, calmer conditions, and summer patterns beginning to settle in, we’re excited for what’s ahead for mahi, tuna, snapper, and reef fishing in Marathon.

Whether you want fast-paced offshore action or a fun family reef trip, now is a great time to fish the Florida Keys with us!

Capt. Aaron

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

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Robert Horachek
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Tarpon season is in peak season but I guess that I got distracted with permit

Robert Horachek Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Tarpon season is in peak season but I guess that I got distracted with permit

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Joseph Snyder
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

We have been catching alot of mahi and tuna and the yellowtail snapper are still spawning and biting really good

Joseph Snyder Islamorada, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

We have been catching alot of mahi and tuna and the yellowtail snapper are still spawning and biting really good

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

We've been waiting for the big girls to show up and they have . We're seeing the best trout fishing so far this year. We're also seeing some very nice snapper as well .

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

We've been waiting for the big girls to show up and they have . We're seeing the best trout fishing so far this year. We're also seeing some very nice snapper as well .

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The snapper bites been phenomenal on a medium days. We've been tuna fishing with a limit every time. Goliath was released, unharmed

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

The snapper bites been phenomenal on a medium days. We've been tuna fishing with a limit every time.

Goliath was released, unharmed

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BJ Meyer
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks 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: 2 weeks 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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★★★★★
Fishing trip was amazing. Jim was exceptional guide. We caught a lot of fish, and we learned a lot about the area. Looking forward to coming back next year. Very professional. Customer focused.
Brian L. | May 11, 2026

Trip: FL Keys Inshore/Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
We loved our trip with Captain Johnny! He was super experienced and explained everything nicely. We all had a great time fishing for yellow tail and went home with enough fish for dinner! The weather was great, the music was great and the captain was great! We will be back!
Allison G. | May 8, 2026

Trip: Florida Fish Slam -23'
★★★★★
Great captain - great experience - 5 stars all around!
Christian F. | May 4, 2026

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

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