Marathon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 4 days ago

One day special deep drop day, it's offered as a special day trip

Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 4 days ago

One day special deep drop day, it's offered as a special day trip

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Bill G.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 5 days ago

Yellow tail snappers, mutton snapper, amber Jacob

Bill G. Marathon, Florida Reported 5 days ago

Yellow tail snappers, mutton snapper, amber Jacob

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Torre P.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 6 days ago

Reef fishing been good !

Torre P. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 6 days ago

Reef fishing been good !

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Tom K.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 1 week 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 K. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 1 week 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 B.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Aaron B. Marathon, Florida Reported 1 week 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 R.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

Eric R. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

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Robert H.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

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

Robert H. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 1 week ago

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

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Joseph S.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

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

Joseph S. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 week 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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Recent Marathon Reviews

★★★★★
Great trip Very knowledgeable. Fun
Michael H. | May 18, 2026

Trip: Everglades Fishing Trip 1/2 Day
★★★★★
Had a fun day out with Capt Chris. Although the wind and grass made the fly fishing challenging, he made every effort to navigate nature with alternative locations. The switchover to bait-cast resulted in several mangrove snappers, as well as trying for tarpon & snook. Would re-book in a blink with Capt. Chris at the helm!
Tom S. | May 14, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing
★★★★★
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

Marathon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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3/4 Day Trip Islamorada

Offshore Deep Dropping

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