Marathon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Marathon

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

The Backcountry Fishing is has a steady bite with the Speckled Sea Trout. Catching Snook and Redfish in Flamingo area. Large Tarpon have shown up around the Bridges.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The Backcountry Fishing is has a steady bite with the Speckled Sea Trout. Catching Snook and Redfish in Flamingo area.
Large Tarpon have shown up around the Bridges.

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Spring arrives and so do the fish . Awesome trout fishing finally some great snapper and a good steady dose of snook are making for some spectacular fishing. Temps are still comfortable and that adds up to having great times .

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

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Josh Cox
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Josh Cox Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The Mahi are showing up!!!
Its getting to be that time of year when "The Green Guys" make their way through The Keys!!!
If this year's bite is anywhere close to last years, it will be awesome!!! Last year we averaged about 26 inch Mahi.
Somedays were better than others but we caught fish!!!
The thrill of the hunt and hearing the drag peeling off is what makes it fun!!!
Blackfin Tuna are hanging off the reef in about 250ft of water, which is a hop skip and a jump from land.
The spring currents and winds are pushing the fish to us!! Its only going to get better!!!
And dont forget, along with The Green Guys, Wahoo are around as well!!

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Johnny Maddox
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

A yellowtail snapper - cook your catch at Keys Fisheries. Love seeing happy clients. ❤️🎣

Johnny Maddox Marathon, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

A yellowtail snapper - cook your catch at Keys Fisheries. Love seeing happy clients. ❤️🎣

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

March madness is in full effect and the fish are happy as can be! When the warm weather rolls in, the fish cooperate with plenty of opportunities to catch tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish and snook.

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

March madness is in full effect and the fish are happy as can be! When the warm weather rolls in, the fish cooperate with plenty of opportunities to catch tarpon, bonefish, permit, redfish and snook.

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Tom Kasprzak
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been great lots of snapper around tons of yellowtail on the reef the patches are loaded with lanes and mangrove and the bridges have been stacked with mangrove snapper the tarpon are just starting to show up in the deeper channels out back we are still finding cobia...

Tom Kasprzak Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Starting to roll into Tarpon season here in the upper keys fish are slowly trickling in everyday.

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Starting to roll into Tarpon season here in the upper keys fish are slowly trickling in everyday.

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Torre Palmeno
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Been windy but was out the other day in the shallows on some snapper

Torre Palmeno Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Been windy but was out the other day in the shallows on some snapper

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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'
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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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