Marathon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Marathon

Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

After that chilly spell! We were thrilled to catch some great snook after the water temperatures dropped. Anglers Mike and Eloy had a fantastic 6-hour adventure in Everglades National Park, using artificial lures, and they caught several nice snook and redfish.

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

This was Last Sunday

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

This was Last Sunday

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

This was yesterday morning trip

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

This was yesterday morning trip

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Weather temps falling and rising are making things a lil more difficult but there's still good action. With a very good diversity of snook drum reds trout mackerel and a few early tarpon and permit .

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Weather temps falling and rising are making things a lil more difficult but there's still good action. With a very good diversity of snook drum reds trout mackerel and a few early tarpon and permit .

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Plenty of great fishing and visuals during the winter down here in South Florida! Redfish and bonefish have been plentiful and large goliath grouper stepping away from the shadows looking for some sun. The snook fishing is also picking up so come on down and check it all out for...

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

After a back-to-back cold front and a pretty nasty die off with water temps in the 50's, things have finally started returning to normal. Reefs and wrecks turned out a solid mackerel bite, a decent yellowtail bite, and plenty of muttons in the shallower reefs . Even had some surprise sailfish, and nice wahoo as well.

Bayside has been very productive on the mangrove snapper front with some nice-sized fish for the box and plenty of action as well.

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Gw De Pauw
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Father and son duo, Bill and Jackson, caught several over slot redfish and a few black drum on a recent trip to Flamingo in Everglades National Park. Kenny Brogan from Jumping Branch, WV came down to get out of the cold and caught some quality backcountry fish, all on artificial.

Gw De Pauw Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Father and son duo, Bill and Jackson, caught several over slot redfish and a few black drum on a recent trip to Flamingo in Everglades National Park.
Kenny Brogan from Jumping Branch, WV came down to get out of the cold and caught some quality backcountry fish, all on artificial.

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Hey guys in between these cold fronts fishing has been excellent, when the weather has been good fishing has been great 👍🏼

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Hey guys in between these cold fronts fishing has been excellent, when the weather has been good fishing has been great 👍🏼

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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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