Palmetto Bay Fishing Reports (December 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Palmetto Bay

Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

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Bryan Maffei
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Sails and Dolphin have been around in shallow water, under 125'.

Bryan Maffei Miami, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Sails and Dolphin have been around in shallow water, under 125'.

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Weather has been all over the place but still plenty of fish to be caught! It seems like charters are picking up a bit, but it's been a little slow the last couple months.

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Weather has been all over the place but still plenty of fish to be caught! It seems like charters are picking up a bit, but it's been a little slow the last couple months.

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Scott Grenfell
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Mutton snapper are hot on the patch reefs yellowtail

Scott Grenfell Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Mutton snapper are hot on the patch reefs yellowtail

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JP Mckay
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

a little slow weather's been up and down still catching good quantities of peacocks out in the Everglades Okeechobee a handful of fish too big ones should be moving in when there's moon

JP Mckay Fort Lauderdale, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

a little slow weather's been up and down still catching good quantities of peacocks out in the Everglades Okeechobee a handful of fish too big ones should be moving in when there's moon

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Jose Reyes
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Fishing has been on fire the past three weeks with this cold front clients are doing well and catching goliath grouper snook tarpon redfish

Jose Reyes Miami, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Fishing has been on fire the past three weeks with this cold front clients are doing well and catching goliath grouper snook tarpon redfish

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Maurice Young
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Maurice Young Key Largo, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Weather has been some windy days and other days completely calm and off the chain for the Wahoo bite. Offshore has been action packed. We are catching Wahoo in 100-230 feet, they love to bite when there is a overcast and minimal seas. We expect them to stick around and keep slaying them; just like last year. As they make the perfect eating as raw, sushi, cooked, or, smoked as fish dip! Last week on a full- day offshore with Team Redbull; Ace of Spades released 4 Sailfish (Captain Maurices favorite). This makes a adventure filled and action packed day of fighting bill fish; pulling up to the dock with 4 sail release flags out! It sure keeps the Captain on his toes! The reef is full of good eating- mutton snappers are biting hot, and, of course the flag yellowtails are cooperating. Reef trips are a rewarding and perfect outing for families and groups who want to stay with their rods bent and consistent action. And ideal for cook your catch at the wonderful local restaurants. As always its a blessing to fish daily in the Florida Keys and put families and friends from all over onto the best bite!

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

meat trip.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

meat trip.

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★★★★★
Fantastic trip. Charlie is the guy to book hunts with
Jeff H. | December 19, 2024

Trip: Iguana Hunting Insanity
★★★★★
Had a super great time fishing with Ron! He is very knowledgeable about the area and had me catching peacock and largemouth bass consistently the entire time!! In 2 hours I eaily brought in 20 fish altogether!
Gavin F. | December 18, 2024

Trip: Shoreline Peacock Bass - Weekdays
★★★★★
Christopher was the best Captain we could dream of. Knowledgeable, reliable, extremely nice. The 4 boys had a blast and caught a crazy amount of fish! Experience to be renewed! Merci
Sophie T. | December 14, 2024

Trip: South Florida Inshore fishing
★★★★★
Was in town for Thanksgiving with the fam and had an awesome time out with Capt. Ricky. The boat is super spacious, dry, comfortable, and fast and Capt uses nothing but top of the line tackle. We caught some nice wahoo on the troll that made for awesome sashimi, ceviche, and fish tacos back home. We also came across some floating debris and pitched baits at some Tripletail. They were super picky but Richard and Elliott knew how to make em eat! Thanks guys, will be back soon. – Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Reel Rush Lauderdale Fishing
★★★★★
My family and I had an epic day with Taco! Taco and his mate were super welcoming as we jumped on board, and it was clear he runs a super clean and well maintained sportfish. We were on fish in no time with my brother-in-law fighting the fish of his life, a giant Amberjack! From there, we spread the kites and caught mahi, bonita, and a beautiful sailfish. Whole fam had a blast and Taco stole the show, we'll be back! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Florida Fishing Spectacular
★★★★★
The captain did his best to help us catch fish. As a result, the two of us were able to catch more than 15 fish.
Koji S. | November 30, 2024

Trip: Sportfishing Miami
★★★★★
Captain Dennis is a Silver King master. Fishing with him is an adventure. He made us feel like more like friends than clients and did a great job teaching us how it's done.
Thomas H. | November 28, 2024

Trip: Night Time Inshore Tarpon & Snook
★★★★★
We had a group of 10 for a bachelor party and the experience was great. Everything was as imagined and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this trip for either a small or big group.
Jason Y. | November 25, 2024

Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)
★★★★★
John is the man, and Kevin his partner is a great guy. Would highly recommend.
Benjamin H. | November 24, 2024

Trip: Everglades Gigging
★★★★★
Great experience with Justin. His goal was to put us on the iguanas, changed the start time to make it a better day. We shot 17 iguanas. Awesome captain and super awesome experience. Highly recommend.
Randy E. | November 17, 2024

Trip: Iguana Hunting

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