Tavernier Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Tavernier

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The Snook and the Redfish have been pushing through the flats in the Backcountry. We've been having a decent bite of both, finding a few triple tails around too!

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The Snook and the Redfish have been pushing through the flats in the Backcountry. We've been having a decent bite of both, finding a few triple tails around too!

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

People often have the misconception that it's to hot to be in the Florida Keys is the Summer time which is completely false. As central and northern Florida has daily average temperatures reaching 100 plus degrees the summer time average in the Keys is right around 85 with light breezes and perfect sight fishing conditions for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Sharks and so many more. From mid August to mid October is the quite season here in South Florida so come enjoy some fishing and resorts all to your selfs.

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Summertime dolphin (mahi mahi) has been hit or miss this year, but we just had one of the best days of dolphin fishing in 5 years. There are some nice fish still out there and we are coming home with plenty of meat for the freezers. In late September and early October we have another good run of nice dolphin coming back through.
Swordfishing in September and October is usually amazing! Usually bigger better fish with multiple shots.

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather is hot and so is the fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, and triple tail!

Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Weather is hot and so is the fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, and triple tail!

Tripletail fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Don Reichert
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Today we caught large yellowtail snappers. Earlier this week blackfin tuna was easy, also a few dolphin offshore!

Don Reichert Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Today we caught large yellowtail snappers. Earlier this week blackfin tuna was easy, also a few dolphin offshore!

Yellowtail Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Tuna bites really good here! Weathers supposed to be nice all weekend! Happy Labor Day to all

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Tuna bites really good here! Weathers supposed to be nice all weekend! Happy Labor Day to all

Blackfin Tuna, Lobster, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Paul Johnson
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

We are still catching mahi-mahi and some nice triple tails The kingfish and mutton snapper fishing along with the black fin tuna will be getting better

Paul Johnson Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

We are still catching mahi-mahi and some nice triple tails
The kingfish and mutton snapper fishing along with the black fin tuna will be getting better

King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Larry Golden
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Offshore fishing has been on fire out of Marathon plenty of Mahi & Blackfin Tuna from 250 to the Humps 4" plastic squids orange & purple has been the best colors for us.

Larry Golden Marathon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Offshore fishing has been on fire out of Marathon plenty of Mahi & Blackfin Tuna from 250 to the Humps 4" plastic squids orange & purple has been the best colors for us.

Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Marathon, Florida

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★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Mark and his deckhand Chris!! Got on some fish right away and then headed offshore and got into some great mahi fishing. Had so much fun we are going out again on Wednesday!!!
Tom R. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip
★★★★★
What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip
Dino M. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore
★★★★★
Captain Wesley communicated very well and his associate Captain Clay led myself and my friends on a fantastic iguana hunting excursion for my buddy’s bachelor’s trip.
Cameron K. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Andy was great! Got us on the fish and had a ton of laughs. Strongly recommended
Kevin C. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing
★★★★★
Good eve what an awesome experience CAPTAIN CLAY was a consumate professional and helped us in every way,thank you guys for a great adventure and SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL
Dino M. | November 13, 2025

Trip: Night Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Brian was our guide in Key Largo. He was excellent!! 2 shy of our limit!! Great resonality.
Donald J. | October 23, 2025

Trip: Key Largo Reefs And Wrecks!
★★★★★
Chris was outstanding as a captain. Aside from is plentiful fishing knowledge and keeping us on bites all day long he was good to talk to and kept us on the fish the entire time we were out there. Even with a shorter half day trip Chris made sure to get us as much fish as possible in the shortened amount of time. The boat was very well kept and gave us many pointers as to how to prepare and cook the fish we caught. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back very soon!
Adam T. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
Paul and first mate Gary worked hard all day on our 8 hour trip offshore. Targeting Blackfin Tuna, Mackerel and Sailfish all day and keeping us over the fish with consistent bites. Would definitely recommend to anybody who wants a good experience offshore and will hopefully be back again in the future.
Adam T. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills
★★★★★
Joel and mate, Eric, were great to fish with. Although fishing was a bit slow after the storms, they were persistent on getting us a bunch of Snapper.
Bryce M. | October 8, 2025

Trip: Lobster Diving, And Snorkeling Trip
★★★★★
We used captain Chris for a lobstering charter. We had a 6 people including my son that is 8 years old who is very intuitive and ask tons of questions. I can say if enough how great he was with my son. He is very laid back and exceed expectations on showing us how to hunt for lobster. He made sure that everyone left with lobster. diner. 10 out of 10 experience. Will be recommending to everyone. Also has a great playlist on the boat.
Derek A. | September 19, 2025

Trip: Lobster Free Dive Trip