Tavernier Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Marathon, Florida

Reported 6 months 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...

Josh C. Marathon, Florida Reported 6 months ago

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Andrew A.

Key Largo, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Last few days

Andrew A. Key Largo, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Last few days

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Jason C.

Key Largo, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Hey there it's been going great with the exception of the weather but the bite has been hot even though it's windy and cold

Jason C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Hey there it's been going great with the exception of the weather but the bite has been hot even though it's windy and cold

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Ken D.

Miami, Florida

Reported 6 months 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 D. Miami, Florida Reported 6 months 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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Bill M.

Key Largo, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Some march mahi

Bill M. Key Largo, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Some march mahi

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Mark M.

Key Largo, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

So the bite this past week was pretty good. We got to a few nice mahi some big yellowtail snapper some barracuda, a few nice Red Grouper and two really nice wahoo.

Mark M. Key Largo, Florida Reported 6 months ago

So the bite this past week was pretty good. We got to a few nice mahi some big yellowtail snapper some barracuda, a few nice Red Grouper and two really nice wahoo.

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Ben T.

Tavernier, Florida

Reported 7 months ago

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

Ben T. Tavernier, Florida Reported 7 months ago

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

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Jason C.

Key Largo, Florida

Reported 7 months ago

Fishing is on fire on the ocean

Jason C. Key Largo, Florida Reported 7 months ago

Fishing is on fire on the ocean

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Dustin H.

Key Largo, Florida

Reported 7 months ago

Good morning, attached is a nice yellowtail caught by this young angler a couple days ago! The yellowtail action has been great along with the sailfish!
A nice Kingfish caught by our Captain Dustin's son, Brody during a sailfish tournament a couple weeks ago!

Dustin H. Key Largo, Florida Reported 7 months ago

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Charles O.

Miami, Florida

Reported 7 months ago

Inshore to Offshore we cover it ALL!

Charles O. Miami, Florida Reported 7 months ago

Inshore to Offshore we cover it ALL!

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★★★★★
I can’t say enough positives about Captain Ken! His preparation for the trip payed off big time! Including my first tarpon and snook! We caught multiple of each. He is super personable but also works relentlessly to find the fish for you. If you are serious about fishing, Ken is the guide for you! Highly recommend!!!!!
Courtney P. | October 10, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Fishing
★★★★★
GW is the man! My wife and I booked a fly fishing / spin fishing trip. He had us on fish all day long, and went out of his way to make sure we had the absolute best time we could! He asked us ahead of time what we wanted to target, how we wanted to fish, etc and incorporated all of it into the trip. His knowledge of the area and the fish are impressive as well. We'll 100% book with him again when we visit next time!
Trevor K. | October 5, 2026

Trip: Islamorada Flats And Backcountry
★★★★★
Great trip! Kevin is a great Captain and very knowledgeable fisherman. Limited on Snapper and had a great time. Highly recommend!
Steve G. | September 29, 2026

Trip: Backcountry Trip
★★★★★
Frank and Steve were a great team. Prompt, courteous, very knowledgeable and experience. We had a great time and can’t wait to go again. 5 stars
Victor B. | September 24, 2026

Trip: Offshore Islamorada Trip
★★★★★
Our trip with Aaron was enjoyable even with the choppy waters. Aaron’s boat was extremely clean and we felt safe aboard. He had radar/fish finder there to help pick a spot and dropped in some bait to entice the fish. He helped bait hooks for us which was very appreciated even by our more experienced angler. We caught mostly yellowtail and they were fun to reel in. Lines were snapped by some bigger fish so we’ll always tell the stories of the ones that got away! Thanks for helping make the trip happen.
Tiffany B. | September 23, 2026

Trip: Reef Fishing
★★★★★
Great day on the water with Captain Eric. Started off slow but caught some great fish including the Goliath Grouper and Tarpon below. Eric is very knowledgeable and a great teacher! I have fresh water fished my whole life, this was my first inshore experience and I learned techniques from Eric that I didn’t know. My wife and I truly enjoyed our time of the water with Captain Eric! The sea trout that Eric filleted was prepared at of local restaurant and was delicious! I highly recommend Captain Eric for a guided inshore fishing trip! Hope to be back again! Frank Gallione Lieutenant (Retired) Lombard Illinois Fire Dept.
Frank G. | September 22, 2026

Trip: Back Country Bonanza
★★★★★
We had an amazing time. Chris was awesome. All of our first time to go lobstering and he made sure we had everything we needed!
Whitley A. | September 1, 2026

Trip: Lobster Free Dive Trip
★★★★★
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an awesome six-hour charter with Captain Andrew (“Drew”)! He actually took the bay boat out a little early to catch bait before we even got started, and that pretty much set the tone for the whole day—he came prepared and ready to put us on fish. Even with that, we still beat other charters to the honey holes! Gave us a demonstration on throwing the casting bait net in the bay and that in itself was priceless!! We caught mahi and tuna, learned a bunch of little tricks along the way, shared some great stories, and really enjoyed the entire experience. Drew is a Key Largo lifer with generations of family roots in the Keys, and it shows. He knows these waters, the fishing, the weather, where to run, what to look for, and where the fish are. We even navigated through a beast of a storm and got a little wet, but honestly, that just became part of the adventure! Drew handled it calmly and confidently, and it made for one of those stories you’ll laugh about afterward. He is sweet, humble, kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to communicate with. With just three of us, the charter felt personal and relaxed—not like you were just another group being shuffled through. If you’re looking for a smaller charter with a captain who works hard, knows the ocean, shares what he knows, and genuinely wants you to have a great day, Drew is your guy. Great fishing, great conversation, a little adventure, and some awesome memories. We would absolutely go out with him again! 🎣🌊
Christine F. | August 30, 2026

Trip: Key Largo Offshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Eric was fantastic, patient, a great teacher, and a super cool guy to talk to. As beginners he helped us learn to cast and is super knowledgeable about fishing, guiding, and knows the Keys like the back of his hand.
Scott S. | August 24, 2026

Trip: Flats Fury With Captain Eric
★★★★★
Had lots of fun. Crew was great and we caught a bunch of fish.
Donald T. | August 22, 2026

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Tavernier Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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