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Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
My team won the the Reef defender division in the recent Reef Lionfish derby
What we are really excited about is this year's expanded red snapper season we have 39 days of red snapper season starting May 22.
This season will go from May 22 to June 30 and then we'll have 4 three day weekends in October
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 2 months ago
My team won the the Reef defender division in the recent Reef Lionfish derby
What we are really excited about is this year's expanded red snapper season we have 39 days of red snapper season starting May 22.
This season will go from May 22 to June 30 and then we'll have 4 three day weekends in October
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Jason Yates
Jason Y.
Shalimar, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Mahi have been on fire 🔥
Jason Yates
Jason Y. Shalimar, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Mahi have been on fire 🔥
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
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Steve Gould
Steve G.
Marco Island, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
The last three weeks have been amazing with hundred percent on Tarpon and big sharks.
Steve Gould
Steve G. Marco Island, Florida Reported 2 months ago
The last three weeks have been amazing with hundred percent on Tarpon and big sharks.
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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John Perry
John P.
Placida, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
American red snapper opens June 1st.
John Perry
John P. Placida, Florida Reported 2 months ago
American red snapper opens June 1st.
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Inshore has been on fire with 4 inshore slams in the last 4 trips! Some stud flounder and bull reds mixed in as well. Dock lights have produced consistent trout after the sun sets
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Inshore has been on fire with 4 inshore slams in the last 4 trips! Some stud flounder and bull reds mixed in as well. Dock lights have produced consistent trout after the sun sets
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Jeff Ready
Jeff R.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
sLast few weeks have been hot. Lots of Spanish Mackerel still running. We won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for a sweep in the inshore competition last weekend. Seeing Mahi starting to come in, some big grouper, big red snapper, a couple big redfish caught offshore of all places. All in all the fishing is great right now.
Jeff Ready
Jeff R. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
sLast few weeks have been hot. Lots of Spanish Mackerel still running. We won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for a sweep in the inshore competition last weekend. Seeing Mahi starting to come in, some big grouper, big red snapper, a couple big redfish caught offshore of all places. All in all the fishing is great right now.
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Brandon Simon
Brandon S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
The trout, redfish, and black drum have all been chewing down since May started. Had some amazing days on the water lately
Brandon Simon
Brandon S. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
The trout, redfish, and black drum have all been chewing down since May started. Had some amazing days on the water lately
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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James Callahan
James C.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Pensacola — this week’s fishing report (early May)

Overview
- Strong, multi-area bite right now: surf, inshore/backwaters, nearshore reefs/wrecks and offshore all producing when conditions allow.
- Water temps are warming (upper 60s–low 70s reported), bait is moving in, and fish are active from the beach out to the wrecks and ledges.
- Wind and frontal passages will still create short weather windows — plan trips around calmer days.

What’s biting
- Surf / Beach: Pompano run in full swing (also whiting, some drum). Spanish mackerel are showing up along the beach; king mackerel will be more common as the...
James Callahan
James C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Pensacola — this week’s fishing report (early May)

Overview
- Strong, multi-area bite right now: surf, inshore/backwaters, nearshore reefs/wrecks and offshore all producing when conditions allow.
- Water temps are warming (upper 60s–low 70s reported), bait is moving in, and fish are active from the beach out to the wrecks and ledges.
- Wind and frontal passages will still create short weather windows — plan trips around calmer days.

What’s biting
- Surf / Beach: Pompano run in full swing (also whiting, some drum). Spanish mackerel are showing up along the beach; king mackerel will be more common as the
month progresses.
- Pier: Spanish mackerel and early kings near mid-to-end of the pier; night fishing around lights can produce.
- Inshore / Bays / Flats: Big spotted trout and redfish are active on the flats and around grass edges; flounder and slot reds in some areas.
- Nearshore / Reefs & Wrecks: Vermilion (vermilion) snapper, amberjack, grouper and a steady reef/wreck bite. Mangrove snapper and scamp show on structure.
- Offshore / Deep-water: When weather permits, bottom fishing and deep drops are producing tilefish and solid bottom action. Trolling lanes are starting to produce kings in places.

Baits, tackle & techniques
- Surf: Bottom rigs with fresh shrimp or sand fleas for pompano/whiting; small jigs or gotcha plugs for Spanish.
- Pier: Cut bait for bottom species; live bait for kings and bigger pelagics.
- Inshore: Live shrimp, soft plastics, or topwater/traction plugs around bait pods and grass edges for trout and reds.
- Nearshore/Offshore: Sabiki rigs for tink
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Drew Underwood
Drew U.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves
Drew Underwood
Drew U. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 2 months ago
These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Aaron Highers
Aaron H.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Offshore lots of snappers and sharks.
Aaron Highers
Aaron H. Port Orange, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Offshore lots of snappers and sharks.
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
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