Duck Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Duck Key

Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
As the seasons change, we are awaiting the arrival of the winter fish—especially Sailfish! The typical fall patterns of late season Mahi and Blackfin Tunas are still in the area. The Florida Keys had very little damage and are up and running!
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
As the seasons change, we are awaiting the arrival of the winter fish—especially Sailfish! The typical fall patterns of late season Mahi and Blackfin Tunas are still in the area. The Florida Keys had very little damage and are up and running!
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Mike S.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Last 3 days we have caught mahi, sailfish, mutton snapper, African pompano, and yellowtails. Fall is all about mixed bag trips!
Mike Sisto
Mike S. Marathon, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Last 3 days we have caught mahi, sailfish, mutton snapper, African pompano, and yellowtails. Fall is all about mixed bag trips!
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Marathon, Florida
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Peak of storm no waves in marina, Friday morning picture from my deck of the Atlantic Ocean... islamorada was very fortunate that the storm missed a direct hit.
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Peak of storm no waves in marina, Friday morning picture from my deck of the Atlantic Ocean... islamorada was very fortunate that the storm missed a direct hit.
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Ben Trainer
Ben T.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing is as good as it gets in the Florida Keys light winds and blue bird sky's make for a perfect fishing adventure.
Ben Trainer
Ben T. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing is as good as it gets in the Florida Keys light winds and blue bird sky's make for a perfect fishing adventure.
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Bonefish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Triple tail has been on the menu
Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Triple tail has been on the menu
Tripletail fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Joel Brandenburg
Joel B.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Sept and Oct are great months in the Florida Keys for mahi, tuna, billfish, wahoo, yellowtail, mangrove, mutton, grouper, permit, snook, redfish, AJ, yellow jack, deep dropping, trolling, chum a lot when anchored.
Joel Brandenburg
Joel B. Marathon, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Sept and Oct are great months in the Florida Keys for mahi, tuna, billfish, wahoo, yellowtail, mangrove, mutton, grouper, permit, snook, redfish, AJ, yellow jack, deep dropping, trolling, chum a lot when anchored.
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
Cobia fishing in Marathon, Florida
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Andrew Atwill
Andrew A.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The reef bite has been insane with snappers of all different species in the 25 to 75 foot range still catching mahi in about 750 feet in the back country has been on fire with snook trout occasional redfish in Tarpon
Andrew Atwill
Andrew A. Key Largo, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The reef bite has been insane with snappers of all different species in the 25 to 75 foot range still catching mahi in about 750 feet in the back country has been on fire with snook trout occasional redfish in Tarpon
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Barracuda fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Armando Alejo
Armando A.
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Hello fans, thanks for stopping by!

This summer season we were blessed to have fished (again) out of New Orleans in June and July. Tt was truly epic- our best season yet. Please stay tuned as we plan to do it again next summer! Also below, please see some of the highlight photos.

As for local conditions. Friends it is HOT.. For that reason I've recently added a shade area to the boat, all guests can use it when the heat gets to you. Also, we are choosing to start just a bit earlier so that we can take advantage...
Armando Alejo
Armando A. Lehigh Acres, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Hello fans, thanks for stopping by!

This summer season we were blessed to have fished (again) out of New Orleans in June and July. Tt was truly epic- our best season yet. Please stay tuned as we plan to do it again next summer! Also below, please see some of the highlight photos.

As for local conditions. Friends it is HOT.. For that reason I've recently added a shade area to the boat, all guests can use it when the heat gets to you. Also, we are choosing to start just a bit earlier so that we can take advantage
of the coolest part of the day 6:30- 12 noon. I also strongly recommend bringing more hydrating drinks like Gatorade or other, as always water is provided.

As for the bite, it is good! It turns on when it wants to...sometimes early other times late in day, it mainly depends on tides and water movement! When you book, we will speak on the phone just a few days prior to our trip, on that call I will advise when it will be best! Currently, we are finding a good Snapper (Mangrove/ Gray) bite along with plentiful small Snook. Trout have gone missing, Tripletail are spotty and our favorite- Redfish are hitting our decks on a somewhat regular basis.
Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Maurice Young
Maurice Y.
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
With the weather cooperating, calm seas have afforded most of us to run offshore to target swordfish, blackfin tunas, and Mahi-mahi. We are still getting many Mahi Mahi biting in between 600-1,000 feet of water. It used to be that Mahi Mahi season peaked in Spring / Summer months but as of recently, the larger Mahi have been biting great into September. Now that the full moon is waning there have been an ideal scene for inshore fishing, reef, wreck, and Cubera Snapper fishing at night. The Yellowtail / Mangrove snapper bite has been consistent on the reefs between 45-...
Maurice Young
Maurice Y. Lauderhill, Florida Reported 3 years ago
With the weather cooperating, calm seas have afforded most of us to run offshore to target swordfish, blackfin tunas, and Mahi-mahi. We are still getting many Mahi Mahi biting in between 600-1,000 feet of water. It used to be that Mahi Mahi season peaked in Spring / Summer months but as of recently, the larger Mahi have been biting great into September. Now that the full moon is waning there have been an ideal scene for inshore fishing, reef, wreck, and Cubera Snapper fishing at night. The Yellowtail / Mangrove snapper bite has been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water as long as the current is flowing. The smaller football Blackfin tuna are also showing up in 150 - 300' of water following the early fall bait run that has appeared with ballyhoo, finger mullets, and pilchards, thick on the outer reefs with plenty of hungry pelagics on the prowl! They all can be caught drift fishing live bait or trolling small feathers rigs. If you’re looking to get out on the water for a great time fishing or just need information / tips, please feel free to book or contact me or any of our great charter captains located here in the Florida Keys. We are all willing to help & truly love to share our knowledge of this amazing Keys fishery. Until the next fishing report, tight lines & bent rods!
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Paul Johnson
Paul J.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna and mahi are still biting in Islamorada along with some sailfish
Paul Johnson
Paul J. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Blackfin tuna and mahi are still biting in Islamorada along with some sailfish
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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