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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Tuna is strong, and Mahi are still biting late season if you find debris... it's transitioning to sailfish season!
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Tuna is strong, and Mahi are still biting late season if you find debris... it's transitioning to sailfish season!
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Yellowtail Amberjack fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Eric Scoble
Eric S.
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
Eric S. 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!
Snook fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Ben Trainer
Ben T.
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.
Ben Trainer
Ben T. 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.
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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Eric Reynolds
Eric R.
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.
Eric Reynolds
Eric R. 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.
Swordfish fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Swordfish fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Swordfish fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H.
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
Jon-Paul H. 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 R.
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
Don R. 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
Larry W.
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
Larry W. 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
Blackfin Tuna, Lobster, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Paul Johnson
Paul J.
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
Paul J. 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
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Larry G.
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
Larry G. 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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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Late July saw an increase in the Mahi fishing with larger fish in better numbers. In typical cycles the fishing got harder on the full moon but should recover as the moon subsides. The tunas have arrived but so have the sharks that follow the tuna schools. If you ever wanted to catch a larger shark Thor next moths are the best! On the reef the snappers are still chewing as the spawns come to a close.
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Late July saw an increase in the Mahi fishing with larger fish in better numbers. In typical cycles the fishing got harder on the full moon but should recover as the moon subsides. The tunas have arrived but so have the sharks that follow the tuna schools. If you ever wanted to catch a larger shark Thor next moths are the best! On the reef the snappers are still chewing as the spawns come to a close.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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