Everglades National Park Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Everglades National Park Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Everglades National Park

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

As the storms pass by us the winds have calmed and the seas are coming alive with an abundance of fish.
The Black-fin Tuna have moved into town and the bite has been red hot! Catching most fish by early morning with most bites at first light.
Snook season is here and we are seeing tons of Snook across the shallow flats and along several mangrove islands.
The month is looking very calm and filled with opportunities to catch some real nice fish!

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

4hr trip out of Key Largo. We fished the reefs and had a lot of action. Calm waters with an east wind made this trip fun for everyone.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

4hr trip out of Key Largo. We fished the reefs and had a lot of action. Calm waters with an east wind made this trip fun for everyone.

Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

Lionfish, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Matt Green and sons, AJ and Aiden, had an outstanding day in the backcountry near Flamingo in Everglades National Park. The boys caught about 20 snook (we lost count!), redfish, jacks, trout and saw lots of sharks! They even got to see bottlenose dolphin and a bald eagle to round...

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Paul Johnson
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy customer

Paul Johnson Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy customer

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Snook have been hanging around the local islands and up on the flats,,Speckled Seatrout bite has been good on Florida Bay and on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico,with several trophy Sea trout being caught. The Mangrove snappers have shown up around our local bridges.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Speckled Trout Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Andrew Atwill
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is red hot offshore, inshore Everglades, patch reefs can't go wrong

Andrew Atwill Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is red hot offshore, inshore Everglades, patch reefs
can't go wrong

Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
My wife and I had the pleasure of taking a trip with Captain George. He and his mate Kyle picked us up on time and took us out for a great day of fishing. Weather was definitely sporty but his boat handled it comfortably. They were very well prepared to for everything. Having a boat myself I asked a lot of questions on techniques and such. Captain George was very help and wasn't hesitant to share his knowledge. We had a great time. They were upbeat and personable. We ended up will a cooler full of yellow tail snapper, a nice mutton snapper, a nice fight on a good-sized bonito. They recommended a good place to cook it up for us. I would highly recommend taking a trip with Captain George.
Andy T. | August 15, 2025

Trip: Layton Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Eric was awesome!! I caught my first tarpon on a fly today!!! We also got in to some sea trout. It was a great day!
Cindy R. | June 28, 2025

Trip: Back Country Bonanza
★★★★★
Great trip really enjoyed talking with Capt Gw great trip very knowledgeable. What a great experience!
George R. | June 18, 2025

Trip: Tarpon On Natural Bait
★★★★★
Our trip was great. He moved us to many different spots to catch fish. He also gave my son a lot of pointers and was patient with him.
Melissa W. | June 17, 2025

Trip: Bank And Bight Backcountry
★★★★★
Dude was an absolutely fantastic guide. He was super easy to talk to and put us on some amazing fishing. I hundred percent would recommend.
Teagan M. | June 6, 2025

Trip: Back Country Bonanza
★★★★★
We had an amazing day catching fish with Captain Jon-Paul! My wife and I poured over reviews in search of the best fit for us during our long planned vacation to the Keys, and we are so happy we found Jon-Paul. He was extremely knowledgeable about this fishery and overly willing to make sure we had a great time. We caught over 10 different species with the highlights being two Permit, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled Trout.
Jason B. | May 31, 2025

Trip: Bank And Bight Backcountry
★★★★★
Had one of the best fishing days ever with Chris . Recommend him strongly to anyone who wants to fish ! Great man and great fishing captain ! Really knows his trade
Rocco C. | April 22, 2025

Trip: Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip
★★★★★
Eric is a great guide. Really knows his guiding craft well. Put us on fish in difficult weather conditions. Exceeded our expectations for the day. Highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed.
Stephen K. | April 3, 2025

Trip: Back Country Bonanza

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