Everglades National Park Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Everglades National Park

Tony Golden
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This was this morning to catch for the three-quarter day

Tony Golden Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

This was this morning to catch for the three-quarter day

Mutton Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Bottom fishing has been good with a mixed bag of tilefish, vermilion snapper, Amberjack. Some tunas and Sailfish still around

Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Bottom fishing has been good with a mixed bag of tilefish, vermilion snapper, Amberjack. Some tunas and Sailfish still around

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, trout, triple tail, pompano, permit, and tarpon.

Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, trout, triple tail, pompano, permit, and tarpon.

Tripletail Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Had a couple good days of backcountry fishing. Tarpon, snook and redfish, all on light tackle.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Had a couple good days of backcountry fishing. Tarpon, snook and redfish, all on light tackle.

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Tony Golden
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Yellow tails are spawning and there have been a few Mahi Mahi around!

Tony Golden Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Yellow tails are spawning and there have been a few Mahi Mahi around!

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Zach Jones
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good Tarpon are starting to show up better and bonefish all around. The backcountry snook bite is still on and I'm also starting to see some permit come in from their spawn.

Zach Jones Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good Tarpon are starting to show up better and bonefish all around. The backcountry snook bite is still on and I'm also starting to see some permit come in from their spawn.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Paul Newman and his son, Jack from New York, each battled the wind and landed their first snook near Flamingo. Had a fun day for sure. Saw bottle nose dolphin and manatees too.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Paul Newman and his son, Jack from New York, each battled the wind and landed their first snook near Flamingo. Had a fun day for sure. Saw bottle nose dolphin and manatees too.

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Jayme Stephenson
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Great week on the water!!

Jayme Stephenson Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Great week on the water!!

Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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★★★★★
Had a wonderful time! Captain Ron is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional! Hope to go out with him again soon
Christopher C. | December 13, 2025

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
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

Top Fishing Trips in Everglades National Park

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tavernier

Tarpon On Natural Bait

100% (17) Guided by Gw

17 ft 1 - 6 People From $650

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

100% (32) Guided by Chris

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $875

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Big Shark Trip

100% (29) Guided by Mark

24 ft 1 - 12 People From $650

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tavernier

Islamorada Flats And Backcountry

100% (17) Guided by Gw

17 ft 1 - 2 People From $650

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip

100% (32) Guided by Chris

26 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,275

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