Everglades National Park Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Everglades National Park

Casey Yaworski
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo in the kite yesterday

Casey Yaworski Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo in the kite yesterday

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Tony Golden
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton snappers and sailfish are biting

Tony Golden Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton snappers and sailfish are biting

Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Then there are the Cobia....the only good thing about the big sharks is they bring big Cobia.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Then there are the Cobia....the only good thing about the big sharks is they bring big Cobia.

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The snapper and triggerfish bite are on fire right now. The Permit are schooled up on the reefs. The sharks and barracuda are putting on a show as well.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The snapper and triggerfish bite are on fire right now. The Permit are schooled up on the reefs. The sharks and barracuda are putting on a show as well.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Have had very good sight fishing for snook and redfish on the flats near Flamingo. Have caught them on 1/4oz white and chartreuse buck tails and ZMan StreakZ soft plastics

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Have had very good sight fishing for snook and redfish on the flats near Flamingo. Have caught them on 1/4oz white and chartreuse buck tails and ZMan StreakZ soft plastics

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Reef and wreck bit have been in fire here in Islamorada , multiple African pompanos , nice sized mutton/mangrove snapper , and smoker king mackerel a have made for great action morning and afternoon at the wrecks . The reef has been producing some flag yellowtail, yellow Jack , and...

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

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Mark Gibson
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Sheepshead bite is on fire!

Mark Gibson Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Sheepshead bite is on fire!

Sheepshead Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Larry Wren
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Slow day missed the sail, one of the group of 6 was super sea sick so we came back in close with less waves

Larry Wren Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Slow day missed the sail, one of the group of 6 was super sea sick so we came back in close with less waves

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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, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Back Country Bonanza

100% (24) Guided by Eric

17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Layton

Layton Fishing Adventure

100% (5) Guided by George

27 ft 1 - 4 People From $850

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Epic Islamorada Inshore

100% (42) Guided by Ron

25 ft 1 - 4 People From $650

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tavernier

Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

100% (17) Guided by Gw

17 ft 1 - 2 People From $650

Damn Good

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Homestead

Fish Trips Everglades National Park

100% (4) Guided by Jose

21 ft 1 - 4 People From $750

Damn Good

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