Everglades National Park Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Everglades National Park

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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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.
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Redfish 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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Recent Everglades National Park Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fabulous day’s fishing with Chris - he is knowledgeable, engaging and surpassed the expectations of our group. The boat was great, he has fantastic experience and was patient in teaching us different techniques. A captains captain!!

    Laurence W. | June 17, 2026

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Andy last week. Great guy, full of fishing information about the area. We caught multiple snapper with some to take home and eat. Fish always tastes better when you catch it!

    Matt C. | June 8, 2026

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing

  • ★★★★★
    My dad and I were able to squeeze in on a charter with Captain Eric fairly last minute which was awesome! He got us both on some sea trout first thing in the morning, lined us up on some tarpon but before I was able to take any shots on the fly rod, we spooked a tarpon and in came the bull sharks. We buzzed over to a different flat where I had shots at both snook and redfish. I didn’t end up making any of my shots with the fly rod but this was also my first saltwater fly fishing experience as well as my first guided trip so it was all pretty new to me. I’m just stoked we were able to get out in the first place. But I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Captain Eric and I certainly wouldn’t turn down another opportunity to have him guide us! He’s quiet but very focused and knowledgeable about the marine life and was able to give me casting tips as well with the fly rods. Thank you again for squeezing us in Eric!

    Jonathan S. | May 22, 2026

    Trip: Back Country Bonanza

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    Great trip Very knowledgeable. Fun

    Michael H. | May 18, 2026

    Trip: Everglades Fishing Trips 1/2 Day

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    Great captain - great experience - 5 stars all around!

    Christian F. | May 4, 2026

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

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    Fantastic birthday trip fishing with captain nick. Great fishing with the family.

    Nathan M. | April 30, 2026

    Trip: Flats Fishing

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    He was great! Had a good time put us on fish we had dinner for three nights. Lots of fun. Thank you I will definitely rebook.

    Edward D. | April 9, 2026

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

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    Great salt water flat fishing. On grouper, Snook , and speckled trout. Eric is a great guide highly recommend.

    Jacob V. | April 6, 2026

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    James G. | April 6, 2026

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    Capt. Ron was a true professional. He called me the morning of our departure to ensure we were still interested in the fishing trip since the weather was not fantastic (high winds). He provided details about the length of time to travel to/from the fishing spot and conditions while fishing. When we arrived (earlier than scheduled departure time) he was ready and willing to get started early. He put us on the fish and showed us how to cast and catch. We caught so may fish we could not take time to take pictures (except the few attached). It was an awesome experience and hope to book with Ron next time we are in Islamorada. 10 thumbs up!!

    Jennifer H. | April 3, 2026

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