Everglades National Park Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Everglades National Park

Richard Rodriguez
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Family sports fishing fun - Sailfish Snappers Mahi

Richard Rodriguez Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Family sports fishing fun - Sailfish Snappers Mahi

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Today on a four hour, And it is warming up for sure

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Today on a four hour, And it is warming up for sure

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Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing remains strong and there are Sailfish showing up

Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing remains strong and there are Sailfish showing up

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Phil Haley
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snuck red tarpon goliath grouper all are biting good. Come on down to Naples, Florida and get you some took my grandson Fishing got his first snook and redfish and goliath grouper three off the bucket list come fishing in Florida and you won't regret it.

Phil Haley Naples, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Randy Stallings
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the Flats around Islamorada and Everglades National park.....been a little breezy but they still gotta eat....bonefish, snook,redfish and baby tarpon

Randy Stallings Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Good fishing on the Flats around Islamorada and Everglades National park.....been a little breezy but they still gotta eat....bonefish, snook,redfish and baby tarpon

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Chris Parthemore
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Chris Parthemore Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It's been a windy few weeks with multiple cold fronts pushing through. Which has gave way to some excellent patch reef fishing . Many keeper mutton's have moved shallow with some being caught over 18 pounds in less then 17 ft of water . Not to mention decent yellowtails , red grouper , lane snappers ,mackerels and more . On the inshore side bait has been thick giving way to many great opportunities for tarpon snook , and plus sized mangrove snappers . Plenty of action to be had !

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Jim Mulcahy
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good

Jim Mulcahy Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good

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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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