Everglades National Park Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Everglades National Park

Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Patrick battled some tough winds and managed to put some quality fish in the boat.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Patrick battled some tough winds and managed to put some quality fish in the boat.

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's hot with the cooler temps in the glades family got a backcountry slam each tarpon red snook

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's hot with the cooler temps in the glades family got a backcountry slam each tarpon red snook

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We were on a pretty constant Bonefish bite till this past cold front, but the patch reefs are holding Mangrove, Yellowtail, YellowJacks, and Grouper. The next 5 to 6 days we'll be dry docked till the wind lays

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Black Grouper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

As the year winds down I want to share my gratitude to all my clients for helping make 23 yet another successful year in fishing and adventure. Thanks to Captains Experience for contribution as well, we're building a fine relationship and I hope it builds. The fishing this year has been on par with most trips and exceptional in many cases. We're seeing a transition in seasonal species and we will find great catches in a lil cooler weather. Looking forward to 24 being an awesome year with many exciting fishing adventures.

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

As the year winds down I want to share my gratitude to all my clients for helping make 23 yet another successful year in fishing and adventure. Thanks to Captains Experience for contribution as well, we're building a fine relationship and I hope it builds. The fishing this year has been on par with most trips and exceptional in many cases. We're seeing a transition in seasonal spieces and we will find great catches in a lil cooler weather. Looking forward to 24 being an awesome year with many exciting fishing adventures.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Andrew from Tale Tellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, VA caught two snook and two baby tarpon on fly.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Andrew from Tale Tellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, VA caught two snook and two baby tarpon on fly.

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Andrew Atwill
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been crazy on the reef and in the backcountry

Andrew Atwill Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been crazy on the reef and in the backcountry

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Patch reef fishing has been great and will just get better as the winter time fronts keep pushing down. Plenty of action with a large variety of fish. Snapper, and grouper are the targets but there are plenty more mixed in. Last trip we got some nice mutton snapper and...

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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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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