Everglades Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Had a guest appearance from a small Goliath grouper while catching a few mangrove snapper for a fish fry.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Had a guest appearance from a small Goliath grouper while catching a few mangrove snapper for a fish fry.

Goliath Grouper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Steve Venini came out for a day of fly fishing in Florida Bay. Wound up landing 4 of 5 snook and two redfish.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Steve Venini came out for a day of fly fishing in Florida Bay. Wound up landing 4 of 5 snook and two redfish.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another good day on the water with Jim LaPointe. Had some absolute great weather and great fishing. several snook and reddish and a baby tarpon on fly. Love this time of the year.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another good day on the water with Jim LaPointe. Had some absolute great weather and great fishing. several snook and reddish and a baby tarpon on fly. Love this time of the year.

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Stanley Bryant
Naples, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Yes, the bigger mangrove snapper are inshore and near offshore right now. The redfish and snook have been plentiful and willing to eat live and artificial bait.

Stanley Bryant Naples, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Yes, the bigger mangrove snapper are inshore and near offshore right now. The redfish and snook have been plentiful and willing to eat live and artificial bait.

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Still doing well on the snook in the backcountry of Everglades National Park. First 2 pics are from a father and son from Nashville. Next 3 were 3 of the 4 snook from the ABC Islamorada Backcountry Tournament.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Still doing well on the snook in the backcountry of Everglades National Park. First 2 pics are from a father and son from Nashville.
Next 3 were 3 of the 4 snook from the ABC Islamorada Backcountry Tournament.

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Backcountry fishing has been hot last few weeks from fly to artificials

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Backcountry fishing has been hot last few weeks from fly to artificials

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Aldo Palombo, enjoyed a day on water with Captain GW. Managed to hook 7 snook and a redfish on artificial baits!

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Aldo Palombo, enjoyed a day on water with Captain GW. Managed to hook 7 snook and a redfish on artificial baits!

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

As the storms pass by us the winds have calmed and the seas are coming alive with an abundance of fish.
The Black-fin Tuna have moved into town and the bite has been red hot! Catching most fish by early morning with most bites at first light.
Snook season is here and we are seeing tons of Snook across the shallow flats and along several mangrove islands.
The month is looking very calm and filled with opportunities to catch some real nice fish!

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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It can be overwhelming looking for the right fishing Captain coming from out of state. Let us save you some time. I would highly recommend Captain Dave. He knows where you put your on fish. He was a lot of fun to share fishing stories with and it was the best fishing day ever for my son. 5 stars!
Brent H. | October 19, 2025

Trip: Everglades Freshwater Special
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Had a great time, and caught fish. My brother and nephew caught 2 nice peacocks and a couple of snake heads
Nathan I. | October 19, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin
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Ken crushed it. He put us on the fish early and often. First permit! Thanks again Ken
Juan O. | August 22, 2025

Trip: Miami Fishing Adventure
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Steve was amazing, we had a great time and qe caught lots of fish! Life long memories for sure!
Glenn D. | July 27, 2025

Trip: Marco Island Nearshore
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Highly, emphatically, and wholeheartedly recommend Justin. He is THE BEST. Not only is Justin uber knowledgeable, but he is a fantastic instructor. I learned so much from a day on the water with Justin, caught some epic fish, and had an absolutely wonderful time. I can not recommend Justin enough. I am already looking forward to getting back on his boat and fishing with him again. He is a phenomenal guide—and it is so clear that he loves what he does, and does he ever do it well!
Maryglenn W. | July 5, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass & Snakehead Combo!
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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
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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
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Awesome guide! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christian F. | May 24, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin
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Roy was an absolute blast to spend time with on the water. Many fish were caught including largemouth bass and some sunnies. I got lucky with a cancellation and it was a 1:1 experience. We both fished and talked about everything under the sun. Good times!
Rich G. | May 23, 2025

Trip: Everglades Peacock Bass/Largemouth
★★★★★
Absolute blast with Captain Steve! We went a few miles offshore and fished for Goliath grouper. Caught several in the 30-50 lb range, one 85+ lb, one 185+ lb, and hooked a world class Goliath Grouper but ended up breaking the line on structure! Couldn’t recommend a better guide to go out and land some huge fish. We will definitely head out with Steve again when we come back to town, highly recommend!
Derec S. | April 20, 2025

Trip: Marco Island Nearshore

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