Everglades Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Zach Jones
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good Tarpon are starting to show up better and bonefish all around. The backcountry snook bite is still on and I'm also starting to see some permit come in from their spawn.

Zach Jones Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good Tarpon are starting to show up better and bonefish all around. The backcountry snook bite is still on and I'm also starting to see some permit come in from their spawn.

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Yoan Alvarez
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Yoan Alvarez Miami, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

April started on a high note , with spring on us fish are getting very aggressive and protecting their fry so it is that time when a big strike on a top water lures shows up
My last trip was a peacock bass trip , after 50 I lost count and it was at mid day trip so I think we ended on 80+ , 3 pounds was the standard size but probably 15 over 4 pounds

Largemouth Bass Fishing in Palmetto Bay, Florida

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Gw De Pauw
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Paul Newman and his son, Jack from New York, each battled the wind and landed their first snook near Flamingo. Had a fun day for sure. Saw bottle nose dolphin and manatees too.

Gw De Pauw Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Paul Newman and his son, Jack from New York, each battled the wind and landed their first snook near Flamingo. Had a fun day for sure. Saw bottle nose dolphin and manatees too.

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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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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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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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Yoan Alvarez
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great, the peacock bass is great on the urban canals as on the Everglades, with days of 50+ fish with some of giants 5+ range, large mouth bass has been good as well with numbers and fish close to double digits on Lake Okeechobee

Yoan Alvarez Miami, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Alligator Fishing in Palmetto Bay, 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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Awesome guide! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christian F. | May 24, 2025

Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin
★★★★★
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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