Florida Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Florida Bay

Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

TARPON TIME! The Big Tarpon are starting to show up! Don't miss out on these Giants! Book your trip today! We are filling up fast!!

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

TARPON TIME! The Big Tarpon are starting to show up! Don't miss out on these Giants! Book your trip today! We are filling up fast!!

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Peacock Bass in full spawn and Tarpon combo. Book now!

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Peacock Bass in full spawn and Tarpon combo. Book now!

Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

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Bill Giliberti
Marathon, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Big yellow tail snappers! Open next week!

Bill Giliberti Marathon, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Big yellow tail snappers! Open next week!

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Mark Gibson
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

The Gulf is on fire, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish Cobia, Big Jacks and big Sharks. Everglades is hot with Speckled Trout, Snook, Redfish, Snappers and Jack's Crevalle. Bridges holding big Snappers, Mutton Snapper and Mangroves Snappers. Pompano are showing up. All eating live bait.

Mark Gibson Key Largo, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

There's been a nice variety of fish in the Backcountry this past week. We're catching Sheepshead,Snook and Speckled Seatrout Weather is beautiful, and waters are calm and clear.

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

There's been a nice variety of fish in the Backcountry this past week. We're catching Sheepshead,Snook and Speckled Seatrout Weather is beautiful, and waters are calm and clear.

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

The fishing has been decent. There's a biomass of trout in the bay right now and they're hungry the water temps are equalizing and thusly the snook have started bighting again the red fish we were blessed with a few weeks ago have seemingly left, mackerel in the outer bay and gulf are chewing the bottom paint off and if you can make it out there the cobia are bighting in the gulf. Around town small snapper can be found pretty easy and plenty of Jack action as well.

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Ben Trainer
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Islamorada & The Everglades National Park is above average temperatures this year for February and making fishing hot hot hot! From bonefish and permit on the flats to snook redfish and trout. All are fishing excellent the only problem is deciding what to do!!

Ben Trainer Tavernier, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing Islamorada, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

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★★★★★
What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip
Dino M. | November 18, 2025

Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore
★★★★★
We used captain Chris for a lobstering charter. We had a 6 people including my son that is 8 years old who is very intuitive and ask tons of questions. I can say if enough how great he was with my son. He is very laid back and exceed expectations on showing us how to hunt for lobster. He made sure that everyone left with lobster. diner. 10 out of 10 experience. Will be recommending to everyone. Also has a great playlist on the boat.
Derek A. | September 19, 2025

Trip: Lobster Free Dive Trip
★★★★★
From the moment we stepped on the boat, it felt like we’d known Capt. Mike forever. He delivered exactly what he promised — a true backwater experience. First cast of the day? A Goliath Grouper. Moments later, a solid Snook. We had multiple hookups after that, though a few were lost in the structure (totally on us). When the tide shifted, Capt. Mike made quick adjustments and put us right back on the fish. He even gave us the choice to chase trout and reds, but we wanted Snook and Grouper — and he delivered! Per my wife’s request, he took us to see crocodiles and manatees, which absolutely made her day. On the way back, we spent time with a playful pod of bottlenose dolphins — an unforgettable bonus. If you love the idea of feeding tarpon at Robbie’s, just book a trip with Capt. Mike — you can have that same thrilling experience right at the end of your day on the water. A fantastic half-day, lifetime memories with my wife, and the pleasure of fishing with a genuinely great guy. We will absolutely book with Capt. Mike again. Highly recommended!
Matthew T. | August 15, 2025

Trip: Keys Flats & Backcountry Trip
★★★★★
Bill was great with our 12 and 13 year olds. He is very knowledgeable and helped us have a great morning. Would definitely book again.
Robert K. | August 11, 2025

Trip: Sportfishing Half Day
★★★★★
Austin was a super nice guide and we enjoyed our trip. However, e had very little success as we caught only one Tarpon and then three sharks in four hours. I know not every trip is productive, but it was a very disappointing trip for what we paid.
Joel R. | July 12, 2025

Trip: Marathon Tarpon Trip - 25'
★★★★★
We had a great time fishing! Mike was a great guide, we would definitely recommend.
Beau P. | July 5, 2025

Trip: Keys Flats & Backcountry Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Bill was great for my 2 boys and me. His boat, gear and personality were superb, and we will clearly go out with him again.
Keith E. | June 25, 2025

Trip: Top Notch Tarpon Trips
★★★★★
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

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