Florida Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Florida Bay

Andrew Atwill
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been crazy on the reef and in the backcountry

Andrew Atwill Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year ago

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Swordfishing between the cold fronts on a calm day are very productive. Last trip we caught 4 out of 6 bites. Some big ones around and one of my favorite fish to eat. They call them the gladiator of the sea for a reason! Fish on average weighing in at...

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Scott Grenfell
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton snapper fishing inshore on the patch reefs really could use some charters boss it is slow

Scott Grenfell Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mutton snapper fishing inshore on the patch reefs really could use some charters boss it is slow

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fall fishing is in full swing with water temperatures dropping plenty of fish showing up from small tarpon to Goliath groupers and snappers mixed for dinner at a local restaurant this was a 4hr trip landed 3-4 tarpon 6 snooks 6 Goliath groupers 1 red fish and a limit of

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The weather’s been beautiful in Islamorada Florida. Great time to go Snook fishing. The Snook have been biting back in Everglades national Park and the surrounding islands. Live bait has been a better choice, but still catching lots of Snook on artificial‘s. Also, in the same area, we are finding...

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Speckled Trout Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Weather and water temps have been hot along with redfish and snook bite!

Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Weather and water temps have been hot along with redfish and snook bite!

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Eric Scoble
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Eric Scoble Islamorada, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

With the fall season upon us, the heat has broken and the weather is nice. We are getting a steady catch of Speckled Seatrout of nice size. We are also catching the juvenile Tarpon around the same areas. The Snook are biting pretty good you just have to get them to the boat before the sharks can get them. Overall, the keys are pretty quiet as far as tourist go, so we have lots of fishing grounds that are virtually private to us this time of year.

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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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