Florida Keys Fishing Reports (January 2026)

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

We continue to have great winter weather down here in South Florida. If the sun is out, so are the fish. Plenty of reds, snook, and seatrout for the boys from Bermuda.

The boys from Connecticut also had a day! Again, the weather has been phenomenal here in Miami and they took advantage. Father and son duo were rewarded with their first bonefish and permit, ones they will never forget!

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Eric Reynolds
Homestead, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing has been pretty strong on the shallow reefs with a wide variety of snapper and grouper lately. Some wahoo and sailfish have been showing up with the cooler weather. Fishing should continue to get better during the temperature drops. Plenty of opportunities to have a fun day on the...

Eric Reynolds Homestead, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

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Joseph Snyder
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

It's been great tuna fishing, sailfish ate biting and big king mackerel are starting to bite good

Joseph Snyder Islamorada, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

It's been great tuna fishing, sailfish ate biting and big king mackerel are starting to bite good

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Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Here are some of our catches this month!

Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing Key Largo, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Here are some of our catches this month!

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Robert Horachek
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

End of 2025 fishing report

Robert Horachek Big Pine Key, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

End of 2025 fishing report

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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Winter in the keys good backcountry action from island hopping to fishing in the deep channels looking for fish hiding from the cold trying to stay warm

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Winter in the keys good backcountry action from island hopping to fishing in the deep channels looking for fish hiding from the cold trying to stay warm

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Ron Brack
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Ron Brack Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

It's these times we look forward to, the fish are biting no matter where you go. Out in the gulf the mackerel are biting very good along with snappers and the shallows around the mainland and islands the snook are also biting well and accompanying them redfish and tarpon and around town there's a bite of snappers and jacks and a few mackerel. I believe the bite is just going to continue so we're very excited to get some folks out there.

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Drew Brophy
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Things have been good, weather is nice and the fishing has been good. Catching a lot of snook, trout and redfish

Drew Brophy Ruskin, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Things have been good, weather is nice and the fishing has been good. Catching a lot of snook, trout and redfish

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★★★★★
Booked a half a day trip with Dylan Eric's son you can tell that they've lived on the flats their whole lives and they know exactly where to go seen lots of fish and caught fish highly recommend them also to they have beautiful boats perfect for fly fishing you really couldn't ask for any more thanks again Dylan can't wait to see you on the next trip
Perry H. | January 12, 2026

Trip: Flats Fury With Captain Eric
★★★★★
Great trip Knowledge Captain and mate (Nels and CJ). Put us on the fish we targeted and mixed in a few othe rigs for variety. 5 stars, would do again.
Tim R. | January 9, 2026

Trip: Key West 47 Ft Hatteras
★★★★★
Had a great outing with Jeremy. Very friendly and informative. Jeremy put us on fish at our first spot and gave useful instruction on how to catch each species. Would definitely use him again if we return to the area.
John L. | January 9, 2026

Trip: Key Largo Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Had a wonderful time! Eric was the most knowledgeable marine wildlife expert I’ve ever had. He was awesome with my kids and sooo patient! We caught some good fish, not as many as we would have liked, but it was a great day! Snorkeled over a sunken ship and that was unbelievable. Great time and highly recommend.
Jared O. | January 5, 2026

Trip: 3-8 Hour Reef And Wreck Trip
★★★★★
Couldn’t ask for a better charter trip. Captain Drew put us on the fish right away. Good time for sure and we will definitely charter with Drew again if we make it back to Key Largo. My wife had wanted to see a manatee while she was in the keys. To top off a wonderful fishing trip we got a front row seat watching the manatees up close at the dock!
Bruce A. | January 2, 2026

Trip: Key Largo Backcountry
★★★★★
Torre is an incredible captain and guy to spend the day with. Highly recommend him
Scott A. | January 1, 2026

Trip: 4-6 Hour Spearfishing/Lobster
★★★★★
Capt Col Hunter was great, he is efficient and laser focused on having a successful trip. He accommodated our needs fantastically, we are not free-divers rather snorkelers trying our hand at lobstering and spear fishing. He found the perfect shallow areas for us to work up on and we had a very successful trip.
Jason C. | December 31, 2025

Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter
★★★★★
Captain Steve was excellent! We enjoyed fishing! He worked hard to put us on some quality fish! We had a top notch experience!
Lynde U. | December 30, 2025

Trip: Marathon Key Offshore - 32’ Morgan
★★★★★
Great experience with Capt Brad and Miles. Very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We had a great time and caught a ton of fish.
Michael V. | December 28, 2025

Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Fantastic experience!!! Very professional, fun, and great experience for the family! 6 stars if possible!
Timothy J. | December 27, 2025

Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip