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Tyler Massey
Tyler M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats
Tyler Massey
Tyler M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats
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Jonathan Garza
Jonathan G.
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Some big fish have been being caught!
Jonathan Garza
Jonathan G. Port Isabel, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Some big fish have been being caught!
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Tom Kasprzak
Tom K.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.
Tom Kasprzak
Tom K. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Grouper season is here, and they're biting! Yellowtail bite has still been hot as well. Inshore fishing has slowed down this week, and the mahi are starting to show up.
Fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida
Fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida
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Charlie Tita
Charlie T.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Nearshore continues to be productive with a variety of Snapper including Hog Snapper and Inshore proves to be productive with quality Red Drum and Speckled Trout. Book a trip and also ask me about "catch and cook" at local restaurants after I properly filet and package your catch. 🎣
Charlie Tita
Charlie T. Bradenton, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Nearshore continues to be productive with a variety of Snapper including Hog Snapper and Inshore proves to be productive with quality Red Drum and Speckled Trout. Book a trip and also ask me about "catch and cook" at local restaurants after I properly filet and package your catch. 🎣
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Ronald Dufrene
Ronald D.
Lafitte, Louisiana
Reported 2 months ago
Great trip for the Bachelorette party today, had to cut it short due to storms rolling in but definitely a good trip for all
Ronald Dufrene
Ronald D. Lafitte, Louisiana Reported 2 months ago
Great trip for the Bachelorette party today, had to cut it short due to storms rolling in but definitely a good trip for all
Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
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Aaron Black
Aaron B.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
May Fishing Report – Marathon, Florida Keys

The summer fishing bite is building fast here in the Florida Keys, and we have been staying on the fish!

Recent offshore trips have delivered classic “Mahi Madness” action with aggressive mahi crashing weed lines and floating debris. Anglers enjoyed nonstop excitement, including multiple hookups and beautiful keeper mahi coming over the rails.

Back on the reef, the bite has stayed steady with quality Yellowtail Snapper and Mackerel making great table fare. Jim’s recent 4-hour reef trip produced fresh fish for dinner and even turned into an incredible homemade fish sandwich just hours...
Aaron Black
Aaron B. Marathon, Florida Reported 2 months ago
May Fishing Report – Marathon, Florida Keys

The summer fishing bite is building fast here in the Florida Keys, and we have been staying on the fish!

Recent offshore trips have delivered classic “Mahi Madness” action with aggressive mahi crashing weed lines and floating debris. Anglers enjoyed nonstop excitement, including multiple hookups and beautiful keeper mahi coming over the rails.

Back on the reef, the bite has stayed steady with quality Yellowtail Snapper and Mackerel making great table fare. Jim’s recent 4-hour reef trip produced fresh fish for dinner and even turned into an incredible homemade fish sandwich just hours
after leaving the dock.

With warming water temperatures, calmer conditions, and summer patterns beginning to settle in, we’re excited for what’s ahead for mahi, tuna, snapper, and reef fishing in Marathon.

Whether you want fast-paced offshore action or a fun family reef trip, now is a great time to fish the Florida Keys with us!

Capt. Aaron
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Reds all over the bushes!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Reds all over the bushes!
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Leighton Ingram
Leighton I.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Tarpon !!! Snook in between
Leighton Ingram
Leighton I. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Tarpon !!! Snook in between
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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Nick Ress
Nick R.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Red grouper fishing on 8 hours is hot!
Nick Ress
Nick R. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Red grouper fishing on 8 hours is hot!
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
My team won the the Reef defender division in the recent Reef Lionfish derby
What we are really excited about is this year's expanded red snapper season we have 39 days of red snapper season starting May 22.
This season will go from May 22 to June 30 and then we'll have 4 three day weekends in October
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 2 months ago
My team won the the Reef defender division in the recent Reef Lionfish derby
What we are really excited about is this year's expanded red snapper season we have 39 days of red snapper season starting May 22.
This season will go from May 22 to June 30 and then we'll have 4 three day weekends in October
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Fishing in Key West, Florida
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    We had terrible weather for our trip which made the day slow, but Keith has a great positive attitude and energy and worked hard to put us on the fish. Despite the very poor weather, we were still able to catch a few sharks (our target) and some other fish. We appreciated Keith’s focus and hard work to give us success!

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