Islamorada Underwater Coral Gardens Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We had some wind come in yesterday afternoon/today which clouded up the shallow patch reefs and made for some good fishing today. Water temp has dropped off to 78 degrees and we are starting to see a lot of our winter migratory fish!

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We had some wind come in yesterday afternoon/today which clouded up the shallow patch reefs and made for some good fishing today. Water temp has dropped off to 78 degrees and we are starting to see a lot of our winter migratory fish!

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Alex Monteagudo
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Snook bite has been pretty good and some good size tarpon have been all around town.”

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Alex Monteagudo Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Snook bite has been pretty good and some good size tarpon have been all around town.”

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Joshua Benton
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported: 3 years ago

Bull reds on fly, can't beat it!

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Joshua Benton Wilmington, North Carolina Reported: 3 years ago

Bull reds on fly, can't beat it!

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Been gone the past week, just got back. Reef is good for fishing/spearing. Lots of snapper and water is cloudy.

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Key Largo, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Been gone the past week, just got back. Reef is good for fishing/spearing. Lots of snapper and water is cloudy.

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Zach Jones
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is heating up in the backcountry. Water Temps are cool in the morning and warm up later in afternoon. The snook bite is good in the glades along with the redfish. Bonefish will be here and up on the flats feeding heavily on shrimp. Baby Tarpon on fly rod...

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Zach Jones Tavernier, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is heating up in the backcountry. Water Temps are cool in the morning and warm up later in afternoon. The snook bite is good in the glades along with the redfish. Bonefish will be here and up on the flats feeding heavily on shrimp. Baby Tarpon on fly rod has been decent as well.

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Maurice Young
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing onboard the 36’ Yellowfin in the last couple of weeks has been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on...

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Maurice Young Lauderhill, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing onboard the 36’ Yellowfin in the last couple of weeks has been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and on the deeper water wrecks in 100 plus feet. Captain’s tip for deep water snapper fishing: Fishing the deeper water you gotta lock down your drag, wind hard & fast as possible, admire your fish when he’s on the boat, lol. This technique is to outrun the tax man aka Mr. Shark, who is surely lurking & seems to want your prized flag yellowtails or muttons a little bit more than we do.
The wahoo & first of the fall sailfish should start showing up in the next few weeks as more cold fronts approach our area. We are looking forward to live bait fishing and flying the kites for the spectacular top water aerial attack on the baits.
As always, If you’re looking to get out on the water for a great time fishing or just need information / tips, please feel free to book or contact me or any of our great charter captains located here in the Florida Keys.

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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather is cooling down and it's really starting to feel like fall. Redfish, trout and snook love this time of year. Cool weather and a hot bite! Florida bay comes alive in the fall/winter months.

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Jon-Paul Haydocy Islamorada, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Weather is cooling down and it's really starting to feel like fall. Redfish, trout and snook love this time of year. Cool weather and a hot bite! Florida bay comes alive in the fall/winter months.

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Maurice Young
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The last couple of weeks have been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our...

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Maurice Young Lauderhill, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The last couple of weeks have been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and on the deeper water wrecks in 100 plus feet. Captain’s tip for deep water snapper fishing: Fishing the deeper water you gotta lock down your drag, wind hard & fast as possible, admire your fish when he’s on the boat, lol. This technique is to outrun the tax man aka Mr. Shark, who is surely lurking & seems to want your prized flag yellowtails or muttons a little bit more than we do.
The wahoo & first of the fall sailfish should start showing up in the next few weeks as more cold fronts approach our area. We are looking forward to live bait fishing and flying the kites for the spectacular top water aerial attack on the baits.

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