Key West Weather Forecast

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Matthew Champion

Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire right now!
Matthew Champion
Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Wahoo bite is on fire right now!
Amberjack, Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack, Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack, Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell

Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!
Cliff Atwell
Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!
False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell

Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.
Red Snapper, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Hunter Ledbetter

Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Snapper fishing is on fire right now in Key West, load up on some nice fish and then have them cooked for your dinner in any number of our outstanding restaurants!!
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Snapper fishing is on fire right now in Key West, load up on some nice fish and then have them cooked for your dinner in any number of our outstanding restaurants!!
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red fish Trout Mangrove snappers are biting in the bay Vermillion snapper Red snapper as of the 16th of June when they open Groupers Sharks Mackerel Black fins Mahi mahi Are all biting and active in the gulf .... some one come catch all these fish with me
Seth Linton
Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Red fish
Trout
Mangrove snappers are biting in the bay
Vermillion snapper
Red snapper as of the 16th of June when they open
Groupers
Sharks
Mackerel
Black fins
Mahi mahi
Are all biting and active in the gulf .... some one come catch all these fish with me
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Eric Hayles
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Had a good daytime swordfish trip yesterday....red snapper season starting tomorrow. Better of the two swordfish got attacked by a big mako shark about ten minutes into fight....that’s why it has no tai
Eric Hayles
Eric Hayles Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Had a good daytime swordfish trip yesterday....red snapper season starting tomorrow. Better of the two swordfish got attacked by a big mako shark about ten minutes into fight....that’s why it has no tai
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Tyler Brennan

Tyler Brennan
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The six hour trip is the ticket right now.
Tyler Brennan
Tyler Brennan Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The six hour trip is the ticket right now.
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing in Gulf is great. And the bay fishing for goldfish has been quite good even on the two hour kids trips for our bay trip going after gulf fish like mango, snapper and flounder, and so forth is producing at least a good catch, if not better. I tend...
Robbie Broestler
Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing in Gulf is great. And the bay fishing for goldfish has been quite good even on the two hour kids trips for our bay trip going after gulf fish like mango, snapper and flounder, and so forth is producing at least a good catch, if not better. I tend to angle towards the goldfish because they’re better eating, even when I’m going in the bay but if you want to go after the speckle trout and redfish, like the other, the guides I do are as good as they get, we’ve been doing quite well.
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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    Myers M. | December 9, 2025

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    Heather W. | November 27, 2025

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    Dale S. | November 27, 2025

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    Hunter and Valerie were awesome! Even in unideal conditions at the end of the season, we were still able to bring in a bunch of lobster. They made things quick and easy, and Hunter was communicating with me all throughout the planning process. Would absolutely book again.

    Dalton R. | November 18, 2025

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    Amazing trip! Captain was awesome! Put us right on the spot to catch lobster! Definitely a must do!

    Noel S. | November 16, 2025

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  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jamie took us out in the early afternoon, and even though we knew the bite was a little slow at this time, we just wanted to get out and enjoy the water around beautiful Key West. He made the most of our four hours; we hit around four spots and even cruised over to the ocean side to try and find the bite that way. In this 4-hour trip, I got a crash course in fly fishing from one of the best. Jamie’s super laid-back, easy to talk to, and knows the area like the back of his hand. We wrapped up the trip with a gorgeous sunset; it was a 10/10 day all around. Even with the slow bite, it was one of the most scenic, educational, and unforgettable trips I’ve ever been on!

    Jonathan N. | November 6, 2025

    Trip: Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

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    We had an amazing time! Captain was friendly and very helpful. The captain recommended that we take our catch to Mac’s Place bar just steps from the marina and have it prepared. The staff and preparation were both amazing!! We will return to do it all again! Thanks Antonio!!

    Todd R. | November 5, 2025

    Trip: Key West Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

  • ★★★★★
    We took our team out with Hunter for a combo lobstering and deep sea trip and he didn't let us down! First and foremost, Hunter is an ex-marine who is incredibly on top of his equipment, his boat, and his safety and was very clear about expectations for the day and what we should be doing at any point in time. After a quick scuba diving refresher & safety brief we put on our gear for a dive and were rewarded with a number of keeper lobsters, a bigger number of lobsters that were too small to keep, a lionfish which we speared, and too many great wildlife sightings to count including a big loggerhead turtle, a black grouper, and a nurse shark hoping for a handout. After the dive we put our gear away we drove a few miles further out to catch some yellowtail snapper. We started slow, but pretty soon were reeling in a yellowtail almost every cast. We probably caught 20-25 within a few hours, as well as a small yellow jack, a parrotfish, and an undersized red grouper. Lastly, we decided to use the last hour of our trip to try to hook into a big black grouper using some of our yellowtail as bait. This was a bit of a "go big or go home" bet and unfortunately didn't pay off for us this time - I wish we'd had a bit more time to drift and I'm sure we would have hooked one. Overall can't speak highly enough of Hunter and the experience diving and fishing in the Keys. There is such a variety of things to do that even on a full day trip you will never feel bored and can always pivot to something else. We even chased a frigate bird and threw some bucktails in the middle of the day at some bait that was busting. You won't go wrong booking a trip with Hunter.

    Attison B. | November 5, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Offshore - 30' Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip Captain Brad put us on the fish all day

    Sam R. | November 2, 2025

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great crew and cap weather wasn’t the best but still had a good time

    Stephen | October 31, 2025

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

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