Key West Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Key West

Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore Mahi Fishing is picking up here in Key West. When we offshore fish for Mahi or tunas we also typically hit deep drop spots to pick up bottom species like Vermilion or Yellow Eye snappers, Snowy Groupers and Tile fish

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mahi Mahi, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Joe Tripp
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Joe Tripp Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spring is here and the fish are arriving in force! One of the many fun types of fishing available in the Keys is the evening tuna bite. Though tuna can be found throughout the day, the closest thing to a wide-open frenzy occurs just as the sun goes down. We troll small baits, extra fast and far back. Multiple simultaneous hookups are very common. It’s fast, furious and doesn’t last long, but the great-tasting, hard-fighting blackfin tuna are a blast on light tackle! Most of the captains don’t market evening trips, but can consider adjusting times upon request. Regardless of fish, the famous Key West sunset is always gorgeous! Let us help make your Key West vacation special too!

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

False Albacore, Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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John Guieb
Key West, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spring time fishing is heating up , we have a fearsome snapper bite going on right now reef and wrecks with plenty action with jacks , groupers , pompano , and the sailfish are starting to chew !

John Guieb Key West, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spring time fishing is heating up , we have a fearsome snapper bite going on right now reef and wrecks with plenty action with jacks , groupers , pompano , and the sailfish are starting to chew !

Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that...

Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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★★★★★
We had an amazing day with Justin, he ensured we had everything we needed and found the fish we were after. We even caught dinner!
Myers M. | December 9, 2025

Trip: 3/4 Day Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Wonderful trip, they made it so easy to enjoy ourselves, crew was inviting and welcoming. will definitely be booking again
Heather W. | November 27, 2025

Trip: Key West Nearshore/Offshore Trip
★★★★★
Capt Justin knows what he's doing. If you're in the Keys and looking to catch fish and have a great experience, call him!
Dale S. | November 27, 2025

Trip: Key West Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
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

Trip: Lionfish Spearfishing Fury
★★★★★
Amazing trip! Captain was awesome! Put us right on the spot to catch lobster! Definitely a must do!
Noel S. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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