Key West Weather Forecast

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Ryan Carter
Ryan C.
Key West, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Yellow Jack fishing has been very consistent over the past few weeks. Live bait such as pinfish or pilchards has been producing best, but anglers are also catching them on bucktail jigs and topwater lures. These hard-fighting jacks put up a great battle and are excellent table fare.
The inshore snapper bite is red hot right now. Using live or cut bait, anglers are catching plenty of legal snapper in the shallow waters.
A few cobia have started to show up, but the large numbers we’ve seen in recent years haven’t arrived just yet.
Ryan Carter
Ryan C. Key West, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Yellow Jack fishing has been very consistent over the past few weeks. Live bait such as pinfish or pilchards has been producing best, but anglers are also catching them on bucktail jigs and topwater lures. These hard-fighting jacks put up a great battle and are excellent table fare.
The inshore snapper bite is red hot right now. Using live or cut bait, anglers are catching plenty of legal snapper in the shallow waters.
A few cobia have started to show up, but the large numbers we’ve seen in recent years haven’t arrived just yet.
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Rob Delph
Rob D.
Key West, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
The Fishing has been amazing lately! With nonstop Cobia action in the gulf and fishing behind the shrimp boats for blackfin tuna and Bonitas as well as Fishing the Rex for mangrove, snappers, mutton, snappers and lane snappers. Lately the cobia’s have been good size. With the largest so far being 54 pounds.
Rob Delph
Rob D. Key West, Florida Reported 6 months ago
The Fishing has been amazing lately! With nonstop Cobia action in the gulf and fishing behind the shrimp boats for blackfin tuna and Bonitas as well as Fishing the Rex for mangrove, snappers, mutton, snappers and lane snappers. Lately the cobia’s have been good size. With the largest so far being 54 pounds.
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Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Frankie Bird
Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
With water temps cooler fish are showing up in groves. Water is clear and plentiful of fish with a guarantee of smiles.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 6 months ago
With water temps cooler fish are showing up in groves. Water is clear and plentiful of fish with a guarantee of smiles.
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Robert Horachek
Robert H.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
End of 2025 fishing report
Robert Horachek
Robert H. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 6 months ago
End of 2025 fishing report
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Tom Kasprzak
Tom K.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Reef and inshore bite have been steady with consistent action fighting mangrove and yellowtail snapper with the occasional grouper. We have a great time the past two weeks fishing for dinner with these families!
Tom Kasprzak
Tom K. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Reef and inshore bite have been steady with consistent action fighting mangrove and yellowtail snapper with the occasional grouper. We have a great time the past two weeks fishing for dinner with these families!
Fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida
Fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida
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Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
We are still getting some warm dive conditions, getting lots of lobsters and lionfish! Patch reefs are good with mutton snappers lane snappers red groupers as it gets a little bit colder we'll see more tunas and wahoo
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 6 months ago
We are still getting some warm dive conditions, getting lots of lobsters and lionfish! Patch reefs are good with mutton snappers lane snappers red groupers as it gets a little bit colder we'll see more tunas and wahoo
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Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Nick Collins
Nick C.
Key West, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
It's been pretty windy down here so been doing a lot of inshore trips
Nick Collins
Nick C. Key West, Florida Reported 6 months ago
It's been pretty windy down here so been doing a lot of inshore trips
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Rob Delph
Rob D.
Key West, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
It's been good
Rob Delph
Rob D. Key West, Florida Reported 6 months ago
It's been good
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Nick Collins
Nick C.
Key West, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
Couple of pictures from the last few days
Nick Collins
Nick C. Key West, Florida Reported 7 months ago
Couple of pictures from the last few days
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Nick Collins
Nick C.
Key West, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
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Nick Collins
Nick C. Key West, Florida Reported 7 months ago
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    Kate H. | July 14, 2026

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    Jamie was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He knew of all the places where the tarpon bonefish and barracudas would be. My wife and I had an amazing time and would definitely book with him again. Thanks for a great day!

    Bryan K. | July 13, 2026

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    Capt Frank was awesome! Friendly, patient, and new gow to find fish. Highly recommend

    Padraic R. | July 7, 2026

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    Mike and Cole were awesome! Even though it was a slow fishing day for everyone, we still caught some keepers and had a great time!

    Maggie M. | July 1, 2026

    Trip: Key West Fishing More Than 6 Paxs

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    Bob is the real deal. He put me on the fish right away. Super patient and knowledgeable of the area. Strongly recommend a trip with Bob!

    Milton T. | June 28, 2026

    Trip: Summerland Key Tarpon Fishing

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    Brad & James were terrific! They were helpful, patient, & professional during the entire trip. They receive our highest recommendation!

    Rudy G. | June 25, 2026

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

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    Our Charter Boat Captain Antonio was very knowledgeable and professional regarding his handling of the boat and setting up our group on fish. It was 4-hour charter that went by fast. Once we settled into an area where we could catch fish, Antonio worked to keep us catching, and provided excellent guidance as each fish was landed. His patience was appreciated as I had my daughters on this adventure and it there first time on a fishing charter boat. I highly recommend Antonio if you are looking for professional boat captain that is young and eager to ensure that you get the best experience possible for the money!

    Anthony M. | June 23, 2026

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    He Knows where fish are and will get you opportunities to catch em. Very knowledgeable about his craft and puts in the time to get you shots at your target species!

    Michael S. | June 17, 2026

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    Capt. Tony was a very nice man! took us to the fish, caught a few, and tried landing some sharks. We enjoyed our time, fishing, great conversations, and our family is looking forward to next time! Capt. Tony is definitely a good christian man with exceptional knowledge of the Keys fishing geography! We pray god continues to bless his family!

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