Straits of Florida Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Straits of Florida

Justin Ferrell
Justin F.
Key West, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
The water temp has been coldest I've seen in a while. The inshore fishery was almost nonexistent for a couple days. Luckily as soon as the cold weather turned, the mangrove and lane snappers slowly started coming back.

On the days with decent conditions and adventurous guests, we ventured to a bit deeper water looking for a little warmer water temperatures. We found some nice red grouper (season closed till May) and a variety of quality snappers.

Beyond the reef had been decent. Not exactly all the designer fish, but plenty of action to be had. Decent numbers of cero,...
Justin Ferrell
Justin F. Key West, Florida Reported 5 months ago
The water temp has been coldest I've seen in a while. The inshore fishery was almost nonexistent for a couple days. Luckily as soon as the cold weather turned, the mangrove and lane snappers slowly started coming back.

On the days with decent conditions and adventurous guests, we ventured to a bit deeper water looking for a little warmer water temperatures. We found some nice red grouper (season closed till May) and a variety of quality snappers.

Beyond the reef had been decent. Not exactly all the designer fish, but plenty of action to be had. Decent numbers of cero,
Spanish, and king mackerels, some cudas, and bonita have been caught as well. I heard of a handful of sailfish being caught as well.
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Paulie Marchan
Paulie M.
Key West, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
These little muttons came yesterday in the calm before the storm. Rolled around today and is blowing out of the N at 25.
Paulie Marchan
Paulie M. Key West, Florida Reported 5 months ago
These little muttons came yesterday in the calm before the storm. Rolled around today and is blowing out of the N at 25.
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Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L.
Key West, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Hey guys, been fighting some tough weather conditions. once we get through this cold spell, we'll get back in the water. We've been getting good lobsters and Lionfish. The cobia are here on the wrecks now and the patch reef fishing is staying solid.
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter L. Key West, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Hey guys, been fighting some tough weather conditions. once we get through this cold spell, we'll get back in the water. We've been getting good lobsters and Lionfish. The cobia are here on the wrecks now and the patch reef fishing is staying solid.
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Ken Diaz
Ken D.
Miami, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
January has been hot and cold! And by that I mean hot fishing despite the cold weather! Most of our fish have been resilient of the colder water temps and still very happy. When the sun is out, so are the fish and that's what makes our winter months fantastic for fishing.
Ken Diaz
Ken D. Miami, Florida Reported 5 months ago
January has been hot and cold! And by that I mean hot fishing despite the cold weather! Most of our fish have been resilient of the colder water temps and still very happy. When the sun is out, so are the fish and that's what makes our winter months fantastic for fishing.
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Don R.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Reef fishing has been great with a variety of fish. Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Mutton snapper.
Don Reichert
Don R. Islamorada, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Reef fishing has been great with a variety of fish. Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Mutton snapper.
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Joseph Snyder
Joseph S.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Lots of big mutton snapper, kingfish,sailfish and a few mahi mahi
Joseph Snyder
Joseph S. Islamorada, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Lots of big mutton snapper, kingfish,sailfish and a few mahi mahi
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Winter snapper fishing on short days.. again tomorrow
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Winter snapper fishing on short days.. again tomorrow
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Nick Dykes
Nick D.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
We mostly been doing meat trips. Tons of Snapper for the cook your catch. We've also been on a Grouper bite once we've limited out in Mangroves. Lots of Yellowjack out on the patch reefs.
Nick Dykes
Nick D. Tavernier, Florida Reported 5 months ago
We mostly been doing meat trips. Tons of Snapper for the cook your catch. We've also been on a Grouper bite once we've limited out in Mangroves. Lots of Yellowjack out on the patch reefs.
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Eric Rodriguez
Eric R.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Fishing in between weather windows have been great
Eric Rodriguez
Eric R. Key Largo, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Fishing in between weather windows have been great
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Ron Brack
Ron B.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
The hits keep coming , such good fishing and such good times !
Ron Brack
Ron B. Islamorada, Florida Reported 5 months ago
The hits keep coming , such good fishing and such good times !
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Recent Straits of Florida Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    It was an awesome trip very good crew definitely recommend 👌

    Blake R. | June 8, 2026

    Trip: Key Largo Reef And Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time with Jim plenty of snapper to go around

    Jonas P. | May 6, 2026

    Trip: Key Largo Reef And Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day with Captain Dan and first mate. We pomptly set off and had a fantastic time pulling in a Mahi and half a dozen tuna. The trip was as much as we hoped for…good weather, great crew, and some fish to be cooked at a local restaurant. Highly recommend this charter and will definitely be booking again for some other fishing if/when we make it back to the Keys. Thanks Dan and Pete!

    Adam M. | April 8, 2026

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain. Awesome fishing trip.

    Rick C. | February 25, 2026

    Trip: Snorkel & Fish Combo

  • ★★★★★
    This was honestly one of the most disappointing charters I’ve had. I’ve booked numerous charters all over and in the keys. I realize fishing is fishing but we were greeted by a captain other than Dan, great guy but not what I expected honestly. Our vessel wasn’t prepared and ready to go so we waited longer than was expected and it pushed other plans back even further. We caught one 12.5 inch yellow that was big enough to keep. On other charters the boat is quite well prepared and ready to change course quickly to get you on the fish, not the case, granted it was a shorter booking I’ve still had much better equipped captains and vessels. So to spend the day bobbing for non existent apples was not at all ideal. It was so boring my wife and son chose to nap. So just be aware that if you choose this charter it may not go at all to plan. Sadly it was a waste of precious vacation time. I typically hate reading negative reviews and have never personally left one, but this seemed appropriate given the outcome. Good luck.

    Darren H. | March 14, 2025

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dan and Ryan were fantastic. The ocean was pretty rough that day but they helped us have a great time and pull in quite a few fish. We’ll be back again next year and will definitely look to hire them again!

    Moira V. | November 8, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt. Daniel . Over 25 years of experience and it shows. Good guy that went the extra mile to make us feel welcomed.

    Brandon &. | September 13, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck And Reef

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day on the water with Captain Jim. He is incredibly knowledgeable about fishing in the keys. We would definitely rebook a charter with him.

    Tad T. | May 19, 2023

    Trip: Key Largo Reef And Offshore

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