Straits of Florida Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Mahi bite had been heating up the past couple trips, Mutton snapper on the reef too

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Mahi bite had been heating up the past couple trips, Mutton snapper on the reef too

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

meat trip.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

meat trip.

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

mutton. meat trip.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

mutton. meat trip.

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Bryan Maffei
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Last week we caught a 66# Cobia, 50# Cubera Snapper, 1/5 on Sailfish, a few15# Tuna, 30# King, 25# Horse Eye and 6 Sharks between 300-600#. We also caught at least another couple dozen smaller fish but we slayed some monsters!

Bryan Maffei Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The reef is on fire! Grouper snapper yellow jacks triggers even found a mahi or two

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The reef is on fire! Grouper snapper yellow jacks triggers even found a mahi or two

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Chandler Williams
Lexington, South Carolina
Reported: 1 year ago

From todays ce trip. Snook bite is hot. Bonefish and perms around. Juvi tarpon are there but have been tough.

Chandler Williams Lexington, South Carolina Reported: 1 year ago

From todays ce trip. Snook bite is hot. Bonefish and perms around. Juvi tarpon are there but have been tough.

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Ryan Carter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Ryan Carter Key West, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

We had some fantastic weather this week with Light winds and calm seas. The trout fishing has been good in the basins on artificial lures. With a mix bag of pompano , jacks , lady fish and blacktip sharks. The bottom fishing continues to be great with plenty of action catching grouper, snappers, lots of jacks, barracuda and a few Cobia are starting to pop up. Right now the Cobia are with the sharks so it can be a struggled landing the larger sized fish before the sharks eat them. Bait of choice is still live pilchards that we have been cast netting everyday to start the morning.

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Richard Rodriguez
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Family sports fishing fun - Sailfish Snappers Mahi

Richard Rodriguez Islamorada, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Family sports fishing fun - Sailfish Snappers Mahi

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★★★★★
Captain Jorge was great. We unfortunately went out at a slow time of year and the fishing that day wasn't the best. We still managed to catch a few and Jorge worked hard to make sure we all got a fish. Also a knowledgeable and cool guy all around, would definitely go out again!
Nils B. | September 17, 2025

Trip: 3/4 Day Trip Miami
★★★★★
Capt TJ is the bomb. He put us on fish constantly and we limited out on mahi (good size). We had 4 rods+ blowing up consistently and first Mate Bill kept everyone organized. Best Father’s Day ever ! Capt TJ we will be back for sure.
Sean K. | June 15, 2025

Trip: Mahi And Tuna
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Had a great time out on the water with capt jorge. The boat was kept nice and clean. Jorge worked his socks off getting the rods baited and out. We caught a few good fish too so all in all it was a good day
Karen C. | June 17, 2024

Trip: Miami Deep Sea / Nearshore Trip
★★★★★
We have done many charters before. Jorge is the most knowledgeable and best captain we have ever encountered. He’s an awesome guy and really knows is stuff. Highly recommended!!
Mark J. | June 11, 2024

Trip: 3/4 Day Trip Miami
★★★★★
I would highly recommend fishing with George. He is super knowledgeable about the area fishing and he kept me busy catching fish. George is also just a cool dude who was fun to be around during and after fishing. His yacht club cooked up our fish after George cleaned them. It was great! We brought 5 fish in and put at least that many back in the water.
Katie B. | December 15, 2023

Trip: Miami Deep Sea / Nearshore Trip
★★★★★
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