Straits of Florida Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Straits of Florida

Jose Reyes
Jose R.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Well temperatures in Everglades National Park are back to normal and their fish are starting to behave as they're supposed to starting to see a lot of trout redfish, snook, black drum, sheep, head, and snapper all over the Everglades and in the interior of the park on the outside Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. I have reports of really big cobia about 20 miles out in the golf. Also big snappers and mackerel are biting pretty hard out in Florida Bay and the golf that's my fishing report for February 2 February 4 February 7, February 8...
Jose Reyes
Jose R. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Well temperatures in Everglades National Park are back to normal and their fish are starting to behave as they're supposed to starting to see a lot of trout redfish, snook, black drum, sheep, head, and snapper all over the Everglades and in the interior of the park on the outside Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. I have reports of really big cobia about 20 miles out in the golf. Also big snappers and mackerel are biting pretty hard out in Florida Bay and the golf that's my fishing report for February 2 February 4 February 7, February 8 and I have a trip on February 12.
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Eric Scoble
Eric S.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
There's been a nice variety of fish in the Backcountry this past week. We're catching Sheepshead,Snook and Speckled Seatrout Weather is beautiful, and waters are calm and clear.
Eric Scoble
Eric S. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 year ago
There's been a nice variety of fish in the Backcountry this past week. We're catching Sheepshead,Snook and Speckled Seatrout Weather is beautiful, and waters are calm and clear.
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Justin Ferrell
Justin F.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Inshore on our 24' the reef has been on fire with almost every species of snapper. A ton of black grouper have been caught because the season is closed. Couple of monster sharks including a monster (10+ft) hammerhead. Cobia are starting to show up, but Im yet to catch a keeper cobia (yet) this year. The offshore bite has been hit or miss, but when it's good, it's gooooood. Just this week we have caught multiple species of tuna, sailfish, mahi, and we are targeting a full moon wahoo tomorrow.
Justin Ferrell
Justin F. Key West, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Inshore on our 24' the reef has been on fire with almost every species of snapper. A ton of black grouper have been caught because the season is closed. Couple of monster sharks including a monster (10+ft) hammerhead. Cobia are starting to show up, but Im yet to catch a keeper cobia (yet) this year. The offshore bite has been hit or miss, but when it's good, it's gooooood. Just this week we have caught multiple species of tuna, sailfish, mahi, and we are targeting a full moon wahoo tomorrow.
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Ron Brack
Ron B.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
The fishing has been decent. There's a biomass of trout in the bay right now and they're hungry the water temps are equalizing and thusly the snook have started bighting again the red fish we were blessed with a few weeks ago have seemingly left, mackerel in the outer bay and gulf are chewing the bottom paint off and if you can make it out there the cobia are bighting in the gulf. Around town small snapper can be found pretty easy and plenty of Jack action as well.
Ron Brack
Ron B. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 year ago
The fishing has been decent. There's a biomass of trout in the bay right now and they're hungry the water temps are equalizing and thusly the snook have started bighting again the red fish we were blessed with a few weeks ago have seemingly left, mackerel in the outer bay and gulf are chewing the bottom paint off and if you can make it out there the cobia are bighting in the gulf. Around town small snapper can be found pretty easy and plenty of Jack action as well.
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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Ken Diaz
Ken D.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
With the cold fronts in the past, the winter months have produced warmer water temperatures and even hotter fishing.
Ken Diaz
Ken D. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago
With the cold fronts in the past, the winter months have produced warmer water temperatures and even hotter fishing.
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Fishing in Miami, Florida
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John Guieb
John G.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re...
John Guieb
John G. Key West, Florida Reported 1 year ago
February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re fired up, it’s game on! Fish in the 15–25 lb range are common, with some larger bruisers mixed in. Light fluorocarbon leaders (20-30 lb) and small circle hooks are doing the trick, providing an epic fight that tests every inch of your gear. Cobia Crash the Party While targeting tuna, surprise visits from cobia have added to the excitement. These fish are cruising the same wrecks and structure, often trailing behind rays, sharks, and even alongside the tuna schools. They’re aggressive right now, smashing live baits like pinfish and pilchards without hesitation. Anglers are reporting cobia in the 20–40 lb class, with some true Key West giants pushing beyond that. Keep a pitch rod ready with a live bait hooked up because these fish often appear out of nowhere, especially when you’re chumming heavily. Tips for Success: • Chum Heavy: Live chumming with pilchards keeps both tuna and cobia around the boat.
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Ralph Mayans
Ralph M.
Miami, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing of Miami Beach has been super hot this month and it's starting to pick up one spring time gets here all hell's going to break loose mahi-mahi wahoo, black fin tuna are just starting to heat up trolling in live. Bathing has been the best methods. I recommend a three-quarter day or full day it just gives you that little bit of extra time to get you on the fish.
Ralph Mayans
Ralph M. Miami, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fishing of Miami Beach has been super hot this month and it's starting to pick up one spring time gets here all hell's going to break loose mahi-mahi wahoo, black fin tuna are just starting to heat up trolling in live. Bathing has been the best methods. I recommend a three-quarter day or full day it just gives you that little bit of extra time to get you on the fish.
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Jamie S.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Lots of mackerel.
Jamie Snediker
Jamie S. Key West, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Lots of mackerel.
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Fishing in Key West, Florida
Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Ryan Carter
Ryan C.
Key West, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
East winds this week will bring in some warm waters and calm seas. The mangrove snapper bite has been very good with pilchards, pinfish and or cut bait. The jack crevel have taken over the gulf of America in strong numbers. The average size is 8 pounds with some 12 pounders mixed in. The Cobia are still hanging around the shallow wrecks. Fishing will only continue getting better later in the months coming.
Ryan Carter
Ryan C. Key West, Florida Reported 1 year ago
East winds this week will bring in some warm waters and calm seas. The mangrove snapper bite has been very good with pilchards, pinfish and or cut bait. The jack crevel have taken over the gulf of America in strong numbers. The average size is 8 pounds with some 12 pounders mixed in. The Cobia are still hanging around the shallow wrecks. Fishing will only continue getting better later in the months coming.
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Sal Gozzo
Sal G.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
Sal Gozzo
Sal G. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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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