Straits of Florida Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Straits of Florida

Bryan Maffei
Bryan M.
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
There's been Sailfish and Dolphin around.
Bryan Maffei
Bryan M. Miami Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
There's been Sailfish and Dolphin around.
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Miami, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Miami, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Miami, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Miami, Florida
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Alex Monteagudo
Alex M.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Snook bite has been pretty good and some good size tarpon have been all around town.”
Alex Monteagudo
Alex M. Key Largo, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Snook bite has been pretty good and some good size tarpon have been all around town.”
Snook Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Snook Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Joshua Benton
Joshua B.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 3 years ago
Bull reds on fly, can't beat it!
Joshua Benton
Joshua B. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 3 years ago
Bull reds on fly, can't beat it!
Redfish Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Mike Weinhofer
Mike W.
Key West, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The sunset blackfin tuna bite continues to be fun. The best action is happening on the 4 Inch blue/white williamson dolphin catchers. Set them way back in the pattern. They have been in the 250-300 foot depth to start and move shallower as it gets darker. They bite right up to sunset, then the bite dies off.
Mike Weinhofer
Mike W. Key West, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The sunset blackfin tuna bite continues to be fun. The best action is happening on the 4 Inch blue/white williamson dolphin catchers. Set them way back in the pattern. They have been in the 250-300 foot depth to start and move shallower as it gets darker. They bite right up to sunset, then the bite dies off.
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key West, Florida
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Zach Jones
Zach J.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is heating up in the backcountry. Water Temps are cool in the morning and warm up later in afternoon. The snook bite is good in the glades along with the redfish. Bonefish will be here and up on the flats feeding heavily on shrimp. Baby Tarpon on fly rod has been decent as well.
Zach Jones
Zach J. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is heating up in the backcountry. Water Temps are cool in the morning and warm up later in afternoon. The snook bite is good in the glades along with the redfish. Bonefish will be here and up on the flats feeding heavily on shrimp. Baby Tarpon on fly rod has been decent as well.
Redfish Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Maurice Young
Maurice Y.
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing onboard the 36’ Yellowfin in the last couple of weeks has been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and...
Maurice Young
Maurice Y. Lauderhill, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing onboard the 36’ Yellowfin in the last couple of weeks has been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and
on the deeper water wrecks in 100 plus feet. Captain’s tip for deep water snapper fishing: Fishing the deeper water you gotta lock down your drag, wind hard & fast as possible, admire your fish when he’s on the boat, lol. This technique is to outrun the tax man aka Mr. Shark, who is surely lurking & seems to want your prized flag yellowtails or muttons a little bit more than we do.
The wahoo & first of the fall sailfish should start showing up in the next few weeks as more cold fronts approach our area. We are looking forward to live bait fishing and flying the kites for the spectacular top water aerial attack on the baits.
As always, If you’re looking to get out on the water for a great time fishing or just need information / tips, please feel free to book or contact me or any of our great charter captains located here in the Florida Keys.
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weather is cooling down and it's really starting to feel like fall. Redfish, trout and snook love this time of year. Cool weather and a hot bite! Florida bay comes alive in the fall/winter months.
Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weather is cooling down and it's really starting to feel like fall. Redfish, trout and snook love this time of year. Cool weather and a hot bite! Florida bay comes alive in the fall/winter months.
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Flounder Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Maurice Young
Maurice Y.
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The last couple of weeks have been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and on the deeper water wrecks in...
Maurice Young
Maurice Y. Lauderhill, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The last couple of weeks have been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
On the reefs & wrecks, the Yellowtail snapper / mutton bite has still been consistent on the reefs between 45- 90 feet of water and on the deeper water wrecks in
100 plus feet. Captain’s tip for deep water snapper fishing: Fishing the deeper water you gotta lock down your drag, wind hard & fast as possible, admire your fish when he’s on the boat, lol. This technique is to outrun the tax man aka Mr. Shark, who is surely lurking & seems to want your prized flag yellowtails or muttons a little bit more than we do.
The wahoo & first of the fall sailfish should start showing up in the next few weeks as more cold fronts approach our area. We are looking forward to live bait fishing and flying the kites for the spectacular top water aerial attack on the baits.
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Maurice Young
Maurice Y.
Lauderhill, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The last couple of weeks have been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
Maurice Young
Maurice Y. Lauderhill, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The last couple of weeks have been very good in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The predominant bite offshore has been swordfish & blackfin tunas. The swordfish have been holding well off the ledges & the blackfins are super thick on the humps. We are catching our limits on blackfin tuna just about every trip & a few mahi-mahi in the mix as an extra treat.
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
As the seasons change, we are awaiting the arrival of the winter fish—especially Sailfish! The typical fall patterns of late season Mahi and Blackfin Tunas are still in the area. The Florida Keys had very little damage and are up and running!
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
As the seasons change, we are awaiting the arrival of the winter fish—especially Sailfish! The typical fall patterns of late season Mahi and Blackfin Tunas are still in the area. The Florida Keys had very little damage and are up and running!
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
African Pompano, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi / Dorado 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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