Straits of Florida Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Straits of Florida

Eric Reynolds
Eric R.
Homestead, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Summertime dolphin (mahi mahi) has been hit or miss this year, but we just had one of the best days of dolphin fishing in 5 years. There are some nice fish still out there and we are coming home with plenty of meat for the freezers. In late September and early October we have another good run of nice dolphin coming back through.
Swordfishing in September and October is usually amazing! Usually bigger better fish with multiple shots.
Eric Reynolds
Eric R. Homestead, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Summertime dolphin (mahi mahi) has been hit or miss this year, but we just had one of the best days of dolphin fishing in 5 years. There are some nice fish still out there and we are coming home with plenty of meat for the freezers. In late September and early October we have another good run of nice dolphin coming back through.
Swordfishing in September and October is usually amazing! Usually bigger better fish with multiple shots.
Swordfish fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Swordfish fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Swordfish fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weather is hot and so is the fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, and triple tail!
Jon-Paul Haydocy
Jon-Paul H. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weather is hot and so is the fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, and triple tail!
Tripletail fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Don R.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Today we caught large yellowtail snappers. Earlier this week blackfin tuna was easy, also a few dolphin offshore!
Don Reichert
Don R. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Today we caught large yellowtail snappers. Earlier this week blackfin tuna was easy, also a few dolphin offshore!
Yellowtail Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Tuna bites really good here! Weathers supposed to be nice all weekend! Happy Labor Day to all
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Tuna bites really good here! Weathers supposed to be nice all weekend! Happy Labor Day to all
Blackfin Tuna, Lobster, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Blackfin Tuna, Lobster, Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Paul Johnson
Paul J.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
We are still catching mahi-mahi and some nice triple tails
The kingfish and mutton snapper fishing along with the black fin tuna will be getting better
Paul Johnson
Paul J. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
We are still catching mahi-mahi and some nice triple tails
The kingfish and mutton snapper fishing along with the black fin tuna will be getting better
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Red Snapper fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Late July saw an increase in the Mahi fishing with larger fish in better numbers. In typical cycles the fishing got harder on the full moon but should recover as the moon subsides. The tunas have arrived but so have the sharks that follow the tuna schools. If you ever wanted to catch a larger shark Thor next moths are the best! On the reef the snappers are still chewing as the spawns come to a close.
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Late July saw an increase in the Mahi fishing with larger fish in better numbers. In typical cycles the fishing got harder on the full moon but should recover as the moon subsides. The tunas have arrived but so have the sharks that follow the tuna schools. If you ever wanted to catch a larger shark Thor next moths are the best! On the reef the snappers are still chewing as the spawns come to a close.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Don R.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
August is the start of Lobster season. Bring your snorkel gear and join me for a four hour trip. Been getting a few mutton snappers, red grouper. Offshore Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin in full day trips
Don Reichert
Don R. Islamorada, Florida Reported 3 years ago
August is the start of Lobster season. Bring your snorkel gear and join me for a four hour trip. Been getting a few mutton snappers, red grouper. Offshore Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin in full day trips
Lobster fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Ben Trainer
Ben T.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Summertime fishing is as good as it gets in Islamorada, FL!!
Ben Trainer
Ben T. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Summertime fishing is as good as it gets in Islamorada, FL!!
Bonefish fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Evan T.
Key West, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weather has been up and down but snapper fishing and lobster diving have been on fire.
Evan Tingley
Evan T. Key West, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weather has been up and down but snapper fishing and lobster diving have been on fire.
Lobster fishing in Key West, Florida
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Alex Harmon
Alex H.
Summerland Key, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The tarpon have been starting to be a little harder to find but we've still been getting on them. Yellowjacks and snappers have been on the menu for lunch!
Alex Harmon
Alex H. Summerland Key, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The tarpon have been starting to be a little harder to find but we've still been getting on them. Yellowjacks and snappers have been on the menu for lunch!
Tarpon fishing in Key West, Florida
Tarpon fishing in Key West, Florida
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What's Biting in Straits of Florida

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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