Straits of Florida Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Sal Gozzo with Hooligan Sport Fishing
Islamorada, Florida
Reported: 9 months 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 with Hooligan Sport Fishing Islamorada, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

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Antonio Estenoz
Key West, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Tunas are biting!!

Antonio Estenoz Key West, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Tunas are biting!!

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Mark Baumgarten with Cowboy Cowgirl Sport Fishing Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Key West Sportfishing Delivers! A group of brothers from Miami came down for an unforgettable Key West fishing trip, and the action did not disappoint! The highlight of their three-quarter day private charter was a massive 40-pound King Mackerel (Smoker Kingfish)—an absolute beast! They also landed some solid Cero Mackerel,...

Mark Baumgarten with Cowboy Cowgirl Sport Fishing Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

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Jason Calhoun
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

Jason Calhoun Key Largo, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

This cobia was caught on a 2 hour trip in 15 ft of water. He picked up the jig on the lightest tackle. He was on a 4000 penn fierce.

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Charles Ocasio
Miami, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

We will get you the best of both worlds 13 pound largemouth bass huge sailfish if you're looking to get both sides of South Florida freshwater and salt. We will surely not disappoint with over 30 years of experience, we will put you on the big ones

Charles Ocasio Miami, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

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Gavet Tuttle
Miami, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Gavet Tuttle Miami, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Last January as we started our morning out we were running along the coast when I saw a big dark shape. It turned out to be a giant school of the largest bluefish I've ever seen. Bluefish aren't a fish we target in south Florida, but I would if they were like these. We caught over a dozen and probably lost just as many. But each one was bigger than any other bluefish I'd ever seen off Miami. We were just releasing them, but it turned out we could have had the state record beat. State record was just over 20 pounds and we had a bunch bigger than that. Unfortunately, I have seen them since that morning.

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Ralph Mayans
Miami, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Ralph Mayans Miami, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Nicest yellowfin I've ever gotten off of Miami Beach in 280 feet of water 1 mile south of Haulover cut literally just offshore trolling our regular spread he ate the left long ballyhoo on our 30 wide fish hit at 10:20 AM and we did not land this fish until almost 3 PM off of Port Everglades. It was a half-day 8 AM to noon. We didn't end up getting back to the dock till 4 PM with channel 7 news waiting for us that that's probably one of the nicest catches I've done off of Miami I do not count swordfish, Blue, Martin, wahoo, mahi, self Fish, etc.,

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George Garcia
Miami, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

This September off the Islamorada hump we caught an estimate 200-250lb blue marlin on 20lb line He ate the short bait behind the boat and went ballistic! Right in front of the whole fleet fishing at the hump. Epic! We landed him in 45 minutes on a shimano TLD 25.

George Garcia Miami, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

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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