Straits of Florida Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Straits of Florida

Anthony Darna
Miami, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Had a blast on a couple of recent trips teaching and sharing the wonderful world of fishing with these amazing kids. It’s not just about bending rods—it’s about sharing knowledge on various species and techniques, so they leave with more than just fish; they leave with unforgettable memories and skills...

Anthony Darna Miami, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

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Bryan Maffei
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Sailfish have been shallow with some 10-20# Kingfish mixed in. Random Dolphin have been around 200'. We caught some really nice Tuna and 25# in 300'. And the Goliaths have been chewing in 120' but we keep pulling hooks and we broke a 300# swivel yesterday, a factory flaw no

Bryan Maffei Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

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Anthony Del Valle with Kilo Whiskey Charters
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

12/19/24 caught black grouper, yellowtail and lane snapper and porgy on and around the reef off of keywest during a 4 hour afternoon trip.

Anthony Del Valle with Kilo Whiskey Charters Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

12/19/24 caught black grouper, yellowtail and lane snapper and porgy on and around the reef off of keywest during a 4 hour afternoon trip.

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Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Not much this past week, we were out of town and had some bad wind. Good day yesterday though!

Tony Young with Forever Young Charter Company Key Largo, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Not much this past week, we were out of town and had some bad wind. Good day yesterday though!

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Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

Dustin Hansel with Key Largo Sportfishing Key Largo, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

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Bryan Maffei
Miami Beach, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Sails and Dolphin have been around in shallow water, under 125'.

Bryan Maffei Miami Beach, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Sails and Dolphin have been around in shallow water, under 125'.

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Hunter Ledbetter
Key West, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

We've been doing a lot of Lobster Diving line, fish hunting, and patch reef fishing. We're coming into our winter fishing. We're looking for wahoo, mackerel, sailfish, cobia, tuna and snappers on the patch reefs

Hunter Ledbetter Key West, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Weather has been all over the place but still plenty of fish to be caught! It seems like charters are picking up a bit, but it's been a little slow the last couple months.

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Weather has been all over the place but still plenty of fish to be caught! It seems like charters are picking up a bit, but it's been a little slow the last couple months.

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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