African Pompano Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing report from Jonathan M. in Weston, Florida

11/29/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Alec V. in Naples, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alec here.

11/28/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Bill P. in Jacksonville, Florida

11/26/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Casey Y. in Tavernier, Florida

11/25/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Kevin M. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kevin here.

11/25/2025 African Pompano

King fish are in thick offshore. Great time of year for multi species bottom fishing. Caught everything from triggerfish to scamp grouper not too far offshore. Inshore, snook and bull reds are in and when you get the tide right you have the chance for a fish of a lifetime.

Fishing report from Jason C. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

11/11/2025 African Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Perry B. in Naples, Florida Book a trip with Captain Perry here.

11/10/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Matt S. in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

10/01/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Ariel M. in Miami Beach, Florida

07/23/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Jordan B. in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

07/22/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Greg R. in Cape Canaveral, Florida Book a trip with Captain Greg here.

07/20/2025 African Pompano

Our summertime live bait trolling has continued to produce fast action from a variety of species with king mackerel being the most dominant. In the mix we are catching nice size cobia, blackfin tuna and some bailer mahi. We are also getting some very nice bonus fish with a few large african pompano and wahoo being caught weekly. The calms seas and great fishing will stay consistent until our first tropical systems shows its face and that is typically late August but with a little luck maybe we will avoid that all together this year.

Fishing report from Trey B. in Pensacola Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Trey here.

05/16/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Taco P. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

04/08/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

03/13/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Chris H. in Marathon, Florida Book a trip with Captain Chris here.

02/25/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Daniel G. in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

02/20/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from John G. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain John here.

02/11/2025 African Pompano

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.

Fishing report from Luis L. in Dorado, Puerto Rico

02/11/2025 African Pompano

Peacockbass fishing: Very consitent bite with windy conditions

Fishing report from Jim C. in Lake Worth, Florida

02/11/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Alek F. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alek here.

02/04/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Dustin L. in Sarasota, Florida

01/24/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Chris P. in Tavernier, Florida Book a trip with Captain Chris here.

01/21/2025 African Pompano

These beasts were landed just after hurricane Ian ran through. We headed out early on the day after land fall. Pilchards had moved into the creaks by the thousands making for easy bait opportunities. After one throw we loaded up on jumbo razors . Then headed to some wrecks just passed the reefs in Islamorada. The water was milky but calm , stirred up from the week of high winds . On the first drift we hooked the first monster on one of the lighter rods with a 20 pound leader . After a nearly 20 min battle we were finally gaining back line . Finally we made it to the weight and I Began carefully hand lining the fish to the boat . Finally after we got the gaff in angler and Captain both let put a sigh of relief followed by the crack of several high fives between all aboard the Papa Jack 4 ! Best part is second drop we boated a second pompano shortly after . This time rigged a bit heavier ! Between the multiple cold fronts and north to North west winds . It has made for perfect condition for targeting shallow water mutton's . We have had several double digit keeper mutton trips and even seeing a few over 20 pounds . Additionally having shots at everything from red grouper , Goliath grouper , lane snapper , and mackerel in between mutton's bites. Keeping the box full of variety and keeping anglers rods bent. We also had a few gulf trips later in the month in beautiful calm seas . Where the Spanish mackerel run has kept drags screaming and everyone with a perm-a grin ! In addition to jumbo mangroves , and even some Cobia opportunities. Over all the new year has been full of great action and many memories made aboard the Papa Jack 4. We looked forward to seeing what the rest of this winter season has to offer !

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

01/07/2025 African Pompano

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

12/17/2024 African Pompano

12/17/2024 African Pompano, Mutton Snapper

12/17/2024 African Pompano

Fishing report from Daniel M. in Fort Myers, Florida Book a trip with Captain Daniel here.

12/04/2024 African Pompano

African Pompano Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Where is the best African Pompano fishing right now? Check out the latest African Pompano fishing reports across all our locations below.

Fishing report from Jonathan M. in Weston, Florida

Fishing report from Alec V. in Naples, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alec here.

Fishing report from Bill P. in Jacksonville, Florida

Fishing report from Casey Y. in Tavernier, Florida

Fishing report from Kevin M. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kevin here.

Fishing report from Jason C. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

Fishing report from Perry B. in Naples, Florida Book a trip with Captain Perry here.

Fishing report from Matt S. in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Fishing report from Ariel M. in Miami Beach, Florida

Fishing report from Jordan B. in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Fishing report from Greg R. in Cape Canaveral, Florida Book a trip with Captain Greg here.

Fishing report from Trey B. in Pensacola Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Trey here.

Fishing report from Taco P. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

Fishing report from Chris H. in Marathon, Florida Book a trip with Captain Chris here.

Fishing report from Daniel G. in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Fishing report from John G. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain John here.

Fishing report from Luis L. in Dorado, Puerto Rico

Fishing report from Jim C. in Lake Worth, Florida

Fishing report from Alek F. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alek here.

Fishing report from Dustin L. in Sarasota, Florida

Fishing report from Chris P. in Tavernier, Florida Book a trip with Captain Chris here.

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

Fishing report from Daniel M. in Fort Myers, Florida Book a trip with Captain Daniel here.