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Fishing report from Austin F. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Austin here.

Fishing report from Jason S. in Panama City, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

    The redfish bite has been fantastic, also lately we've seen more mangrove snapper that I can recall in my 30 years experience. The flounder and sea trout bite has been pretty dependable lately. We appreciate your interest and would be glad to tailor a fishing trip to your preference. Thank you
    The redfish bite has been fantastic, also lately we've seen more mangrove snapper that I can recall in my 30 years experience. The flounder and sea trout bite has been pretty dependable lately. We appreciate your interest and would be glad to tailor a fishing trip to your preference. Thank you

Fishing report from James G. in Sarasota, Florida Book a trip with Captain James here.

    It is officially winter here in Sarasota, Fl and the water is cold. It has been all about the Sheepshead and Snapper fishing around the docks and rocks.

Fishing report from Joey S. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Joey here.

Fishing report from Eric T. in St. Petersburg, Florida Book a trip with Captain Eric here.

    Cold temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s have turned on the sheepshead bite. They can be caught all over the bay and near shore reefs.

Fishing report from Matt F. in Sarasota, Florida Book a trip with Captain Matt here.

Fishing report from Tom M. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Tom here.

    Wintertime fishing has been very “fishy” lately!

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida

Fishing report from Armando A. in Key Largo, Florida

Fishing report from Justin F. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Justin here.

    Cero and Spanish mackerel bite has been great on the reef and in the nearshore channels. Mangrove and yellow tail bite has stayed consistent. Lane snapper have been on fire but FWC apparently knows that and have put an emergency closure on lane snapper in state gulf water. This is not updated/ reflected on fish rules app. So there has been a lot of confusion and frustration surround the species and legalities. Offshore there are still a few mahi being caught, wahoo bite is great, or just more guys targeting/ posting them. Tuna (blackfin) have started showing up. Live bait is plentiful on the beaches and lots of guys throwing the net. Sabikis on markers have also been filling the livewell.
    Cero and Spanish mackerel bite has been great on the reef and in the nearshore channels. Mangrove and yellow tail bite has stayed consistent. Lane snapper have been on fire but FWC apparently knows that and have put an emergency closure on lane snapper in state gulf water. This is not updated/ reflected on fish rules app. So there has been a lot of confusion and frustration surround the species and legalities. Offshore there are still a few mahi being caught, wahoo bite is great, or just more guys targeting/ posting them. Tuna (blackfin) have started showing up. Live bait is plentiful on the beaches and lots of guys throwing the net. Sabikis on markers have also been filling the livewell.

Fishing report from Maurice Y. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Maurice here.

    Fishing in the last couple of weeks has been outstanding in the Florida Keys, between Key Largo & Marathon. The water is cooling down & the bite is in full swing on the reef / wrecks & offshore. The predominant bite offshore has been sailfish & blackfin tunas. The sailfish have finally been showing up in good numbers between 100 - 180 feet & it’s only going to continue to get better as we get deeper into the season. We’ve been catching most of them slow trolling live bait & pitching live ballyhoo at bait showers. The blackfins are still super thick on the humps & it’s been nothing but pure fun! We are catching them in just about every way possible from trolling feathers, to live bait pilchards, to slow pitch jigging the Mobster! ( Captain Maurice’s secret weapon- try them) It’s also wahoo fishing time & I’ve been hearing of a few being caught. We onboard the Ace of Spades will actively start fishing for those hard fighting, tasty torpedoes throughout the holidays, so hopefully I’ll have something good to report on the next fishing report. 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. Also the Spanish, cero, & king mackerel bite has been insane on the patch reefs out to the deeper reefs.

Fishing report from Tom M. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Tom here.

    Been catching a pretty good assortment lately. Trout, redfish, pompano, a couple mangrove snapper and even an extremely lost Spanish mackerel. Never caught one in December.
    Been catching a pretty good assortment lately. Trout, redfish, pompano, a couple mangrove snapper and even an extremely lost Spanish mackerel. Never caught one in December.

Fishing report from Jim V. in Clearwater, Florida

Fishing report from Henry R. in South Padre Island, Texas

    The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!
    The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!
    The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Fishing report from Phil P. in Tampa, Florida Book a trip with Captain Phil here.

Fishing report from Caleb S. in Corpus Christi, Texas Book a trip with Captain Caleb here.

    Black drum and redfishing has been very good down in Baffin Bay. These cold fronts have them hungry! The red snapper bite has also been fantastic when the wind allows us outside of the jetties!

Fishing report from Justin F. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Justin here.

    Snapper, grouper, mahi, and my PB bonefish while on anchor at the dry tortugas
    Snapper, grouper, mahi, and my PB bonefish while on anchor at the dry tortugas

Fishing report from Bill P. in Jacksonville, Florida Book a trip with Captain Bill here.

Fishing report from Alex H. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alex here.

    As the weather is getting colder we're starting to see some cobia snappers and jacks are showing up

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

    We have been fishing lots of wrecks, reefs. and inshore water. Jumbo size yellowtail have been pretty consistent on big love pilchards, along with the occasional African pompano and yellow Jack. Some decent size muttons have started to move into patches and mangrove snappers too. On the windy days we fished inshore and caught tarpon, snook, Goliath grouper and some nice sized mangrove snapper too.

Fishing report from Alex Z. in Homestead, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alex here.

    Fishing live bait in Biscayne bay for tarpon, yellow jacks, mangrove, mutton snappers and groupers has been great, with a good chance to take plenty of fish home to eat. The easy availability of live bait is what makes these trips successful. That will change as soon as we start getting cold fronts that cool the water off, and push the bait fish to deeper water. During nice weather days, bonefishing in Biscayne bay can be awesome with lots of shots, and the biggest fish of the year, from now through spring. Flyfishing and light tackle in the Everglades for snook, tarpon, sea trout and redfish has been very good, and will continue fishing well, depending on the fluctuations of weather and cold fronts activity.
    Fishing live bait in Biscayne bay for tarpon, yellow jacks, mangrove, mutton snappers and groupers has been great, with a good chance to take plenty of fish home to eat. The easy availability of live bait is what makes these trips successful. That will change as soon as we start getting cold fronts that cool the water off, and push the bait fish to deeper water. During nice weather days, bonefishing in Biscayne bay can be awesome with lots of shots, and the biggest fish of the year, from now through spring. Flyfishing and light tackle in the Everglades for snook, tarpon, sea trout and redfish has been very good, and will continue fishing well, depending on the fluctuations of weather and cold fronts activity.

Fishing report from Eric T. in St. Petersburg, Florida Book a trip with Captain Eric here.

    The gag grouper bite continues to be great on Tampa Bay The sheepshead are becoming more active with cooling water temperatures as always red fish and snook can be found on the flats
    The gag grouper bite continues to be great on Tampa Bay The sheepshead are becoming more active with cooling water temperatures as always red fish and snook can be found on the flats
    The gag grouper bite continues to be great on Tampa Bay The sheepshead are becoming more active with cooling water temperatures as always red fish and snook can be found on the flats

Fishing report from Joe C. in Jacksonville, Florida Book a trip with Captain Joe here.

Fishing report from Alex H. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alex here.

    Fishing has been very good. Fish that are biting are mingo snappers, white snappers, red snapper and triggerfish. Lots of sharks too
    Fishing has been very good. Fish that are biting are mingo snappers, white snappers, red snapper and triggerfish. Lots of sharks too

Fishing report from Jonathan K. in Fort Pierce, Florida

    Fishing has been great , todays trip caught a ton and lost a ton to sharks , but still had a great time
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