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Fishing report from Tim R. in Naples, Florida

    Fishing in Naples, Florida
    02/25/2025 Spanish Mackerel

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

    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    02/25/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    02/25/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    02/25/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel

Fishing report from Juan Carlos T. in Carolina, Puerto Rico Book a trip with Captain Juan Carlos here.

    Fishing in Carolina, Puerto Rico
    02/18/2025 Mutton Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Good reef fishing and tarpon in the backcountry right now!

Fishing report from Mark G. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Mark here.

    Spanish Mackerel Fishing in
    02/18/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel Fishing in
    02/18/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel Fishing in
    02/18/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel Fishing in
    02/18/2025 Spanish Mackerel

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

    Fishing in Destin, Florida
    02/11/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    What’s Biting in Destin: Early Spring: At this time of the year, inshore fishing in Destin, Florida can yield a variety of fish species. Some common catches during this time of year may include: 1 Speckled Trout: Speckled trout are abundant in the inshore waters of Destin during the early spring months. They can be found in shallow waters around grass flats, oyster bars, and sandy bottoms. 2 Redfish: Redfish, also known as red drum, are another popular target for inshore anglers in Destin. They are often found near marshy areas, mangroves, and oyster beds, particularly during the spring months. 3 Flounder: Flounder are commonly caught in the inshore waters of Destin, especially around sandy bottoms and near structures like docks and bridges. They are known for their unique flat body shape and can be targeted using bottom fishing techniques. 4 Sheepshead: Sheepshead are a favorite among inshore anglers in Destin, particularly around structures such as docks, jetties, and bridges. They are known for their sharp teeth and strong fighting ability. 5 Black Drum: Black drum can also be found in the inshore waters of Destin during the spring. They are often found near oyster beds, docks, and other structures, and can be targeted using a variety of baits and techniques. What’s Biting in Destin: Early Spring—- Overall, this time of the year offers excellent opportunities for inshore fishing in Destin, with a variety of species available to target. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, there’s plenty of action to be had in the beautiful waters of Destin, Florida.

Fishing report from Bill G. in Marathon, Florida Book a trip with Captain Bill here.

    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    02/11/2025 Cero Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Ron B. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/11/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    The fishing has been decent. There's a biomass of trout in the bay right now and they're hungry the water temps are equalizing and thusly the snook have started bighting again the red fish we were blessed with a few weeks ago have seemingly left, mackerel in the outer bay and gulf are chewing the bottom paint off and if you can make it out there the cobia are bighting in the gulf. Around town small snapper can be found pretty easy and plenty of Jack action as well.

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

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Inshore on our 24' the reef has been on fire with almost every species of snapper. A ton of black grouper have been caught because the season is closed. Couple of monster sharks including a monster (10+ft) hammerhead. Cobia are starting to show up, but Im yet to catch a keeper cobia (yet) this year. The offshore bite has been hit or miss, but when it's good, it's gooooood. Just this week we have caught multiple species of tuna, sailfish, mahi, and we are targeting a full moon wahoo tomorrow.

Fishing report from Jeremy V. in Panama City Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jeremy here.

    Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
    02/11/2025 Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Vermillion Snapper
    Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty water it created since October. Going to be a good year already have quite a few trips in the book.

Fishing report from Joseph S. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Joseph here.

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/11/2025 Cero Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo

Fishing report from Sal G. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Sal here.

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    02/04/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.
    Big Spanish Mack attacks on the grassy parts of the Gulf of Mexico for our charters the last 5 Trips for our customers.

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

    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    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 !
    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 John H. in Panama City Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain John here.

    Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
    01/17/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Beliners are biting a few red grouper

Fishing report from Ron B. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    01/14/2025 Spanish Mackerel

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robbie here.

    Fishing in Destin, Florida
    01/14/2025 Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing the bay for giant sheep head is now on! Fast action white trout especially for the kids is doing very well this winter too. Some pompano and Spanish mackerel are being caught fishing for white trout. Gulf fishing for flounder and fast fun light tackle reef fish like speckled rock hind, scamp grouper, and vermillion snapper on calm seas days is "the easy button". Red grouper is now open and there's good ones to be kept especially on a five or six hour trip getting down the beach on some good natural rock bottom reefs.

Fishing report from Hunter L. in Key West, Florida

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/14/2025 Cero Mackerel, Lane Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    The news from Key West really is our winter fishing has picked up Cobia, mackerels, wahoo, and sail fish starting

Fishing report from Jesse C. in Fort Myers Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jesse here.

    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Perch, Scup, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    01/14/2025 Spanish Mackerel
    Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather
    Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather

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

    Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
    01/07/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Anthony D. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Anthony here.

    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    12/31/2024 Mutton Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    12/31/2024 Mutton Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    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 that last a lifetime
    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 that last a lifetime

Fishing report from Johnny M. in Marathon, Florida Book a trip with Captain Johnny here.

    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    12/19/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    12/19/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    12/19/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    12/19/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel

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

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/18/2024 Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Spanish Mackerel

Fishing report from Kenny L. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kenny here.

    Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
    12/18/2024 Redfish, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
    12/18/2024 Redfish, Spanish Mackerel
    Duck hunts are going great! Fishing has been FABULOUS WHEN the weather is fishable
    Duck hunts are going great! Fishing has been FABULOUS WHEN the weather is fishable

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

    Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
    12/17/2024 Lane Snapper, Scup, Spanish Mackerel

Fishing report from Alex P. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alex here.

    Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
    11/26/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
    11/26/2024 Redfish, Spanish Mackerel
    Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
    11/26/2024 Redfish, Spanish Mackerel

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

    Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
    11/26/2024 Red Snapper, Scup, Spanish Mackerel
    Nearshore and inshore fishing has been on fire. We have been seeing some big schools of redfish moving through our waters. Snook are cruising the rocks in the jetties. Nearshore fishing has been fun. Gag groupers, lane snappers, mangroves and muttons too! Super fun on light tackle!
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