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Fishing report from Hunter L. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Hunter here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Cero Mackerel, Yellowtail Snapper
    Here are a couple of updates Solid Cero and Yellowtail snapper bites on the reef this morning in key west. Those should hold around for another month. We've had a good run of some nice warm weather in Key West temperatures getting into the high 70s low 80s. Still a lot of good lobster going on lobster season for two more months. we have been having some exceptionally good weather in Key West, highs have been in the low 80's the offshore fishing has been a little slow. A few wahoo, tuna and scattered mahi being caught. I've been diving some and get lots of lobsters and Lionfish

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, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    02/11/2025 Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper
    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.
    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 Edmond W. in Coconut Creek, Florida

    Fishing in Coconut Creek, Florida
    02/11/2025 Yellowtail Snapper

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

    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    02/04/2025 Tilefish, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    02/04/2025 Blackfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    02/04/2025 Blackfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    02/04/2025 Barracuda, Tilefish, Yellowtail Snapper

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

    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
    01/21/2025 Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    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 Anthony D. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Anthony here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/21/2025 Cobia, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Winter time fishing is amazing in key west. we had southwest winds, so we took it to the gulf side to see about catching cobia and snapper. As soon as we got to the spot, we spotted a pack of cobia on the surface.. we promptly got to work. Our anglers captured two beautiful cobia and a bunch of lanesnapper. Great bite and adrenalin filled action on this four hour morning fishing trip. I sent the boys home with several bags of fish for their cook your catch dinner.

Fishing report from Antonio E. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Antonio here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/17/2025 Cero Mackerel, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/17/2025 Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Cole H. in Fort Pierce, Florida Book a trip with Captain Cole here.

    Fishing in Fort Pierce, Florida
    01/14/2025 Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    We couldn’t think of a better way to bring in the new year. Thank you guys for a great 24 and here’s to 2025. Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, dolphin…Whatever you call them Keith and his crew caught em. 💪🏼 🐟 Top bite was hot and we understood the assignment. 💚💛💙

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

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    01/14/2025 Mutton Snapper, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    01/14/2025 Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper
    we have been catching big king mackerel, sailfish, large blackfin tuna up to 30#s,lots of yellow tail snapper and a few wahoo
    we have been catching big king mackerel, sailfish, large blackfin tuna up to 30#s,lots of yellow tail snapper and a few wahoo

Fishing report from Ryan C. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ryan here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/07/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Winter time fish are in full swing and yellow jacks are on top of the list. November-March is the best time of year to target this remarkable specie. They are a very fast hard fishing fish that run in large schools around the reef and shallow structures inshore. Yellow jacks are also great to eat making them a high value target. There has been a few Cobia being caught on the shallow wrecks this week along with snappers and barracudas. A live pinfish on a jig head is hard to beat to target those species.

Fishing report from Gavet T. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Gavet here.

    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    01/07/2025 Cero Mackerel, Kingfish, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Miami, Florida
    01/07/2025 Cero Mackerel, Kingfish, Yellowtail Snapper
    Light tackle action reefs trips have been on fire! Lots of families enjoying non stop kingfish and snapper using live bait. 10 minute ride from the marina and lines in the water.
    Light tackle action reefs trips have been on fire! Lots of families enjoying non stop kingfish and snapper using live bait. 10 minute ride from the marina and lines in the water.

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

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/07/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/07/2025 Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/07/2025 Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/07/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    01/07/2025 Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida Book a trip with Captain Joel here.

    Fishing in Marathon, Florida
    12/29/2024 Blackfin Tuna, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Rich A. in Riviera Beach, Florida

    Fishing in Riviera Beach, Florida
    12/21/2024 Yellowtail Snapper
    Too much wind to fish !!

Fishing report from Dustin H. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Dustin here.

    Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
    12/20/2024 Blackfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper
    Double boat charter (limit 6 per). But great group. One guy got his first sailfish and as tradition has it... jumped in!!

Fishing report from Jamie S. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jamie here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/19/2024 Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/19/2024 Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/19/2024 Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Andrew A. in Key Largo, Florida

    Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
    12/18/2024 Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Chris G. in Key West, Florida

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/18/2024 Kingfish, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/18/2024 Kingfish, Mutton Snapper, Wahoo, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/18/2024 Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/18/2024 Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/18/2024 Kingfish, Mutton Snapper, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

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

    Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
    12/06/2024 Giant Trevally, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
    12/06/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
    12/06/2024 Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    The reef is on fire! Grouper snapper yellow jacks triggers even found a mahi or two
    The reef is on fire! Grouper snapper yellow jacks triggers even found a mahi or two
    The reef is on fire! Grouper snapper yellow jacks triggers even found a mahi or two

Fishing report from Jamie S. in Key West, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jamie here.

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    12/04/2024 Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Daniel M. in Fort Myers, Florida

    Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
    12/04/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Joseph D. in St. Petersburg, Florida Book a trip with Captain Joseph here.

    Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
    11/28/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
    11/28/2024 Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Scott F. in Holmes Beach, Florida

    Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
    11/27/2024 Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
    11/27/2024 Lane Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper
    The near shore bite has been really good catching a pile of lain snapper a few mangrove snapper a lot of grouper that are just throwbacks and some really nice hogfish, Inshore is redfish snook and trout The bite has been very good these cold fronts will slow it down we will start sheepsheeps fishing soon
    The near shore bite has been really good catching a pile of lain snapper a few mangrove snapper a lot of grouper that are just throwbacks and some really nice hogfish, Inshore is redfish snook and trout The bite has been very good these cold fronts will slow it down we will start sheepsheeps fishing soon

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

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    11/23/2024 Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Despite recent heavy winds in Key West, inshore fishing has been exceptionally productive. Anglers are experiencing abundant catches of various snapper species, including mutton, lane, and yellowtail snappers. Additionally, there’s been plenty of action with sharks, barracudas, and mackerels, providing thrilling rod-bending experiences. The current weather in Key West features mostly cloudy skies with temperatures around 77°F. The forecast for the upcoming days indicates pleasant conditions, with highs in the low 80s°F and lows in the mid-70s Despite the windy conditions, inshore waters have remained fishable, allowing anglers to enjoy excellent fishing opportunities. The presence of various snapper species such as the highly sought after mutton snapper , we've also filled coolers with mangrove yellowtail and lane snappers as well along with sharks, barracudas, and mackerels, has contributed to the dynamic and rewarding fishing experiences in the area. For those planning to fish in the coming days, it’s advisable to monitor weather updates as winter time conditions here in the tropics do change frequently and are sporadic

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

    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    11/20/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    11/20/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
    Fishing in Key West, Florida
    11/20/2024 Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper
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