Yellowtail Snapper Fishing Reports (March 2025)

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Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

False Albacore, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

11/29/2023 False Albacore, Yellowtail Snapper

False Albacore, Lobster, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

11/29/2023 False Albacore, Lobster, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

Amberjack, Red Snapper, Scup, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida

11/06/2023 Amberjack, Red Snapper, Scup, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper

Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida

11/06/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper

Lane Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida

11/06/2023 Lane Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida

11/06/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

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The Best Snapper Species Snappers are a fish family that need no introduction. Anglers from all over the world come to Florida to Target & catch them and love them for a variety of reasons. They’re usually easy to locate, are abundant in population, and provide a tasty treat. Just the names “Mangrove Snapper” and “Red Snapper” get every saltwater fisher’s heart racing. But before you think about cooking one up for a tasty treat, we will get U locked & loaded to land a boat load full. We are very fortunate on the West Coast Florida Gulf of Mexico with the Mangrove and the Red Snapper. But other common species include the Cubera Snapper, Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Yellowtail Snapper. There are actually a total of 125 Snapper species that inhabit the earth’s oceans! Mangrove Snapper These guys have a red or pinkish tint that covers their small, rough scales. And don’t be fooled by their little teeth – they’re seriously sharp! To know where to find these fish, take a hint from their name. You’ll find them in mangrove islands but you can also find them hanging around docks, piers, grass flats, and more. Red Snapper Next up we have one of the largest and most favorable Snapper species, the Red Snapper. This species puts up a tough fight in offshore waters and can weigh up to 50 pounds! They’re also among the best-tasting fish species, period. Unfortunately, though, they’ve been overfished in many places, so there are strict seasons in place, especially here in Florida. Cubera Snapper The Cubera Snapper is another large Snapper species, with the biggest recorded weighing 120 pounds. They can be harder to find and make more of a rare appearance. But that just makes it more exciting when you catch one! These fish are more commonly found in deeper wrecks and reefs. Lane Snapper Next up we have Lane Snapper. A step down from Cubera Snapper, these little guys reach maximum lengths of 20 inches. But what they lack in size, they make up in strength. Lane Snapper will try and take any bait you present, even if that means grabbing it before a larger fish can. They have a pretty mix of white, yellow, and pink to create a tropical-looking fish. And, as with most Snappers, their fillets are quite delicious as well. Mutton Snapper The Mutton Snapper almost looks like a mix of the Mangrove and Lane Snapper, except they’re quite a bit larger. These guys range in size and you catch smaller ones or large ones out on the reefs. Yellowtail Snapper Last on the list, we have Yellowtail Snapper. Another fish on the smaller side, these fish are cute and can be recognized easily by their yellow tails – hence their name. They heavily populate southern Florida, where anglers can constantly rip them up and head home with a small but delicious treat! Snapper Fishing Rules and Regulations Now that you’re aware of common Snapper species, let’s talk about rules and regulations. As mentioned, there are tons of Snapper species out there. That means there are different types of rules for different types of fish, including maximum and minimum lengths, bag limits, and more. It’s very important that you know the difference in regulations for each species. We have You fully covered. We have the Federal Pelagic Species's Permits & NOAA Reef Permits to legally land any/all these snapper Species including ARS - American Red Snapper during the Federal Regulation Season Gulf of Mexico June - Aug We are Fully Credentialed to both Target & Deliver the Snapper Species you deserve & desire.

Fishing report from Juan H. in St. Petersburg, Florida

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

11/01/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Allen P. in Little Torch Key, Florida Book a trip with Captain Allen here.

Kingfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Little Torch Key, Florida

10/18/2023 Kingfish, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

Lane Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida

10/05/2023 Lane Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper

The Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge that we as a team welcome the opportunity w/day to day results vary as a shallow warm body water. Ideally, a 10-12 hr offshore fishing 50-70-90 miles out can increase the odds yet .... This approach may also hit or miss. Our team's do their best every day to provide guests full efforts, positive attitude & attentive honorable respect to max out and size up the Pelagic Species's. Since fishing is a lot like dating. It’s all about capitalizing on opportunity of the unknown. One of the first things that every fisherman learns is that fish have their own agenda which causes them to move over time from one place to another. This change can be seasonal, daily, caused by wind, changing water temperature, changing water clarity, the movement of bait they feed on, fishing techniques, or the instinct to spawn. We study these variables, unlike others & apply Master Licensed Angler skills w/technique.

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida

Mangrove Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

09/27/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Scup, Yellowtail Snapper

Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

09/27/2023 Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

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

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

09/27/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida

Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

09/06/2023 Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Marathon, Florida

09/06/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

08/31/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Steve H. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Steve here.

Amberjack, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida

08/16/2023 Amberjack, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

It has been a hot summer so right off the bat, if you've fished with us recently, we commend you! We have remained pretty busy getting folks out fishing and producing some great catches! Throughout the month of August on our longer trips we have been happy to still catch American Red Snapper as our season goes through August 24th. The dates apply to charter-for-hire vessels with federal reef permits only, so if you want to catch red snappers with one of our experienced captains, book a 10-12 hour charter before then! August we have also enjoyed catching and keeping amberjacks and some gray triggerfish as they are open this month only and will close September 1st. September 1st we will see the opening of gag groupers as well as Captain Steve's birthday! 8+ hours are recommended for gag groupers and they will be open through November 10th. On our 4, 5, and 6 hour charters we are excited to see that trolling bite pick up as we have been catching spanish mackerel, bonita, and barracudas. Generally the king mackerel will start to migrate down our coast sometime in October.

Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

08/10/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

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

Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

08/03/2023 Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

Four hours on the ocean provided a lot of action and produced. We got meat in the cooler and memories in the bank.

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

Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

08/03/2023 Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Jeremy M. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jeremy here.

Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

08/02/2023 Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper

Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

08/02/2023 Mahi Mahi, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Triggerfish, Yellowtail Amberjack, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

08/02/2023 Triggerfish, Yellowtail Amberjack, Yellowtail Snapper

08/02/2023 Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

07/26/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

07/26/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

07/26/2023 Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper

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

Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

07/13/2023 Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Amberjack, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

07/13/2023 Amberjack, Vermillion Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

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

07/13/2023 Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

07/13/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

07/13/2023 Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key Largo, Florida

07/13/2023 Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

07/13/2023 Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

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An epic 3 days of fishing. Calm waters off Key Largo provided some amazing fishing. We had 2 large bull sharks that agreed. They took their share, but I think we still had a good haul.

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

Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Key West, Florida

07/12/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Mangrove snapper spawn is in full swing! Still finding some tarpon in this hot water. As well as permit

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

Amberjack, Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

07/12/2023 Amberjack, Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

07/12/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Tavernier, Florida

07/12/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

07/12/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

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Calm seas have left us with great opportunities on the reef , wrecks and off shore . The yellowtail Vite had been pretty good with several flags caught along with some other species like trigger fish , cero mackerel and our favorite yellow Jack . Off shore mahi has been hit or miss but when we hit we managed multiple keeper fish and occasional heavy lifter and gaffers . Tunas have been active at the humps in addition to some great amber Jack bites . Overall it has been a great summer so far and it's only getting better .

Fishing report from Bill C. in Hypoluxo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Bill here.

African Pompano, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Hypoluxo, Florida

07/12/2023 African Pompano, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

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

07/09/2023 Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

07/09/2023 Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

False Albacore, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Islamorada, Florida

06/29/2023 False Albacore, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

Fishing report from Rich A. in West Palm Beach, Florida

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in West Palm Beach, Florida

06/28/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Joseph D. in St. Petersburg, Florida

06/28/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

Amberjack, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

06/28/2023 Amberjack, Yellowtail Snapper

Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

06/28/2023 Red Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper

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Fishing report from Ozzy Q. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ozzy here.

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing in Miami, Florida

06/28/2023 Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing Reports (March 2025)

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

Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

Fishing report from Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

Fishing report from Juan H. in St. Petersburg, Florida

Fishing report from Allen P. in Little Torch Key, Florida Book a trip with Captain Allen here.

Fishing report from Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida

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

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida

Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

Fishing report from Steve H. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Steve here.

Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

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

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

Fishing report from Jeremy M. in Key Largo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jeremy here.

Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

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

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

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

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

Fishing report from Bill C. in Hypoluxo, Florida Book a trip with Captain Bill here.

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

Fishing report from Tony Y. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tony here.

Fishing report from Rich A. in West Palm Beach, Florida

Fishing report from Joseph D. in St. Petersburg, Florida

Fishing report from Ozzy Q. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ozzy here.

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