Heres the latest fishing and weather forecast for florida keys. Here you can fish the different artificial and natural reefs such as conch reef and pickles reef for hogfish, mangrove snapper, barracuda, grouper, blackfin and yellowtail tuna. Reef fishing in the keys presents all sorts of action as it is not uncommon to catch 20 different species of fish in one day. Youll have numerous options for fishing available, depending on how far out you want to go. Florida and the 120 mile stretch of the florida keys has the only living barrier coral reef in the continental united states. Full day fishing charters full day fishing charter inshore is 8 hours of fishing, typically starting with catching live bait on the patch reefs. You can often fish within a few miles from the marina and have great action. After coming down and fishing one winter season i was hooked. How to catch monster snapper on florida keys patch reefs. Reef fishing in islamorada, florida keys wreck fishingbud n. Bamboo charters snorkeling fishing florida keys fishing. Marc toledo march 4, 2015 islamorada saltwater fishing report.
Having a diverse background ranging from an honorably discharged veteran of the us army, an rn with over twenty years experience in the health care field and the owner of a small property management company, the waters of islamorada have become home. Florida keys artificial reefs islamorada sport fishing. Most of the patch reefs are 5 to 15 feet deep and 100 feet or less in size, and most are accessable with a small boat. Key largo and islamorada fishing report key largo fishing. You can fish shallow on patch reefs in 1535 feet of water or head to 80 feet for some midsize reefs. Any reef or wreck fishing around islamorada can produce trophy mutton snapper and we catch them patch reef fishing in the shallow waters, bottom fishing on the reef while yellow tail snapper fishing or dropping on wrecks in deeper water with live or dead baits. Sharks are also a nocturnal feeding reef fish here in islamorada, so you are almost certain to encounter sharks on your night reef fishing trip here in the florida keys. Islamorada fishing charters florida keys backcountry. Islamorada fishing report inshore there hasnt really been anything out of the ordinary going on inshore throughout the keys, that being said there is plenty of action to take advantage of. I love fishing the patch reefs here in the florida.
You can fish to the north on the key largo patch reefs, or just 3 miles offshore at the islamorada reefs or travel south to the marathon reefs. Reef trips in the afternoon fishing slightly deeper waters along with the patch reefs can. Also included in the show notes is a strike line charts under 3d sonar image of some good patch reef fishing spots off key largo. Youll have numerous options for fishing available, depending on how far out. Cigar minnows, pinfish, and sardines are plentiful on the patch reef areas.
This location puts you in prime territory for both great fishing and snorkeling. This vibrant coral reef system is considered the backbone of all life in the florida. We fish the reef year round in the florida keys, but the offshore charter boats primarily focus on it from october april. Steve and scott fish the reef off islamorada for sails and bottom fish. Near shore patch reef action has been great snapper, grouper, and hogfish are just a few of the species weve been finding out on the patch reefs. Patch reef fishing easy adventures boat tours islamorada. Reef trips in the afternoon fishing slightly deeper waters along with the patch reefs can be very good trips for later in the day departure times. We are limited to 4 people and do not carry a fishing mate. The depth field is the depth of water in feet to the bottom in reef area, while relief is the height that the wreck rises above the bottom. Patch reef fishing trips are a playground for big and little kids. April 7, 2017 islamorada fishing report inshore there hasnt really been anything out of the ordinary going on inshore throughout the keys, that being said there is plenty of action to take advantage of.
In this podcast i talk about how to fish the patch reefs in the florida keys. Ill be happy to answer your questions and help you plan your keys fishing trip. Some of us believe mahi are available all year and increase in numbers as we get closer to early summer. Patch reef fishing is a fun option for the more laid back fishing charter. Enter your email address below to have this fishing report sent to you each week. Marathon florida keys fishing report captain chris johnson, seasquared charters december 28, 2010 our good client, jerry moore, escapes western pennyslvania every christmas to spend some. Tavernier reef and wreck fishing key largo fishing. Reef fishing in islamorada is a great way to spend a day on the water. Reef fishing in the keys presents all sorts of opportunities. In this catch and cook fishing episode on the south florida fishing channel, heiko winkler will lay down some fishing tips he uses on how to. A great trip for the beginner to the expert angler. Reef and wreck fishing florida keys fishing islamorada. Weve had some pretty good offshore fishing in the islamorada area the last few weeks. The sandy patches are also holding big schools of pilchards.
If you have any questions about fishing in the florida keys or anything else i can help you with please call me at 3053602120. The fish we are referring to as dolphin, as it is called in the keys and south florida, is a fish, also known as the dorado and mahimahi. Nov 12, 2017 catch and cook keys patch reef fishing i start this fishing trip looking for live bait, i dont find any in the key largo bay so decide to run offshore to the patch reefs just south of tavernier. I cater to all levels of fishing experience and work very hard at making sure your florida keys fishing charter is action packed and i especially enjoy working with beginning anglers and families from all over the world. Our files contain artificial and natural reefs, buoys, ledges, rocks, shipwrecks, and many other types of structures that hold fish, in a 100 miles radius of islamorada. Fishing in the florida keys varies from a simple day of snapper fishing in a quiet florida bay channel with your wife and kids to a oneonone brawl with a 150 lb. This vibrant coral reef system is considered the backbone of all life in the florida keys. In the middle keys, its been all about the weed line for fantastic dolphin fishing. This week i reopened my florida keys bait and tackle shop online. Patch reef fishing can be good year round in islamorada. Fishing for mutton snapper in the florida keys can be great year round. Mahi fishing peaks from may through july and can be a part of the catch any time of year when fishing offshore of islamorada. The name is of the site is good karma fishing tackle here you will find everything that i use and. Many types of reef or wreck fishing around islamorada can produce trophy mutton snapper and we catch them patch reef fishing in the shallow waters, bottom fishing on the reef while yellow tail snapper fishing or dropping on wrecks in deeper water with live or dead baits.
Our patch reefs are generally considered nearshore, providing great fishing in calmer seas than offshore. Nothing fits the bill like a good sea trout bite or a redhot snapper loaded patch reef. Established in 1944 and home to over 40 legendary fishing captains and guides, it is the oldest and largest fishing fleet in the florida keys fishing industry. The possibilities are endless the great thing about the keys location is that one side of the island chain looks to the atlantic ocean while the other side looks out onto the waters of florida. This area also includes the phenomenal fishing of alligator reef off islamorada. Patch reef fishing patch reef fishing can be good year round in islamorada. The same patch reefs and huge coral reef tracts that make great fishing are also the same reef. Its home to over 500 different species of fish and 1,400 species of marine life.
Reef fishing on your florida keys vacation is a great way for any angler to be exposed to multiple species and lots of action. Mike still had some local tarpon action recently fishing the nearby bridges. Islamorada fishing, islamorada fishing reports, islamorada florida, islamorada offshore fishing, islamorada. Patch reef fishing brings in all kinds of tasty and fun to catch fish including. You can fish shallow on the patch reefs or head to the deeper reefs in 100 to 150 feet. Fridays weather was horrible, we tried going out to the patch reefs a.
The florida keys reef system provides abundant fishing year round. The patch reefs were good during the cold snap with a lot of different fish. The patch reefs offer awesome light tackle fishing in the winter months. Although i like the lighter tackle, the variety of species and sizes fishing the patch reefs makes me lean to the heavier side. Recent offshore fishing reports from the florida keys region.
Depending on the type of bait caught, we will head out looking for sailfish, wahoo, tuna or mackerel around the wrecks for the first part of the day. Florida keys patch reef fishing seasquared charters. All backcountry fishing islamorada everglades nataional park fishing flats fishing florida keys inshore fishing islamorada islamorada fishing charters redfish islamorada snook fishing islamorada tarpon. Islamorada sea horse sport fishing report since the 1st day of march many anglers in the islamorada area seem to believe dolphinmahi is not in season. The name islamorada, translated as purple isles, was given to the area by spanish explorers looking for treasure of gold and silver. Sea horse charters florida keys sport fishing charter is the best for family fishing fun. We are targeting triggerfish and yellowtail snapper but. We will be targeting yellowtail snapper, hogfish, porgies, and groupers.
Its not uncommon to catch a variety of different species in one day. I went back to new york for one more summer and then moved to the florida keys permanently in 1995. I included detailed patch reef fishing tackle and fishing tips. Islamorada fishing report april 4, 2019 islamorada. Seatrout are swimming the mangrove shorelines and can be easily caught in these areas. Reef fishing in islamorada, florida keys wreck fishingbud. We fish the reef year round in the florida keys, but the offshore charter boats primarily. The islamorada fishing reports delivers accurate up to date information on action and fisheries in the waters surrounding islamorada. Islamorada fishing report catch dolphin, wahoo, tunas. Hey yall, well most of my days still are being spent in.
The patches are isolated coral heads, rubble and rock piles located in depths of 1030ft. If you cruise a boat slowly to one of the spots and dock strategically, youll have opportunities to float your line near a school of fish. Perry scuderi had some good patch reef fishing as of late too. January 2016 fishing forecast islamorada fishing report. Florida keys fishing spots with over 500 fishing spots with gps coordinates for inshore patch reef fishing and offshore fishing spots in the florida keys from key largo, islamorada, marathon, big pine key, key west and all keys locations for reef fishing, bottom fishing and trolling. Patch reef fishing angling adventures florida keys fishing. They didnt find any precious metals in the keys, but ironically, nearby san pedro underwater archaeological park contains 21 treasureladen spanish galleons within its boundaries. Florida keys fishing reports are written by some of the florida keys premier fishing guides and charter boat captains. The captain easy adventures boat tours islamorada florida. Key largo fishing report key largo fishing report and. Islamorada fishing is back to some warm days in the 80s of late.
Also dont forget to check out our fishing report and blog section to see what weve been catching lately. The patch reefs deliver for first time anglers in the florida keys. Patch reef fishing florida keys for snapper off of key largo florida. January backcountry fishing report bud n marys islamorada. John johansen has been on a solid mangrove snapper bite around the islands. The florida keys is comprised of a 120 mile long arch of islands. I am a michigan native that relocated to the beautiful florida keys over 5 years ago. Mangrove snapper, mutton, yellowtail, grouper, mackerel, shark and barracuda. Fearless fishing report for october 21 islamorada, fl today we fished a full day and we headed offshore to start. We have some sample islamorada fishing packages set up for you. Due to numerous emails about the practice of dolphin fishing i would like to make the following clarification. When islamorada fishing, reef and wreck fishing and deep sea fishing in the atlantic rate high with serious sport fishermen. On an islamorada fishing charter, you might be able to catch three or four species of snapper yellow tail, mangrove, or mutton, two or three species of grouper gag, black, or red, spanish mackerel, cero mackerel.
Islamorada reef bridge in each of these spots, there is a lot of deep water, and the biggest swordfish, mahi mahi, and other fish species roam around in these waters. The line has been hanging anywhere from 10 to 15 miles out and, in some spots, its nearly half a mile wide. Islamorada march fishing florida keys fishing islamorada. Jim willcox has some small juvenile tarpon going in the everglades as well. How to fish patch reefs in the florida keys red rum. Apr 11, 2020 a big ole jack crevalle we hooked up on as we trolled by a wreck off alligator reef just southeast of islamorada. Theyre great eating, fun to catch and a beautiful trophy fish. Its west coast fishing florida again bringing another video. The reef area is generally a small, compact area surrounded by a grass prairie and. We are targeting triggerfish and yellowtail snapper but we only seem to. Capt blair wiggins travels to key largo florida to go fishing the patch reefs for snapper with capt tadd vandemark. Fishing can still be very good though and if you are serious about fishing, its a great time to come.
Pursuing these heavy weight monsters on light tackle is challenging to say the least and talk about something you cannot do at home. You will most likely hook into some mutton snapper or even a grouper. Today we are in key largo, florida out on the patch reefs. Reef and bottom fishing florida keys fishing charters.
Well our florida keys fishing report for this week is warming up after the very cold weather we had a week ago. Patch reefs are small coral reef formations inside of the main barrier reef. Patch reef fishing angling adventures florida keys. The yellowtails are spawning and hungry, so pretty easy pickings there. The reef and patches have been great all week despite the lack of current. Aug 10, 2019 its west coast fishing florida again bringing another video. All sank in a 1733 hurricane, making it a favorite spot of divers. This is great for families with small children who want to just bend the rod and not have to travel very far.
With all the lobster and spear fishing reports i just had to add that you can actually catch fish hook and line in the florida keys. Islamorada fishing report world class fishing destination been a busy week for good karma sportfishing. Summer in november in the florida keys and islamorada. I often fish the gulf of mexico, florida bay, the everglades, near islamorada, and the patch reefs offshore which are. Florida keys florida keys weekly fishing report great. There are not many spots on this planet that can offer the diverse fishing available in islamorada.
These reefs stretch from miami all the way past the dry tortugas holding vast amounts of different species of fish. All these reefs attract large numbers of yellowtail snapper, grouper, muttons, grey. Your premier islamorada reef and wreck fishing charter. We will be fishing the sandy rocky, and grassy patch bottom of the atlantic ocean from 1 to 5 miles offshore. Islamorada florida keys offshore fishing report provided by chelsea charters. Fishing reports bamboo charters florida keys fishing tours and. Landward out to 3 miles along this arch lies some of the most productive reef fishing in the united states.
Mar 17, 2020 good karma offers private fishing charter trips no open boat or split charters. Florida keys patch reef fishing key largo florida youtube. Dolphin fishing is one of the most popular types of sport fishing in the florida keys. Offshore, backcountry, sunset cruises and reef fishing can all be part of your florida keys fishing package. Fishing patch reefs are a good way to start out fishing in the keys,and learn the techniques of florida keys fishing. The nearshore patch reefs are one of my favorite places to fish in the winter and there are multiple reasons, the shallow patches within 2 miles of the keys are home to all the snappers, porgies, hogfish, groupers and cerospanish mackerel you can want. The tackle i prefer to use while fishing in the shallow waters of the patch reef is light spinning tackle in the 10 to 20 pound class. Islamorada fishing charters florida keys backcountry guides.
A good option for days when we cannot travel outside the reef due to unfavorable sea conditions is to fish inside the florida keys great barrier reef on the patches aka the patch reefs. I started out working on party boats and charter boats in both key largo and islamorada and eventually found my way onto a charter boat in islamorada called the captain easy. Unfortunately theres no catch and cook from this fishing trip but we got some major rod bending in and had a great time on the water as always. Offshore, patch reef, gulf and bay, back county, everglades, the flamingo, and bridges are all active destinations for the largest fishing fleet in the world.
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