FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: PRODUCTIVE MONTH FOR TARPON, BONEFISH

It’s officially tarpon season in the Florida Keys. Overall, it’s been a productive month for tarpon, bonefish and permit. Warm water temperatures have led...

FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: GULF STREAM PARKS ON THE REEF AND THE SAILS ARE...

The Gulf Stream has been sitting tighter to the reef than we've seen in weeks, and it's turned the fishing off Islamorada into a...

GUIDES ASSOCIATION HOSTS KIDS FISHING EXPO MARCH 15 AT ISLAMORADA’S FOUNDERS PARK 

The Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association’s fifth annual Kids Fishing Expo is set for Sunday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...

FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: THE BACKCOUNTRY BITE

The backcountry fishing bite has been rising along with the water temperatures. We’re seeing more bonefish and permit making their way back to the...

FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: SAILFISH FOR THE GOLD CUP

What a week for billfishing in the Florida Keys! The energy at the docks was unmatched as we hosted the 35th annual Cheeca Lodge...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISHING REPORT: THE TAILING BITE

The Atlantic has been showing its teeth this week, but for those who don't mind a little salt spray and a "sporty" ride, the...
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: BONEFISH AND PERMIT HEATING UP

By Rich Hastings  A warm January is leading to some outstanding bonefish and permit fishing. Typically this time of year, the fishing includes an hour...
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DUCK KEY CREW PULLS IN 400-POUND SWORDFISH

For Little Torch Key’s captain Matt Pelphrey, his personal best swordfish catch was also one of his quickest fights. On Jan. 7, it still took...
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ANNUAL SAILFISH TOURNAMENT HONORING THE-LATE HOLLY GIVEN IS THIS WEEKEND

The eighth annual Fish for Holly Sailfish Tournament — the largest sailfish tournament in the Keys — is set for Friday and Saturday, Jan....
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FLORIDA KEYS FISH REPORT: PEAK SAILFISH SEASON IS HERE

By Kit Mobley The winter winds have arrived, and with them, the world-renowned sailfish season in Islamorada is officially in full swing.  The bite has been...