Key Largo Fishing Report

April 7, 2017

Key Largo Fishing Report

INSHORE – There hasn’t 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. Seatrout are swimming the mangrove shorelines and can be easily caught in these areas. Key Largo in particular is always holding fish. Tarpon can be found as they make their way in. They are a bit hit or miss throughout the Keys as they haven’t arrived in some areas, or the weather has pushed them out. Searching flats and bridges with live bait will help you find them. Snapper may also be holding up on these structures. As usual, you can almost always find Bonefish and Permit hanging around. They aren’t very affected by the weather so heading out with Shrimp and Crabs when all else fails should give you a few fish.

OFFSHORE – The Keys has been the place to be this week. We are seeing a good variety of fish being landed. Both the numbers and sizes are great! Tuna have been one of the main focuses for anglers into this week. We are seeing plenty of Blackfin being hooked on feathers in colors like blue/white. Live bait is working as well. As we move towards Marathon, we are seeing better numbers and with the stream being so close in the Big Pine area anglers don’t even have to go very far to find them. Sailfish are another target for anyone heading offshore. Live bait has been the key to hooking them on the wrecks and reefs, especially around Islamorada. Dolphin and Wahoo have been caught in the mix as well. On the bottom the Snapper and Grouper always seem to be available on the reefs. Yellowtail in particular are in great sizes up to 6 pounds. Muttons have also been caught, but if you are targeting them you may have to be prepared to head farther out. Keep in mind, Grouper are catch and release in some areas, so check your Pro Angler App to determine what is legal to harvest.

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INSHORE – The bridges are fishing well with small Live Target finger Mullets for big Grays (Snapper, Gray) and Jacks (Jack, Crevalle). They are biting well in the morning. Snook (Snook, Common) were following our baits however they weren’t feeding. Pilchards are a great live bait choice. The flats around the back are holding Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon that are slowly moving into the bridges. Search the mangroves for Snook as well.

OFFSHORE – The reefs are holding plenty of Snapper (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Mutton) this week. Kings (Mackerel, King) continue to push through however they are a bit scattered. You can find them in roughly 70 feet of water. Out of Marathon, there are good numbers of schoolie Dolphin that we hope to see move in soon. The Blackfin (Tuna, Blackfin) continue to show up at sunset.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards and Pinfish are around on the flats.


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March 24, 2017

Key Largo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing has been a bit tough in the area as of late, but don’t let that deter you from hitting the water. Permit, Bonefish, and Tarpon have been caught in the back and on the flats. In the deeper water areas there has been Mangroves on structured bottom. If you are targeting them, head out with live or dead Shrimp for the best catch.

OFFSHORE – This has been the time to head offshore and fish! Everything seems to be actively biting this week. Starting with Kings and Wahoo, we are finding them in the same depths this week. Unsurprisingly, they are both being caught on the troll and can be taken using Cigar Minnows or Ballyhoo on a 3 hook Kingfish rig. The trick to catching them is having different suspending depths of your bait, as they prefer to swim a bit more scattered out. There are some Bonito mixed in towards Key West.
Tuna are also a solid target to go after this week. Fishing from 150 to 300 feet of water, or alternatively heading to the Humps in Marathon has been successful. Bluefin have also been sighted as they were migrating through however they don’t seem to be feeding.
Dolphin and Sailfish are a bit scattered from Key Largo to Key West. Sails are more on the reefs while the Dolphin prefer the debris. Snapper, as usual can be caught on the bottom.

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Pro Angler Team

March 17, 2017

Key Largo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The inshore bite is a bit limited however determined anglers are finding some decent fish. The reliable Jack Crevalle and Barracuda can almost always be found, and are particularly thick around the bridges in Big Pine. Of course, we can’t forget about Ladyfish, Permit and Cero Mackerel that never seem to want to shut down. Nearshore structure is holding Snapper from Key Largo to Key West. Fish the outgoing tide for an active bite.
If you can find a chance to head out to some of the islands the Snook bite has been decent. If the weather is too rough you can also find them in the backcountry, but they won’t be as sizeable. Keep an eye out for Sharks too. If you’re not targeting them, you won’t want to lose your bait to them.

OFFSHORE – What a variety of fish we are seeing offshore this week! From Cobia to Amberjack to Marlin you never know what you’ll be reeling in until it breaks the water! Sailfish are providing a good day bite for anglers from Islamorada to Marathon. The recent wind will aid in kite fishing for them. There are many other scattered species including Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna and White Marlin turning up as well. As we move towards Key West there were also a few Blue Marlin hooked this week and some Swordfish.
The bottom bite is almost always a good bet for anglers fishing offshore. Snapper are holding up on most of the reefs along with Hawk Channel in Marathon. Don’t be surprised if you reel in a Hogfish or catch and release Grouper with them as well. Amberjack have also been mixed in. Despite the wind anglers have had a great week full of surprises.

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Pro Angler Team

March 10, 2017

Key Largo Fishing Report

INSHORE – The wind early in the week moved a lot of the Tarpon out. They are moving back in although don’t seem to be feeding very heavily. If you plan to fish Bahia Honda make sure to bring some Hogy Plastics or Blue Crab. There has been lots of small Tarpon out of Islamorada and a decent morning bite from Key West. Flats fishing was pretty awful to start the week. Some calm afternoons have allowed Bonefish and Permit anglers to get on on the flats and catch fish with live bait. Redfish have also been on the flats and into the bushes, Snook have been mixed in near Islamorada.

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OFFSHORE – There is lots of fish to be caught in the Florida Keys, the ‘reel’ challenge has been navigating the wind which is finally letting up. Reef fishing has been productive out of Key West and Big Pine Key for a healthy mix of Snapper. Amberjack and Almaco Jacks fish best out of Big Pine. If you are looking for King Mackerel we recommend heading all the way to Key West. Sailfish numbers have been fishable out of Key West, here and there out of Big Pine. While Trolling Ballyhoo anglers can expect some Mahi as well off of Big Pine. There hasn’t been a lot of Tuna caught this week and they have been on opposite ends of the Keys mixed with a few Bonito.




Pro Angler Team

March 3, 2017

Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flats anglers travelling to the middle Keys and west were welcomed with hungry Permit and Bonefish. King Mackerel were being caught in as little as 10 to 15 feet of water near Big Pine Key. Most of the Kings were taken while drifting live Pinfish. Things got tougher as you neared Florida’s southern mainland. Wind direction and water color saw tough fishing for multiple boats out of Flamingo. Bait wasn’t overly difficult to find, a few mile run towards the cleaner gulf water was the key to finding Pilchards. The big Snook towards the glades got a little hard to locate, but at least there were some hungry seatrout on most days.

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OFFSHORE – There has been a decent Blackfin Tuna bite in the Keys as everyone from Key Largo to Key West managed a few good trips. Most of the hookups were a result of trolling Cedar Plugs over the numerous reefs during late afternoons. There were even a few Bluefin Tuna that buzzed past Key Largo and spooled a few anglers. Snapper fishing the reefs stayed strong on the Atlantic side while the gulf saw some Cobia on Rays in 12 feet of water.




Pro Angler Team

March 3, 2017

Key Largo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Flats anglers travelling to the middle Keys and west were welcomed with hungry Permit and Bonefish. King Mackerel were being caught in as little as 10 to 15 feet of water near Big Pine Key. Most of the Kings were taken while drifting live Pinfish. Things got tougher as you neared Florida’s southern mainland. Wind direction and water color saw tough fishing for multiple boats out of Flamingo. Bait wasn’t overly difficult to find, a few mile run towards the cleaner gulf water was the key to finding Pilchards. The big Snook towards the glades got a little hard to locate, but at least there were some hungry seatrout on most days.

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OFFSHORE – There has been a decent Blackfin Tuna bite in the Keys as everyone from Key Largo to Key West managed a few good trips. Most of the hookups were a result of trolling Cedar Plugs over the numerous reefs during late afternoons. There were even a few Bluefin Tuna that buzzed past Key Largo and spooled a few anglers. Snapper fishing the reefs stayed strong on the Atlantic side while the gulf saw some Cobia on Rays in 12 feet of water.




Pro Angler Team

February 24, 2017

Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Despite the fronts moving through this week there were still a handful of diehard anglers heading out to fish inshore. There is a variety of fish turning up this week. Mangrove Snapper has provided the most consistent bite from Key Largo to Big Pine as they hold up along bridges and structure. Where you find Snapper you will usually hook a Jack Crevalle or two. Unsurprisingly a handful of Barracuda have shown up in the same areas.
Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout have been sporadic at best. In Key Largo the Trout have been a bit more consistent on Shrimp under a cork however they seem to dissipate as we move towards Islamorada. Bait is beginning to move back in. If you are looking to catch your own you should have no shortage, especially towards Key West.

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OFFSHORE – Blackfin Tuna are consistently turning up offshore this week from Islamorada to Key West. Anglers are making their way out to the deep water for a spectacular night bite. Good sized fish to 20 pounds have been steadily caught so far.
On the wrecks and reefs the Snapper bite has been off the hook! We are seeing a nice variety with a prominent bite of Muttons. Anglers are having no trouble at all snagging a few keeper sizes. Amberjack and Porgy are mixed in.
We are beginning to see King Mackerel arrive in the area from Key Largo to Key West. They are a bit more scattered throughout the offshore with the occasional Bonito and Wahoo swimming with them. Anglers fast trolling using heavy rigged lures in black/red or black/purple should find success.
Dolphin have provided a sporadic bite ranging anywhere from approximately 200-300 feet of water. Live bait has been the ticket to catch them.




Pro Angler Team

February 24, 2017

Key Largo Fishing Report

INSHORE – Despite the fronts moving through this week there were still a handful of diehard anglers heading out to fish inshore. There is a variety of fish turning up this week. Mangrove Snapper has provided the most consistent bite from Key Largo to Big Pine as they hold up along bridges and structure. Where you find Snapper you will usually hook a Jack Crevalle or two. Unsurprisingly a handful of Barracuda have shown up in the same areas.
Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout have been sporadic at best. In Key Largo the Trout have been a bit more consistent on Shrimp under a cork however they seem to dissipate as we move towards Islamorada. Bait is beginning to move back in. If you are looking to catch your own you should have no shortage, especially towards Key West.

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OFFSHORE – Blackfin Tuna are consistently turning up offshore this week from Islamorada to Key West. Anglers are making their way out to the deep water for a spectacular night bite. Good sized fish to 20 pounds have been steadily caught so far.
On the wrecks and reefs the Snapper bite has been off the hook! We are seeing a nice variety with a prominent bite of Muttons. Anglers are having no trouble at all snagging a few keeper sizes. Amberjack and Porgy are mixed in.
We are beginning to see King Mackerel arrive in the area from Key Largo to Key West. They are a bit more scattered throughout the offshore with the occasional Bonito and Wahoo swimming with them. Anglers fast trolling using heavy rigged lures in black/red or black/purple should find success.
Dolphin have provided a sporadic bite ranging anywhere from approximately 200-300 feet of water. Live bait has been the ticket to catch them.




Pro Angler Team

February 17, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Despite some wind, the warmer than usual February temperatures are welcomed by backcountry anglers as the Tarpon have already begun to turn on. Snook, Mangrove Snapper, and Redfish have been fishing well from the Eastern Keys to Islamorada. Some particularly big Seatrout have been caught from Big Pine to Sugarloaf Key. Bahia Honda is thick with Blacktip Sharks. There has also been a great nighttime Tarpon bite in the same area.


OFFSHORE – Patch reef fishing all along the Keys has been steady for Yellowtail, Mangroves, and Muttons as well. Towards Key West there have been good amounts of Spanish and King Mackerel working the reefs. Big Sharks have been turning up off of Key West as well. Some of the offshore boats have had some good Blackfin Tuna fishing in the late afternoons over wrecks. While fishing the wrecks in the middle Keys anglers have been hooking up to some big King Mackerel. Sailfish have been quiet this week with Islamorada being an exception. There were some good Sailfish and Wahoo caught in deeper water.

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Pro Angler Team

February 9, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the back we are seeing Tarpon, Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). Tarpon are out front as well. Now that Snook (Snook, Common) are open we may see them begin to fire up in the cuts in the evening. Tarpon are doing better on the warmer days. Generally the mid day bite will be more steady once the sun has heated up the water. We hope to see this continue into the weekend if the weather is nice to us. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Kingfish (Mackerel, King) and Wahoo are the best bite during the day so far. To the North they are in roughly 100 ft of water. High speed trolling with black/purple or black/red has been great for the Wahoo. They can even be caught on kites. The Dolphin bite hasn’t been too great as they’ve been tougher to find in good numbers.




Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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February 2, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are big on both sides. Tarpon are always swimming. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are in the usual areas in the creek around the cuts between the mangroves. They’re always on the moving tide. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The big ticket this week has been the Mutton (Snapper, Mutton) bite on Speedos. They are taking Ballyhoo as well. They have been a bit more productive than other fish. A few Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are mixed in. The Mangroves are great sizes. There hasn’t been a lot of Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) or Dolphin. Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are still caught at the humps.

BAIT REPORT – Pinfish are in but there hasn’t been much word on Pilchards. For Pinfish, you can generally chum calmer areas to get them going then net them or sabiki them up. Some anglers still have luck leaving a Pinfish trap by the dock.


Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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February 2, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are big on both sides. Tarpon are always swimming. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are in the usual areas in the creek around the cuts between the mangroves. They’re always on the moving tide. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The big ticket this week has been the Mutton (Snapper, Mutton) bite on Speedos. They are taking Ballyhoo as well. They have been a bit more productive than other fish. A few Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are mixed in. The Mangroves are great sizes. There hasn’t been a lot of Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) or Dolphin. Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are still caught at the humps.

BAIT REPORT – Pinfish are in but there hasn’t been much word on Pilchards. For Pinfish, you can generally chum calmer areas to get them going then net them or sabiki them up. Some anglers still have luck leaving a Pinfish trap by the dock.


Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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January 26, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Fishing has been a bit tough as of late. The water is fairly muddy with all of the recent wind and conditions haven’t quite settled down yet. Despite it being nice today, there hasn’t been a lot of anglers heading out so far. If you can make it out there are some Wahoo biting. The wind is expected to pick up from the Northwest so fishing should improve as well.




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January 19, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon are swimming the backside. Permit are consistent. Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) and Cero (Mackerel, Cero) are also turning up. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are up to 6 lbs swimming everywhere on structure. Live Shrimp or cut Ballyhoo is their preference. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Wahoo is the main bite into this week. Kingfish are about the same. Kings (Mackerel, King) are taking big Shrimp or Kingfish jigs. A few Dolphin are around. Mutton Snapper (Snapper, Mutton) are on the bottom and anglers are deep dropping for Queens and Silks (Snapper, Silk) in 200-400ft. Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are consistent. We hope the weather continues into the weekend.




Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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January 11, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

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Pro Angler Team

January 5, 2017

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – There are a lot of Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) in the bay with all the nice weather. Plenty of Tarpon are swimming the backside. Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook (Snook, Common) are biting the shallower you go. Big Shrimp are the key. This should continue through the weekend. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!Check out the great sales at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle!

OFFSHORE – Everything is biting on the outside. Kingfish (Mackerel, King) and Wahoo are biting at the edge of the stream and around the drop right past the reef in 200 ft. You can sit and drift with Kingfish jigs using a 3 hook tipped with Ballyhoo. You can also drift live bait. Trolling lures are working for the Wahoo. Big Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) and Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) can also be caught. Some anglers are catching them with kites and Ballyhoo. Mutton Snapper (Snapper, Mutton) are hot. Anglers are dropping whole or plugged small to medium Ballyhoo on knocker rigs. Speedos will work as well. You can chum if you like. The bite is good when you can get out! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!




Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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December 30, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Not much has changed on the back side. Tarpon are taking Crabs as usual. Finger Mullet or Cut bait are working as well. Snapper (Snapper, Gray) are always swimming. Just look for structure. Most anglers are heading oceanside. Thanks for another great year anglers! Pro Angler is looking forward to seeing all of your great catches in 2017!Check out the great sales at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – It’s been nice out this week. Anglers are catching big Swordfish (Billfish – Swordfish) and Blue Marlin (Billfish – Marlin, Blue). The Marlin have mainly been caught on the humps. 20 lb Blackfin (Tuna, Blackfin) have shown up with good sized Dolphin. Grouper (Grouper, Gag & Grouper, Black & Grouper, Red) are a main target into this week ahead of their closure. Off the bottom we are also seeing Snapper (Snapper, Mutton) and Kings (Mackerel, King) above. This is in 200-300 ft and the Kings are taking Kingfish Jigs with a Ballyhoo. You can just drift and save some gas. There hasn’t been much on Wahoo but we suspect they are out there if you put some time in. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!




Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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December 22, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon are swimming the back along with Cero (Mackerel, Cero) and Mangrove (Snapper, Gray). The Snapper seem to be anywhere there is structure. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Pro Angler Team! Check out the great sales at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Not a lot has changed from last week. Good sized Dolphin are still being caught on Jigged Ballyhoo right outside the reef. Remember, bump, bump, drag. Grouper (Grouper, Black) and Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) continue to bite. There are always plenty of Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) to be caught on the reefs as well. Speedos are a great live bait to jig on the bottom. Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish), Wahoo and Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are good. If you can get out the bite is good. The weather is hit or miss so stay safe over the holiday season! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!




Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
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December 15, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The backcountry is holding big Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) and Tarpon. Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish & Mackerel, Cero) are in and anglers are trolling Spoons to hook them. They are even out in the bay. You can also pull a silver colored lipped lure slowly. Gotcha Plugs are also working. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – This week anglers are focusing on the Grouper (Grouper, Red & Grouper, Black) bite before the season closes soon. Jig using small to medium whole Ballyhoo for them in the small dips on the bottom. Bump, bump, drag until you hook up. Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) and Wahoo continue to bite as well. Snapper (Snapper, Mutton) are turning up in great sizes off the bottom. Search from the drop off at 80ft out to 300ft at most. Decent sized Dolphin can be caught on the troll using rigged Ballyhoo. Porgy are also turning up. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are running this week. Pilchards are swimming near Islamorada. Mojos are half off this week! Stop in and take advantage of the great deals!


Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
305-451-2248

December 9, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish) are in the back with Mangroves (Snapper, Gray). Head to the bridges to fish from shore. Harry Harris Park is also a great location. John Pennekamp is productive as well. Channel 5 and 2 are great areas to fish from bridges or underneath. Crabbing is still doing well.

OFFSHORE – The bottom bite is doing well. These are last few weeks to fish the Grouper (Grouper, Black & Grouper, Red) bite. Speedos and big Ballyhoo are your best bet to hook them. The Grouper are anywhere from 20 ft to 300 ft. Most anglers are heading to the dropoff from 80-100ft. Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) are doing great this week. The wind is blowing everything up against the reef. Wahoo and Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are being caught past the reef as well. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

BAIT REPORT – The Mullet have moved off now.


Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
305-451-2248

December 2, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Bonefish are the main bite inshore. Permit and Tarpon have also been caught. Mutton and Yellowtail (Snapper, Mutton & Snapper, Yellowtail) are biting as well. Muttons are really heating up. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Most anglers are heading offshore this week. Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) have been biting well. They are pushed up on the reef. Wahoo are consistent. Mahi (Dolphin) are scarce. Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are providing a good bite for those heading offshore.




CUDA Bait & Tackle
305-853-0191

November 23, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The backcountry is holding Spanish and Cero Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish & Mackerel, Cero). You can troll lures like White Redheads or Silvers behind the boat moving from area to area catching them. Troll about 3-4 knots having the lure go down about 3 ft. On the other side anglers are jigging Ballyhoo for big Grouper (Grouper, Black) and Muttons (Snapper, Mutton). They were in roughly 50 ft of water. Cut the tail off your Ballyhoo and butterfly the rest of it. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are always biting in roughly 80 ft. Stop in to Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle and ask Mike for the latest offshore details! Get all your Crabbing gear at Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The weather is nice and the wind has died down. Wahoo and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are doing well along with the Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin). The stream is pushed in close so you don’t have to go far for some good fishing.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards and Pinfish are swimming this week.


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November 18, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook (Snook, Common) are taking Pilchards or Finger Mullet. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are biting as well. They are both on the backside. The Tarpon and Grouper (Grouper, Gag) have slowed down. We expect the bite to heat up for next week.

OFFSHORE – Not a lot has changed into this week. There are a lot of Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) and Wahoo. Sailfish are doing extremely well. Wahoo are anywhere offshore from the reef out. Have your lures in about 90 ft. Pulled Ballyhoo with heavy weights are working well. Downriggers or planers will help. Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) are coming off the bottom using Pinfish. Mullet are working as well. Dolphin are scattered but you’ll find them if you put some time in. Kings (Mackerel, King) are doing well. Drop a 3 hook jig with a Ballyhoo and let it sink. Bump troll live bait or use balloons or kites.

BAIT REPORT – Stop in to Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle and ask Mike for the latest offshore details! Get all your Crabbing gear at Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks! There is a lot of bait with the recent Supermoon. Pilchards and Ballyhoo are running wild. Shrimp will increase with the upcoming front.


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November 10, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are biting on the backside. Anglers are also doing well on Stone Crabs with pots as shallow as 12 ft. Grouper (Grouper, Red) are still hanging around. Tarpon are mixed in where the Mangrove Snapper. Search the canal to find them. Hogfish are always biting. There still hasn’t been much on Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). Not a lot of anglers have been getting out inshore or offshore so there hasn’t been much pressure on the fish as of late. Fishing should be fantastic. Stop in to Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle and ask Mike for the latest offshore details! Get all your Crabbing gear at Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – There hasn’t been too many boats on the water as of late. We are seeing catches of Muttons, Mangroves and Vermillion (Snapper, Mutton & Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Vermillion) on the reef. Big Plugs will do best to hook them. Large Ballyhoo will also work. Dolphin, Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) and Wahoo are farther out. Conditions are great. You can catch them from 200-400 ft. You don’t’ have to go too far out.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards and Mullet are still heavy this week. Pinfish have also been caught. Ballyhoo are offshore.


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November 4, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are consistently biting with Grouper (Grouper, Gag & Grouper, Red) on the backside. The Mangroves are great sizes and they are mixed with some decent Tarpon. They are biting consistently throughout the canal and have been great sizes. Typically you can find Hogfish as well. There are quite a few anglers Stone Crabbing. There’s always some Tarpon to be caught backside but not too much word on the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) this week. Stop in to Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle and ask Mike for the latest offshore details! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Not many people are heading offshore due to the wind this week. There should be Wahoo and Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) biting when anglers are able to get out. There hasn’t been word on Tuna (Tuna, Yellowfin) and not many Dolphin. We suspect that they are holding up around the reefs as the stream has been pushed up against it. Anglers are heading out early for the best bite before the weather sets in.

BAIT REPORT – Anglers are Stone Crabbing from 8-20 ft using traps this week. Mullet are running thick. They are exceptionally big on the oceanside. Visit the Keys for the best Fall bite! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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October 27, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – On the backside we are seeing big Mangrove (Snapper, Gray) chasing Mullet. Crab Trap Sets are concreted and ready to go. Sets of 5 are $199! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – There was a good Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) and Dolphin bite however the weather has kept a lot of anglers off the water this week. The wind is blowing everything in to 100 ft. It’s really a matter of getting out. There hasn’t been much on Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin). Grouper (Grouper, Gag) and Vermilion (Snapper, Vermillion) are swimming the bottom. The fishing is good if you can manage to get out.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are running despite the wind. Visit the Keys for the best Fall bite! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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October 20, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – We’ve seen some big water but things might settle down for Saturday. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Snook and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) continue biting in the back. The Mangroves are the hot bite. The sizes are great. Trout are a bit slow but Tarpon are around too. Finger Mullet are great baits to use. Crab Traps are available for $119 and include everything you need to load up on crab! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – We are seeing big Grouper (Grouper, Gag), nice Snapper (Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Vermillion & Snapper, Mutton) and a ton of Dolphin. The nice weather headed in this weekend should improve the bite. Everything is biting heavy and the sizes are great. The Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) reports are slow at the humps. Fish can be caught on the troll. Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are also still biting well. It’s getting a little cooler and the bite is heating up. The upcoming weekend should provide a fantastic bite.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are so thick on the reef you could walk across them. They are big as well. Finger Mullet are in the canals and the back as well. Stone Crab are open now as well. Visit the Keys for the best Fall bite! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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October 13, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are swimming the back. The reports on Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are slow. Snook (Snook, Common) are being caught on the Mullet schools. There’s even been a few accidentally show up in the net while catching bait. Lures and live bait are working well for them. Anything that looks like a finger Mullet will work well. Stone Crab Kits are on sale for $119. It has everything you need to catch them! Capt. Bad also has Pig’s Feet in stock! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The bite is mostly Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) right now, the Dolphin aren’t out there heavy yet. There are some Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) as well. Anglers are casually catching 2-3 per day. Big Mangroves are on both sides. Vermillion are in 200-300 ft. Fish them on Knocker rigs. There hasn’t been much on Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Vermillion & Snapper, Gray). The wind is still blowing strong so stay safe on the water!

BAIT REPORT – Finger Mullet are running and aren’t too hard to see and be cast netted. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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October 6, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Conditions are just beginning to turn in this area so far. Prior to the weather the fishing was fantastic however we are not sure what the bite will be like following the system. We hope everyone made it through the storm ok. Once things have settled, anglers can start searching for the fish in similar areas in the backcountry and offshore. See last week’s report for all the details! Pigs Feet are available at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle this week! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






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September 29, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the back we are finding Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) and a TON of Tarpon. The Tarpon are chasing the Mullet and the sizes are great. They are providing a consistent bite during both the incoming or outgoing tide. If you can avoid fishing in the heat of the day, it’s been better. There are some Bonefish on the flats but most of them are towards Islamorada. Pigs Feet are available at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle this week! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The humps are producing big, 10 lb and bigger Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin). They are pretty thick out there. Small feathers in 4 or 8 oz are working in black/red. The Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) are running well in 200 – 600 ft. Dolphin are turning up around 200 ft. Ballyhoo and lures are working best to hook them. There are still Muttons and Mangroves (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton) all over the place in 100-200 ft. Ballyhoo Plugs will hook them. Deep Droppers are finding Queen Snappers (Snapper, Queen) and Swordfish (Billfish – Swordfish) around the humps and the wall. Anywhere in 200-400 ft you can find Queens. A lot of fish are even being caught on the way in from offshore.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are running. They should be good for the next month. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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September 22, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – On the back, the Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are big. They are swimming the banks. There are a lot of Sharks (Shark, Bull & Shark, Blacktip) with the hot water. They are great on the reefs. There hasn’t been much on Trout ,however the Tarpon are huge. They are chasing the Finger Mullet. Float live bait with popping corks. Pigs Feet are available in store for Crabs! See Capt. Bad Bait and Tackle for Details! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are on fire this week. The numbers are outstanding! Regular Ballyhoo has been working along with lures on top. It was not difficult to catch them. They are just outside the reef and the gulf stream is right against it. The Vermillion Snapper (Snapper, Vermillion) are in roughly 200 ft. You can catch them on any bottom bait but use wide gap hooks as it will keep the fish on. Squid or cut Ballyhoo will work bait. Dolphin are also hot and in good numbers. Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are thick enough to walk on throughout both humps. There are decent sizes, up to 8 lbs. The recent tournament was doing well for Tuna on feathers and suspended lipless lures.

BAIT REPORT – Finger Mullet are running thick which is typical of the season. Ballyhoo are on the reefs and they are huge. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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September 16, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Not a lot has changed on the backside this week. Snapper (Snapper, Gray) are biting bait under a popping cork in shallower water. They can be found in shallow water all the way out to the reefs. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Dolphin are in 200-600 ft this week. Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are biting well. The sizes are great. They can be found on the humps. Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) have slowed down. Catch them on the troll in deep water. Light colored high speed lures are best. Feathers work best in blue/white or pink/white.




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September 8, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The front and the back both have Mangrove Snapper (Snapper, Gray) all over. You can fish shallow structure or deeper inshore structure to find them. Stop by the shop and we’ll let get you all set up to bend a rod. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) bite slowed down with the wind last week. The stream was up against the reef so there were quite a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) being caught. There’s always some Blackfin (Tuna, Blackfin) available at the humps. Dolphin are here and there offshore but you have to find the patches of weeds to get into them.




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September 2, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The Dolphin has slowed down. The Yellowtail and Mangroves (Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Gray) are good. Anglers are trolling low for the Dolphin. Use weights to get right down to the bottom as the water is still hot. The weather has kept a lot of anglers off the water for the most part. We look forward to the bite once the storm passes.




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August 26, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The backside is holding Mangroves (Snapper, Gray). There has been no word on Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) or Snook (Snook, Common). It is hot, hot, hot so make sure you have your Dr. Dan’s products to keep your skin at it’s best! Captain Bad has all the Lobster gear you’ll need, stop in and stock up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The Dolphin are closer now in from 100-600 ft. They are catching decent Gaffers. Schoolie Dolphin are decent sizes as well. There are still Mangroves (Snapper, Gray), Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) and Grouper (Grouper, Gag) on the deep jig. The trolling has improved. Troll low and deep for Wahoo. Pretty decent Tuna (Tuna, Bluefin) are also coming up. The water is still warm so you have to get low to 30-40 ft in cooler water. The bite is good overall and a lot better than it has been.




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August 18, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are everywhere in the back. There haven’t been many reports of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). Tarpon are here all the time. They are even populous around the hotels. Captain Bad has all the Lobster gear you’ll need, stop in and stock up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Things are a bit slow in the area as the focus has been on the Lobster catch. Trolling with Planers or Torpedo Weights will catch some Dolphin. They are down low the past week. Ballyhoo on top will attract them as well. Search 200-300 ft to deep jig for Grouper (Grouper, Black & Grouper, Red & Grouper, Red Hind) using whole Ballyhoo. From the first drop out to 200 is hot. You may have to put some time in to find them.




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August 11, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are biting inshore as well this week. They are still in spawn. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are always out back. Captain Bad has all the Lobster gear you’ll need, stop in and stock up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The Dolphin have slowed down this week. If you are targeting them they are in roughly 600 ft. The Yellowtail and Mangrove (Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Gray) are doing well in roughly 80 ft. They are the best bite offshore.

BAIT REPORT – There are quite a bit of Ballyhoo on the reef offshore. Jig them up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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August 4, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are spawning on both sides. They are up to 5 lbs. They are on both the ocean and back side. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are biting out back. They are typical of the season. The main focus is on the Snapper. Captain Bad has all the Lobster gear you’ll need, stop in and stock up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Dolphin are biting from 400-600 ft on the troll. Mangroves and Muttons (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton) are in roughly 100-250 ft. Wahoo can also be caught on the troll this week. They are loving Ballyhoo or Bonito. The Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) are a bit slow.




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July 28, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – There were a lot of anglers focusing on the Lobster this week however the fishing is still on. The Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are big on both sides. They aren’t too picky and are just about everywhere. Captain Bad has all the Lobster gear you’ll need, stop in and stock up! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Dolphin are out there around the weeds. If you’re using Planers or heavy jigs with a split tail Mullet you’ll find them 30-40 ft down. There are weeds right at the drop at 100 but you have to get down. Wahoo are consistent on plain Ballyhoo. Mutton and Yellowtail (Snapper, Mutton & Snapper, Yellowtail) are from 150-250 ft. They are great sizes although the Yellowtail have slowed down a bit. Anglers who love deep jigs with medium Ballyhoo can find Grouper (Grouper, Black) in 300-400 ft. You can also find Snowys (Grouper, Snowy) by deep dropping.




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July 22, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are still on both sides but things are a little slow here. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The bite has been difficult this week. The Yellowtails (Snapper, Yellowtail) have slowed down and the Mutton (Snapper, Mutton) have stopped. Triggerfish (Triggerfish, Gray) and Grunts (Grunt, White) are still out there. Dolphin are being worked at 15 miles. It is very slow. Anglers are working for every bite they can get. It has been a bit windy, rainy and hot so when we see some more ideal weather we hope to see the bite improve.




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July 15, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Big Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are around the back. Medium Fresh or Frozen Mullet will catch them if they are butterflied. They are up to 2 ft long. There haven’t been reports of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) yet. Tarpon are being caught fairly steadily. They are coming right up to the beach. Permit are decent on that side as well on Crabs or artificial baits. If you head behind the hotels you’ll find plenty of fish.

OFFSHORE – There have been a lot of Blackfins (Tuna, Blackfin) offshore this week. They are out on the humps. The Mahi (Dolphin) are still out there pretty far. The water is hot however anglers are still catching Sails (Billfish – Sailfish). The Yellowtails and Muttons (Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Mutton) have slowed down a bit. If you find them they will be a good time. Whole Ballyhoo plugs have been the best bait. There have been a lot of Sharks (Shark, Nurse & Shark, Blacktip & Shark, Lemon) swimming as well.

BAIT REPORT – There are a few Mullet swimming this week. Pilchards are on the markers and Pinfish are thin. Anglers are still finding Shrimp as well. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!


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July 7, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have a great bite this week. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are large and swimming the mangroves, along the shore and structure. They are around 18 inches. Finger Mullet or butterfly frozen Mullet are working well. Captain Bad has a great selection of tackle. Stop in and check out the great products including Pirate Tackle!

OFFSHORE – Anglers are heading 15 miles out this week and really working for the Dolphin. The water is hot so you have to go out far to find good numbers of fish. Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) and Grouper (Grouper, Gag) have slowed down but are still decent around 200-250 ft. They can be caught on fresh plugs and Speedos (if you can find them). Pilchards continue to work well for them also. There are some surprising catches of Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) around 300 ft. while kite fishing.

BAIT REPORT – Pinfish are thin but there are tons of Ballyhoo swimming offshore. They are roughly 15-20 ft deep and can be chummed up around the pylons with a cast net.


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June 29, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Not a lot has changed this week. We are finding Tarpon as the best bite inshore. They are hitting Crabs. Permit have also been reported. Now that the water is warm the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have not been the main focus for most anglers as they are hiding in the deeper holes. We expect some nice weather for the long weekend! Captain Bad has a great variety of tackle. Stop in and check out the great products including Pirate Tackle!

OFFSHORE – The bite is on this week! The fishing has been great. We are seeing Grouper (Grouper, Gag) off the bottom in great sizes. We are now seeing scattered Marlin (Billfish – Marlin, Blue) swimming around this week. This has been a good bite when you can find it. Dolphin have also been found in the same water from 200-250. There are some Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) holding up in the same area. It has not been difficult to catch them. If you head out to the humps the Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) are still there. Throw Pilchards for the best sizes or small feathers on the troll. Nothing has been overly large but the bite is good.

BAIT REPORT – Ballyhoo, Plugs and Speedos are all swimming this week.


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June 24, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things are typical this week. Tarpon and Permit are out there and hitting Crabs. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are swimming but they have been quiet as the water is warming up this week. Captain Bad has a great variety of tackle. Stop in and check out the great products including Pirate Tackle!

OFFSHORE – Anglers are working for the Dolphin this week. They are catching them but they have to put some time in. Ballyhoo, Speedos and Ballyhoo Plugs will catch them if you can find them. Search for debris, although they seem to be scattered this week. The Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) are everywhere and anglers are catching tons. They are in roughly 200-250 ft and running thick. They are big and up to 10 lbs. Grouper (Grouper, Gag) have also turned up off the bottom. There is always Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) on the humps that will eat Pilchards. Trolling small feathers way back on 30 lb Fluorocarbon will work.




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June 17, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The inside has not changed much this week. Snook (Snook, Common) have been caught inshore. There are some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) mixed in with them. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) have also continued to bite this week. They are loving Pinfish or Pilchards. Tarpon are still running as well. They are taking Crabs this week.

OFFSHORE – The Dolphin bite has slowed down a bit this week. Look for some floating debris to find the good sizes. They are starting about 200-300 ft. There are really big Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) stacked on the bottom in this area as well. You can find them schooled on the rocks. Fresh or frozen Ballyhoo dropped down are working well to hook them. Black and Red Grouper (Grouper, Black & Grouper, Red) have been hot as well. Anglers are deep dropping for them. The bottom fish has been the main bite as the Dolphin are scattered.




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June 9, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Everything inshore seems to be typical of the season. Snook (Snook, Common) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) continue to be hooked throughout the area. Anglers are throwing Pinfish and Pilchards to target Mangroves (Snapper, Gray). Alternatively, Crab has been great for the Tarpon run. Anglers are having no trouble hooking some nice catches from the inshore.

OFFSHORE – The weather has kept a lot of anglers off the water. When the weather lets up anglers are finding some great Dolphin hitting from 200-600. Anglers continue to pull Ballyhoo to hook them. The sizes have been great. Wahoo and Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) are there if you are targeting them, but have not been the main bite. A few Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) are big, but not consistent. Big bottom fish are also coming up this week.




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June 3, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers are catching lots of Snook (Snook, Common) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). Similar to last week, Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are being caught in the creeks around 18 inches, around small Pinfish and Pilchards. Shrimp are also concentrating around the Mangroves in large numbers. The best bait to catch the Mangroves are small Pinfish. Tarpon are also being caught successfully with crab bait.

OFFSHORE – If you’re looking to catch some Dolphin, be sure to be fishing around 200-600ft. pulling rigged Ballyhoo. The Dolphin this week are good sizes with weight ranging anywhere from 40-50 lbs. and don’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. Some Wahoos and Yellowtails (Snapper, Yellowtail) are also being caught. The bait of choice to catch Yellowtails are Silversides thrown in the Chum slick. Anglers are also catching Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) that are fairly large in size. The muttons are about 10lbs. this week and can be found near the reefs and right outside the reefs up to 200 ft.

BAIT REPORT – Pinfish and Pilchards are the dominant source of bait in the region.


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May 26, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Muttons (Snapper, Mutton), Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) and Yellowtails (Snapper, Yellowtail) are getting started and they are biting more and more each day. Any kind of cut bait such as Silversides or thrown Chum slick seems to work well for catching these fish, especially the Yellowtails. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are being caught in the creeks around 18 inches, including small light Pinfish and Pilchards. Shrimp are also found in this region as they tend to group together near the Mangroves.

OFFSHORE – Unlike last week, the Mahi (Dolphin) seem to be much more prominent in the area this week. The Mahi are caught around 200-600ft pulling Ballyhoo. Big Wahoos are out there but don’t seem to be heavy in numbers at the moment.

BAIT REPORT – Pinfish and Pilchards are the dominant source of bait in the region.


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May 20, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the back the conditions are typical. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are right at keeper sizes so far. Gulp with a jerk Shad are working well. Tarpon are out in the black water. They are mixed in with some Permit. Live Crabs are working best to hook them.

OFFSHORE – The Mahi (Dolphin) are slow this week as they have pretty much shut off. Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) is the better focus this week and they are hot. Anglers are chumming and using Speedos to hook them. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are huge this week. The Muttons (Grouper, Mutton) are coming in as well. Big Grouper (Grouper, Black & Grouper, Gag). Anglers are jigging whole Ballyhoo on the bottom. If you are dragging feathers on the hump you can expect some Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin) as well. Keep the feathers way back. The big bottom fish are the best catch.

BAIT REPORT – Speedos are swimming offshore reefs.


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May 12, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon are biting in the back this week. Seatrout (Seatrout, Spotted) is a bit slow this week but if you put some time in you’ll find a good catch or two.

OFFSHORE – Dolphin and Grouper (Grouper, Gag & Grouper, Red) are both biting in the offshore. The weather seems to have been hit and miss but anglers have found some good times to go out and take advantage of the bite. We expect this to continue into the weekend.




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May 6, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The backside hasn’t really changed much. It has been windy and choppy. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are always out there. Anglers are looking for Tarpon with Crabs or live Mullet. Frozen, butterflied Mullet will work well too. This is the main focus in the back. Captain Bad Bait & Tackle always has tons of Speedos and Ballyhoo for all the anglers and charters!

OFFSHORE – The Wahoo have slowed down but the Mahi (Dolphin) are have moved in closer. They are in roughly 200 to 600 ft and running thick. As always, Ballyhoo is working for them. We are still waiting for Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) to come in this week but they are decent from 80-200 ft. The Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) are big as well. Anglers are chumming on the reef to find them. Chunked Speedos or small Speedos are a good bet. Sunday was the Grouper opening and they can be caught as shallow as 10 ft. They are huge. Speedos or big Pinfish are doing well to hook them. Everyone is focusing on the thick Dolphin bite overall.




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April 27, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are right undersized this week. They are up to 14 inches so far. The Tarpon are in the area and are hitting live Crab or Mullet. They are the hot bite this week. Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) are moving in but have not spawned yet. Any live bait will work. On the back the Tarpon are hot as well with live Crab. You can also butterfly frozen Mullet as well. There have been no reports of Reds (Drum, Red) yet. Everyone is stocking up on crabs to throw this week.

OFFSHORE – Grouper (Grouper, Gag & Grouper, Red) Season opens May 1st. Live Pinfish and Speedos will hook them. Dolphin are in 600. ANglers are trolling live Ballyhoo or similar artificials. Look for birds to find them. The Wahoo and Kings (Mackerel, King) have slowed down but they are still out there.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards are swimming. There is also plenty of Pinfish, and Ballyhoo farther out.


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April 22, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The backside is producing the typical pattern this week. Mangroves are steady (Snapper, Gray). Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are being caught in various sizes, mostly legal. Be aware of the Sharks (Shark, Bull & Shark, Blacktip) that are taking the fish.

OFFSHORE – The Mahi (Dolphin) are here and are steady so far. They’re in 200-600 ft this week and scattered about. Search under the birds. Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are still in the area and being caught. Trolling Ballyhoo has given the best results. There haven’t been many reports of Wahoo but anglers are waiting for the Muttons to show up (Snapper, Mutton). They are just beginning to move in. You can use Speedos to get them. A great alternative is live Ballyhoo dropped down whole and are easy bait to get as close as 10 ft of water. The Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) seemed to have stopped. They were heavy but are absent so far this week. We expect this to carry into the weekend.




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April 14, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mutton (Snapper, Mutton) are beginning to show up and are really good so far. Tarpon are also swimming. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) continue to bite as well this week. They are consistent and their sizes are pretty good. They are an easy catch for all anglers.

OFFSHORE – There are still Wahoo and Kings (Mackerel, King) swimming this week. The Dolphin are way out to 30 miles this week so it’s a bit of a trip to find them. Everything else is in the gulf stream. The Yellowtail (Snapper, Yellowtail) have slowed down but if you can still find them they are big. We expect fish to start moving in soon.

BAIT REPORT – Crabs have made their way in this week.


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April 7, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Mangroves (Snapper, Mangrove) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are hot this week. Anglers are starting to use Crabs and get prepared for Tarpon. We expect to see them start really moving soon. The weather is slowly improving and we expect to this bite to continue into the weekend.

OFFSHORE – From 200-500 we are seeing a mix of Wahoo, Kings (Mackerel, King) and Dolphin. The Dolphin are the most prominent. Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) are being caught here and there. Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) are coming in but they aren’t very heavy yet. Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin & Tuna, Yellowfin) are at the humps as usual. They are loving feathers across the humps. Dragging Ballyhoo has been the best bet to hook everything else. Speedos are on the reef as well.

BAIT REPORT – Speedos are on the reef but are beginning to thin out.


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March 30, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The weather is great this week and anglers are finally able to head out and take advantage of the bite. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are biting well this week on live Shrimp or similar artificials. We expect to see a Spring pattern move in soon.

OFFSHORE – The main bite this week is Wahoo! The bite is more than consistent and the sizes are great. We are seeing them anywhere from 200-400 ft. The Dolphin have also been great as well. They are not as hot as the Wahoo but the sizes are just as awesome. Live Speedos have been the key to hitting them. Snapper (Snapper, Mutton) are all over the place but you will have to put some time in to reel in a few. The Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) bite has slowed down but you shouldn’t be surprised if a few turn up.

BAIT REPORT – We are seeing some Pinfish in the area as well as Speedos out on the reef this week.


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March 24, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The weather has been improving in the area. It has been a bit up and down but anglers are eager to take advantage of the nice weather. On the back we are seeing tons of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) this week. Anglers are using live Shrimp to hook them. We expect this bite to continue into the weekend.

OFFSHORE – 200 to 450 is key this week. There are still tons of Wahoo swimming this week. They are thicker than anything else. Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) are coming in but they are still scattered. There are some Dolphin and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) being reported as well. There are some great fish available for anglers who head out.

BAIT REPORT – Speedos are out on the reef this week. Pinfish have also been reported from the area.


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March 17, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things have slowed down in the back this week, possibly due to the freshwater mix. Anglers heading out can expect to see some Snook, Common and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). It’s a bit early to see Tarpon and Permit move in however it won’t be too long now. The morning and late afternoon bite has produced the best bite so far this week and the sizes are great so far.

OFFSHORE – The Sailfish (Billfish, Sailfish) tournament increased the action this past weekend. Everyone was doing well. There are some Tuna, Yellowfin at the humps this week. They are pretty consistent. Dolphin have been swimming at the drop from 400-500 and they are doing pretty well. The main bite is around 250 ft this week. The Snapper, Yellowtail are slowing down and there been no reports of any turning up.




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March 9, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook, Common have shown up. The bite is not hot but they are there. The backwater has slowed down, there are also some reports of a freshwater mix. We are still seeing some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) come in along with Snapper, Gray. Shrimp has been the key bait this week to throw.

OFFSHORE – Anglers are catching some Dolphin this week which they are really excited about. The weather should be calmed down for the weekend so we expect to see the same King (Mackerel, King) and Wahoo bite from 200-400 ft. Snapper, Yellowtail are spotty this week. Snapper, Mutton however are still hot.

BAIT REPORT – We continue to see Speedos on the reef this week.


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March 3, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The backwater is holding some Snapper, Gray this week. We are also seeing the usual Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) on Shrimp with a popping cork. The Tarpon are scattered but can be caught on Mullet.

OFFSHORE – Kings (Mackerel, King) and Wahoo are in about 2000-400 ft this week. Snapper, Yellowtail have slowed down due to the strong current but Snapper, Mutton are still strong. Anglers are flatlining Speedos to hook them.

BAIT REPORT – Speedos are on the reef this week and there are tons of Pinfish inshore.


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February 24, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things in the backwater have been extremely slow. The water is getting pushed from the bay into the ocean and has been quite muddy. There are still Tarpon, Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) but you will have to put your time in to find them. Shrimp under a cork and spoons tipped with Shrimp will work best.

OFFSHORE – Weather has been up and down in this area as of late which should continue into the weekend. Wahoo, Sails (Billfish – Sailfish), and Kings (Mackerel, Kings) off the reefs using live Speedos, Goggle Eyes and flatlining Pilchards. The Wahoo have turned up around 60 lbs. The Sails are up to 80 lbs. Live bait is the key to hook them, and you can catch your bait offshore. Kites and Flatlines are working well from 200-250 ft. Things are expected to continue into the weekend.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards and Speedos are both running on the reefs this week.


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February 18, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are doing well throughout the backwater however there are no reports of Reds (Drum, Red). The tide has dropped fairly low in some areas so it has been difficult for anglers to fish some places. We expect this bite to continue into the weekend now that the weather seems to have cleared up a bit.

OFFSHORE – It’s finally been nice the last few days and the Wahoo are doing well around 200-250 ft at the drop off. They have been weighing in around 60 lbs! The Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) and Dolphin are slow however the Kings (Mackerel, King) are heavy. The sizes have been great so far this week. Anything live such as a Cigar Minnow dropped deep to 90 feet on the troll will work. There have been some great reports of Yellowtail from 80-150 ft.




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February 10, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Well the winter weather continues we’ve just been hit by another hard cold front and had a couple nasty days with 30 plus mph winds. Today things got nice but it was a cold morning though beautiful and sunny right now this afternoon. Things look to stay on the chilly side with lows in the mid 50s through until the weekend. Fishing has been pretty good still overall however. Capt. Mike Venezia has had some decent action in the everglades with drums and Snooks (Snook, Common). It hasn’t been the red hot bite that we had on the right days in January, but more of a pick of fish and sometimes you get in a good spot that may hold several. Though still lots of fun and Capt. Mike has been adventuring into some very creeks that not many have travelled into! He also had a good day a week ago fishing the patches catching some dinner and they caught some nice Blacktips (Shark, Blacktip) plus a Bonefish to start it off in the morning. Capt. Jim Willcox has been plugging away deep in the everglades at Redfish (Drum, Red) and Snook. Though some of the deeper areas have not been consistent as there has been some nasty water so you really have to work at it some days to find fish. I went out with Capt. Bill Basset Saturday and it was not easy fishing either we caught a few nice Reds and it was hard work. Though that was the day of the swamp guides ball and many reported that fishing was not easy. Though Capt. Bill reported a nice day this morning fishing the patches and catching plenty for dinner Snappers (Snapper, Mutton), Porgy, etc. as did Capt. Chris Daly. Capt. Vic Gaspeny had a mix of Snappers and got a couple keeper Hogfish this morning too. I myself last week had some good action in the gulf we caught plenty of Mackerels (Mackerel, Spanish) on several different days. Capt. Mike Bassett also had some good Mackerel days alongside me. There were also some jumbo Snapper, Gray on one wreck we were catching on Pinfish, nice 15-18 inch fish real drag pullers! We had great Tripletail fishing too, not a lot of large ones but lots of them and caught probably 10 or more each day we went. One day we also caught two nice size Grouper, Goliath up to 150 lbs, and a big old Shark, Tiger that was over 300 lbs! It was pretty incredible on the lighter spinning rods we use for smaller 30-80 lb Tarpon. I myself am going out of town for a week or so but as I said we look to stay in the winter mode for another week or so. Tarpon fishing will probably have to wait until it gets consistently warm which may not happen for a few more weeks we will see, but there are plenty of other things to do as you can see. Give us a call if you are in the area fishing is plenty good and there are lots of things to catch!






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February 4, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Around the mouths of the cuts in the back there is a great Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite. We are finally seeing the weather improve this week so anglers can get out for a nice fish. Snapper (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton) are on both sides and the sizes are great. The Mutton bite is stronger. Reds (Drum, Red) and Tarpon are also swimming and will hit Shrimp under a popping cork in up to 4 ft of water. The Trout are biting the same bait. Select Penn merchandise is on sale at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle this week! Stop in and check out the great deals.

OFFSHORE – Everything is from 200-500 this week. Snapper (Snapper, Yellowtail), Wahoo and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) from 200-250. The water is cloudy on the edge which has made fishing tougher. The fronts have moved the baywater out this week however this has not stopped anglers from taking advantage of the nice weather that has finally arrived. At this point the sizes are great and the bite is consistent.




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January 28, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – On the back side we continue to see Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) biting well too. The thin water is holding some great sizes of Reds (Drum, Red) along with plenty of Tarpon swimming just about everywhere. The water is still fairly warm, the temperature has dropped enough for the bait to disappear though. Captain Bad will provide 10% off Power Pro if you mention Pro Angler Fishing App!

OFFSHORE – This weekend is finally supposed to have nice weather so we expect to see a great bite turn up. From 120 out you will find great sizes of Sails (Billfish – Sailfish), Wahoo and Kings (Mackerel, King). There should be a great bite of Tuna, Yellowfin as well. At the humps we are seeing lots of great Tuna, Blackfin. We are also seeing some huge Snapper, Gray a little closer in. At this point there is still a lot of bad weather in the area so there aren’t a lot of opportunities to hit the water.




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January 22, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are still in the backcountry this week which is great as it provides a bit of shelter from the weather conditions. Shrimp and similar artificials are still the best bet to hook them. The sizes are great so far and most of them are keepers. With the cooler weather they are beginning to school up so the bite is slightly easier to find if you can get out. We hope to see the weather settle down for the weekend.

OFFSHORE – Things have not changed much from last week. The wind is still extremely harsh so a lot of anglers have stayed off the water. Despite this there are still quite a few fish swimming. Kings (Mackerel, King), Wahoo and Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) are all swimming in 200-600 ft. Free lining dead baits or live baits are both successful this week as well as Kite fishing. The Snapper, Yellowtail bite has slowed down however we suspect they are still out there with the Snapper, Mutton and Snapper, Gray, although difficult to catch with the weather conditions.

BAIT REPORT – There are still Herring and Pilchards running for anglers who can brave the weather conditions to get out on the water. Captain Bad will provide 10% off Power Pro if you mention Pro Angler Fishing App!


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January 15, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is not a lot of different fish throughout the inshore this week. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are doing well in the backcountry this week. They are still just undersized. Shrimp and similar artificials will be the best bet for catching them. The bite is consistent and we hope to see the sizes increase to keepers very soon. Once the weather clears up and the water settles down we expect to see some bait move in and some great sizes of fish to follow.

OFFSHORE – Kings (Mackerel, King) and Wahoo are biting from 200-600 ft in the offshore. Anglers are free lining dead baits or live baits. Kite fishing is quite productive as well and when the weather is good it’s most angler’s preference. Snapper, Yellowtail are doing well from 80-100 ft. Anglers are having no trouble hooking a few of these per trip. Snapper, Mutton and Snapper, Gray are loving cut Speedos or big Ballyhoo this week. They have been the focus off the bottom since Grouper is closed now. Tuna, Blackfin are still holding up on the humps as well however the bite is slowing down. There are no reports of Dolphin so far as the water is still fairly unfavorable until this front passes. Anglers are getting out when they can however we are eager to see some better conditions in this area.

BAIT REPORT – Herring and Pilchards are plentiful this week. Ballyhoo have been scarce and deep but are there for determined live baiters. There are a few Shrimp running as well but the rain has moved a lot of them out. Captain Bad will provide 10% off Power Pro if you mention Pro Angler Fishing App!


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January 6, 2016

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The weather seems to continue to be unfavorable this week. Most anglers are staying inshore and targeting Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) around the back. Most are undersized at this point but the cooler weather should bring in more and in bigger sizes. The bite has been great and the back provides shelter depending on the direction of the wind. There are also some Yellowtails (Snapper, Yellowtail) however they are a bit farther out in 200 ft of water. Anglers are eagerly awaiting the weather to improve so they can finally have some favorable fishing conditions.

OFFSHORE – The water is beginning to cool down so the better sizes of Kings (Mackerel, King) are starting to come in. Wahoo and Mahi (Dolphin) in 200-600 are hitting as well. Past the reef there are some big Snapper (Snapper, Mangrove & Snapper, Mutton) now that the Grouper is closed. They are hitting well on chunks of Speedos. This is all weather allowing as the conditions have not made offshore fishing favorable for the last while. Captain Bad has tons of great deals on 2016 PENN rods and combos. Stop in and check them out!




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December 29, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bite has been slow so far this week. Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) are on both sides and are hitting well on Pinfish. The sizes are great so far. There are also reports of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) however they are about a half inch off legal and no keepers are turning up quite yet. The weather is still warm so once temperatures drop we expect to see some larger sizes. Captain Bad has tons of great deals on 2016 PENN rods and combos. Stop in and check them out!

OFFSHORE – There are quite a few fish biting in the offshore when anglers get a break from the wind. From 200-1000 ft anglers can find Sails (Billfish – Sailfish), Wahoo, Kingfish (Mackerel, King) and still some Grouper, Gag which closes on January 1. They can also be found slightly inside the reef as well. Everything is biting well on Speedos and Pinfish.




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December 21, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The warm winter continues to march on here in the Florida Keys as is the case throughout the whole US east coast. Over the weekend we had a mild front though it didn’t get as cold as we hoped, barely down into the high 60s maybe at night. The winds were cranking though we had a couple days of it blowing 25-30 mph, but looks to be letting up some starting tomorrow and will be more of a southeast breeze. Fishing before, during, and after the front has held up pretty good luckily most of our winter time fishing has been decent even though it hasn’t been cold. Capt. Rick Stanczyk had reported good fishing before the front running into the gulf and the everglades. He had good mackerel fishing out west, with some tripletails on many of the crab pot bouys mid day, and then finished several afternoon days with a good catch of Snook, Common and a few Redfish (Drum, Red). It was a good routine for several days while the tides were right for it. During the front he made it out to the patches and caught some good eating Porgy, Hogfish, and Snapper, Vermillion, and even got his anglers on a nice 15 lb Permit! Today they fished the gulf on a half day and he reported red hot Mackerel, Spanish action with some nice Snapper, Gray mixed in. Capt. Jim Willcox has been getting deep into the glades and the wind hasn’t bothered him once back there. He has reported a mixed bite of Redfish, Drum (Drum, Black), and Snook. Having to work around a bit, the fish aren’t stacked up in the winter time holes since it hasn’t been cold, but they are back there. Capt. Bill Bassett reported a good day with some nice Reds and a couple Snook way back in the ‘glades a little over a week ago. He also has had some good action with the Mackerels in the near gulf. Capt. Mike Bassett reported a few Snook around the mainland creeks and also got a nice black drum and 40 lb Tarpon the other day. They had to head in early due to weather chasing them back but made a good day of it. Capt. Perry Scuderi had some good action fishing out on the patches last week too before it got windy. He reported some nice Hogs, Jack, Crevalle, porgies, and various other species great for the table. Capt. Clyde Upchurch was able to get out during the wind over the weekend they stayed close to not get beat up and were able to catch a variety of thing including plenty of Mangrove Snapper for dinner. The weather for christmas week looks to be very warm and a slight southeast breeze which won’t be too bad at all in the backcountry. Fishing should remain good. We may have a very early start to the tarpon season if this warm weather holds out through January.




BUD N MARYS Capt. Rick Stanczyk

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December 17, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – I just got back into town so here’s an updated report of the recent fishing in Islamorada. December 4th – 6th was the 52nd annual Islamorada Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) Tournament and weather conditions were tough with lots of rain and storms, but it didn’t stop our guys from finding some Sails. Capt. Paul Ross on the Relentless put his team on 12 Sailfish releases over the 3 days which put them in 2nd place overall. Great Job Guys! Most of our other boats had between 4 – 8 releases over the 3 day event. There’s been a few Sailfish releases the last couple days, but it sounds like some dirty water moved in and the current really let up. I think once the current picks back up and we get some blue water they bite will turn back on, especially with the cold front coming later this week. There’s still been a few Wahoo, Tuna (Tuna, Blackfin), and Mahi (Dolphin) in the mix as well. The Kalex also had a big Pompano, African the other day while fishing a wreck. Anchored down on the reef we’ve seen some Grouper (Grouper, Black) and Snapper (Snapper, Mutton & Snapper, Yellowtail & Snapper, Gray). There’s also been some really nice Ceros (Mackerel, Cero) mixed in on the patch reefs and the edge of the reef. We should start seeing some more Cobia moving through inside the reef. Some boats have had fun with Barracuda and a few sharks lately as well. Give the marina office a call at 305-664-2461 when you’re ready to book your fishing charter charter and we’ll set you up!! Tight Lines,




Capt. Nick Stanczyk

December 11, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – As it is still raining there hasn’t been a whole lot of action in the inshore. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has picked up a bit. There have also been reports of Grunt, White and Snapper, Gray in the back as well. Tarpon are still biting in this area and their sizes continue to come in fairly big. There are also some big Permit hanging around the shore. Although the bite is spotty, everything seems to be sized pretty well this week.

OFFSHORE – The offshore is absolutely full of fish this week. You don’t have to go much farther than roughly 250 ft of water to catch some great sizes. Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) have picked up really well so far this week. They’re mixed in with Wahoo, Kings (Mackerel, King), and Mahi (Dolphin). All of these are loving live Pilchards or Finger Mullet. They are running so it is good time to stock up. Trolling Ballyhoo is, of course, doing well for the Mahi while Flatlining is the best technique for the Kings. Although the weather is still not ideal, anyone who has made it out is catching. The weather gets more severe past the 250 ft. mark however some anglers are going farther out to 600 ft and not finding any larger sizes out there. There have also been reports of Tuna, Yellowfin on the humps. Everything is heavy this week and those who head out should have no trouble reeling something in.

BAIT REPORT – Both Pilchards and Finger Mullet are running this week and working well as inshore bait. This week Captain Bad has select reels and combos at 15% off! Stop in and see store for details as you won’t want to miss these deals.


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December 3, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snapper, Gray and Snapper, Yellowtail have been hitting in roughly 100 ft of water. They have been coming in decent sizes biting live bait. There have also been Tarpon reported from the backside as the water has not cooled down enough for them to move out at this point. This bite is expected to continue over the weekend depending on weather conditions.

OFFSHORE – The wind has still been pretty nasty in this area however some anglers were determined to get out this week. There have been some reports of Dolphin in roughly 400-500 ft. on the regular bait like Ballyhoo or similar artificials. Anglers have also seen a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) beginning to bite as well. There is a tournament this weekend so boaters are hoping the numbers will pick up by then, however rainy conditions may deter some anglers from heading out.

BAIT REPORT – There have been plenty of bait running the shallows this week. Angler can find Pilchards and Pinfish swimming in solid numbers.


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November 26, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The wind has been unbearable for most anglers this week. The fish are still there and in the same spots. Dolphin at 600-800 ft, Wahoo and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) at 200ft and Snapper, Yellowtail anywhere between 80-200 ft in great sizes. There have been no formal reports this week as anglers have stayed off the water completely however the bite is expected to continue through next week. Anglers who decide to hit the water over the holidays are welcome to check out our Tips feature which provides additional information and suggestion that could help improve the catch.




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November 20, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tarpon are biting just off the shore in good sizes. Seatrout, Spotted has remained steady this week using spoons tipped with Shrimp. Snapper, Gray are swimming and are huge. They are hitting Pinfish and live Mullet.

OFFSHORE – There have been some steady reports of Dolphin at 600-800ft. along with some Wahoo and even a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) here and there. The Sails have been anywhere from 200 ft and out and all three fish are biting for Ballyhoo. Snapper, Yellowtail are continuing to bite this week from 80-200 ft in good sizes as well. They are still biting cut bait on hooks or jigs.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet and Pinfish are still running thick this week, working well with inshore fish.


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November 13, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier

INSHORE – There is less action closer to shore this week. The Seatrout, Spotted bite has remained steady as anglers use spoons tipped with live Shrimps. Fishing them under corks has been working well too.

OFFSHORE – Anglers who are heading farther out this week are reeling in tons and tons of Dolphin around the 600 ft. mark. They are weighing in at roughly 25 lbs and everyone seems to be getting at least one. They are pulling Ballyhoo or lures in red and black or blue and white to find success. The Snapper, Yellowtail bite has continued to be solid anywhere from 60-120 ft. Anglers are chumming and using cut bait on the hooks or jigs. The Snapper, Gray have been spotty this week.

BAIT REPORT – There are still Mullet, Pilchards and Pinfish running along the shore and in the shallow water.


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November 6, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – It has been slower inshore this week. There are some Tarpon in the backwaters. Snapper, Gray and Seatrout, Spotted are always feeding on Mullet, Live Shrimp, or dead Shrimp on poppers. Spoons are working as well. The best time to be fishing is around 4 pm at high tide to find the most success.

OFFSHORE – There has been a solid Dolphin and Wahoo bite at roughly 200-800 ft. Snapper, Yellowtail and big Snapper, Gray have been hitting at roughly 100-200 ft. Live Mullet are working well for the Snapper. It’s been pretty windy so it hasn’t been easy for anglers to get out. It is expected to lay down pretty soon so results are expected to increase.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are running right now and working well for both inshore and offshore fish.


Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
305-451-2248

October 28, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – There have not been many offshore reports this week as weather has not permitted anglers to get out on the water. Thursday has brought a bit nicer weather so boats have headed out however there are no reports at this time. Snapper, Yellowtail will be shut down at the end of the day for commercial fishermen however recreational fishing remains open. The Yellowtail bite has been really good and anglers have brought in some good sized fish. There hasn’t been too much talk from anyone trolling for Wahoo or Kingfish (Mackerel, King) right now but we hope this will pick up after the weather lies down. The reef has been stocked with Grouper, Black and Grouper, Red as well as a good amount of Snapper (Snapper, Gray & Snapper Mutton).

INSHORE – Not much to report but as fishing will hopefully improve over the weekend and reports will start coming back in.

BAIT REPORT – There are no bait running to report right now however if you decide to head out this weekend you can feel free to check out our Tips feature which provides additional information on the fish of your choice.

Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43
Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

October 23, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The weather has not been ideal for anglers offshore this week. We have reports of 14 ft. waves so if you would like to venture out be cautious. There were lots of Wahoo, Kingfish and Grouper coming back prior to the blow. They are expected to still be swimming after the winds settle down and the weather becomes cooler. Trolling with Live Mullet you can find any of these species around 200 ft. so you don’t have to head too far offshore. You may even find them as far inward as 100 ft. Not many anglers have made their way out this week but when conditions improve we expect to see some great fishing.

INSHORE – Conditions are reported to be worse inshore. Tarpon and Trout are steady although you will need to be very cautious inshore as tides have been high and some roads are even washed out. Once the weather settles you will find both species continue to be hitting well.

BAIT REPORT – Despite the weather Mullet are running well. Shouldn’t be a problem finding bait for when the conditions improve and you can get out.

Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43
Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

September 25, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – There have been a lot of Wahoo and Kings at about 150 feet. They’re hitting normal Dolphin rigs. Carry some wire, light cable, and some bigger reels to prepare to hit some Wahoo.

INSHORE – On the back, the Trout and Tarpon are quite heavy. The Trout are hitting Shrimp, Gulp and Spoons. They’re also hitting poppers. In the back, look for “mud volcanos”. That’s where the Mullets have stirred up the mud, and that’s where you’ll find the Trout. The Tarpon are really good right now and will hit frozen Mullet and big Shrimp as well as top water bait. The Yellowtail is doing pretty well. The Mangroves are hitting any live bait.

BAIT REPORT – Pilchards have been seen coming back through. The Finger Mullet will be through in a few weeks.

Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43
Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

September 11, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – 1000 to 1500ft offshore Dolphin are biting good. The weed patches have been really scattered, pushing the Dolphin out past the 800ft line. Black and red artificials are working really well right now. Medium to smaller Ballyhoo are working well on the Dolphin right now. The guys are seeing a lot of Triple Tail out by floating debris, throw some bait at them, and get it right in front of them. Triple Tail schools are thick with Jacks and other bait fish that will eat whatever you throw at the Triple Tails. Mangrove and Yellowtail are also doing good and seem to be everywhere around the 200ft.

INSHORE – Tarpon, Mangroves, and Trout are plentiful. Use Shrimp for live bait, and for artificial try tipped spoons with grubs or shrimp. Popping corks are always a good choice too.

BAIT REPORT – Waiting on the Mullet.

Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43,
Key Largo, FL
https://www.facebook.com/Captain-Bad-Bait-Tackle-320438817996320/timeline/
305-451-2248

August 28, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

INSHORE – In the back country there have been reports of lots of Tarpon, but they aren’t that big. Most of the fishing is for the Snapper, and you are going to want to use Squid or cut bait. If you plan on targeting the Tarpon then you want to use Finger Mullet, Pinfish, or Crab. Try to fish early in the morning to dodge the heat.

BAIT REPORT – There is no bait fish around. There is bait in the Everglades, but the heat has forced the fish to lay low. Once it rains, the water temperature will drop and they will get flushed out, so keep your eye on the weather.

Mike
Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103200 Overseas Hwy #43
Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

August 21, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – There’s been some good night fishing on the wrecks in 50 feet of water or more. Bottom fishing will find you catching Mangrove Snapper. There’s been reports of Dolphin in about 500 feet of water. It’s important to remember that Dolphin are a day fish and it’s key to get to them early because they sure are hungry in morning. Starting the day by trolling brightly skirted Ballyhoo is common practice in the waters off of Key Largo. Keep in mind that Ballyhoo is closed right now so you’ll have to catch it as the stores are not allowed to sell it right now.

INSHORE – Behind the resorts there’s a pile of Tarpon. The backcountry is absolutely on fire right now. Finger Mullets are getting hammered by them. For artificials, anything Mullet color in the 4,5,6 inch sizes is going to work well.

BAIT REPORT – The bait fish have been pretty scarce around here with reports saying the thicker concentrations are towards the everglades.

If you mention Pro Angler to Mike over at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle he will throw a free bag of Snapper Up Chum at you. It’s good chum too and comes in 3 pound bags which is about 3 blocks of chum. It’s the kind that holds up in the heat and you don’t have to get your hands filthy while preparing it.

Mike
Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43
Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

August 14, 2015

Key Largo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Dolphin fishing begins at 400, but the 800-1000 foot range is probably the best. The water is super hot right now, so the deeper the better, for everything. Mike at Captain Bad heard about 2-3 Sailfish caught while spearfishing, which is unbelievable considering how hot it is. The Mutton Snapper and Mangrove Snapper are both biting right now, and the best time to fish is early when the water is at its coolest. The Yellowtail, however, has slowed down.

INSHORE – The fishing is really quite slow, and most people have given up on it and are lobstering in the backwater. There is always going to be Trout and Tarpon out there, but they are trying not to move a muscle lest they accidentally cook themselves.

BAIT REPORT – No bait around. None.

If you mention Pro Angler at Mike over at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle he will throw a free bag of Snapper Up Chum at you. It’s good chum too and comes in 3 pound bags which is about 3 blocks of chum. It’s the kind that holds up in the heat and you don’t have to get your hands filthy while preparing it.

Mike
103200 Overseas Hwy #43, Key Largo, FL
Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
305-451-2248

August 6, 2015

Key Largo / Tavernier Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The fishing out here is always good. The Dolphin are out about 15 miles around 800 feet. You can catch pretty much anything because everything is biting out there. Buddy popped in the other day and caught a Sailfish in 200 foot of water. There has also been reports of Dolphin as close in as 400 feet, but 800 feet is a much more sure bet. The Tripletail is also phenomenal right now, with people catching 30-40 in onthe trip. The full moon hasn’t been helping, but this week it will get even better. Black and red lures are good for the Dolphin right now, and Tiger Stripe does ok, as does Blue and White. For the Wahoo go with heavier lures in purple and black. Mike can’t believe guys are catching Sailfish in weather this hot. But they are. 80-90 pounds too!

INSHORE – It was great speaking to Mike again over at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle. There are the regular fish inshore. You can catch Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, and more on both sides right now. The Mangroves are a good size too, in the 5-6 pound range.

BAIT REPORT – Not a lot of bait at all, real hot. Guy brought in 18 pinfish today and spent hours out there. Bringing a dozen and a half pinfish. You can probably catch enough for yourself but you can’t bring in 2-300. Ballyhoo is closed in august, you can catch it, but bait shops can’t sell it. There aren’t any Speedos around either.

Alot of Mike’s lures are 10-11 dollars rigged, but he’s got quality stuff for every price range, up to 200 bucks. The fishing is always good this time of year.

Mike
Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
305-451-2248

July 31, 2015

Key Largo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Almost everyone in the keys forgot that fish exist during the mini lobster season we had. I heard from one of our bait shops that a charter captain went out and didn’t catch a single fish – but I don’t believe a word of that. I called up a Mike at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle to see if he had been hearing the same thing, and we agreed that the other place didn’t know what they were talking about. Luckily for us Mike knows his stuff. You are going to want to go out 800 – 1000 feet for the Dolphin, get good and far from all the boats cluttering the near waters. Out at the reef there are Mangrove Snapper and Mutton Snapper. You want to deep drop some bigger baits in discs on a knocker rig. It’s hot but that hasn’t stopped the fish; even if it has stopped the bait.

INSHORE – While most people in the inshore over the last while were focused on the lobster, the fishing is still good. The Permit are out in force and the Tarpon are here and there. Either way your bait of choice inshore is going to be Blue Crabs.

BAIT REPORT – There is bait around, but your best bet to catch it is to go when the temperature is low; either in the morning or at night. Mike has got some rigged Ballyhoo at the shop if you want to save yourself a lot of searching.

Captain Bad Bait & Tackle recently moved locations, but they are still in the same area. They are at Central Plaza and when you hit the pink plaza, get ready to turn. Bait and Tackle is on their awning, you should be able to see them.

Mike
Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103200 Overseas Highway Suite 1
305-451-2248

Key Largo Fishing Report

The Mahi Mahi fishing in the upper Keys has been excellent over the coast week. We are also starting some nice sized wahoo and tuna. The seas have been flat calm and anglers have had great catches, or mahi fishing should remain very strong thru November. We recommend a full or 3/4 day trip , as the fish have been out a ways. To get more info on us go to Key Largo Fishing Adventures Facebook or click on our website.

Capt. Bill Noble
www.keyssportfishing.com
305-923-9293

July 23, 2015

Key Largo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The offshore fishing is good right now. Our friends over at CUDA Bait & Tackle have heard that the Yellowtail Snapper are biting strong by the reef. Expect to find your other bottom feeders mixed in as well. The trick to bottom fishing is a bait that will stick on the hook, that’s one of the reasons why you can’t go wrong with Squid. That and the fact that everything loves to eat it. The trolling is also good, your best bet is to troll near the weedlines with a Ballyhoo for Dolphin.

INSHORE – There isn’t really too much to say about the inshore fishing right now. It is really hot out and that makes fishing slow. If you do plan on fishing try going either early or late in the day – or fish at night. The main fish you are going to be finding is Trout and Redfish.

BAIT REPORT – There is some bait around, but again, the water temperature is working against us.

CUDA Bait & Tackle
90800 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL
305-853-0191

July 3rd, 2015

Tavernier / Key Largo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Bottom fishing is great around the reef. There is big Mutton Snapper and Grouper being caught on Speedos which are sold at Captain Bad Bait & Tackle. If you are going to go trolling for Dolphin then you are going to want to go to about 500 feet of water but it really depends on where the sea weed lines are being blown.

INSHORE – Out in the mangroves it is hard right now. There is not a lot of bait fish, no Pilchards or Pinfish right now. There is Mangrove Snapper around the mangroves. Keep your eye open for Trout too but if you manage to catch one there is a good chance you might also hook a Snook which is out of season. There are Tarpon around too. The key to good fishing right now is getting out there – remember there isn’t a lot of tide here so it doesn’t matter too much when you go fishing, it’s all about the where.

BAIT REPORT – Bait is scarce, if you find it, stop and catch it.

Evelyn
Captain Bad Bait & Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43, Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

Key Largo Fishing Report

The weather has been warm and the fishing has been hot! From Snook, Tarpon to trout the backcountry has been producing! Remember to fish the mangrove islands at a high tide and the run offs on an outgoing tide. Plastics and live bait have both been producing!
 
Captain Troy Mell
Reel Mell-O Charters
www.reelmello.com 
reelmello@bellsouth.net 
305-393-0232

June 26th, 2015

Tavernier / Key Largo Fishing Report

With Shark week coming Captain Troy has been getting lots of requests for shark charters. Big Bull Sharks and Blacktips have been caught. In between the Sharks, the Trout and Redfish bite has continued to be strong. Incoming tides are pushing the fish under the mangroves.

Captain Troy Mell
Reel Mell-O Charters
www.reelmello.com 
reelmello@bellsouth.net 
305-393-0232

June 19,2015

Tavernier / Key Largo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Everything is biting well offshore right now. If you want to bottom fish then head out the the reefs. There you’ll find Yellowtail, Grouper, and Snapper. Cut bait and live bait are working really well there now. You can try using Threadfin Herring, Sardines, Mullet or Cut Ballyhoo. If you want to troll head out to the hump where you have Dolphin, Tuna and King Mackerel. Troll Ballyhoo for Dolphin and Tuna. If you’d rather try a lure then use something that is pink and white.

INSHORE – The Tarpon and Permit are biting really well on the tried and true Crab. You’ll want to fish for these early in the morning on either tide. If you want to go artifical then you’re going to want to go early when they are feeding and aggressive. At this time it may be suitable to use a topwater plug.

BAIT REPORT – There is not much bait around. There had been more bait earlier in the month but it seems to be done now.

Chris
CUDA Bait & Tackle
305-853-0191

June 11th, 2015

Key Largo Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – You’re in for a treat if you are headed out to do some bottom fishing. The bite is great for Mutton Snapper and Grouper. They are loving fresh Speedos right now. You’ll have to go pretty far out but there are some Dolphin out there if trolling is more your style. There is no live Ballyhoo around so you’ll want to buy some frozen before heading out. Inside the reef you’ll find Kingfish and Wahoo.

INSHORE – The canal tends to be hit or miss but usually you can find some Hawkfish and Tarpon. The better bet is to head to Islamorada bridges at MM74. Use cut bait, chunks and heavy sinkers because the current is strong. Try to fish when they are feeding, which is usually dusk or dawn when the water is moving.

BAIT REPORT – The hot weather has driven most of the bait fish away so there isn’t much around.

Evelyn
Captain Bad Bait and Tackle
103100 Overseas Hwy # 43, Key Largo, FL
305-451-2248

Tavernier Fishing Report

A rainy week but the Tarpon, Redfish and Trout keep on biting. The Flamingo area continues to produce great fishing. Work the mangroves on the incoming tides and the moats on the outgoing and you will keep a rod bent.

Captain Troy Mell
Reel Mell-O Charters
www.reelmello.com 
reelmello@bellsouth.net 
305-393-0232










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