Florida Keys Backcountry fishing report – 5/16/11

Islamorada fishing has moved into full swing!! We had some winds to deal with all week, however, the fishing was outstanding. Both myself and Capt. Clyde have fished most of the week, both in the Backcountry and the Atlantic. Air temps are back in the 80’s and sea temperatures are back to normal in the…

As the North East US digs out and prepares for more wintry weather, life rolls on in Island time down here in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. The fishing has been very productive on the reef and Offshore. The sailfish run has been a bit of a pick but we have had a few catches…

Islamorada Fishing Report – February 15, 2011 Things have been fair down here in Islamorada as we have had tough conditions over the last two weeks. First we had about four days of Portuguese Man of War invading our waters, and not just hundreds but THOUSANDS. They were so bad we almost could not fish! …

This past weekend was great with some really nice fish being caught. Capt. Aaron on the Pretty Work got his customers into some awesome Cobia action with one pushing past the 50lb mark. Capt. Andrew had a slammer mutton of 28lb on the reef as he found some really good snapper fishing with muttons and…

Mackerel fishing has been very good lately with Cero’s and Kings showing in great numbers making for great Light Tackle Action. The weathers been slightly sporty as of late as the winds have been blowing pretty good. Capt Andrew Reports: Real rough again today had a hard time finding snappers in the clean water caught…

As Captain Joe tweeted: Dolphin are biting! Finally lost their case of lockjaw!! Captain John reports getting a nice hand full of gaffers up to 20-25 lbs. Fish cooperated eating dead bait & chunks….no live bait required! Check out Captain John Oughton’s Dolphin fishing audio report here!