Florida Keys Backcountry fishing report – 5/16/11

The fishing has been fantastic when the weather allows as its been a bit windy. We have had some great families with kids recently. We broke some kids in on some fun Amberjacks and had them up to 80lbs, weighed as much as some of the kids. Most averaged in the 40 to 50 lb…

The beat goes on and the last few days, has been some good fishing although the weather at times has been a bit sporty. We’ve seen some decent grouper on the reefs while we have been catching our Flag Yellow Tail Snappers. Kings continue to be strong with a good showing of bigger fish making…

Capt Aaron, the new owner of the “Pretty Work” has changed it’s name to “Buzz On” in honor of his father. Same Boat Same Crew but the name has changed when Capt Aaron bought it! The bad boys of the hood have started showing up, it can be a whole lot of fun to go…

The fishing has been fantastic the last week. Normally we put both boats into our report but with the way fishing has been going we are breaking up the reports by boat. So Capt. Aaron has been running the “Pretty Work” The Sail Fish have been putting up a strong showing once again and Capt…

Another wonderful week in Islamorada!! The sunny skies, hot temperatures, and best of all…the fish are biting. Sea temps are in the upper 70’s and low 80’s in the stream with the Backcountry waters warming nicely to the mid 70’s. Once again the migration patterns have started… a little late but well on its way….

The boats have been fishing hard this week. The weather has had the water a bit dirty as its been blowing from the southwest, making bait a little difficult to get. The kingfish bite has been very good along with the snappers and the grouper (unfortunately we have to release them this time of the…