Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – May 2012

Hip Hip Hooray – It’s May! Ahhh May.  You’d be hard pressed to find a charter boat Captain who doesn’t love May. May is the month when every major fishery in Marathon and all of the Florida Keys really kicks into high gear. Grouper season First and foremost is the opening of grouper season in [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – April 30, 2012

Nothing attests to the presence of sailfish more than the record 362 releases on the first day of the World Sailfish Championship in Key West. Sailfish The sailfish are feeding so aggressively on their way to their spawning grounds that it almost makes no difference what bait you use.  While live bait increases your odds [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – April 22, 2012

The sailfish are here in large numbers just in time for the World Sailfish Championship in Key West. Sailfish The last couple of days, multiple boats have come back to the dock with 15 to 20 sailfish flags flying.  I said it a couple of weeks ago.  The sailfish must migrate through the Keys to [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – April 11, 2012

Bend a rod in memory of Jose! The fishing community lost one of its finest with the passing of Jose Wejebe last Friday. Through his TV show, Spanish Fly, Jose brought worldwide attention to the Florida Keys, inspiring anglers from near and far to visit and experience our magnificent ecosystem and incomparable fishing.  He will [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – April 4, 2012

Spring has sprung, so hop out for some great fishing! Dolphin Dolphin are showing in ever increasing numbers, and I have heard of more than a couple of fish over 40 pounds in the last few days.  Lucky anglers find a floater.  Remember, not all floaters are inanimate objects, so pay attention to that turtle [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – April 2012

The term “spring ahead” took on a whole new meaning this year. The unusually warm winter has sped the fishing into fast forward.  We anticipate seeing species this month we wouldn’t normally expect until May. Tarpon There have already been some tarpon sightings at the bridges in the Middle Keys.  The warm waters should entice [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – December 4, 2011

Now that you’ve had your fill of turkey, it’s time to get back to the fishing, and it seems the wind has decided to give us a bit of a break. Sailfish and dolphin The latest cold front brought winds out of the northerly direction, which should spur on the sailfish bite.  There were quite [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – December 2011

‘Tis the season for mackerel in Marathon and the Middle Keys. King, Spanish and cero mackerel are here in abundance this time of year, and they’re all prime for the smoker.  Here in south Florida, you’re likely to get more gifts from Santa if you leave him a nice serving of smoked fish dip rather [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – November 2011

One of my favorite months to fish in Marathon! As a charter boat Captain in Marathon, I meet lots of people from just about every edge of the earth.  Through the conversation of the day, inevitably this question comes up, “What is your favorite time of year to fish?” Without hesitation, I tell them November [...]

Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – October 19, 2011

The fish really get a move on when the water temperatures slip a few degrees. The tropical system we experienced over the weekend, coupled with the cool front coming at the end of the week, will signal a transition in the fishing. Mackerel, snapper and grouper on the reef The shallower reef areas, in 50 [...]

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