Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – October 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Editor

While there’s not quite a nip in the air, we do begin to see cooler temperatures in October.  Bountiful fishing As the waters also cool, the largest of the yellowtail, mangrove and mutton snapper plus increased numbers of keeper size red, black and gag grouper all emerge from their summer depths to more accessible areas.  [...]

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Marathon & Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – Sep 23, 2011 – dolphin & snapper

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Editor

Drop everything and go dolphin fishing! In the Middle Keys, it’s been all about the weed line for fantastic dolphin fishing.  The line has been hanging anywhere from 10 to 15 miles out and, in some spots, it’s nearly half a mile wide. That much real estate enables you to troll down one side of [...]

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Marathon & Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – Sep 2, 2011 – dolphin, snapper, mackerel, sharks

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Editor

Yellowtail and mangrove snapper The action on the reef remains the same as the last couple of weeks.  Yellowtail snapper are biting well, with the largest fish coming off the deeper areas. Lots of chum is required to attract their attention and keep them behind the boat.  As the saying goes, “He with the most [...]

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Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – September 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Editor

During September, water temperatures are at their peak of the year on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides of Marathon.  In additional to being more comfortable, fishing is most productive early in the day or in the late afternoon and evening. Snappers The real go-to fishing this time of year is snapper. Regardless of venue, [...]

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Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – Aug 19, 2011 – snapper, dolphin, tuna, sharks

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Editor

Dolphin slows while tuna grows. What had been a very good dolphin bite over the weekend seems to have petered out the last couple of days, according to the most recent reports I’ve received from charter captains. Taking up the slack is blackfin tuna at the humps.  The majority of the tuna are in the [...]

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Marathon Florida Key Weekly Fishing Report – Aug 12, 2011 – snappers, dolphin, sharks, lobster

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Editor

The waters of the Middle Keys are offering up plenty of nice size dolphin these days. Gaffer size dolphin are being caught on weed lines 15 to 25 miles off Marathon, with some five- to ten-pound blackfin tuna mixed in.  Find a floater and you may be rewarded with one-stop-shopping for your limit of dolphin [...]

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Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – August 5, 2011 – snapper, sharks – family time!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Editor

Family Fishing Options As summer winds down and the beginning of another school year looms, Marathon and the Florida Keys are filled with families taking some quality vacation time together. There’s no better activity than fishing for family members to reconnect with each other.  Nothing beats a day on the water without electronic interruptions – [...]

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Marathon Florida Keys Monthly Fishing Forecast – August 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Editor

August brings the warmest temperatures of the year to the waters surrounding Marathon.  Beat the Heat The fish tend to go deep to escape the heat, and you’ll need to follow them for the most productive catching.  You’ll also want to adjust your fishing schedule to the cooler times of day … early morning, late [...]

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Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Editor

Plenty of options despite the unseasonable wind. Step outside and you’ll notice it’s a tad breezy for July.  A tropical system to the south of our islands is creating 15-knot winds and choppy seas. Seas are projected to reach 4 to 6 feet beyond the reef, and 1 to 3 feet inside the reef and [...]

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Marathon Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report – July 13, 2011 – Family time in the Keys!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Editor

Summertime is family fun fishing time in Marathon! Night time is the right time for mangrove mania! Friday’s full moon will send the mangrove snapper annual spawn into full frenzy, and your lines will sizzle with the hot bite at night on the reef. The bright moon glow also means easy fishing without the use [...]

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