Florida Keys Weekly Fishing Report
Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada
A Summer Floirda Keys King with Craig, Kade & Chase
Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada
I have to laugh when I read reputable Florida Keys fishing
reports for Islamorada, Tavernier & Key Largo saying that the offshore dolphin (mahi mahi) fishing in the Florida
Keys is “excellent” right now (cut & past reports from last year) when actually
the “local” Florida Keys offshore dolphin
fishing report is actually“day by day” or “here today & gone tomorrow”. We did have strong
east/southeast wind that pushed a nice wave of dolphin into a feeding
frenzy last week; the guys who fished early last week gaffed
a few nice 20-45 lb .
dolphin (mahi mahi). For a decent catch of dolphin(mahi mahi) head out to 800-1000ft.
Over the Rail & Into the Pail
The bigger
gaffers/slammers are being found on lone pieces of debris off of Caloosa Cove
Resort down by mile marker 73. Fuel up & make the trip south, if you don’t
have tower, put your crew on “magical debris” watch.
While at a local tackle shop last Friday evening I spoke with
guy who caught a 52 lb
Bull Dolphin (mahi mahi) off Marathon in 250 ft . last weekend. He pulled out
his phone, showed me a picture, and then told me his fish tale. The guy explained that they had been trolling
for 6 hours without a bite and just before calling it quits his buddy spotted a
small piece of bamboo that was holding the 52 lb . fish. Best of all they caught
the fish on a 12 lb .
spinning outfit pulling an antique Billybait lure. The fish had awesome color
& was truly a trophy.
No plans to fish until later this week, we have a strong
northeast wind that will keep us at the dock for a few days, so until the next
report get those baits out & wait it out!
Capt. Ryan
305-619-2126
