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Key West Fishing Report: Epic Jack Crevalle Run Hits Backcountry

Hey guys, Captain Ryan here from the southernmost sportfishing capital. These recent cold fronts have triggered an epic Jack Crevalle run in the Florida Keys backcountry waters. From the Marquesas to the Content Keys, these aggressive predators are showing up in unprecedented numbers around our shallow patch reefs and flats. We're finding massive schools throughout Key West Harbor, the Lower…

January 14, 2025 Ryan Carter

Trophy Cobia Tactics: Key West Captain Reveals Prime Winter Spots

Hey guys, Captain Ryan Carter here with your weekly inshore fishing report from Key West, Florida. The spotlight this week is on one of our most prestigious targets: Cobia. These powerful fish are providing excellent action around our inshore structures, delivering both exciting fights and premium table fare. We're talking about one of the largest eating-size fish we catch inshore,…

January 6, 2025 Ryan Carter

Key West Weekly Inshore Fishing Report: Winter Species in Full Swing

Hey there, anglers! Captain Ryan Carter here with your latest Key West inshore fishing report. The winter fishing season is hitting its peak, and I've got some exciting updates to share from the crystalline waters around our paradise island. Yellow Jacks: The Winter Warriors The spotlight this week is definitely on the yellow jacks, and let me tell you, they're…

January 2, 2025 Ryan Carter

This Week in Key West: From Shallow Wrecks to Silver Kings

Hey there, fellow anglers! Captain Ryan Carter checking in with your weekly inshore fishing report straight from the beautiful waters of Key West, Florida. I'm excited to share that our fishing scene is heating up nicely as we move through the season. The back country basins have been providing consistent action that'll keep your rod bent and your spirits high.…

December 28, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Winter Fishing Report

Hey there, folks! This is Captain Ryan Carter checking in with your weekly inshore fishing report from beautiful Key West, Florida. I'm excited to share that we've been experiencing some exceptional action out on the water, particularly around our productive patch reefs. This week has been absolutely stellar in the 10-30 foot depths, where we're finding a fantastic variety of…

December 16, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Fishing Report: Action Heating Up Inshore and Nearshore

With winter winds pushing through the Keys, we’re finding consistent action across multiple fishing zones this week. The backcountry basins continue to produce excellent results for anglers working artificial lures, offering that classic Key West variety that keeps rods bent and smiles wide. Captain Justin has been making the most of the windy conditions by tucking into the lee of…

December 12, 2024 Ryan Carter

Keys Backcountry Heats Up as Cold Front Passes – Key West Fishing Report

The first cold snap of the year hit Key West this week, temporarily dropping water temperatures to their lowest point of the season. While these conditions initially slowed the bite, the quick-passing front has already allowed waters to return to more typical temperatures, setting up some excellent fishing opportunities in the backcountry basins. The backcountry basins are currently the hot…

December 3, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Fishing Report – Inshore Action Heating Up

The Key West backcountry is alive with action this week. Light winds and calm seas have created perfect conditions for targeting multiple species across our diverse fishing grounds. Inshore anglers are finding success with speckled trout in the basins, using artificial lures to entice strikes. The flats are producing a mixed bag of pompano, jack crevalle, ladyfish, and blacktip sharks.…

November 26, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Fishing Report

Greetings anglers! This is Captain Ryan Carter with your latest fishing update from the waters of Key West, Florida. Despite the high winds this week, we've found some excellent inshore fishing opportunities around the protected mangrove islands and channels. By pitching live bait under the mangrove canopies, my clients have been enjoying great success with a variety of species. The…

November 20, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Fall Fishing Report

Hey guys this is Captain Ryan Carter here giving you the weekly inshore fishing report down in Key West, Florida. This week I want to talk about mutton snappers. Typically in the winter months we average wind speeds around 15 mph which makes those crystal clear waters we are used to just a bit more cloudy. This is very good…

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