KEY WEST FISHING REPORTS

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…