KEY WEST FISHING REPORTS

Hey anglers! Captain Ryan Carter checking in with your comprehensive weekly inshore fishing report from the southernmost paradise of Key West, Florida. COBIA ACTION CONTINUES: We’re still finding some late-season cobia hanging around our nearshore wrecks and structure. These bronze battlers haven’t departed quite yet, offering anglers a fantastic opportunity to score one of Florida’s premier table fare species. Live…

Hey anglers! Captain Ryan Carter checking in with your weekly Key West inshore update. Despite challenging winds, the bite remains HOT for those getting on the water. MANGROVE SNAPPER action is absolutely FIRE throughout the lower keys channels and wrecks. These tasty fighters can’t resist cut pinfish or pilchards presented on 10-20lb spinning gear. Limits are attainable with the right…

Captain Ryan Carter here with your latest inshore update from Key West and the Lower Keys, where spring conditions have triggered a phenomenal multi-species feeding pattern across our waters. The silver kings are showing in impressive numbers at several key locations throughout the Lower Keys. Daily sightings continue to increase as more fish push into our waters, setting the stage…

Captain Ryan Carter here with your comprehensive weekly Key West inshore fishing update. Despite the seasonal weather patterns bringing occasional cold fronts through the Lower Keys, we're finding productive fishing windows that are delivering excellent action for our clients. The mangrove snapper bite around Key West has been remarkably consistent, particularly along the leeward side of the island where protection…

Captain Ryan Carter here with your comprehensive weekly Key West inshore fishing report. The Lower Keys fishing scene continues to deliver excellent action despite the seasonal cold fronts rolling through the area. The Jack Crevalle bite around Key West continues to be absolutely phenomenal. These hard-fighting bruisers are providing non-stop action throughout the harbor and surrounding flats. Topwater lures are…

Hey anglers! Captain Ryan Carter here with your comprehensive weekly inshore fishing report from the crystal-clear waters of Key West, Florida. If you’re planning a fishing trip to the southernmost point, you’ll want to read this detailed breakdown of what’s biting and where to find them. The backcountry basins around Key West continue to deliver exceptional action this week with…

The waters around Key West are offering exciting opportunities despite some challenging conditions. We're currently monitoring a concerning red tide situation pushing south from the Tampa Bay Area into our Gulf waters, though we're hopeful for a quick dissipation to return to normal fishing patterns. The highlight this week has been the explosive jack crevalle action. These aggressive feeders are…

The fishing scene in Key West is firing on all cylinders as perfect weather conditions create an angler's paradise across our pristine waters. Water temperatures have stabilized into the ideal range, triggering aggressive feeding behavior across multiple species and setting up what could be one of our most productive spring seasons in recent memory. We're experiencing the best cobia run…

The fishing scene in Key West is heating up as east winds usher in warmer waters and perfect conditions this week. With water temperatures climbing back above 70 degrees, we’re seeing the early signs of our legendary spring fishing pattern taking shape across the Lower Keys. The Gulf waters are absolutely erupting with massive schools of jack crevalle, providing some…

The winter pattern continues to shape our fishing here in the Lower Keys, with multiple cold fronts sweeping through the region. Despite the cooler conditions, the action remains hot for several target species. The jack bite has been nothing short of spectacular, with massive schools providing non-stop action throughout the harbor and channels. These aggressive predators are crushing both buck…