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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…

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…

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…

November 12, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Inshore Fishing Report

Fins and Fury in Key West: Spinner Shark Report from Capt. Ryan Ahoy, fellow anglers! Captain Ryan Carter here with the latest inshore fishing report straight from the waters of Key West, Florida. This week, the spotlight is shining on an action-packed predator - the spinner shark. These fast-moving, acrobatic sharks have been putting on quite a show for our…

October 18, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Fishing Report

Key West Inshore Fishing Report: Post-Hurricane Action Heats Up Greetings, fellow anglers! This is Captain Ryan Carter bringing you the latest inshore fishing report from the beautiful waters of Key West, Florida. Despite the recent challenges posed by Hurricanes Hellene and Milton, I’m thrilled to report that our resilient fishery is bouncing back with vigor. Post-Hurricane Conditions In the wake…

October 8, 2024 Ryan Carter

Key West Fishing Report

It’s been a busy week of fishing between hurricanes! Capt. Ryan Carter took clients out early last week and hooked four tarpon, a few jacks, and ended the day with a juvenile Goliath Grouper. Meanwhile, Capt. Justin has been getting on the yellow jacks, jack crevalle, snappers, sharks, and barracudas. One of the jacks weighed in at a whopping 20…

October 2, 2024 Capt. Ryan

Key West Fishing Report

September is the perfect time to book a fishing charter in Key West! With fewer tourists around, local fishing spots are less crowded, and the waters are teeming with fish. Mangrove snappers are moving back from the reef to the calm inshore waters, while yellow jacks are beginning to gather in the channels. These strong fighters are delicious on the…