Florida Keys Fishing Report week of 11-13-17
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Offshore:
There are few if any reports coming from the Bluewater these days. By mid-November most charters stay on the reef. But on the calm days some will make the twelve-mile run to fish the Islamorada Hump for Blackfin Tuna and Amberjack and the occasional Dolphin may show up as well. Also, while on the Hump one can deep drop multi hook rigs to the 280 foot “top” of the seamount for a variety of deep water Snapper.
Reefs:
There are relatively few boats fishing with the hurricane Irma blues firmly in place. Many potential tourists or fishing clients have the perception that the hurricane put us out of business. That could be no farther from the truth, as there are lots of hotels and restaurants available and many boats too. Reports from charter captains reveal that the Sailfish and King Mackerel are in good supply and action is great. Captain Travis on his Indigenous charter boat out of Buds and Mary’s Marina had six Sailfish release flags flying one day last week. Captain Wayne King fished the reef and in 70 feet of water got the Yellowtail Snapper into a feeding frenzy and put 30 in the box. Look for the Sailfish action to continue as will the King mackerel. The Cobia will soon begin their migration along the reef also.
Gulf and Bay:
One recent report from the Gulf comes from captain Lou Brubaker. On a windy day recently, there was great action on a variety of species. The Spanish Mackerel were not turned on to good, but the guys boated more than twenty Snapper along with releasing loads of Trout, Ladyfish, Jacks and Sharks. The Spanish Mackerel will become more numerous and be in play in the near Gulf through march and will be the main target for many guides. While on the anchor for the Mackerel there will be Snapper and Trout in the chum also. Look for Cobia to just swim up into the slick to investigate, so be ready with a baited rod to throw at the brown bomber.
Flats, Backcountry and Flamingo:
Reports tell us that in the backcountry the place to fish is the Cape Sable area. Captain Tim Klein has been fishing the Cape a few times recently and has gotten into Snook and baby Tarpon on a regular basis. There have been some Redfish and Drum too along with Seatrout. The East Cape Sable is about eight miles west of Flamingo and is just wild and wooly to say the least. Look for Crocodiles and sea turtles along the beach and up in the creeks and canals. As the water cools down the backcountry comes into its own as bait flourishes and some coastal migratory species make their annual visit to the Everglades National Park area.
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