Florida Keys Fishing Report week of 3/26/2018
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http://www.IslamoradaSportFishing.com
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Offshore:
There hasn’t’t been much to report from the offshore/bluewater venue, probably because the action and variety on the reef is so great. The Islamorada Hump should be giving up some good catches of Blackfin Tuna and there may be some Mahi in the current rips also. For you Dolphin aficionados, not to worry, the “Green Hornets” should make a showing within a couple of weeks.
Reefs:
Probably the biggest news is the Sailfish action. Sailfish are beginning a migration by moving in pairs or in packs in depths from 30 to 200 feet of water. Captain Don on the Kay K IV went three of six on Sailfish in 200 feet of water last week. Captain Travis Butters released three out of five sails hooked last week also. Another day Captain Travis decided to anchor on the reef and had a great catch of large Yellowtail Snapper to show for it. On the Indigenous out of Bud and Mary’s marina the gang released one Sail and caught a load of Yellowtail Snapper making for many dinners. Captain Paul on the Reef Runner fished a half day and got five nice Dolphin and a couple of Bonito. Backcountry guides are fishing the reef inside and out these days. Captain Lou Brubaker fished the shallow side of the reef and got into Snapper, Grouper, Jacks, Cero Mackerel and a plethora of assorted “tropical” fish.
Gulf and Bay:
Spanish Mackerel are still in our Gulf waters. One day they turn on and the catching is great and the next they slow down. This could be from water temperature, wind direction, or just the fact that it is time for them to migrate away until next November. Captain Joe Gargan checked out some trap buoys in the Gulf and caught three Tripletail. Captain Jeremy on his “a lil’ tail” bay boat out of Whale Harbor Marina had a good catch of Mackerel, Jacks and Snapper on a windy day last week.
Flats, Backcountry and Flamingo:
With a hard South wind Captain Skip Neilson found shelter in the backcountry and also found good fishing. Skip put his angler on a couple of “baby” Tarpon and a bunch Mangrove Snapper. Captain Joe Gargan had a nice catch of Seatrout and Mangrove Snapper in the backcountry. On the “Couple a Bucks” there was a productive evening trip with a few Sharks and one Tarpon at the end of the evening. Look for the Tarpon to cooperate nicely in the month of April as the warms and the wind lightens up….hopefully.

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