Islamorada Fishing Report – 5-24-24

Hello everyone, and welcome back to this week’s report!  This past week the fishing has been decent as the moon approached with some surprises from the bottom dwellers.  The bottom fish have not been as active as we had hoped approaching the moon, but decent enough for the table.  The offshore bite was a little up and down, but seemingly became better once the moon arrived late in the week.  This is a little backwards, but going from very little current to it picking up makes sense.  The reef remained decent post spawn, but slacked on the slow tide.  Fish are still hungry and you can catch enough for dinner no worries.  The weekend weather looks good for the holiday, and the water traffic will be plentiful I am sure.  Looking forward to getting this summertime fishing moving in a consistent direction.  Be safe out there everyone!  Check back with you next week!  Happy Memorial Day!

Tight Lines,

Capt. James Chappell

Islamorada Fishing Report – 3-29-24

Hello again, and back with a new report for this week from the Florida Keys!  Some pretty good fishing all week with some windy conditions, but the Sailfish this week were pretty cooperative as we had another tailing condition develop between Marathon and Islamorada.  A really nice edge out in 200-350 created a great condition and some anglers were able to get their chance at double digit sailfish.  A lot of mahi mixed in and even a few cobia and tunas, especially for the guys fishing the kites.  A few boats in the 20’s with several in the teens, it was a great couple days of fishing.  The  wreck fishing remains in good condition as we enter the weekend.  The front that approached us on Thursday stalled a bit dragging more wind into Friday, but the weekend as of now is looking decent.  The reef top has been marginal with the dirty water, but a few areas have been doable for the yellowtail snappers.  African pompano  have been increasing on the wrecks as well as the permit.  Remember, Permit are in a closed season now as well in Monroe county.  Bait has been decent all week, so that has been good, and here we go into the weekend!  Have a great Easter weekend everyone, and we will see you next week!

Tight Lines,

Capt. James Chappell