Fishing Conditions

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97 Reports • Updated Daily

June 2026

Sat, Jun 20

Captain's log, June 20, 2026, light wind, hot water, reef first

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday June 20: southeast wind easing through the morning, Hawk Channel 1 to 2 feet subsiding near 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 89.6 degrees, and a reef-first plan from Molasses to Tennessee.

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Fri, Jun 19

Captain's log, June 19, 2026, lighter breeze, reef bite still gets the nod

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday June 19: southeast wind easing through the day, Hawk Channel around 2 feet early then 1 to 2 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet easing to 1 to 2 feet, hot bay water, and a clean reef plan from Molasses to Tennessee.

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Thu, Jun 18

Captain's log, June 18, 2026, southeast breeze, clean reef plan

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday June 18: southeast wind near 10 knots with an early 10 to 15 knot push, Hawk Channel 1 to 2 feet, Straits around 2 feet, hot bay water, and a reef first plan from Molasses to Tennessee.

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Wed, Jun 17

Captain's log, June 17, 2026, light south breeze, Gulf Stream edge close

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday June 17: southeast to south wind near 10 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel and the Straits 1 to 2 feet, hot bay water, and a reef first plan from Molasses to Tennessee.

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Tue, Jun 16

Captain's Log, June 16, 2026, Light South Breeze, Flat Reef Water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday June 16: south wind near 10 knots easing late, Hawk Channel and the Straits 1 to 2 feet, Florida Bay light chop, and a reef-first afternoon around Davis, Alligator, and Molasses.

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Mon, Jun 15

Captain's Log, June 15, 2026, Soft Monday, Light South Breeze, Reef Water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday June 15: south to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel and Straits around 1 foot, Florida Bay smooth, and a straight reef program from Alligator through Davis.

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Sun, Jun 14

Captain's Log, June 14, 2026, Light Wind, Hot Water, Reef First

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday June 14: light to gentle breeze, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits around 1 foot, Vaca Key water at 88.2°F, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sat, Jun 13

Captain's Log, June 13, 2026, Light Breeze, Clean Reef Window

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday June 13: east to southeast wind 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 87.6°F, and a good reef setup from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Fri, Jun 12

Captain's Log, June 12, 2026, Light June Wind, Reef Still Looks Right

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday June 12: east to southeast wind 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, warm bay water, a midday low tide, and good reef conditions from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Thu, Jun 11

Captain's Log, June 11, 2026, Light Breeze, Reef Window Open

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday June 11: east to southeast wind near 10 knots, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, showers possible, warm bay water, and a clean reef window around the tide.

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Wed, Jun 10

Captain's Log, June 10, 2026, East Breeze, Reef Bite Still Open

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday June 10: east to southeast wind near 10 knots building 10 to 15, Hawk Channel around 2 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet, showers possible, and a fishable reef window around the tide.

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Mon, Jun 8

Captain's Log, June 8, 2026, Monday Glass, Light Air Premium Day

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday June 8: East-southeast winds near 10 knots, seas 1 ft Hawk Channel, 1-2 ft Straits. The lightest day of the week, borderline glass in the morning. Clean east wind and stable high pressure, Gulf Stream 10 NM SE of Alligator. Yellowtail on the mid-day flood, mahi at the color change, flat backcountry options.

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Sun, Jun 7

Captain's Log, June 7, 2026, Sunday Funday, Best Day of the Weekend

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday June 7: East winds 10-15 knots, seas 1-2 ft Hawk Channel, 2-3 ft Straits. The weekend's best day, with steady east wind and a clean sea state. Gulf Stream pinned 10 NM SE of Alligator. Yellowtail on the flood, mahi at the color change.

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Sat, Jun 6

Captain's Log, June 6, 2026, Weekend Cleaning Up, Mahi Still Stacked

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday June 6: NE-E winds 10-15 knots, seas around 2 ft in Hawk Channel, 2-3 ft Straits. The transition day, with a morning NE component for shelter before the afternoon goes pure east. Mahi on the reef edge, yellowtail on the flood tide. Sunday is the best day of the week.

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Fri, Jun 5

Captain's Log, June 5, 2026, Easing Into the Weekend, Mahi Still Biting

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday June 5: E winds near 15 knots, seas 2-3 ft Hawk Channel, 3-4 ft Straits. Showers and storms likely this afternoon but the weekend is cleaning up. Mahi still stacked on the reef edge, don't sleep on this bite.

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Thu, Jun 4

Captain's Log, June 4, 2026, Rough Conditions, Tight Windows

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday June 4: NE-E winds 10-15 knots, seas 2-3 ft in Hawk Channel, 3-4 ft offshore. Scattered thunderstorms. The mahi are tight to the reef edge, the best bite we've seen in years. Yellowtail steady on structure.

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Wed, Jun 3

Captain's Log, June 3, 2026, Midday Addendum

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday June 3: Front arrives with NE winds 5-10 knots, seas 1-2 feet, showers and thunderstorms likely (60-70%). Afternoon recap from a light-wind Tuesday. Pre-dawn incoming tide is the play.

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Tue, Jun 2

Captain's Log, June 2, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday June 2: North winds 5-10 knots taking over from SW, seas 1 foot or less, tide swing shrinking further. Midweek front arrives tomorrow. Reef outlook for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs.

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Mon, Jun 1

Captain's Log, June 1, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday June 1: Light SW-W winds near 5 knots, seas 1 foot or less across all zones. Post-full moon tides settling, negative low at 5:57 PM (-0.18 ft). Reef outlook for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs. First signs of midweek front approach.

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May 2026

Sun, May 31

Captain's Log, May 31, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday May 31: Light SW winds near 5 knots, seas 1 foot or less across all zones, extreme afternoon negative low tide at 5:05 PM (-0.33 ft). Reef outlook for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs. Post-full moon species breakdown.

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Sat, May 30

Captain's Log, Full Moon Edition, May 30, 2026

Full moon day! Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday May 30: Variable winds near 5 knots, seas 1 foot or less across all zones, extreme negative low tide at 6:39 PM (-0.09 ft). Reef report for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs. Full moon tide analysis and species outlook.

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Fri, May 29

Captain's Log, May 29, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday May 29: The glass-off. Variable winds near 5 knots, seas 1 foot or less across all zones. Full moon tomorrow. Reef report for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs.

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Thu, May 28

Captain's Log, May 28, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: The midweek wind has broken. SE 10-12 kts, Hawk Channel 2-3 ft settling to 1-2 ft. Thursday May 28 reef report across Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs. Best day of the week is here.

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Wed, May 27

Captain's Log, May 27, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Small Craft Advisory active but easing, SE wind 15-20 kts, Hawk Channel 3-5 ft, Gulf Stream 4 NM SE of Alligator. Wednesday May 27 reef report across Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs.

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Tue, May 26

Captain's Log, May 26, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Small Craft Advisory active, ESE wind 15-20 kts, Hawk Channel 3-5 ft, Straits 5-7 ft. Gulf Stream 4 NM SE of Alligator Reef. Tuesday May 26 reef report across Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee reefs.

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Mon, May 25

Captain's Log, May 25, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: ESE wind 15-20 kts, Small Craft Advisory, Hawk Channel 2-4 ft, Straits 4-5 ft building to 5-7 ft tonight. Gulf Stream edge at 4 NM SE of Alligator Reef. Reef bite MODERATE, mahi outlook building into Memorial Day week. Skippers tournament prep mode.

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Sun, May 24

Captain's Log, May 24, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: East-southeast wind 15-20 knots, Small Craft Advisory, seas 3-5 ft Straits. SST warming into mid-80s, warmest we've seen. Mahi response HIGH. Reef MODERATE. Build day for Skippers tournament.

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Sat, May 23

Captain's Log, May 23, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: East-southeast wind 15-20 knots easing to 10-15, seas 2-4 ft Straits, Small Craft Advisory morning. Chop but fishable. Mahi on weed lines. Miss Penny running while DirtyBoat 2.0 gets her new motors.

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Fri, May 22

Captain's Log, May 22, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Southeast wind near 15 knots, seas 2-4 ft Hawk Channel, 3-5 ft Straits. Still breezy but comfortable. Red snapper season blocked. Gulf Stream close to the reef. Mahi showing in better numbers.

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Thu, May 21

Captain's Log, May 21, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: East to southeast wind 10-15 knots, seas 2-3 ft Hawk Channel, 3-4 ft Straits. SST 81.4-83.3°F. Mahi moderate, reef excellent. A big one threw the hook at the transom.

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Wed, May 20

Captain's Log, May 20, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: East wind near 15 knots, seas 2-4 ft Hawk Channel, 3-5 ft Straits. SSTs 80.2°F to 83.3°F. Ridge starting to relax. Reef bite solid. Mahi scattered on weed lines. Outlook improving through the weekend.

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Tue, May 19

Captain's Log, May 19, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: East winds 15-20 knots, Hawk Channel 2-4 ft, offshore 3-5 ft. Small Craft Caution in effect. Stiff east breeze but the fish are chewing on the edges. Pre-frontal pattern setting up. Midday addendum: NOAA 10:43 AM confirms holding pattern, easing Wednesday.

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Mon, May 18

Captain's Log, May 18, 2026

New moon +3 day. Monday's east wind peak delivered exactly what was forecast, 15-20 kts with Small Craft Caution across all zones. Morning bite came through for those who got out. Pattern easing Tuesday onward. Full evening recap and Tuesday outlook.

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Sun, May 17

Captain's Log, May 17, 2026

New moon +2 day. Sunday wind peaked as forecast, fresh east 15-20 kts by afternoon. Morning bite window delivered. Tomorrow improves through the day. Full evening recap and Monday outlook.

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Sat, May 16

Captain's Log, May 16, 2026

New moon day. East breeze building through the morning but the tide is king, amplified tidal swings from tonight's new moon turn on the fish. Gulf Stream pinned 4-6 NM off the Upper Keys reef line.

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Fri, May 15

Captain's Log, May 15, 2026

The pressure gradient collapses. Variable light winds, seas 1 foot or less, and building toward new moon Saturday. This is the rebound day we've been waiting for.

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Wed, May 13

Captain's Log, May 13, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report: southwest to west winds freshening today, small craft advisory east of Craig Key. Seas 1-2 feet reefside, calm Hawk Channel mornings. Showers pulsing on and off across all coastal waters.

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Tue, May 12

Captain's Log, May 12, 2026

Variable light winds, flat 1-foot seas, and building tides ahead of the new moon. Reef-by-reef breakdown from Molasses through Tennessee, offshore conditions, and species outlook for Islamorada.

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Mon, May 11

Captain's Log, May 11, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report: southeast breezes slackened, weak front moving into northern Gulf. Flat seas across the board. Evening update confirms calm conditions held through the day, with light variable breezes and low rain chances expected all week.

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Sun, May 10

Captain's Log, May 10, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Mother's Day brings the gentlest breeze of the weekend, SE 10 knots, 1-2 ft reef, ~2 ft offshore. Clean water, settled pattern, fish chewing. Sunday funday on the reef.

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Sat, May 9

Captain's Log, May 9, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Saturday brings more breeze, SE 10-15 knots, 2-3 ft offshore, but the settled ridge still delivers clean water and chewing fish. Reef play is the call.

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Fri, May 8

Captain's Log, May 8, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Friday repeat with flat morning seas, light variable winds, Gulf Stream 10 NM off Alligator. The reef bite carries the confidence.

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Thu, May 7

Captain's Log, May 7, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: spring ridge locked in, flat seas, Gulf Stream 10 miles off Alligator. Light east-southeast winds through the weekend. Yellowtail and mutton snapper on the reef are the high-percentage play.

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Wed, May 6

Captain's Log, May 6, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report: east-southeast pattern locks in, flat seas, Gulf Stream 10 NM off Alligator. Wednesday through Friday is the stretch.

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Tue, May 5

Captain's Log, May 5, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report: trough cleared, flat seas, east-southeast lock-in building Wednesday through Friday. Evening update confirms improving trend with afternoon recap and tomorrow outlook.

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Fri, May 1

Captain's Log, May 1, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with light southeast wind, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, species outlook, and a midday NOAA update for May 1, 2026

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April 2026

Thu, Apr 30

Captain's Log, April 30, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with light southeast to variable wind, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 30, 2026

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Wed, Apr 29

Captain's Log, April 29, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with gentle east to southeast wind, 1 to 2 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 29, 2026

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Tue, Apr 28

Captain's Log, April 28, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 28, 2026

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Mon, Apr 27

Captain's Log, April 27, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with light north to northeast wind, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 27, 2026

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Sun, Apr 26

Captain's Log, April 26, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with light southeast wind going variable, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 26, 2026

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Sat, Apr 25

Captain's Log, April 25, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with light east to southeast wind, 1 to 2 foot reef and offshore seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 25, 2026

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Fri, Apr 24

Captain's Log, April 24, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with easing east winds, 2 to 3 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 24, 2026

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Thu, Apr 23

Captain's Log, April 23, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 23, 2026

Wed, Apr 22

Captain's Log, April 22, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 22, 2026

Tue, Apr 21

Captain's Log, April 21, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 21, 2026

Mon, Apr 20

Captain's Log, April 20, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 20, 2026

Sun, Apr 19

Captain's Log, April 19, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 19, 2026

Sat, Apr 18

Captain's Log, April 18, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 18, 2026

Fri, Apr 17

Captain's Log, April 17, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 17, 2026

Thu, Apr 16

Captain's Log, April 16, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 16, 2026

Wed, Apr 15

Captain's Log, April 15, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 15, 2026

Tue, Apr 14

Captain's Log, April 14, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 14, 2026

Mon, Apr 13

Captain's Log, April 13, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 13, 2026

Sun, Apr 12

Captain's Log, April 12, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 12, 2026

Sat, Apr 11

Captain's Log, April 11, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 11, 2026

Fri, Apr 10

Captain's Log, April 10, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, and species outlook for April 10, 2026

Thu, Apr 9

Captain's Log, April 9, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions with Small Craft Advisory in effect. Northeast winds 20 knots, seas 2-4 feet. Reef report for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, Tennessee.

Wed, Apr 8

Captain's Log, April 8, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions, reef reports, and species outlook for today

Tue, Apr 7

Captain's Log, April 7, 2026

Islamorada starts fishable with variable-to-west winds 5 to 10 knots, reef seas around 1 foot, offshore 1 to 2 feet early, Vaca Key water temp near 80°F, and a solid early window on Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, and Tennessee before showers and thunderstorms try to get cute.

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Mon, Apr 6

Captain's Log, April 6, 2026

Islamorada lays down today with east wind 5 to 10 knots, reef seas 1 to 2 feet, offshore easing toward 2 feet, Vaca Key water temp at 79°F, and a solid reef-to-edge setup for yellowtails, muttons, kings, plus a growing mahi and sailfish shot if the showers stay honest.

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Sun, Apr 5

Captain's Log, April 5, 2026

East breeze easing through Islamorada today. Hawk Channel still 2-4 feet with some leftover chop, but Monday lays down to 1-2. Water temp is holding near 78°F, tides turn high at 3:50 PM, and the reef bite stays solid for yellowtail, muttons, kings, and a building offshore shot tomorrow.

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Sat, Apr 4

Captain's Log, April 4, 2026

Small Craft Advisory still flying Saturday. East 20, Hawk Channel 3-5 feet. Sunday is your window. Seas drop to 2-4 feet and keep falling. Gulf Stream pinned 15 NM off Islamorada. Negative low tide tonight drains the flats.

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Fri, Apr 3

Captain's Log, April 3, 2026

Small Craft Advisory across the board. East 20-25 in the Straits, 5-8 foot seas. Hawk Channel 3-5 feet. The breezy pattern holds through Saturday, with relief starting Sunday. Gulf Stream 15 NM off Islamorada.

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Wed, Apr 1

Captain's Log, April 1, 2026

April Fools, but the wind isn't joking. East 15-20 holding all week. Full moon Friday, so mutton snappers should get nervous.

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March 2026

Tue, Mar 31

Captain's Log, March 31, 2026

Small Craft Advisory encore. East wind won't quit, but neither do we. Reef-by-reef breakdown for Islamorada.

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Mon, Mar 30

Captain's Log, March 30, 2026

Small Craft Advisory, big fish energy. The wind's trying to keep you home. Don't let it.

Sailfish Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi

Sun, Mar 29

Captain's Log, March 29, 2026

Cold front crashes the party, reef current takes a nap, and the Stream sits tight off Molasses

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Sat, Mar 28

Captain's Log, March 28, 2026

The Gulf Stream's sitting on Molasses' doorstep and every reef is asleep. Guess where we're going.

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Fri, Mar 27

Captain's Log, March 27, 2026

Two-day window before Sunday's front ruins everything. Fish hard or regret it.

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Thu, Mar 26

Captain's Log, March 26, 2026

Two-day window before Sunday's tantrum. Alligator Reef is stacking bait and the Stream is parked 11 miles out.

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Wed, Mar 25

Captain's Log, March 25, 2026

Clean Gulf Stream water, a northeast push on the reef line, and a narrow weather window before Sunday's blow. Get it while it's good.

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Tue, Mar 24

Captain's Log, March 24, 2026

Gulf Stream holding tight at 11 miles off Molasses. Flat calm seas, light NE current, and the kite fishing window is wide open.

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Mon, Mar 23

Captain's Log, March 23, 2026

Gulf Stream backed off to 11 miles, but flat calm seas and clean water on the reef. Kite fishing and king mackerel are the play today.

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Sun, Mar 22

Captain's Log, March 22, 2026

Gulf Stream parked 4 miles off Molasses Reef with glass-calm seas. Sailfish, kings, and wahoo stacked on the edge.

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Sat, Mar 21

Captain's Log, March 21, 2026

Gulf Stream riding just 7 miles off Alligator Reef, winds dropping through the day. Sails, kings, and wahoo all within reach.

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Fri, Mar 20

Captain's Log, March 20, 2026

Gulf Stream riding tight to the Upper Keys reef line with stacked bait. Prime sailfish and kingfish setup

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Thu, Mar 19

Captain's Log, March 19, 2026

Gulf Stream riding tight to the reef, bait stacked, and sailfish should be chewing if you can handle the north wind.

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Wed, Mar 18

Captain's Log, March 18, 2026

Gulf Stream riding tight on the reef, bait stacked, new moon. Sails and kings are about to eat when this blow lays down

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Tue, Mar 17

Captain's Log, March 17, 2026

Cold front pushing through Islamorada with the Gulf Stream riding tight to the reef. Sailfish, kings, and wahoo on deck for St. Patrick's Day

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Mon, Mar 16

Captain's Log, March 16, 2026

Gulf Stream riding tight to the reef, bait stacked on the edge. Sailfish, kings, and wahoo on deck before tonight's front.

Sailfish Wahoo Kingfish

Sun, Mar 15

Captain's Log, March 15, 2026

Gulf Stream pinned tight to the reef, bait stacking from Molasses to Conch. Prime sailfish conditions off Islamorada

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Sat, Mar 14

Captain's Log, March 14, 2026

Gulf Stream tight to the reef, flat seas, and a textbook color change from Molasses to Alligator. Sailfish day.

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Fri, Mar 13

Captain's Log, March 13, 2026

Flat calm Friday the 13th with the Gulf Stream tight to the reef. Sailfish, wahoo, and kingfish on deck

Sailfish Wahoo Kingfish Blackfin Tuna

Thu, Mar 12

Captain's Log, March 12, 2026

Gulf Stream 8 miles off Alligator Reef with stacked bait and a sharp color change. Reef-by-reef breakdown from Molasses to Tennessee

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Wed, Mar 11

Captain's Log, March 11, 2026

Gulf Stream pinned against the reef with stacked bait. Sailfish, kingfish, and wahoo on deck for Islamorada

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo

Tue, Mar 10

Captain's Log, March 10, 2026

East wind laying the seas down flat with warm water tight to the reef, a prime kite fishing setup for sailfish

Sailfish Kingfish Blackfin Tuna

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