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82 Captain's Log entries targeting cero mackerel

Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Captain's log, July 25, 2026, light reef wind, close Gulf Stream, hot bay water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday July 25: Hawk Channel wind going light and variable, reef seas easing near 1 foot, Straits seas dropping to 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 89.6 F, Upper Matecumbe tides, and reef calls from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Fri, Jul 24, 2026

Captain's log, July 24, 2026, softer reef wind, morning storms, hot bay water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday July 24: east to southeast reef wind near 10 knots, Hawk Channel seas easing to 1 to 2 feet, Straits seas starting 3 to 4 feet and dropping, Vaca Key water at 88.7 F, Upper Matecumbe tides, and reef calls from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Captain's log, July 23, 2026, east breeze, 2 to 3 foot reef seas, stormy tonight

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday July 23: east wind 10 to 15 knots, Hawk Channel and Straits seas 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water at 88.7 F, Upper Matecumbe tides, and a reef read from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Captain's log, July 22, 2026, east southeast breeze, 2 to 3 foot reef seas, hot bay water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday July 22: east to southeast wind 10 to 15 knots, Hawk Channel and Straits seas 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water at 88.7 F, and a reef read from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Tue, Jul 21, 2026

Captain's log, July 21, 2026, southeast breeze, 2 to 3 foot reef seas, hot bay water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday July 21: southeast to south wind near 15 knots easing near 10, Hawk Channel seas 2 to 3 feet, Straits 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 to 3, Vaca Key water at 89.1 F, and a reef read from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Captain's log, July 20, 2026, south breeze, reef chop, close Gulf Stream

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday July 20: south wind 10 to 15 knots easing near 10, Hawk Channel seas 2 to 3 feet, Straits seas 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2, Vaca Key water at 88.7 F, and a reef read from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sun, Jul 19, 2026

Captain's log, July 19, 2026, southeast breeze and fishable reef water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday July 19: southeast to south wind near 15 knots easing near 10, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet dropping 1 to 2, Straits 2 to 4 feet occasionally 5 dropping 1 to 2, Vaca Key water at 88.7 F, and reef notes from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Captain's log, July 18, 2026, southeast breeze and reef water with some bump

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday July 18: southeast wind near 10 to 15 knots, Hawk Channel around 2 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water at 89.6 F, and reef notes from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Captain's log, July 17, 2026, light wind and a reef first morning

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday July 17: light and variable wind, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 89.4 F, and reef notes from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Captain's log, July 16, 2026, light breeze, clean reef window

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday July 16: Hawk Channel northeast to east 5 to 10 knots, reef seas 1 to 2 feet, Straits east 5 to 10 knots, Vaca Key water 88.3 F, and a reef call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Captain's log, July 15, 2026, lighter reef chop and close Gulf Stream water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday July 15: east breeze easing through the day, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet, Straits 2 to 4 feet occasionally 5, Vaca Key water at 87.8 F, and reef notes from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Captain's log, July 14, 2026, east breeze and choppy outside water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday July 14: east to southeast wind near 15 knots, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet, Straits 3 to 4 feet occasionally 5, Vaca Key water at 88.2 F, and reef notes from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Captain's log, July 13, 2026, east breeze, easing reef chop, dry sky

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday July 13: east to southeast wind near 15 knots easing to 5 to 10, Hawk Channel seas 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2, Straits seas 2 to 4 feet early, Vaca Key water at 87.1 F, and a reef read from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Captain's log, July 12, 2026, east wind, reef chop, dry sky

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday July 12: east wind 10 to 15 knots, Hawk Channel and Straits seas 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water at 86.7 F, and a reef call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Captain's log, July 11, 2026, lighter breeze, cleaner reef window

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday July 11: east to southeast wind 10 to 15 knots, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water near 88 F, and a better reef window from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Captain's log, July 10, 2026, east breeze, reef bump, hot bay

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday July 10: east to southeast wind near 15 knots, Hawk Channel 2 to 4 feet, Straits 3 to 5 feet, Vaca Key water near 89 F, and a careful reef-first call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Captain's log, July 9, 2026, fresh east breeze, reef bite has to earn it

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday July 9: east wind near 15 knots, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet, Straits 3 to 4 feet, hot bay water, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Captain's log, July 8, 2026, east wind building over the reef

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday July 8: east to southeast wind near 15 knots, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet, Straits 3 to 4 feet, Vaca Key water at 90.5 F, and a reef call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Captain's log, July 7, 2026, light morning wind, building east breeze tonight

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday July 7: east to southeast wind 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 90.5 F, and a reef call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Captain's log, July 6, 2026, light wind, one foot reef seas, hot bay water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday July 6: southeast to south wind near 5 knots, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits around 1 foot, Vaca Key water at 90.3 F, and a reef first call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Captain's log, July 5, 2026, light wind, small seas, reef first

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday July 5: southeast to south wind easing near 5 knots, Hawk Channel 1 to 2 feet, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 90.7 F, and a reef-first call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Captain's log, July 4, 2026, light southeast breeze, reef first for the fourth

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday July 4: southeast wind 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel 1 to 2 feet, Straits 1 to 2 feet, hot bay water, and a reef-first holiday plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Captain's log, July 3, 2026, light breeze, small seas, reef first

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday July 3: light east to southeast wind, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, hot bay water, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Captain's log, July 2, 2026, light wind, close blue water, hot bay

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday July 2: southeast to south wind near 5 knots, Hawk Channel seas 1 foot or less, Straits around 1 foot, Vaca Key water at 90.5 F, Whale Harbor tides, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Captain's log, July 1, 2026, light wind and a reef-first plan

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday July 1: east to southeast breeze near 5 knots, Hawk Channel 1 foot or less, Straits around 1 foot, Vaca Key water at 90.7 F, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Tue, Jun 30, 2026

Captain's log, June 30, 2026, light wind and clean reef water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday June 30: light and variable breeze, Hawk Channel around 1 foot, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Vaca Key water at 90.0 F, and a strong reef plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Mon, Jun 29, 2026

Captain's log, June 29, 2026, reef first with a little more east wind

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday June 29: east to southeast wind 10 to 15 knots in Hawk Channel, Straits 2 to 4 feet occasionally to 5 feet, Vaca Key water near 89.6 F, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Captain's log, June 28, 2026, east southeast breeze, reef first again

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday June 28: east to southeast wind near 10 knots, Hawk Channel around 2 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water at 90.0 F, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Captain's log, June 27, 2026, east wind, fishable reef, hot bay water

Islamorada fishing conditions for Saturday June 27: east wind near 10 knots in Hawk Channel, Straits 2 to 3 feet, Vaca Key water near 90 F, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Captain's log, June 26, 2026, east breeze builds, reef stays in play

Islamorada fishing conditions for Friday June 26: east to southeast wind building to 10 to 15 knots, Hawk Channel 2 to 3 feet, Straits 2 to 4 feet occasionally to 5, hot bay water, and a working reef plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Captain's log, June 25, 2026, southeast breeze, clean reef window

Islamorada fishing conditions for Thursday June 25: east to southeast wind near 10 knots, Hawk Channel 1 to 2 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet, hot bay water, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Captain's log, June 24, 2026, light east breeze, reef gets the call

Islamorada fishing conditions for Wednesday June 24: east to southeast wind near 5 knots in Hawk Channel, Straits 1 to 2 feet, Florida Bay smooth, hot bay water, and a reef-first plan from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Captain's Log, June 23, 2026, Soft morning, warm water, reef first

Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday June 23: east to southeast wind near 10 knots easing 5 to 10, Hawk Channel 1 to 2 feet, Straits 2 to 3 feet, Florida Bay smooth to light chop, hot bay water, and a reef-first call from Molasses through Tennessee.

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Mon, Jun 22, 2026

Captain's log, June 22, 2026, light morning breeze, reef bite gets the first shot

Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday June 22: east to southeast wind, Hawk Channel building from around 1 foot to 1 to 2 feet, Straits building near 2 feet, hot bay water, and a reef-first plan from Molasses to Tennessee.

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Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Captain's log, June 21, 2026, light wind, slick reef water, hot bay

Islamorada fishing conditions for Sunday June 21: southeast to south wind 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel and Straits seas around 1 foot, Vaca Key water at 90.0 degrees, Whale Harbor tides, and a reef-first outlook from Molasses to Tennessee.

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Sat, Jun 20, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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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Tue, Jun 2, 2026

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, 2026

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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Sun, May 31, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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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Thu, May 21, 2026

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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Tue, May 19, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon Grouper

Sun, May 10, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon

Sat, May 9, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon

Fri, May 8, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon

Thu, May 7, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon

Wed, May 6, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon

Tue, May 5, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Mahi-Mahi Kingfish Sailfish Cero Mackerel Blackfin Tuna Tarpon

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

2/2 on Sails for the Florida Keys Children's Shelter

Miss Penny donated a full-day charter to the Best of the Upper Keys 2025 silent auction benefiting the Florida Keys Children's Shelter. Chad ran the boat, I ran the pit. We went 2-for-2 on sailfish, plus cero mackerel and mutton snapper, and the cero went straight from the cooler to Chef Eric Andreu's sushi bar at The Islander.

Sailfish Cero Mackerel Mutton Snapper

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

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.

Sailfish Mutton Snapper Yellowtail Snapper Mahi-Mahi Cero Mackerel

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

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.

Sailfish Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Cero Mackerel Barracuda

Sun, Mar 29, 2026

Captain's Log, March 29, 2026

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

Sailfish Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Wahoo Cero Mackerel

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

Captain's Log, March 27, 2026

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

Sailfish Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Cero Mackerel

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