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King Mackerel Reports

6 Captain's Log entries targeting king mackerel

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 — steady east wind, no transitions, 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 — morning breeze has a NE component for shelter, 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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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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