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33 Captain's Log entries targeting kingfish

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Tue, Apr 7, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish Sailfish Mahi-Mahi

Mon, Apr 6, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish Sailfish Mahi-Mahi

Sun, Apr 5, 2026

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.

Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish Sailfish Mahi-Mahi

Sat, Apr 4, 2026

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.

Sailfish Mahi-Mahi Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish

Fri, Apr 3, 2026

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.

Sailfish Mahi-Mahi Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

Captain's Log, March 28, 2026

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

Sailfish Mahi Kingfish Blackfin Tuna

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

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.

Sailfish Mahi Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish Blackfin Tuna

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

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.

Sailfish Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Kingfish Cobia

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

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.

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

Captain's Log, March 20, 2026

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

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

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.

Sailfish Kingfish Blackfin Tuna

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

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

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

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

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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.

Sailfish Kingfish Wahoo Blackfin Tuna Mutton Snapper

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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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