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Mahi Mahi Reports

100 Captain's Log entries targeting mahi mahi

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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Tue, Jul 21, 2026

LA Family Full Day, 32 Schoolies and Angel Put on a Clinic

Matt Entrekin brought his son Thomas and his dad Bill down from Los Angeles for a full day offshore. Three generations on the DirtyBoat, mahi hunt out to 450 feet. Third set of birds was a school of 100 plus. Ended with 32 nice schoolies packed and shipped home.

Mahi-Mahi

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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Sun, Jul 19, 2026

Mr. Jones and Johnny From Texas, Limit of Mahi After a Rough Start

Mr. Jones and his son Johnny came down from Texas to catch their limit of mahi and that is exactly what we did. Started rough with big waves and tangled lines. By the afternoon the seas laid down and they were sight casting and hooking their own fish. A well oiled machine by the end.

Mahi-Mahi

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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Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Josh Hascall Full Day, Tough Mahi Bite in the Stream

Josh Hascall booked a full day for three friends, two in finance and one in tech, all guys who had lived together off and on. Southeast breeze, close Gulf Stream water, a real grinder of a mahi day. We got enough for dinner.

Mahi-Mahi

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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Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Andrew Kittler and Crew, Three-Quarter Day Offshore Grinder

Andrew Kittler and his crew of six came out for a three-quarter day mahi hunt offshore. East breeze, close Gulf Stream water, scattered weed lines. Fishing was tough but we ground out enough for dinner.

Mahi-Mahi

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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Tue, Jul 14, 2026

West Virginia Meets the Gulf Stream — Mahi Grind in 700'

Chris and his family from West Virginia chased mahi on a three-quarter day. Started picking fish in 350 feet, pushed deeper following birds on flying fish, and finished the day with a 5-bagger in 700 feet.

Mahi-Mahi

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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Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Mahi Hunt — Offshore Grind in the Slop

Ran offshore hunting mahi in rough seas. Found working birds and weed lines stacked 6 miles north of the 409 Hump. Worked hard for our fish and came home with dinner in the box.

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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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Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Two-Day Birthday Bash — Schoolie Mahi & a Bruiser Amberjack Offshore

Harvey and his son Jason booked two days offshore to celebrate Jason's 40th and Harvey's birthday around the corner. Day one was a war — nasty seas, a dozen schoolie mahi east of the Hump. Day two the ocean laid down but the fish played hard to get. Four keepers and a big amberjack closed it out.

Mahi-Mahi Amberjack

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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Sun, Jul 5, 2026

17 Schoolie Mahi — Deep Water Blitz Off the Islamorada Hump

A late start turned into an offshore slugfest. FishIntel's convergence data pushed us past the Hump to the swordfish grounds, where birds and weed mats lit up 1,500 feet of water column. 17 schoolie dolphin to the box.

Mahi-Mahi Dolphin

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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Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Bull Mahi on the Weed Line, 25 Miles Out

Left the dock at sunrise loaded with live bait and brined ballyhoo. Worked the hump, hit weed lines in 900 and 1,200 feet, and Captain Chad pitched a bait to a big bull mahi that put on a show before coming to the boat.

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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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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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Wed, Jun 3, 2026

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, 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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Mon, May 25, 2026

May 2026 Mahi Run & Skippers Dolphin Tournament

Mahi on the weed lines, yellowtail on the reef, and the Skippers Dolphin Tournament this Memorial Day weekend. Captain Kit's Islamorada fishing report for late May 2026.

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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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Fri, May 22, 2026

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, 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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Wed, May 20, 2026

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, 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.

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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.

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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.

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Sat, May 9, 2026

Trip Report, May 9, 2026

Zero to hero on the reef grounds: a 32lb bull mahi saved the day after a slow start running to 1,200 feet of water off Islamorada

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Fri, May 1, 2026

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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Thu, Apr 30, 2026

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, 2026

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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Mon, Apr 27, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

Islamorada Fishing Report, April 25, 2026

Islamorada trip report with a slow fleet bite, no tuna on the Hump, little life in 1,100 feet, and a modest mahi pick on inside weed lines in roughly 800 to 950 feet.

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Sat, Apr 25, 2026

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, 2026

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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Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Islamorada Fishing Report, April 24, 2026

Islamorada trip report with a slow early Hump bite, scattered mahi life offshore, and a stronger blackfin finish on the troll back.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mon, Mar 30, 2026

Captain's Log, March 30, 2026

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

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Wed, Mar 25, 2026

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