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Mahi Reports

11 Captain's Log entries targeting mahi

Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Dirty Boats, Clean Fishing: The Story Behind DirtyBoat Charters

How DirtyBoat Charters got its name, what we run today, and why we're one of the busier charter boats in the Keys out of Robbie's Marina in Islamorada.

sailfish mahi wahoo swordfish

Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Back on the Water. UM Dolphins Celebrity Tournament

First day back after the rebuild. Brand new Cummins, fresh paint, 100+ miles chasing birds along the EEZ line for the University of Miami Dolphins Celebrity Tournament. 8 schoolie mahi and a boat that ran like a dream.

Mahi Blackfin Tuna

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mangrove snapper cero mackerel permit mahi bonefish tarpon

Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Deep Sea Fishing Key Largo: Run South to Islamorada and Fish the Real Edge

Staying in Key Largo and want real deep sea fishing? Run 25 minutes south to Robbie's at MM 77.5 and fish the edge, the Hump, and the Gulf Stream.

mahi blackfin tuna wahoo sailfish

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mangrove snapper cero mackerel permit mahi bonefish tarpon

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mangrove snapper cero mackerel permit mahi bonefish tarpon

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mangrove snapper cero mackerel permit mahi bonefish tarpon

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mangrove snapper cero mackerel permit mahi bonefish tarpon

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mangrove snapper cero mackerel permit bonefish tarpon mahi

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

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