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19 Captain's Log entries targeting tarpon

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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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 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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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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Fri, May 8, 2026

Captain's Log — May 8, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions: Friday golden repeat with flat morning seas, light variable winds, Gulf Stream 10 NM off Alligator. 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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