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Wahoo Reports

24 Captain's Log entries targeting wahoo

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

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, 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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mahi mahi blackfin tuna cero mackerel tarpon amberjack wahoo

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.

yellowtail snapper mutton snapper mahi mahi blackfin tuna cero mackerel tarpon amberjack wahoo

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.

yellowtail snapper mahi mahi blackfin tuna wahoo cero mackerel

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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Sun, Mar 29, 2026

Captain's Log, March 29, 2026

Cold front crashes the party, reef current takes a nap, and the Stream sits tight off Molasses

Sailfish Yellowtail Snapper Mutton Snapper Wahoo Cero Mackerel

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

Record Sargassum Headed for the Florida Keys, What It Means for Fishing

Over 10 million metric tons of sargassum are pushing toward South Florida. Here's what charter captains and anglers need to know about the 2026 bloom.

Mahi-Mahi Tripletail Wahoo Sailfish

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

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

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