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Yellowtail Snapper Reports

55 Captain's Log entries targeting yellowtail snapper

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, 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 — 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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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 — morning breeze has a NE component for shelter, 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 — 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

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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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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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 beginning 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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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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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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Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Captain's Log — April 28, 2026

Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 28, 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

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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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 — relief starts 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 — mutton snappers, get nervous.

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Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Captain's Log — March 31, 2026

Small Craft Advisory encore — east wind won't quit, but neither do we. Reef-by-reef breakdown for Islamorada.

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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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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

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Fri, Mar 27, 2026

Captain's Log — March 27, 2026

Two-day window before Sunday's front ruins everything — fish hard or regret it

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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.

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Wed, Mar 25, 2026

Captain's Log — March 25, 2026

Clean Gulf Stream water, northeast push on the reef line, and a narrow weather window before Sunday's blow — get it while it's good.

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