Reports / Year
143 entries from 2026
Tue, Jul 14
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.
Mon, Jul 13
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.
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.
Sun, Jul 12
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.
Mark, Chris, Lily, and Ivy came down from New Smyrna Beach to celebrate Chris's birthday with a half day on the reef. We scratched out yellowtail in snotty conditions off Alligator Light, then put Chris on a big barracuda before heading back to Robbie's. Current was screaming and the weed was relentless, but the birthday boy got his fight.
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.
Sat, Jul 11
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.
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.
Fri, Jul 10
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.
Thu, Jul 9
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.
Wed, Jul 8
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.
Tue, Jul 7
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.
Mon, Jul 6
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.
Sun, Jul 5
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.
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.
Sat, Jul 4
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.
Fri, Jul 3
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.
Thu, Jul 2
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.
The mangrove snapper spawn moved to the ocean side on the July full moon. We got pushed off the first spot, slid a quarter mile to a yellowtail hole, then jumped back on the mangrove pile in 25 feet. Enough for lunch and home.
Wed, Jul 1
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.
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.
Tue, Jun 30
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.
Mon, Jun 29
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.
Sun, Jun 28
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.
Sat, Jun 27
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.
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.
Fri, Jun 26
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.
Thu, Jun 25
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.
Wed, Jun 24
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.
Tue, Jun 23
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.
Mon, Jun 22
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.
Sun, Jun 21
A captain's guide to Islamorada swordfish charters, deep-drop swordfishing in the Florida Keys, gear, weather, expectations, and what it takes to land one.
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.
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.
Sat, Jun 20
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.
Fri, Jun 19
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.
Thu, Jun 18
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.
Wed, Jun 17
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.
Tue, Jun 16
Islamorada fishing conditions for Tuesday June 16: south wind near 10 knots easing late, Hawk Channel and the Straits 1 to 2 feet, Florida Bay light chop, and a reef-first afternoon around Davis, Alligator, and Molasses.
Mon, Jun 15
Islamorada fishing conditions for Monday June 15: south to southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, Hawk Channel and Straits around 1 foot, Florida Bay smooth, and a straight reef program from Alligator through Davis.
Sun, Jun 14
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.
Sat, Jun 13
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.
Fri, Jun 12
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.
Thu, Jun 11
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.
Wed, Jun 10
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.
Mon, Jun 8
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.
Sun, Jun 7
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.
Sat, Jun 6
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.
Fri, Jun 5
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.
Thu, Jun 4
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.
Wed, Jun 3
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.
Tue, Jun 2
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.
Mon, Jun 1
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.
Sun, May 31
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.
Sat, May 30
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.
Fri, May 29
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.
Thu, May 28
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.
Wed, May 27
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.
Tue, May 26
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.
Mon, May 25
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.
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.
Sun, May 24
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.
Sat, May 23
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.
Fri, May 22
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.
Thu, May 21
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.
Wed, May 20
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.
Tue, May 19
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.
Mon, May 18
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.
Sun, May 17
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.
Sat, May 16
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.
Fri, May 15
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.
Wed, May 13
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.
Tue, May 12
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.
Mon, May 11
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.
Sun, May 10
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.
Sat, May 9
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.
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
Fri, May 8
Islamorada fishing conditions: Friday repeat with flat morning seas, light variable winds, Gulf Stream 10 NM off Alligator. The reef bite carries the confidence.
Thu, May 7
Follow the action live from Islamorada. We're streaming our offshore fishing charters on Twitch: hook sets, live bait, reef drifts, and whatever the ocean throws at us.
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.
Wed, May 6
Captain Kit found a massive school of finger mullet and pilchards right outside Bud N' Mary's headpin this morning. Today is setting up to be a good one.
Islamorada fishing conditions report: east-southeast pattern locks in, flat seas, Gulf Stream 10 NM off Alligator. Wednesday through Friday is the stretch.
Tue, May 5
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.
Fri, May 1
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
Thu, Apr 30
Islamorada fishing conditions report with light southeast to variable wind, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 30, 2026
Wed, Apr 29
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
Tue, Apr 28
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 28, 2026
Mon, Apr 27
Islamorada fishing conditions report with light north to northeast wind, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 27, 2026
Sun, Apr 26
Islamorada fishing conditions report with light southeast wind going variable, 1 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 26, 2026
Sat, Apr 25
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.
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
Fri, Apr 24
Islamorada fishing conditions report with easing east winds, 2 to 3 foot reef seas, tides, water temp, and species outlook for 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.
Thu, Apr 23
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 23, 2026
Wed, Apr 22
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 22, 2026
Tue, Apr 21
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 21, 2026
Mon, Apr 20
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 20, 2026
Sun, Apr 19
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 19, 2026
Sat, Apr 18
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 18, 2026
Miss Penny donated a full-day charter to the Best of the Upper Keys 2025 silent auction benefiting the Florida Keys Children's Shelter. Chad ran the boat, I ran the pit. We went 2-for-2 on sailfish, plus cero mackerel and mutton snapper, and the cero went straight from the cooler to Chef Eric Andreu's sushi bar at The Islander.
Fri, Apr 17
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 17, 2026
Thu, Apr 16
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 16, 2026
Wed, Apr 15
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 15, 2026
Tue, Apr 14
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 14, 2026
Mon, Apr 13
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 13, 2026
Sun, Apr 12
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 12, 2026
Sat, Apr 11
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Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, tides, water temp, and species outlook for April 11, 2026
Fri, Apr 10
Islamorada fishing conditions report with NOAA forecast, reef updates, and species outlook for April 10, 2026
Thu, Apr 9
Islamorada fishing conditions with Small Craft Advisory in effect. Northeast winds 20 knots, seas 2-4 feet. Reef report for Molasses, Conch, Davis, Crocker, Alligator, Tennessee.
Wed, Apr 8
Islamorada fishing conditions, reef reports, and species outlook for today
Tue, Apr 7
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.
Mon, Apr 6
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.
Sun, Apr 5
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.
Sat, Apr 4
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.
Fri, Apr 3
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.
Wed, Apr 1
April Fools, but the wind isn't joking. East 15-20 holding all week. Full moon Friday, so mutton snappers should get nervous.
Tue, Mar 31
Small Craft Advisory encore. East wind won't quit, but neither do we. Reef-by-reef breakdown for Islamorada.
Mon, Mar 30
Small Craft Advisory, big fish energy. The wind's trying to keep you home. Don't let it.
Sun, Mar 29
Cold front crashes the party, reef current takes a nap, and the Stream sits tight off Molasses
Sat, Mar 28
The Gulf Stream's sitting on Molasses' doorstep and every reef is asleep. Guess where we're going.
Fri, Mar 27
Two-day window before Sunday's front ruins everything. Fish hard or regret it.
Thu, Mar 26
Two-day window before Sunday's tantrum. Alligator Reef is stacking bait and the Stream is parked 11 miles out.
Wed, Mar 25
Clean Gulf Stream water, a 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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Tue, Mar 24
Gulf Stream holding tight at 11 miles off Molasses. Flat calm seas, light NE current, and the kite fishing window is wide open.
Mon, Mar 23
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.
Sun, Mar 22
Gulf Stream parked 4 miles off Molasses Reef with glass-calm seas. Sailfish, kings, and wahoo stacked on the edge.
Sat, Mar 21
Gulf Stream riding just 7 miles off Alligator Reef, winds dropping through the day. Sails, kings, and wahoo all within reach.
Fri, Mar 20
Gulf Stream riding tight to the Upper Keys reef line with stacked bait. Prime sailfish and kingfish setup
Thu, Mar 19
Gulf Stream riding tight to the reef, bait stacked, and sailfish should be chewing if you can handle the north wind.
Wed, Mar 18
Gulf Stream riding tight on the reef, bait stacked, new moon. Sails and kings are about to eat when this blow lays down
Tue, Mar 17
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
Mon, Mar 16
Gulf Stream riding tight to the reef, bait stacked on the edge. Sailfish, kings, and wahoo on deck before tonight's front.
Sun, Mar 15
Gulf Stream pinned tight to the reef, bait stacking from Molasses to Conch. Prime sailfish conditions off Islamorada
Sat, Mar 14
Gulf Stream tight to the reef, flat seas, and a textbook color change from Molasses to Alligator. Sailfish day.
Fri, Mar 13
Flat calm Friday the 13th with the Gulf Stream tight to the reef. Sailfish, wahoo, and kingfish on deck
Thu, Mar 12
Gulf Stream 8 miles off Alligator Reef with stacked bait and a sharp color change. Reef-by-reef breakdown from Molasses to Tennessee
Wed, Mar 11
Gulf Stream pinned against the reef with stacked bait. Sailfish, kingfish, and wahoo on deck for Islamorada
Tue, Mar 10
East wind laying the seas down flat with warm water tight to the reef, a prime kite fishing setup for sailfish
Sat, Mar 7
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Sun, Mar 1
Captain Kit rides along with Captain Conan on the Just Cuz. 6-man limit of snappers, bandit rudderfish, then 2-for-2 on keeper swordfish in ripping current. Bass Pro crew got the full Islamorada experience.
Wed, Feb 25
An epic day of daytime swordfishing aboard the Miss Penny. 6 released, a dozen-plus bites, doubles on the drift, and a personal best for Captain Kit. Catch and release at its finest.
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