Key West Fishing Reports

Fishing Report - March 30th 2010

As April approaches, we have seen the temperature really warm up in the area. Along with the warming trend, saltwater fishing has become active in the Florida Keys. If you would like to pick from a menu of fabulous fishing options, now is the time to vacation in Key West. We have already been sending plenty of charters offshore to the color change, where the warm Gulf Stream waters draw pelagic species close to Key West. Species like Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and Dolphin Fish, follow these currents close to the Keys. Sailfish begin their annual migration past Key West every April, so this is a great time to chase these fighting billfish. If the winds are blowing from the south, we usually guide deep sea anglers to the Gulf side of Key West where we fish for the Blackfin Tuna that chase the shrimp boats, looking to eat dumped bycatch.

The saltwater flats have been inundated by a slew of Nurse and Lemon sharks. These predators, approaching 300 lbs., flock inshore to spawn. If you like the bent rod action of light tackle fishing, we have experienced ample success at the wrecks and reefs. Yelllowtail Snapper, Kingfish, Amberjacks, and even sharks have been hooked on our light tackle charters lately.

What really draws the hardcore anglers to Key West is the Tarpon. Now that these battling fish have returned to bite in Key West Harbor, we've been catching plenty of mountable specimens. The Permit has also begun to bite inshore.

Tight lines and trophy trips,

Captain Damon Santelli