What Fish Am I Most Likely To Catch During My Charter?
Fishing in Marathon, Florida, offers diverse opportunities year-round, with different species peaking during various months. Here's a month-by-month guide highlighting the most popular catches we find at All Keys Charter when we go out.
Month-By-Month Guide To Fishing in the Keys
Please note that fishing conditions can vary annually due to weather patterns and water temperatures. It's always advisable to consult with local fishing charters or guides for the most current information.
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January
Sailfish: Excellent near reef lines.
King Mackerel (Kingfish): Abundant in cooler waters.
Snapper & Grouper: Productive on reefs and wrecks.
Sharks: Year around.
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February
Sailfish: Continues to be a prime target.
Wahoo: Active near deeper wrecks and ledges.
Snapper: Consistent catches on reefs.
Sharks: Year around.
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March
Tarpon: Begin migrating, offering exciting inshore action.
Permit & Bonefish: More active on the flats.
Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish): Start appearing offshore.
Sharks: Year around.
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April
Tarpon: Peak migration; excellent for anglers.
Mahi-Mahi: Numbers increase offshore.
Blackfin Tuna: More prevalent, adding to offshore excitement.
Sharks: Year around.
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May
Tarpon: Still abundant inshore.
Mahi-Mahi: Peak season offshore.
Blackfin Tuna & Wahoo: Active in deeper waters.
Sharks: Year around.
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June
Mahi-Mahi: Consistently excellent catches offshore.
Tarpon: Continue to provide thrilling inshore action.
Wahoo: Present in deeper offshore areas.
Sharks: Year around.
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July
Mahi-Mahi: Remain a top offshore target.
Wahoo: More frequent offshore.
Bonefish & Permit: Active on the flats.
Sharks: Year around.
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August
Mahi-Mahi: Still abundant offshore.
Wahoo: Peak season offshore.
Bonefish & Permit: Continue to thrive on the flats.
Sharks: Year around.
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September
Wahoo: Excellent catches offshore.
Swordfish: More active in deeper waters.
Bonefish & Permit: Consistent inshore action.
Sharks: Year around.
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October
Wahoo: Prime time offshore.
Blackfin Tuna: Activity increases offshore.
Sailfish: Begin to reappear near reef lines.
Sharks: Year around.
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November
Wahoo: Still a prime target offshore.
Sailfish: Numbers increase near reefs.
Snapper & Grouper: Productive on reefs and wrecks.
Sharks: Year around.
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December
Sailfish: Peak season near reef lines.
Wahoo: Active offshore.
Snapper & Grouper: Consistent catches on reefs.
Sharks: Year around.
