Diversity is what sets the Keys apart from other great fishing destinations in the USA. The Keys has something for everyone, from the beginning angler to accomplished tournament fishermen. The Keys has literally hundreds of species of fish that inhabit or migrate through these waters. Here is a chart of just some of the major species we catch off Marathon.

FISHING FORECAST CHART

P=Poor

F=Fair

G=Good

VG=Very Good

E=Excellent

C=Closed Species


Offshore Nov-Dec Jan-Feb Mar-April May-June July-Aug Sept-Oct
Sailfish E E E G G G
Dolphin VG VG E E E E
Tuna-Blackfin VG VG VG VG VG VG
Marlin G F G VG VG VG
Wahoo VG G VG VG VG VG
Sharks VG VG VG VG VG VG


Reef & Wreck Nov-Dec Jan-Feb Mar-April May-June July-Aug Sept-Oct
Grouper E E E E E E
Snapper E E E E E E
Cobia G G E E G G
Barracuda E E E E E E
Yellowtail E E E E E E
Amberjack VG VG E VG VG VG


Inshore Nov-Dec Jan-Feb Mar-April May-June July-Aug Sept-Oct
Tarpon G VG E E VG G
Snook G C* G C* G G
Permit VG VG E E VG VG
Bonefish VG VG VG VG VG VG

*Closed December 15 - Jan 31.

Some other Keys Fishing Facts:

dot.gif (879 bytes)Big migratory Tarpon show up in late February with lots in the 125-150 lb. class! The numbers of fish will really increases by early April!

dot.gif (879 bytes)King Mackerel are usually hot by Christmas time.

dot.gif (879 bytes)Sailfish action heats up around cool fronts with action only about 5 miles from shore! -- compare that to other areas of the eastern US where you go out 30-80 miles to get Billfish!

dot.gif (879 bytes)Big Dolphin show up anytime but March through June is great!

dot.gif (879 bytes)There is always good reef and wreck fishing 3-5 miles from shore.

dot.gif (879 bytes)Marlin fishing is further offshore. 12-30 miles is best.

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Capt. Bob Brown, Jr.
P.O. Box 504345
Marathon, FL. 33050
1(800) 282-1712

Email - captbob@sundancesportfishing.com

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