on our last trip

Date: May 26, 2026

Fishing for mutton snapper continues to improve along the reef edge and deeper patch reefs throughout the Keys. Anglers are finding solid action in 70 to 140 feet of water, especially during the early morning tide changes and just before sunset. Live bait has been the top producer, with pilchards, pinfish, and small ballyhoo getting the most bites. Fresh cut bait and squid are also working well when the current slows