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The Lower Keys and Key West are fishing very well right now. Multiple recent reports describe the snapper bite as “on fire,” with strong catches of mutton, yellowtail, mangrove, and lane snapper on the reefs and wrecks. Mutton snapper in particular are showing up in good numbers around the full moon cycle and on deeper reef edges

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

Mutton snapper activity is improving ahead of the full moon cycle, especially during late afternoon and evening drifts. Expect more keeper fish on wrecks and isolated hard bottom. Grouper fishing has also been decent on deeper reef edges with black and red grouper showing up on live pinfish and speedos.  

The reef fishing has been solid lately with stable weather, lighter southeast winds, and cleaner water on the Atlantic side. Yellowtail snapper are the main target right now, especially on the deeper edge of the reef in 50–90 feet. Chumming hard with live shrimp or cut ballyhoo has been producing steady action. Mangrove snapper are mixed in around patch reefs and structure.

caught these nice grouper while reef fishing on our last trip with some clients on near by reef

fishing was incredible today we landed 40 extra large yellowtail snapper one was 5 pounds. Absolutely wonderful day.

reef fishing is heating up with a mixed bag of snapper now

the reef is still red hot and now adding to the fun some really nice Mutton snappers with that being said mutton snapper start spawning the next two months, great table, fair and really fun to catch

Caught this nice group while yellow tail fishing on the reef, yesterday, nine days too early before the season opens for a shame because they’re one of the many good eating groups down here

another beautiful catch with this wonderful family. Also caught a 150 lb sandbar shark.