Florida Keys Fishing Report
Florida Keys fishing reports for offshore, flats, backcountry and reefs, where the fishing is hot

By Islamorada Sport Fishing
Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2012

 
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Offshore:
No reports filtered in from anyone going offshore last week. Action inshore is so productive that few guys venture out too far. Suffice it to say this will be the norm for the blue water report for the winter. Of course that being said there will be some calm days that will prompt some boats to run to the hump and there will be good catches of Tuna with Dolphin also making a showing.

Reefs:
Sailfish are off and on these days. Don't get the wrong idea, this is Sailfish season and the action is often good and sometimes great. Captain Chris Scott on the "Doghouse" Hatteras out of Whale Harbor Marina released two Sails last week. Captain Rick on the Seahorse fished a half day recently and boated four big King mackerel in excess of 25 pounds each. Often while baiting the King mackerel the bite will end up being a nice Blackfin Tuna or Wahoo and even the Dolphin are still in the picture. Captain will begin looking for Cobia soon too. There have been a few caught recently, but the Cobia are expected to make a push to the east Oceanside in February.

Gulf and Bay:
The Spanish Mackerel are still "easy peasy". The ten square mile area in the bay and gulf is still chock full of Spanish mackerel and they are most days chewing the bottom out of the boat. The Trout bite has not begun in earnest in Florida Bay. Look for the trout to really turn on as the water warms up and they get ready to spawn. That should be six weeks or so. The Gulf wrecks are fair giving up the occasional Cobia and Gag Grouper, etc. Remember grouper season is closed through April. Go to www.myfwc.com to check on real time regulations.

Flats, Backcountry and Flamingo:
Close to home Capt. Dave Atkinson, "Big D" to those of us who know him, had a great day on the Bonefish. Dave reported releasing three Bonefish in the 6 to 7 pound range. Dave fished ocean side. Flamingo was a trifle slow this past week, only due to the tides. The water was high which made for good "flats fishing" but for the majority of anglers fishing that area that like to fish the channels and drains, and those guys prefer a lower water scenario to put the fish in reach.

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