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You get the added bonus of Wahoo to make up for it, though. In summer, you’ll still have a good chance of both species, but you need to go farther out to find them. Mahi Mahi and Blackfin Tuna peak in the spring, with another shot at Tuna in the second half of autumn. As if that’s not enough, you can come across massive Permit on the reefs, too! Tuna and DolphinĬan’t decide between serious sportfishing and fine-dining fillets? Why not enjoy both? Head offshore to battle Blackfin Tuna and sashimi-worthy “Dolphin.” Don’t worry, we’re not talking about the lovable sea mammals – this is Mahi Mahi, some of the best eating out there, and a real show-stopper to boot! In the Grouper camp, you’ve got Gags, Blacks, and Reds, as well as the ultimate rod-breaker: Goliath Grouper. It all depends on the species you’re after.Ī day of Snapper fishing in Key West could land you Mangroves, Muttons, and Yellowtails, as well as the occasional Cubera.

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You can catch them around patch reefs, wrecks, bridges, and even from shore.

They’re all-round favorites – as good on your line as they are on your plate.

“Sportfishing’s fun, but I want some food.” Snapper and Grouper to the rescue! These are some of the most common catches in Key West. You’ve got plenty of chances to make that dream a reality in Key West, as all three species swarm the shallows from spring until fall. Along with Snook and Permit(which also live here), they make up the IGFA Inshore Gand Slam – the dream for many ambitious anglers. Tarpon and Bonefish are fly fishing royalty. What do they have in common? Sight fishing. Bonefish are inshore ninjas, “Gray Ghosts” that rarely hit double digits but are almost impossible to spot.

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Tarpon are heavyweight champions – “Silver Kings” that can top 200 pounds and know how to throw their weight about. Tarpon and BonefishĪt first glance, you couldn’t get two more different fish than these.

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Check out our fishing calendar for a full breakdown of what’s biting each month. We’ll cover the main fish species that bite in Key West, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg.

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You’ll enjoy easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, bringing all of Florida’s top names to town, plus a few fish you won’t find anywhere else in the US. Key West fish species are as diverse as they come. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s dive in! What kind of fish can you catch in Key West? You can also learn about local tournaments, important fishing seasons, and much, much more.

We’ll break down Key West’s top fish species and how, where, and when to catch them. Goliath groupers! To make matters worse, they typically destroy your gear while doing it, so you not only end up with no catch, but down a $70 spearshaft as well (if you're lucky and able to hang on to the rest of your gear).That’s what we’re here to answer. However, this past week sharks were surpassed by another denizen of the deep that many (not typically spearfishermen) overlook as a true threat to divers and spearfishermen with their brazen and sudden attacks of speared fish. The truth is that although I have been buzzed by sharks and even surrrounded by sharks, historically, I have lost countless fish to barracuda while losses to sharks had always remained a distant second place (with none, thankfully). Many times I get asked the question, 'How many fish have you lost to sharks?' and I always find it interesting how people that don't dive or spearfish frequently automatically associate what we do with sharks and attacks and how they typically believe that these are some kind of single threat. July 4-12, 2014 - Great weather, gnarly Bullsharks and greedy Goliaths

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