May 2026
May 2026 Fishing Report
May was a great month in Islamorada with a 30-pound bull mahi, Captain Chad going 7 for 10 on big permit, steady black grouper fishing, and sailfish still biting when the edge pushed in close.
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Fishing Reports
Fresh reports from the edge of the reef, offshore blue water, and everything in between out of Islamorada.
April 18, 2026
Best of the Upper Keys Trip Delivers (April 18, 2026)
A donated Best of the Upper Keys charity trip benefiting the Florida Keys Children's Shelter produced a perfect 2 for 2 on sailfish, plus mahi mahi, cero mackerel, and mutton snapper.
April 6–7, 2026
The Wind Paid Off (April 6–7, 2026)
After nearly a week at the dock due to severe winds, the rebound has been excellent with sailfish shots on most 3/4 and full day trips, yellowtail snapper fishing as good as it gets, and a keeper cobia in the box.
March 17–25, 2026
The Reef is Hot! (March 17–25, 2026)
An incredible week on the reef: muttons and yellowtails chewing, another keeper cobia, sailfish shots turned into catches, and a black grouper release ahead of the May 1 opener.
March 13–16, 2026
Reef Update (March 13–16, 2026) — Keeper Cobia & Good King Bite
The reef has been fishing good with sharks around, a keeper cobia in the box, and a solid king mackerel bite. Heading offshore next for bigger fish.
March 11, 2026
March 11 Fishing Report — Mutton Snapper & Cero Release
Tougher fishing, but the crew made it happen with a big mutton snapper on a live pilchard in 115 feet and a quick cero mackerel release on the troll.
March 11, 2026
Two-Day Swordfishing Report — 9 Swordfish, 8 Releases
Two days offshore with the Miss Penny crew and friends produced 9 swordfish, 8 releases, 1 fish for the box, and roughly 17 more lost before the boat.
March 10, 2026
Reef Edge Live Bait Report — Blackfin, Mahi & a Sailfish Release
Live bait fishing on the edge of the reef with Patrick, Jeff, and Bryan produced a sailfish release, a big blackfin tuna, and a few mahi.