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.
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Fishing Reports
Fresh reports from the edge of the reef, offshore blue water, and everything in between out of Islamorada.
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.