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Big Pine Key Fishing



Big Pine Key Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Big Pine Key, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Yellowtail Snapper

  2. Yellowtail Snapper

    There is a 8.58% catch rate for Yellowtail Snapper, based on 725 Yellowtail Snapper counted.

    Big Pine Key Yellowtail Snapper Counts Chart
    Yellowtail

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  3. Gray Snapper

  4. Gray Snapper

    There is a 8.55% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 722 Gray Snapper counted.

    Big Pine Key Gray Snapper Counts Chart
    Gray

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  5. Lane Snapper

  6. Lane Snapper

    There is a 5.12% catch rate for Lane Snapper, based on 433 Lane Snapper counted.

    Big Pine Key Lane Snapper Counts Chart
    Lane

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  7. White Grunt

  8. White Grunt

    There is a 5.12% catch rate for White Grunt, based on 433 White Grunt counted.

    Big Pine Key White Grunt Counts Chart
    White

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  9. Bluestriped Grunt

  10. Bluestriped Grunt

    There is a 4.96% catch rate for Bluestriped Grunt, based on 419 Bluestriped Grunt counted.

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  11. Mahi-mahi

  12. Mahi-mahi

    There is a 4.82% catch rate for Mahi-mahi, based on 407 Mahi-mahi counted.

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    Mahi-mahi

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  13. French Grunt

  14. French Grunt

    There is a 2.14% catch rate for French Grunt, based on 181 French Grunt counted.

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  15. Great Barracuda

  16. Great Barracuda

    There is a 2.02% catch rate for Great Barracuda, based on 171 Great Barracuda counted.

    Big Pine Key Great Barracuda Counts Chart
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  17. Hogfish

  18. Hogfish

    There is a 1.86% catch rate for Hogfish, based on 157 Hogfish counted.

    Big Pine Key Hogfish Counts Chart
    Hogfish

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  19. Schoolmaster Snapper

  20. Schoolmaster Snapper

    There is a 1.83% catch rate for Schoolmaster Snapper, based on 155 Schoolmaster Snapper counted.

    Big Pine Key Schoolmaster Snapper Counts Chart
    Schoolmaster

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Recommendations above based on 96 species of fish and 8449 fish counted for May around Big Pine Key.

To date, there are 151 species of fish and a total of 647541 fish counted for Big Pine Key and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 5/22/2023 5:59:16 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Big Pine Key Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Big Pine Key are the following:

  1. Carlson's Two Humps
    600' deep and a good place for deep drops.


  2. Pourtales Escarpment
    Pourtales Escarpment


  3. Stock Hump
    Stock Hump


  4. Marathon Hump
    Marathon Hump is also known as Marathon Hump West. Drops to over 1200 feet on the east side. 


  5. Pourtales Terrace


  6. wreck-8368
    Attributes vesslterms feature_type Wrecks - Submerged, nondangerous chart US,US,graph,Chart 11450 latdec 24.4991331 londec -81.0767849 depth sounding_type history quasou depth


  7. wreck-8361
    Attributes vesslterms feature_type Wrecks - Submerged, nondangerous chart US,US,graph,Chart 11450 latdec 24.4830346 londec -81.4054965 depth sounding_type history quasou depth


  8. PLANTER
    Attributes RECRD 30 VESSLTERMS PLANTER FEATURE_TYPE Not Charted LATDEC 24.300431 LONDEC -81.133122 GP_QUALITY Low DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_TYPE YEARSUNK HISTORY DESCRIPTION 01 1924 24


  9. WRECK4319


  10. Slippery Dick


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Latest Big Pine Key Fishing Reports

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    May 13 2023 – Deep Sea Fishing For Mahi. We all wait till May to see what the Gulf Stream will bring us. Fishing for Mahi is now getting good off of Key West. We have the fis


  • Seagoing Pup
    Seagoing Pup is the title of this post for obvious reasons. We’ve had dogs on charters before but never this well mannered Pooch We started the day trolling offshore looking


  • Key West Offshore
    Key West offshore fishing is starting to heat up! We’ve had very Successful trips the week and with the winds out of the East with a strong East Current are ideal conditions


  • Key West Tarpon Season In Full Swing
    The first week in May and the Key West tarpon season is in full swing. May has begun with some beautiful weather this week. Love it or hate it the full moon is at the end of


  • Good catch
    Good catch happens here….  we put on an exhibition on how to catch inshore fish. We caught several Macks Jack’s and some Big Kingfish…biggest coming In At 42 lbs. Key West is


  • Wahoo
    Wahoo is a Great game fish to fight no matter what body of water your fishing on anyday anywhere. Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the ocean…also one of the tastiest! We


  • Wahoo and Mahi Deep Sea Key West
    April 23rd 2023 – The weather has stayed pretty decent with some wind shifts around the compass here in Key West but the wahoo and mahi bite have been pretty good here in Key


  • Sailfish and Dolohin
    Sailfish and Dolphin are two highly prized gamefish sought out the World over. Sailfish for the Long Bruising runs and Aerial jumps. Not unlike the Dolphin but a different fi


  • Grouper Season
    Grouper season in the Florida Keys is from May 1st- Dec.31st. There is just a few more Days until this Delicious ocean treat is in season to catch and Keep. Grouper is a type


  • Dolphin Derby
    Dolphin Derby Today as our Anglers that were busy catching these fish non stop for 4 hours. Our Guest from Dallas Texas (Janice & Rick) were alotta fun on the boat. They had


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Top Big Pine Key Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Cudjoe Sales Fishermen's Warehouse
    Cudjoe Sales has been providing quality gear to commercial fishermen all over the world for over 30 years. Well-known names such as Mustad, Hi-Liner, Mo Moi, Ande, Rosco, Riverdale, Cofish, Waterman, Paslode, Bonar, Lindgren Pitman, Caljune, ACR, Bos

  2. Big Time Bait and Tackle
    Capt. Biff Goss and Capt. Jack Carlson are both professional fishermen who saw the need for a Bait and Tackle shop in Marathon, the Florida Keys. Their years of professional fishing experience guides them to carrying the best Rods, Reels, Tackle and

  3. Marathon Bait & Tackle
    Marathon Bait & Tackle is your one stop for everything you need to fish the waters of the Florida Keys. We offer a wide selection of fresh,frozen, and live bait. Charters are also available through the store.

  4. The Tackle Box
    The Tackle Box is a full service tackle shop located in the world's greatest fishing spot, the Florida Keys. The variety of fishing in the Keys is unsurpassed. Our business is to help you catch fish by providing the right fishing tackle plus advi

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Top Big Pine Key Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. SeaSquared Charters
    SeaSquared Charters will Put You on the Fishing Action in Marathon Florida Keys! Florida Keys reef and wreck fishing with Captain Chris Johnson and SeaSquared Charters targets Grouper, Snapper, Shark, Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Permit and various ot

  2. Catch 'Em All Sportfishing Charters
    Capt. Jeff Shelar will lead you on to a great day of Florida charter fishing on the crystal clear-blue water. Let us know what your perfect fishing trip would be and we'll do our best to exceed your expectations. Whether it's catching tarpon,

  3. Angling Adventures
    Florida Fishing Charters with Captain Rich Smith provides one of the best fishing destinations on the planet. This is because our fishery is great all year long. It doesn't matter if your a beginner just learning to fish or an avid fly fisherman

  4. Aikatsi Sportfishing Inc


  5. Sea Dog Charters
    Sea Dog Charters is operated by Captain Jim Purcell, the Offshore & Deepsea Fishing Specialist For The TV Shows The American Outdoorsman, Manny Fernandez's Rod & Gun Club, And Adventures In Paradise.

  6. Lady Catherine Charters


  7. Run & Gun Fishing Charters
    The Run and Gun is a Marathon Florida Keys charter fishing boat that offers fishing trips at a less costly rate than most other Marathon Key fishing guides. We offer personalized fishing charters in Marathon Fl for offshore fishing, reef fishing, wre

  8. Best Bet Sportfishing


  9. Marathon Lady Party Boats


  10. Sundance Sportfishing Adventures


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Top Big Pine Key Marinas

  1. Sugarloaf Marina
    The Sugarloaf Marina has been a Lower Keys landmark for decades. Adjacent to the Sugarloaf Lodge at Mile Marker 17 on Sugarloaf Key is the Sugarloaf Marina. Owners Jeannie and Jimmy Johnson have taken special pride in making the marina a place not o

  2. Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway
    Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway in Marathon, Florida Keys (Mile Marker 47.5) is known for its spotless accommodations and friendly island atmosphere. Located on Florida Bay a half mile from the Seven Mile Bridge, there's easy open water a

  3. Banana Bay Resorts & Marina
    Banana Bay Resort features a full-service private marina for short- and long-term rental.

  4. Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center
    Captain Hook's is a full service marina & watersports activity center. We have snorkel & scuba trips, instruct, train, & certify divers, conduct kayak & paddle board tours, rent boats, book fishing and spearfishing charters, and w

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