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Mid March 2016 Offshore/Reef fishing report

 | By Seamus on 3/17/2016 3:30:54 AM | Views (714)

It's been a busy week here fishing offshore in Islamorada. A lot of days almost every boat got out, some of half day charters but most on full day trips. The king mackerel bite has been the hot ticket lately, with many boats limiting out (2 per person). The kings have averaged 5 - 18 lbs, and there's been a few big "smokers" over 30 lbs. 

Amberjack have also been plentiful for the most part, so if you want something big that pulls hard consider one of these bad boys! They average 20 - 50 lbs, but there was a pair of 70+ pounders weighed earlier this week! 

The sailfish bite has been a little slow, with just a few caught each day amongst the fleet. I think we'll see a few more here and there the next week, but hopefully we'll get spring time "tailing conditions" at some point this spring. 

The snapper bite has been good overall, with lots of yellowtail and a few muttons. There's also been some grouper (catch and release till May), and a the occasional african pompano. Yellowjack and porgy have also been in the mix. You Ben Dodson also released a giant 400 lb goliath grouper on a recent charter! 

 

It looks like some of our best weather of the year so far the next few days, so give the marina office a call at 305 664 2461 and take advantage of the calm conditions and go fishing!!! We'll set you up on a great boat! 

Tight Lines, 

Capt. Nick Stanczyk 

 

 

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Catch Information

Species:
African Pompano
African Pompano

Florida Pompano
Florida Pompano

Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Greater Amberjack
Greater Amberjack

King Mackerel
King Mackerel

Sailfish
Sailfish

This Fishing Report was submitted on 3/17/2016 3:30:54 AM by Seamus and last updated on 3/17/2016 3:30:54 AM.


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79851 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL US


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