Key West Fishing Calendar

Key West weather begins warming back up in February as we edge toward the spring transition. Air temps are perfect for spending days on the water and fishing can really turn on over the reef, the wrecks, and out in the Backcountry. For Key West fishing in February, the best sea conditions are generally found […]

Warm spring weather brings inviting conditions for Key West fishing in March. Town is lively with the first weeks of Key West Flats fishing and the first waves of spring breakers hitting all at once. The spring transition and fishing season gets underway with surface water temps climbing rapidly to average near 76°F by the […]

Calm water and warm breezes make it a pleasure to spend April days offshore on Key West’s world-class saltwater sportfishing grounds. Key West charter fishing gets busy in April as fisherman hit town with one fish on their minds – Tarpon. Tarpon have specific water temperature preferences and April is when the migration usually gets […]

May marks the start of summer for Key West sportfishermen. Hot weather and glassy conditions are the norm, making it easy to do long offshore runs to prime fishing grounds. Many fish are gathering on the reefs for summer spawning activities and Grouper season opens so it’s a great time of year for fun family […]

Hot and calm is a recipe for great offshore fishing if you are thinking about doing some Key West fishing in June. Calm seas and school vacation make June a great month for a family fishing vacation in Key West. June Fish Species The Mutton Snapper schools will still be moving along the reef during […]

Go Key West fishing in July and have a great time both on, under, and off the water. Town is jumping with many special events, and Spiny Lobster mini-season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in the month. The weather is hot but so is the fishing, and it is a perfect time to […]

Change the dog days of summer into Spiny Lobster days by planning some Key West fishing in August. Lobster season is in full swing and it’s the perfect time to sample one of the Florida Keys’ best seafood treats. Find them in many local restaurants or go for a dive and try to catch a […]

Town quiets down a bit as families get their kids back to school so doing some Key West fishing in September is a good way to take a peaceful, fun vacation break. Air and water temps remain in the pleasant high 80s and apart from a few breezy days, sea conditions are generally good for […]

Catch excellent Key West fishing in October as the fall transition to cooler temps brings in big gamefish that follow the bait schools into warmer waters along the reef. Key West in October is fine – air temps cool a bit but are still in the comfortable 80s, making it easy to lounge poolside or […]

Fall is a lovely time in Key West and Key West fishing in November is perfect for those who want to spend all day on the water without fighting the heat. It’s rarely windy and seas are mostly calm, so it is easy to get out for some of the best fishing of the year […]

Make a mid-winter warm-weather escape – head south for some Key West fishing in December. Or combine holiday festivities with Key West deep sea fishing fun as the island lights up for a partying Christmas and New Year’s season. Clear, sunny skies, water temps in the mid-70s, and many days of perfect fishing weather help […]

Key West fishing in January means cool, comfortable fishing weather. Air temps are pleasant and shifts in water temperature really seem to turn on the fishing. Expect rough seas when cold fronts move through, then warming and calming trends between fronts. Hit the Backcountry during the sporty weather then catch a hot bite out on […]