Key West Fishing Report April 22 2024
Key West flats fishing – It looks like May will come to a close as one of the best stretches of good weather in years. The winds continue to be unusually mild for spring, averaging 2-6 mph for most of the month.
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Key West Fishing Report August 28, 2023
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Greetings from Key West! Hello from Capt. Tony Murphy with Key Limey Charters. Thank you for your interest in my Key West Fishing Report and Fishing in Key West and the lower keys!
The passing tropical storm that will be moving through the Gulf of Mexico will quiet things down early on this week. Winds will die back down to 5-10 mph range by Friday and should be a great weekend to get back out on the flats.
If heading out to fish with all this wind, it could be a time to break out the spinning rod. The water temps have cooled down some as a result of being overcast and with some rain fall already.
The fishing should bounce back by the weekend and be on fire from all the cooler water. Targeting bonefish is still red-hot with many captains having multiple release days. Lighter shrimp patterns from pink to light tan work great for those shadowy ghosts.
Bonefish will take smaller crab patterns as well just in case you are chasing Permit too. The Permit fishing has been slow this summer.
Early morning and late day have been the best times to see permit, or even get a shot at them. When fish are scarce on the flats try working closer to the mangroves. These areas can be cooler with snook and jacks feeding under the branches on bait. Juvenile tarpon are still a great fish to target even with the warm water.
Look for smaller tarpon to be feeding near deeper ledges near the mangrove islands.
Storm out in the Gulf will make Key West offshore fishing very rough. It would be a good time to spend the day on land until it passes.
As always wishing you tight lines and fish boat side from Capt. Tony Murphy!
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Our ocean boat is a brand new 2020 322Z Seavee with twin 400hp mercury Verados.
Our flats boat is a 1996 16′ Hewes Bonefisher.
Coolers with ice for your food and drinks are provided. All of the licenses, bait and Shimano fishing tackle are included with the charter.
Experienced Fly fisherman Welcome. All Orvis equipment supplied. Shimano Tackle is also available. Novices? No problem. I am an experienced guide. I will be glad to give you patient instructions.
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Above all else, Capt. Tony Murphy and his staff wish you tight lines! Get down here and book a trip with the Key Limey to catch that fish of a lifetime!!!
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With a backgrounds in commercial fishing, Capt. Tony is a very patient captain and loves fishing of all types! From expert to novice.
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Capt. Tony Murphy
Captain Tony Murphy has been fishing for a living in the waters off Key West for more than 28 years, including 5 years of commercial fishing with rods and reels targeting Snapper, Groupers and Kingfish.
Commercial fishing experience is essential for a true fishing guide. There are many light tackle guides to choose from and you'll find that most successful guides have backgrounds in commercial fishing.
Capt. Tony is also a very patient captain and loves to teach beginner anglers. From the seasoned fisherman to families with children, all levels of experience are welcome.
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Key West Fishing Report April 8 2024
Key West flats fishing – It looks like May will come to a close as one of the best stretches of good weather in years. The winds continue to be unusually mild for spring, averaging 2-6 mph for most of the month.
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Key West Fishing Report March 18 2024
Key West flats fishing – It looks like May will come to a close as one of the best stretches of good weather in years. The winds continue to be unusually mild for spring, averaging 2-6 mph for most of the month.
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