Key West Fishing Charters with Capt. Tony murphy
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 winter weather has started to ease up on us a bit. This week the forecast is calling for winds from 2 to 20+mph. Monday through Thursday is calling for clockwise northerly, easterly, southerly, and west winds in the 5 to 13 mph range. Friday through Sunday is calling for a front to blow in, with north and east winds in the 10 to 20+ range. The forecast is calling for variable conditions with some rain blowing through over the weekend. The temperature is set to creep back up to the low to mid 70’s. The winds will be in the 2 to 20+ mph range most of the week.
Captains have been reporting groups of Juvenile Tarpon, with some bigger fish mixed in with the right conditions. Bonefish have been a pleasant surprise with many fish being caught as the water temps cool down from the summer heat. Look to find most Bones active on a tide change later in the day when the suns had a chance to warm the shallows up.
Permit have still been slow this time of year. There have been some permit around, but as always they can be picky and elusive. The large Cudas are out on the flats as the water temperature has started to drop. These guys are a great challenge on fly or light spin gear. Remember to get the fly moving fast to get their attention. They love live bait!
Wishing everyone tight lines and fish boatside!!
Offshore there have been a great variety of fish being caught. Snapper and grouper have been the normal culprits on the bottom. There have been a mix of Wahoo, with some Kings, Barracudas, Bonita, Mahi’s, and some Blackfin Tuna have arrived. Sailfish have also been on the prowl.
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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.
Meet capt tony murphy, Florida Keys Guide Since 1992.
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!!!
With a backgrounds in commercial fishing, Capt. Tony is a very patient captain and loves fishing of all types! From expert to novice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Capt. Tony Murphy