Key West Fishing Report

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Key West Fishing Report July 18, 2024

Current fishing information from Key Limey Charters

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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 summer weather is here. This week the forecast is calling for winds in the mid double digit range. Monday evening through the weekend are calling for steady east winds. The forecast is calling for sporadic sun throughout the week, with a chance of showers Wednesday and Thursday.

Feels like early summer. Fishable winds throughout the week. Temperatures look to remain in the low to mid to upper 80’s for the next 6 days or so!

The weather seems to have finally made a change toward normalcy with high 80’s most of the next 2 weeks. The winds will still be averaging 13 to 17 mph most of the week. 

Captains have been reporting groups of Tarpon are starting to begin migrating back from whence they came. Bone fish have been a pleasant surprise with many fish being caught as the water temps rise. 

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 still out on the flats even with the warming water. 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 Blackfin Tuna, with some Kings, Barracudas, Bonita, and the Mahi’s have arrived.

As always wishing you tight lines and fish boat side from Capt. Tony Murphy!

See above fishing reports for relevant information.

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THE BOATS

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.

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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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ABOUT

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 December 2, 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 November 4, 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 October 28, 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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