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 conditions have been up and down over the past week with no signs of letting up through the holiday week. The cooler water temperatures will start bringing the wolf of the flats (Cuda’s) into play as we move closer to winter.
The drop in water temp brings an abundance of bait into the shallows, so predator fish like Cudas and Black Tip sharks will be on the hunt. These fish are a great fight on fly as most who live here look forward to this time of year.
Bonefish have still been very thick, and many Captains have reported large numbers to the west of Key West. Permit fishing has slowed down some. Reports have been sporadic lately.
Some Captains have had more success than others, but that’s permit fishing for you. Wishing everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving!
The reef, offshore wrecks and seamounts continue to hold a lot of bait. Reef fishing can be spectacular this time of year as snappers, grouper, and other species all move in after the abundant bait.
Through most of the fall and winter conditions tend to stay the same as long as the bait sticks around. Just outside of the reef line in deeper water, continue to look for late summer Dolphin and “smoker” King Mackerel to be cruising along the deeper ledges hungry as well.
The Tuna and Wahoo bite have been very active as well. Just remember a live well full of fresh bait is always the key to catching Tuna this time of year.
Blackfin tuna also makes for a great challenge on fly too..
See above fishing reports for relevant information.
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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
