Key West Fishing Report

Key West Fishing Charters with Capt. Tony murphy

Key West Fishing Report September 18, 2023

Current fishing information from Key Limey Charters

Get Ready To Fish Key West!

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 weather has continued to be on the warm side for this time of year. With October just around the corner, the water temperature should start falling. Hopefully with all the rain showers over the last week, we should start to see some cooling down effect over the flats and shallows as well.

The bone fishing continues to be this summer’s hot fish with many captains still finding large schools of fish on the flats. The permit fishing has been brutal these last few weeks. Most reports of permit have been of them moving quickly over the flats and not offering up many shots. For whatever the reason, they continue to be the most challenging fish for the flats!

The Tarpon fishing has been steady as well lately, with your best chance for a shot at one has been very early in the morning. Most are still juvenile fish in the 15-45lb range but still offer up a great fight on lighter fly rods. A 9wt. or 10wt. rod is all you need for a good fight.

Jacks, Mangrove snapper and Cudas are all still easy to find along the mangrove back islands and offer a lot of fun whether on fly or spin fishing gear.

Offshore Fishing Charters Key West

Offshore has seen some cooler water from the gulf stream pushing in and over the reef line. With the cooler water, we have started to see more ore bait moving in to shallow water areas.

The yellow tail snapper fishing has been great with larger size fish coming in to the reef line following the bait. Grouper and other Snapper species will all start to follow suit too. Look for live bottom just off the reef line. This where a lot of the bait will be cruising.

Along with the all the bait, look for hungry Tuna, Dolphin and mackerel to be chasing them. The Blackfin Tuna will also be showing up as the bait schools get larger and closer to the reef line.

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

Reef Fishing Charters Key West

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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.

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.

Key West Fishing Charterboat

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.