Key West Fishing Report For October2010
October is noted in Key West as the transitional month. The month that separates the summer from the winter here. October can be a bountiful harvest of the fish from summer leaving and the winter crew coming in and so far this month this is all come to be true.
So far with our first week of October we are getting some interesting weather patterns and high winds. Premature cooling has occurred but, I think this will certainly stir things up. One of the things to note about cooler temps is that there will be less of a threat of a last minute hurricane to muddy up our waters.
Flats fishing is still the game starting now through the November time period. Tarpon are still around but not in huge numbers. The baby tarpon are easy targets first thing in the morning but after about 9 am start looking out to the flats for your shots at huge bonefish and numerous permit. October is My absolute favorite time of the year to fish out on the Key West flats for the grand slam.
Just this last weekend I had some folks fishing the flats with me on Saturday and we managed several nice sized bonefish on a half day of fishing.
Out in the backcountry we are seeing fish on the edges of the channels and on the flats during the higher cooler water tides. The bonefish here in Key West are getting bigger, and bigger... We have been fishing a group of fish here in Key West that we have watched being brought up from little guys. These fish are now getting world class in size getting to the 8 - 10 lb range. What's more, there are plenty of them.
Deep sea fishing Key West will be interesting. With a transitional month you will get many different wind directions and some great moon phases. With the South Easterlies look for your dolphin bite to improve. On the Northerlies look for sailfish along the reef and black fin tunas cruising with the bonito. Don't forget the early season kingfish to brighten your day.
During the full moons of October, November and December look for your wahoo bite to go nuts. Live bait and trolling tactics will prevail here.. Have fun..
Days like today the winds are blowing 20 + from the NNE work the edge of the reef for sailfish hammering the ballyhoo. 30 ft may seem shallow but we have been seeing them right up on top of the reef.
The wreck and reef fishing get the weather and go get the fish. The long runs to the wrecks are a great way to make your day this time of the year. North Gulf locations are going to produce the late season black and gag groupers with the occasional mutton snappers and lots of other fun fish to fish for. Get out there with your favorite fishing guide and make it happen.
We have been fishing the gulf wrecks and finding some incredible cobia action early this year. Looks like we will have some nice sized studs show up and make for some great light tackle action and awesome table fare.
Give us a call. The fall is a great time to go fishing in Key West. I am very excited about the possibilities in all of it. Late in October Key West hosts the Fantasy Fest week long of partying and festivals something not to be missed if you have never attended. Dont drink to much though as we start early the next day and fishing will be red hot.
The time change this year is on November the 7th.
Thanks for stopping by.. and Keep in touch..
Capt Steven Lamp
5555 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
http://www.fishingkeywest.com
www.dreamcatchercharters.com
captstevenlamp@bellsouth.net
888-362-3474
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