Key West Fishing Report
May 12, 2008
Finally the weather has cooperated for us and the tarpon are moving through the Lower Keys in larger schools. We've had a couple of great days where my anglers have hooked multiple tarpon and landed a few nice fish.
Most of my fishing in May is fly fishing for tarpon. Right now they are eating a variety of flies including toad patterns and other shrimp-like fly patterns. Early morning rolling fish are a great target with a black and purple fly and then switch up to a lighter fly after the sun gets up a bit.
Bonefishing has been spotty but when it has been good the fish are plentiful and range from 5- to 8- pounds. More and more permit are being spotted along the Gulf side flats now which means they are maybe making the move back from the spawn offshore.
Tarpon fishing will remain very active through July and into August for some of the big boys, the fall months will be more permit and bonefish opportunties with some smaller tarpon mixed in.
We still have availability in August and through the fall months for flats fishing. It is a great time to be here, calm conditions and tailing fish.
You can reach Captain Justin Rea at
Captain Justin Rea
Sting Rea Charters
305-744-0903
email justin@flyfishingthekeys.com
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