Key West Fishing Report

Sept - October 2009

Flats Fishing
September and October are epic months for flats fishing here in Key West. We chose this month for a reason to hold the annual Key West Southern Light Tackle Anglers Masters Celebrity Invitational Tournament proceeds benefiting Cystic Fibrosis.

The conditions for flats fishing are fabulous here in the Key West area with Tarpons still haunting the channels and edges of the flats with regularity and very willing to eat. Some of our anglers (like today) have been able to compound on this fantastic late season tarpon bite with 3 fish to the boat in a full day trip, all being around 30 - 50 lbs.

Tailing is the activity of the season for the bonefishing getting into the super skinny waters foraging for food on the flats. Your professional flats fishing guide can get you there in a state of the art poling skiff for a sight fishing opportunity you will not soon forget.

Permit fishing is off the hook as well. The fall brings us some fantastic tides to offer our anglers some great shots at these very wary fish. Dont fret if you miss, chances are you will see more permit on the flats this time of the year to make your trip a fun one.

Backcountry Fishing
The weather is perfect for a fun day fishing the backcountry waters of Key West. We have so many opportunities. This month we are into the permit, bonefish and tarpon. The deeper water tarpon are eating crabs and pinfish as well as artificial lures. The deeper bonefish are eating some bright colored jigs with a shrimp tip, making it easy to catch one for the less experienced anglers.

The barracudas are eating very well this month as well. With this we are able to catch our bait for some kick but shark fishing on the flats. Check out our original Shallow Water Monsters shark fishing trip to catch these predators of the shallows sight fishing for them with artificial lures and live bait.

Jacks and lady fish are abound everywhere. Using light jigs and some easy casting anglers can catch these fun fish for hours of enjoyment and skill development for the younger anglers or the anglers who like lots of action.

If you are coming here with your own boat get out in the backcountry and see for yourself how easy it is to catch fun fish all day. Feel free to drop us a line for some local knowledge we are pleased to help.

Wrecks and Reef
As I say in every report its always good fishing the wrecks and reefs here out of Key West but you have to have the spots. GPS numbers are key. However, check back often. We are going to open a section that will offer some great spots to start your search if you bring your own boat down for Yellowtail snappers, and some basic wrecks with a few tips on how to work them. Also places to go here in Key West for those that know and will point you in the right direction.

The reef has been loaded with nice sized yellowtail snappers a few groupers and some catches of kingfish, muttons and some bonito. The deeper reefs we have been getting into some incredible red snapper fishing with limits caught for the whole boat every time out, now that's good eating.

The wrecks are starting to hold cobia.. This is great news as they usually do not show till later in the fall. Cobia fishing is lots of fun, these fish don't give up.

Deep Sea Blue water
The trolling bite deep sea fishing has been very slow for the last few weeks. Moderate to null current inside 1100 ft of water makes a long day of trolling if nothing is spotted. Now, if you do find something the bite is on. There have been reports of larger dolphin mixed with wahoo and some blues deep around the objects floating along in the stream. This report changes daily with the wind and the currents so if you wish to book a trip give us a call for an up to the minute report. 1-888-362-3474.

Deep Dropping
This is a new section here on the Key West Fishing Report. We have been seeing a trend of customers that want to try this fun and exciting way to fish, so we should report on it.

The deep drop has been great all summer. In fact it has been a real show saver as the offshore trolling bite being slow, this has been a great, easy, fun way to fill the box with filets and great tasting fish.

Deep Drop fishing report is that we are catching lots of fish in the 500 - 900 ft range. Low current lately has allowed us to use lighter weight to enhance the experience more. We have caught some Golden Tiles up to 40 lbs this summer. Lots of fun..

Capt. Steven Lamp
Dream Catcher Charters - The Key West Fishing Team
www.fishingkeywest.com
www.chartersofkeywest.com
5555 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
http://www.fishingkeywest.com
888-362-3474