Hey guys, Captain Ryan Carter here with your weekly inshore fishing report from Key West, Florida. This week, we’ve been working the mangrove islands and the wind-blocked channels, which have been offering calm, comfortable conditions and steady action. Pitching live baits tight under the trees has produced a solid mix of mangrove snapper, jacks, barracuda, and even some small tarpon…

Hey guys, Captain Ryan Carter here with your weekly inshore fishing report from beautiful Key West, Florida. This week, I want to spotlight one of my favorites—the mutton snapper. During the winter months, we typically see winds around 15 mph, which stirs up the water just enough to take the edge off that crystal-clear visibility we’re used to. That little…

Hey guys, Captain Ryan Carter here with your weekly inshore fishing report from beautiful Key West, Florida. This week I want to talk about mutton snapper. As we move into the winter months, our average winds hover around 15 mph, which tends to stir things up a bit and cloud that crystal-clear water we’re used to. That little bit of…

Hey guys, Captain Ryan Carter here with your weekly inshore fishing report from beautiful Key West, Florida! November is an awesome time to fish in the Lower Keys. The pilchards have been thick and easy to catch lately, which has really fired up the snapper bite. Mangrove snappers are the most popular species in the backcountry right now—and in my…

The fall transition is here in the Lower Keys, and the inshore and backcountry waters around Key West are alive with action. If you’re looking to get on the water, now’s the time — here’s what we’ve been seeing on recent trips: Tarpon The fall tarpon bite is still holding strong, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. We’re…

The backcountry waters around Key West have been on fire this week! If you’re looking to experience some of the best Key West fishing charters action in the Lower Keys, now is the time to get on the water with our professional Key West fishing charters. Tarpon have been feeding aggressively around the edges of the flats and deeper channels.…

Greetings from paradise! The inshore and backcountry waters around Key West have been absolutely on fire lately! If you’re thinking about getting on the water, now’s the time — the action has been nonstop. Tarpon are still hanging around in good numbers, especially early in the morning and late afternoon. We’re finding plenty of willing fish cruising the channels and…

Captain Ryan Carter – August 26, 2025 Fishing charters around Key West has been firing on all cylinders lately, especially in the inshore and backcountry waters. We’ve been seeing some excellent action across the board, with consistent bites and great variety for anglers of all experience levels. Snook have been showing up strong along the mangrove edges and channel cuts,…

Hey guys, this is Captain Ryan Carter here giving you the weekly inshore fishing report down in Key West, Florida. Water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-80s, with excellent visibility across most of our fishing grounds. Light winds from the southeast have been creating ideal conditions for both sight fishing and working the flats. The tides have been cooperating…

Captain Ryan Carter here with your comprehensive weekly fishing report from the beautiful waters surrounding Key West and the Lower Keys. We’ve been blessed with absolutely stunning weather conditions this week. Light winds, calm seas, and crystal-clear water have made it a dream scenario for sight fishing enthusiasts. Water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-80s, and visibility has been…