Florida Keys-Everglades-Tarpon Fishing Report February 24, 2026
Between the cold fronts!!!Well after 6 months living here in Key Largo full time I can say it really feels like home now. Having access to the Everglades and the local water here on a daily basis has been the best thing to happen to me. This past week I had Vinny a...
Florida Keys and Everglades fishing report
Well I finally did it!!!As of September 1st 2025 I live in the Florida Keys. Truly a dream come true. Key Largo is now my home permanently. I will be fishing the Everglades out of Flamingo year round from now on as well as all of the local waters here in the Keys....
April 25th 2025 Tarpon Fishing Report
May is finally upon us!!! My bags are packed, rods are rigged, flies tied, hooks are sharp. It's finally time to head to the Keys again to fish the Everglades. The Hewes is ready to go. I will be down there for the next month chasing these fish all over the...
March 2024 Tarpon Fishing Report
Spring is here and Tarpon Season is just around the corner!!!I am ready to pack my bags and head to the Keys again to fish the Everglades. The Hewes is ready to go. I will be down there for the next couple months chasing these fish all over the backcountry. It is...
August 2024 Tarpon Fishing Report
September is almost here.My bags are packed and the Hewes is ready to go. It is finally time for my annual migration to the Upper Keys to fish for tarpon in the Florida Everglades. I will be down there for the next couple months chasing these fish all over the...
Late April 2024 Tarpon Fishing Report
2024 Tarpon Season is finally here!!!My bags are packed and my new 18 Hewes is ready to go. This May and June in the Everglades, aka Tarpon Heaven, is going to be great. After the success of May 2023 this will without a doubt be an annual migration for me just like...
September/October 2023 Tarpon Fishing Report
Tarpon season is NEVER over!!!This September and October in the Everglades was a blast. There were as many tarpon as you will ever see in the Everglades. We had success every day on spin and fly as well. Next year, 2024, I will be fishing for tarpon here out of...
September Tarpon Fishing Report
Tarpon season is NEVER over!!!As usual next week I am headed back to the Florida Everglades till the end of October. The fall run is one of my favorite times of year to target tarpon in the Everglades. This year I am still open September 15th, 21st, 24th, 25th,...
July tarpon fishing report
Tarpon season is NEVER over!!!Lately I have been fishing my skiff around Charlotte Harbor. Mostly fly fishing for tarpon in the shallow flats. Not the giants but 10-40# tarpon. Action has been great. Lots of shots and hookups daily. Just a blast on an 8 or 9wt...
Tarpon and snook fishing report May 2023
The decision to fish the Everglades in May was a great one!!!Lots of tarpon and a few giant snook as a bonus. Every day I fished in May was a success. Multiple tarpon hooked every day. There are a ton of big snook here as well. We caught several giants each week....
2023 Tarpon Season
Big changes for the upcoming 2023 seasonI will be fishing the Everglades out of Flamingo/upper Keys in May as well as September and October. Yes, you read that right. For the first time in 30 years I will not be fishing the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area for...
2023 Tarpon Season Update
Hurricane Ian and the changes for the upcoming 2023 season.Tarpon season 2023: Because of Hurricane Ian and the damage it has done to the town I live in and Boca Grande I am making a few changes for the upcoming season. I will be fishing the Everglades out of...