Key West Fishing 02-24-16

We've been really excited about offshore conditions on the Atlantic side of Key West lately. The Gulf Stream has shifted unusually near the Keys, flowing only two miles away from the reef. This infusion of warm water to the region has brought a slew of deepwater fish species close to the Keys, including Dorado, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Sailfish. Dorado (also known as Mahi Mahi or Dolphin) have really been biting well.

We recognize the shifted position of the Gulf Stream waters by the change in the color of the water. These blue waters contrast with the green-hued water that is seen near the barrier reef. Our captains have been very successful fishing along this blue-green border with live bait like Herring and small Blue Runners. Fishing on the Atlantic side should continue to be unseasonably excellent for this coming week and perhaps for an even longer period of time, as long as the Gulf Stream remains in the immediate vicinity.

Our charter captains have seen their anglers hook some great trophies lately. On the Coolwater, Capt. Tony Miller's client snagged a 74' Sailfish on Sunday. On the Outcast, Capt. Bill Wallace's angler caught a 42 lb. Wahoo on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, Bill also had a successful excursion in the shallows on the north side of Key West by chumming for sharks. His clients hauled in Lemons, bulls and Blacktips using Barracuda filets for bait.

We look forward to seeing you in Key West,

Captain Damon Santelli