Fishing Reports by Capt. Bob Brown

Marathon, Florida Keys - Dolphin Bite Dolphin fishing off of Marathon and the Keys has heated up lately with some good catches from 12-17 miles offshore. Near the Ups and Downs has been good about 17 mi. SW of Marathon. Look for fast moving working birds and for floatin more...
Capt. Bob Brown - Marathon

Marathon, Florida Keys - Dolphin Scramble As anticipated, the Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) fishing off of Marathon and the middle Keys has heated up this week with some large schools of schoolie sized fish showing up all over the area. Several excellent catches of Mahi's hit the d more...
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Marathon, Florida Keys - Tarpon Bustin loose The Tarpon action at the 7 mile bridge and other keys bridges has heated up lately with some good numbers of fish showing up and some great catches of Tarpon up to 170lb by captains at the 7 mile marina. The other morning, I ha more...
Capt. Bob Brown - Marathon

Marathon, Florida Keys - Tarpon Tune Up Tarpon season is kicking into high gear here in the middle Keys and some good catches have been reported here this week. Some good numbers of fish have shown up at the 7 mile bridge and at other Tarpon hot spots. Lots of schools of more...
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Marathon, Florida Keys - Dolphin Showing Up! Yesterday the big event in the middle Keys was the Capt. Leon Shell memorial Sailfish tournament. The Sailfish were not cooperating too well, but the Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) were. Capt Jason Long and the Best Bet team took home t more...
Capt. Bob Brown - Marathon

Marathon, Florida Keys - Sailfish Bite The local Sailfish action has been up and down lately depending on water and weather conditions. Off of Marathon this past week, a large area of dirty water was holding off the reef edge making the Sailfishing difficult. A few fish w more...
Capt. Bob Brown - Marathon

Marathon, Florida Keys - Mackerel Mania Winter in the Keys is usually Mackerel time and this week the fishing has busted loose in several areas with several species of Mackerel. Florida Bay is usually the Mackerel fisherman's paradise in Dec through Feb and lately the bit more...
Capt. Bob Brown - Marathon

Marathon, Florida Keys - Cobia Lined Up! Cobia fishing on the Florida Bay side of the Keys around wrecks has been heating up and is setting the stage for one of the best seasons in recent memory. There have already been some nice fish up to 45lb hitting the docks from gu more...
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Marathon, Florida Keys - Sailfish Season Kicks In! November ushers in the beginning of the Sailfish season in south Florida and the Keys and this week some Sails were showing up around the area. Monday, after some good reef action on Yellowtail Snapper and Cero Mackerel, more...
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Marathon, Florida Keys - Hurricane Fallout By now everyone in Florida is weary of all the tropical activity this seasom. A good dose of fishing is probably what we all need. One thing that has been happening during the hurricanes of the past month and a half, is hardly an more...
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