Permit are Marching, Tarpon are Rolling!

Capt. Dexter Simmons
February 24, 2012
Key West - Saltwater Fishing Report

The Fishing Report. Feb. 24, 2011.
Permit are on the flats in good sizes and good numbers, like this 19 pound beauty!

There are lots and lots of Permit showing on both sides of the Lower Keys, Key West and Marquesas flats. And most of them are this size or larger! Now that will change a bit as the schools of smaller fish invade the flats, however, there are lots of opportunities to hook up! If you are itching to complete that lifetime SLAM, call Capt. Dexter Simmons at 305-745-3304 or send me an email at [email protected]. There are dates available in the next few months which is PRIME TIME FOR PERMIT!
Tarpon are laid up on the flats! Tarpon have migrated into the Lower Keys flats and are laid up in decent numbers in basins and channels. Yesterday I had hours of constant action for Silver King that ranged from 50 to 150 pounds! They were laid up in about 6-8 feet of water and were "high and happy". The water temperature was 76-78 degrees and with the weather predicted to be mild through Saturday, the great action should continue.

Look at the Jumping world of the Tarpon!

If you would like to chase some Tarpon or Permit on the flats, call Capt. Dexter Simmons 305-745-3304 or send me an email to [email protected]
I have some dates available during the next several months and whether you fish with me or not, rest assured I will be jumping Tarpon!
On cooler days, we are catching Barracuda, Jacks, Mackerel, Pompano, Sea Trout, Sharks, Snapper, Cobia... Soon, there will be Bonefish on the flats as warmer waters occur in the late winter and early Spring. Here is a picture of a Tarpon caught in February.

On warm days, resident Tarpon are wandering around on the flats and in channels, Bonefish are cruising on the backcountry flats, and Permit are migrating in from the reefs and wrecks to tail up on the flats. We are coming up on the absolute best time of year to fish here in the Key West area. There are dates available in February, March, April, May and June, so contact me whenever you get the itch to catch!
Our Father (Mother) - Son (Daughter) Key West Flats Fishing Trips are now scheduled for throughout the winter,spring, summer and fall.
For more information about the Father and Son Flats Fishing Trips go to http://www.keywestflyfishing.com/fatherandson.htm
Once again, you may contact Capt. Dexter Simmons for a future fishing charter on his TOLL FREE CHARTER HOTLINE: 877-228-8497 ///// or at 305-745-3304 or by email at [email protected]

Key West Fishing Forecast:

Great fishing right now for Tarpon, Permit!

Target Species:

Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish

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