Windy Conditions Prevail Backcountry Fishing is Hot!

November 17, 2012 by

An angler fishing with Capt. Kyle Kelso of Dream Catcher Charters poses with a Key West Redfish.

Windy conditions have prevailed since the Power Boat Race week and expected to continue through next week with a steady 15 – 25 mph out of the NE and East. 

Backcountry fishing has been pretty darn good none the less. Here at Dream Catcher Charters we have been running a steady flow of trips with an unseasonably busy November coming off of a particularly great October. Thanks to all of our repeat clientele and much new business to fill our boats with some incredible offseason fishing opportunities.

Trout have been the word. Ever since Dream Catchers broke the news that trout were biting off Key West back in September the bite is still on. The fish move slightly from place to place but be certain that our professional fishing guides are on their tails. Catches lately of 24 inches have hit the board and what a fish that is for Key West or anywhere for that matter. The maturity of our trout fishery here has sure shown itself.

Redfish have been spotty but as the water cools (currently 70 + – 4 depending on time of day and tide) the redfish are finding their way into the winter time haunts and becoing more consistent for our dedicated anglers. Along the way you will also run into the goliath groupers and some large snappers with the occasional smaller snook that eats your offering.

Pompano showed up a few weeks ago. Leave it to our captains to root out these tasty Florida seafood fish. Pompano put up a great fight and offer our anglers one more trophy species to add to the list..

Flats Fishing

Permit fishing has been super strong the last couple weeks. We have been able to offer our clients that want to put in the time a great number of shots at these sought after fish. Bonefishing was slow this year to start with and now seems to have come to a close with the sub 70 degree temps.. Not to say they cannot be found on the ocean facing flats where temps are a little warmer but its not consistent enough for us to consider a “bonefishing” trip,. Barracudas and mutton snappers are the incredible by catch of the flats here in Key West this time of the year. Ya never know where they might be. Mutton snappers up to 7 lbs have been landed by our team here at Dream Catchers.

All in all with the wind we are still showing folks an amazing day on the waters here in Key West on board our bay boats.

Feel free to drop us a line and talk to us about fishing in Key West. We are happy to point you in the right direction.

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July brings the heat along with the fish.

July 30, 2012 by

Key West fishing report for the last week of July.

Joe and John Berlin catching permit with Capt. Steven Lamp of Dream Catcher Charters

Starting with our wreck and bottom fishing trips, Dream Catcher Charters has had tight lines fishing the shallow water wrecks in the Marquesas Keys for huge permit, barracuda, spanish mackerel, and bonito. From there Capt. Steven headed out west towards the Dry Tortugas. The fishing out there was “red” hot with some fantastic sized mutton snappers and groupers that filled the dinner table with tons filets. Here at Dream Catchers we offer a 10 hour hardcore Dry Tortugas fising charter which is not suited for the faint of heart. Our Anglers arms where about to fall off. Steven put these two through a boot camp of catching fish. It was exhausting just watching these two pull in groupers and snappers one after another.

Switching gears to our Backcountry and Flats Fishing Charters down here in Key West. These trips are still our most popular charters and are great for smaller groups of 2-4 people. Backcountry and Flats fishing is also the most affordable way to get a professional guide to help you land fish. Right now our boys here at Dream Catcher Charters are stalking the shallow waters for elusive permit and bonefish. Getting up on the flat is very exciting and there is nothing like sight casting a trophy fish in just inches of water. If your looking for a laid-back day on the water maybe a family fun fishing or rod bending charter would suit you best. Target shallow water monsters like big sharks that are easy to get into but pull hard enough to really get your blood pumping. From there target species like barracuda and jack crevalle’s and keep your lines tight throughout your Key West Charter.

That’s all I have for you this week!

Thanks for reading this is Radar signing out.

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Key West Flats Fishing Report

October 23, 2011 by

78 degrees, lighter winds this morning and 60% humidity. Perfect Key West Fishing.

Capt. Steven Lamp

Capt. Steven Lamp of Dream Catcher Charters in Key West, Florida fishing report.

What a pretty day here in Key West. We wait all year for days like these. Its not hot, all day out there is a blessing and fun to fish. Our Key West fishing report is shaping up to be a great week coming up.

Backcountry and Flats Fishing Key West

In the backcounty and out to the Marquesas things have improved ten fold over the deluge of last week. the chalky waters are cleared up and the fish are a chewing as they often do post storm. Our captains are reporting great catches right after the storm of [Read more...]

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