Deep sea fishing out of Islamorada, the way it was meant to feel.
A three-quarter or full day on a 55 foot Hatteras, running the blue water where the mahi, tuna, wahoo, and billfish live. This is the fleet's bread and butter, and the trip that fills the fish box.
The long day is where offshore fishing opens up. With a three-quarter or full day on the clock, the captain can run past the reef edge to the humps, the color changes, and the current edges where the serious fish hold, then stay in the zone through the tide swings instead of watching the clock.
A typical day: troll the edge on the way out, work birds and weed lines for mahi, drop for tuna over structure, and keep a pitch rod ready for whatever shows. The 55 foot Hatteras runs a 22 knot cruise and rides level, so the day is about the fishing rather than hanging on. Air conditioned salon, real head, shaded cockpit, and a mate working the deck the whole time.
Three-quarter or full day?
| Trip | Details | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Three-quarter day | About 6 hours of fishing, the sweet spot for most groups | $1,975 |
| Full day | The complete offshore program, maximum range and species | $2,475 |
The full day earns its keep when a bite is on the far edges, in swordfish country, or when you want to mix trolling and deep dropping in one trip. Either way everything is included: captain, mate, tackle, bait, licenses, ice, water, and catch cleaning back at the dock.
What deep sea looks like here
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Quick answers
What fish do you catch deep sea fishing in Islamorada?
Mahi mahi, blackfin tuna, wahoo, sailfish, kingfish, amberjack, and snapper and grouper on the deep drops. The mix changes by season; the captain fishes what the water gives.
How far offshore do you go?
Most days work between the reef edge and roughly 20 miles out, the humps and current edges. The boat can go wherever the bite is.
Is seasickness a problem?
The 55 foot Hatteras is a heavy, stable sportfisher, the most comfortable ride in the fleet. If you are prone, take a non-drowsy remedy the night before and morning of; calm summer mornings are the gentlest pick.