Sailfish
Winter jumpers on the edge, caught and released.
Islamorada Fishing in December Seventy-two and bent rods
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December opens sailfish season as the fronts push bait onto the reef edge. Kites go up on a three-quarter day, $1,975.
- HeadlinersSailfish, wahoo, kings
- The waterWinter pattern starts
- The crowdsBook holiday weeks early
December opens the show Islamorada is famous for. Every front stacks more sailfish on the edge, and December settles into its winter rhythm: live baits in the air, your eyes on the riggers, and that heart-stop moment when a ball of bait erupts.
You also get fall wahoo still patrolling the moons, kings blitzing the mid-depths, and December amberjack on the wrecks for the strong of back. Cold up north, seventy-two and bent rods here.
Book the holidays first
Christmas week and New Year's book out earliest of the whole year. If your family is coming south, lock in the boat before the plane tickets.
What's biting in December
Everything you can fish for in December, from the reef to the blue water. Tap a fish for how it is caught and which trip fits.
Wahoo
Blistering runs off the reef edge, best on fall and winter moons.
Blackfin tuna
Hard pullers on the humps, all year.
Swordfish
The overnight trophy, fished deep after dark.
King mackerel
Smoking runs along the reef edge in winter.
Amberjack
The reef donkey. Pure pulling power on the wrecks.
Mutton snapper
A prized eater from the reef and channels.
Yellowtail snapper
Steady bites on the reef and the best fish tacos.
Sharks
Sunset fights on heavy tackle, every one released.
Ready to book?
$1,975 Deep sea three-quarter day
Questions first? Call or text (954) 326-7360
Quick answers
Has sailfish season started in December?
Yes, it opens strong and builds toward the January-February peak with every front.
How early should we book holiday-week trips?
Weeks ahead, more for Christmas through New Year's. Those dates go first every year.
Can we still catch wahoo?
Yes. December moons still produce, a bonus on days the sail bite goes quiet.
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