Islamorada Fishing in March Tuna by morning, sails by noon

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March is two seasons at once: blackfin on the humps and the last of the sailfish on the edge. A three-quarter day fishes both, $1,975.

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HeadlinersBlackfin tuna, sailfish, kings
The waterWarming and calming
The crowdsSpring break fills the docks

$1,975Deep sea three-quarter day

March is the handoff month. Fronts space out and seas lay down, so you can split the day: sailfish still on the edge, and blackfin tuna balling bait on the humps in the morning.

Give it a full day and your March can read like a highlight reel: tuna in the morning, sailfish midday, kingfish on the troll home. The wrecks and deep drops also fish their best now, before summer heat settles in.

Beat spring break

Spring break families book March heavy. You beat the wind and the crowds with a morning departure, so book the boat the day you plan the trip.

What's biting in March

Everything you can fish for in March, from the reef to the blue water. Tap a fish for how it is caught and which trip fits.

Sailfish

Winter jumpers on the edge, caught and released.

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.

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$1,975 Deep sea three-quarter day

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Quick answers

What is the top March target?

Blackfin tuna on the humps in the morning. Late-season sailfish are still very much in play on the edge.

Is March calm enough for seasick-prone guests?

It calms fast through the month. If your crew gets queasy, aim for mid-to-late March and mornings.

Do we need a full day in March?

It is a month that rewards a longer day. The humps in the morning and the edge after are two different runs, and a three-quarter day lets you fish both.