Sailfish
Winter jumpers on the edge, caught and released.
Islamorada Fishing in November Wahoo moons, crisp dry days
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November brings crisp air, wahoo around the full moons and the first sailfish of winter. Three-quarter day, $1,975.
- HeadlinersWahoo, sailfish, kings
- The waterCrisp, dry, ideal
- The crowdsCalm before the holidays
November is the wahoo month proper. Around the full moon, November puts fast wahoo on the edges and your trolling spread earns its keep. It is the fish Bob Epstein, the Poppa behind the fleet name, loved to write about.
The first cold snaps push the early sailfish down the edge, kings thicken by the week, and the humidity finally breaks. Ask around the dock and you will hear November is a favorite.
Book around Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week books like high season. You find open dates and the same fish the week before or after.
What's biting in November
Everything you can fish for in November, 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 Three-quarter day
Questions first? Call or text (954) 326-7360
Quick answers
Is November good for wahoo?
Yes. It is the best traditional window of the year, especially the days around the full moon.
Have the sailfish arrived?
The early ones, yes. Each November front drops more fish onto the edge ahead of the winter peak.
How is the weather?
Arguably perfect: dry air, mild temps, gentle seas between mild fronts.
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