Islamorada fishing charters reports

by Captain Ann Holahan http://www.boneranger.com
305-664-5891 or 305-664-5793, captann@boneranger.com,

Fishing Report for May 2011!

Offshore fishing has been good with a fair catch of kingfish, yellowtails, grouper,amberjack, and dolphin, some have been in the deeper waters of the Atlantic, but have been very productive.

Summer will be here as soon as we know it, and it will start a great time of bonefishing, tarpon & permit fishing.

We are not experiencing any oil spill from the Deep Water Horizon, on the contrary, the fishing is great here in the Sportfishing Capital of the World, so come on down, don't forget to book in advance, and enjoy the fishing, diving, and all watersports your family will enjoy.

The Big Bite is On!!!

The weather for us has not changed, it is really hot down here in the Keys, temps are in the 80's, no its hard for you snow birds, dealing with the cold Spring, but this should get you out of the cold, & hit the best fishng ever, with the heat index into the 80's, and this pattern should continue for a while. This should definitely warm your hearts, & bring smiles to your faces.

The water temps are in the lower 70's, and the winds have changed to the East and SouthEast from 10-15 kts.

But, we have had a great start for the Sprint Fishing, and we will have great fishing with some great catches and releases of bonefish, permit,some tarpon are around the bridges and channels and in the backcountry, and snook season will close soon, remember everything will be catch and release. Since the major fish kill, the law is to catch and release all species..

Alot of the fish are being caught in the mullet muds in the backcountry, if you don't know what the backcountry consists of, it is very shallow waters located in Florida Bay, surrounded by many small islands, and channels and flats that we fish around the Bay, and Flamingo area, which is a beautiful ride and shows excitement.

Flamingo and Snake Bite has been holding some nice reds and snook. On the high tides, and closer to the Islamorada Fishing Grounds. Using live bait shrimp, jigs tipped with shrimp, and plastic baits, and spoons.

Anglers please don't forget to check out the WWF regulations on the open and closed seasons and make your fishing dates accordingly. I have this information available on my website at www.boneranger.com.

Trout season opened Jan. 1st, 2011, with a limit of 4 per person per day, and 1 over 20", again make sure to check the FWC regulations on your fishing adventures on your own, if your not familar with the closed seasons and open seasons. Closed season for trout will be November and December.

Bonefishing has been a fair this past few weeks, with the calmer winds, and getting them on the right tides. But, they have been on a cruising path, and we have seen a quite a few tails on the outgoing tide, and many groups on the first part of the incoming tides, the latter part of the day, there have been a few tails on the flats on the bay side, but, with the flyfisherman having great casting time this week, and no difficulty in the winds, it has been a great time and challenge to all. But, as the winds pick up, it is going to be a greater challenge for those flyfisherman.

Many tarpon holding up in the channels and on the flats on the high tides, great for our fly enthusiasts, and been seeing and catching some big fish.

Reef fishing has been great with some great catches of yellowtail, tuna, hogfish, and grouper.

Throw a chum bag out and get with the current, you will have plenty for dinner or lunch.

I know fishing can be expensive especially as our economy is not a realiable one, I want to rest assure the anglers a good and fun and memorable time they spend here in the Keys, and to be a cost effective and a fun one too.

Just call me directly, at 305-664-5891, and ask Capt. Ann about some of the fishing packages, and I can make some fishing packages relatively to a selected budget you maybe working with. I am here to help you and ensure you get out on the waters and have some fun with Spring Fishing, and coming into the Prime Time of Tarpon Season.

But, since its Spring, I am trying to get you all involved for our Summer & Fall Action.

Our Spring and Summer fishing will come in with a big bang. Just aroung the corner.

Flamingo has got limited services, and the store has limited food, drinks, and gifts, at the Marina Store. Canoe rentals are still available, but there is still no gas, so make sure your guides have an extra gas can aboard for that run way back there, there is no gas at Flamingo yet, they are still cleaning up from the spill they had over there, and should have gas in the next few mohts we hope.

Also, I want to let you know I have joined the tagging and release program for bonefish and tarpon, and very excited to work with this great research on how, when, and where all these fish get caught and released in all areas of the waters.

It is an exciting program, and constitutes my catch and release practices.

Don't forget our Spring and Summer Fishing Tournament for Bonefish, Redfish, and other tournaments at hand for the 2011 Season. . Book in advance, so you can get the dates you want for next season too, and don't forget those great fishing packages I put together for one and all, and remember I can make up any fishing package you need.


Please call me directly, not there at the Marina, but, for you can reach me directly at 305-664-5891 or 305-664-5793, or 305-852-9230, or you can drop me a line via my email at captann@boneranger.com, and please visit my website at www.boneranger.com

Also, the bonefishing has been especially good in the late afternoon, and the best bite on shrimp, our Summer shrimp are here, and those delicious shrimp are being gobbled up by all species. Don't forget you can also use crabs for bonefishing, & who knows you may just land a nice permit on that crab. But,you can also use a jig tipped with shrimp, so make sure you use those days that are not too windy and make sure to use them to your advantage.

Tight Lines,
Capt Ann