Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

valleydawg

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What would you say is the best month to fish and do a little diving in the Keys. I would prefer it be the first quarter if there is any hot fishing then. Thanks
 

capt sam

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

Late spring early summer, you catch the dolphin and tarpon runs.
 

joebob14

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

I agree with capt.sam, late spring early summer is a great time to be in the keys for fishing and diving both.

Wiat a muinute, capt.sam have you ever bean to Fla. There is no spring in Fla, just a couple of weaks of cold and the rest is summer,lol.
 

capt sam

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

yeah I've been once or twice or the last 50 years....lol.
 

valleydawg

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

Thinking about mid to late April. Can you catch Dolphin then? Thanks
 

valleydawg

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

Have it down to April 18th (week) or May 16th.
 

capt sam

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

yes, we were actually catching dolphin 6 miles offshore yesterday.good luck.
 

outlaw241

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

i believe mid august is the start of bug season[lobster]
 

capt sam

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

Mini-season is the last Weds/Thurs of July, regular season starts Aug 6th this year. The water clarity is better during the summer but by late summer fishing dies off and is dead by Oct. I just got back from Big Pine, water was gin clear, bugs everywhere, will go back in August.
 

awsome66nova

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

Just remember that when you do come down, IT'S REALLY HOT after APRIL and gets HOTTER & HOTTER every month until NOVEMBER. Let them tell you OH, It's just warm. B/S it's down right hot I Live here and have to find something to do between the hours of 11:30 AND 5:30 SO I DON'T FRY. OH yea don't forget to drink 2 to 3 gal. of water a day. SO you don't collacps. BUT ON THE BRIGHT SIDE I LOVE IT AND SPEND AS MUCH TIME ON THE WATER AS POSSIBLE>>>>>>
 

CheapboatKev

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

it's our way of thiining the herd..if ya cant stand the heat....lol

But Cabo..108 by 10:30 am when I was out there years ago...man thats a bit warm..lol
 

sasto

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

Anyday of fishing is better than a day of no fishing. Which island are you going to? The highest temp ever recorded in Key West was in 1957 at 94 degrees. Have fun, bring sunscreen and bug spray.
 

valleydawg

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Re: Planning Key West Trip (next yr.)

We are staying at Blue Water Key RV Resort. 10 miles from Key West.
 
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