By Captain John Smouse

Winter Fishing in Key West

Fishing this Winter in Key West has been fantastic. The Shallow waters around the Island are alive with life. Our weather has been on the milder side allowing for us to access areas typically off limits during the winter months. Let’s hope this weather remains mild through the end of Winter in Key West. Below are just a few of the fish we’ve been catching here at ShadowCaster!!!!!!!

By Captain John Smouse

January 2026 Key West Fishing

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!   2025 is past and one of the best years ShadowCaster Charters has ever had.  Fishing was fantastic and so was the weather–Many customers returned throughout the year and are already looking at 2026 dates.

Right now thw winds are light and the skies are clear.  Fishing remains to be great, with a mixed Variety of species everyday.

Call Anytime to learn more and get out on the water. 305.587.7669

By Captain John Smouse

Late December Fishing in Key West

2025 is almost over and we have had an amazing year. We would like to Thank everyone who came out with us in 2025!!!!! Our weather is normalizing for the wintertime bite with NE winds around 10-15mph. Keeping the air and water temps down, making for some great fishing. This is the time of year for solid action with a mixed bag of species. Below are some pics of fish caught aboard ShadowCaster over the last few days!!!! Have only a few spots open through the end of the year—-So call today
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By Captain John Smouse

December Fishing in Key West

December fishing in Key West onboard ShadowCaster has gotten off to a great start. We have been experiencing very mild weather for the winter fishing. The winds have been mainly light out of the north, keeping the water temps cool and the seas calm. Both of those conditions make for great light tackle action in the shallow waters of Key West. These pics are just a few of the fish we have been catching over the last few days. Looking forward to closing out 2025 with more great fishing.

Call Today to set up your next Amazing Experience with ShadowCaster

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By Captain John Smouse

Holidays in Key West!!!!

November fishing in Key West has been stellar. Our weather is about as perfect as you can get—light winds, clear skies, and high 70’s temps. Bait has been easier than past years making our days on the water fishing filled with action. The species we have been targeting, Jacks, Barracudas, Snappers, sharks, Cobia, etc have been eager to eat for us because of the cooling water temps. The forecast for the Holiday week is looking fantastic, and we still have a few spots open. Call Capt John Today 305.587.7669

By Captain John Smouse

November Fishing in Key West

Early this week, here in Key West we experienced our first real cold front. The wind blew 20+ MPH and the temps dropped into the 60’s. That is now behind us and left us with perfect Winter time Key West fishing conditions. As the water temps drop it is going to start bringing in all those winter time species. Cobia, Jacks, Snappers, Barracudas and more are all on the menu now. Of course between cold fronts we still target our early morning resident Tarpon as well. The weather forecast looks amazing for the foreseeable future with light winds, clear skies, and warming temps.

November fishing in Key West can be a blast on light tackle, give us a call anytime 305.587.7669 to book your next Key West Fishing adventure.

By Captain John Smouse

November Fishing in Key West

As we move into November Fishing in Key West, things are changing. The first real cold front is upon us as I write this. That is going to fire up the inshore wintertime bite. Throughout the winter months we Target a huge variety of species. All the way from the Trophy Tarpon to the Tasty Mangrove Snapper. With the right bait, whic we ALWAYS have, the action can be fast and furious. Below are just a few of the winter species we target here in Key West.
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By Captain John Smouse

October Key West Fishing and November Fishing Forecast

October fishng in Key West on the ShadowCaster has remained HOT!!!!! We love this time of year for the variety of species we can target. The weather is cooling and the so are the water temps. That brings in the bait and along with it the fish!!!! Barracudas are roaming the flats and they are among the top predators and the most fun you can have on light tackle. They are lightening fast, they often jump and will scream drag!!!! Snappers and Jacks are filling in the Channels and shallow rock piles. Early morning Tarpon are still a thing throughout the cooler months.
So theres a lot to do this time of year and I predict it’ll just get better as we approach our November and December fishing in Key West.

Give Capt John a call to book your adventure Today!! 305.587.7669

By Captain John Smouse

October Fishing in Key West

Winter Species are Showing up right on time. The weather has been great with a cooler NE breeze, bringing our watyer temps down. Couple that with BlueBird skies and it makes for a great time to fish in Key West. Jacks, Snappers, Barracudas…..and More all make for great light tackle action.

Fantasy Fest in Key West is just starting and getiing out on the Water to fish Key West and some of the most beautiful places on earth is a great way to start your Day!!!!

Call anytime to get Hooked Up!!!! 305.587.7669

By Captain John Smouse

October Fishing in Key West

October Fishing in Key West remains to be great. If you are coming into town For Fantasy Fest 2025, don’t deny yourself the chance to get out on the water for some amazing Backcountry Fishing. The Tarpon Fishing in Key West remains to be an early morning thing. You gotta get out there early if you want the shot at catching the SilverKing. Pilchards remain to be the bait of choice to catch just about everything that swims. These are pics from the last couple days Fishing on The ShadowCaster. Fantasy Fest 2025 in Key West is going to be a very busy week here, so book your activities early and in advance. Call Capt John anytime to talk fishing 305.587.7669