Bay Fishing in Duck Key
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Bay Fishing
Calm, shallow waters perfect for windy days. Great action with mangrove snappers, and in cooler months, Spanish mackerel and sea-trout.
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When the Ocean Gets Rough, We Go to the Bay
The backcountry waters around Marathon offer protected fishing when ocean conditions are less than ideal. These shallow mangrove areas are home to a variety of species and provide excellent fishing year-round.
Bay Fishing Seasons
While mangrove snappers are available year-round, the cooler months (November through March) bring Spanish mackerel and sea-trout into the shallow waters. Summer months focus more on snappers around the mangrove structure.
🌴 Summer (Apr-Oct)
Mangrove snappers, small grouper, jack crevalle around the mangrove islands and shallow flats.
❄️ Winter (Nov-Mar)
Spanish mackerel, sea-trout, and snappers. Cooler water brings different species into the bay.
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View Full Bay Fishing DetailsServing Duck Key
Upscale island community 8 miles north with excellent access to both Atlantic reefs and Gulf flats for diverse fishing adventures.
Duck Key and the surrounding Hawks Cay area provide convenient access to some of the best fishing grounds in the Middle Keys. This protected area features calm waters and diverse structure, making it ideal for anglers of all experience levels.
The nearby Atlantic reefs offer excellent bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, while the Gulf side features expansive flats perfect for sight-fishing. Target bonefish, permit, and tarpon in the backcountry, or head offshore to the reef for consistent action on yellowtail snapper and other reef species. The calm, protected waters make this area especially productive when weather conditions are challenging elsewhere in the Keys.
Location: Duck Key - FL
Coordinates: 24.7742°N, 80.9178°W
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