Florida Keys, Florida Keys, United States Tarpon Season 2017 update/fly casting Advise
Well, it's been a while since my last report and I just have a chance to catch up. The tarpon migration in south Florida is on and...
Miami, Florida Keys, United States Miami and the keys - summer late fall
Fishing report
Fishing on the flats has been red hot! I've been bouncing around, all open down the keys, from Biscayne Bay all the way down...
Miami, Florida Keys, United States People ask me the same all the time: when is the fishing best....The Everglades? Biscayne bay? Islamorada and Key largo? What about the lower keys from big pine down to key west? What's...
Islamorada, Florida Keys, United States Tarpon season in the keys
It is May and the Tarpon are everywhere in the keys. The ocean tarpon run is in full force and everybody have silver in their mind. We've had some toug...
Florida Keys, Florida, United States Tarpon season 2019 is right around the corner
The busiest time of the year is coming. starting in mid March, flocks of anglers start arriving to the famous Florida keys in pursuit ...
Florida Keys, Florida, United States The month of May is all about tarpon fishing in south Florida and the keys. I've been out almost every day during April and May, chasing silver with clients. 95% of my clients come to...
Miami, Florida Keys, United States Late summer early fall Everglades report
Capt. Alex Zapata
September 9, 2018
The fishing in the Everglades has been very good to say the least. We've been fishing the park both f...
Flip Pallot is a fishing legend; he is part of the past, present and future of fly fishing. When he humbly answered our short email inviting him to an interview we couldn’t believe it. We grew up watching Flip’s show...
Islamorada, Florida Keys, United States
Tarpon Season 2018
Capt. Alex Zapata
April 23, 2018
Florida Keys - Fishing Report
Tarpon season is on! My favorite time of the year is here and with it, waves of anglers...
Big Pine Key, Florida Keys, United States Happy New Year!!
Well It was bound to happen sooner or later.. Â Actually it was way over due. Â We got hit with our first significant cold front this winter... Â Went fro...
Islamorada, islamorada, fl, United States Tarpon season in the keys
Every spring in Florida and the keys , we get to witness one of the most spectacular and exciting angling events in the fishing world: the annual tar...
Miami, Florida, United States Bonefishing in Miami and The Keys| Fall fishing patterns
Undoubtedly, Biscayne Bay and the keys are one of the most popular bonefishing destinations in the world. The Florida keys have ea...
Miami, Florida, United States The fishing in Biscayne bay was excellent in August to say the least. The highlight of the month was definitely the strong bonefishing we've been having.
There have been some giant bonefi...
Key West, Florida Keys, United States It is almost that time of year again... Tarpon season is just around the corner. I still have days available during prime time.
In the next month, we will start to find tarpon mo...
Miami, Florida Keys, United States Hot water and air temperatures along with strong winds have kept the bonefish, permit and tarpon very active. If there is one fish that favors these particular weather conditions, this ...
Key Biscayne, Florida Keys, United States Fishing in South Florida from April to July can be epic. We had some stellar days despite the weather and the angler who could cast a fly. Life is good.
Little Torch key, Florida Keys, United States Weather here in the Lower Florida Keys, continues to be warm and pleasent. We have only had one minor cold front this winter. Temperatures dropped into the high 60s a few n...
Persistence. Diligence. Perseverance. Vigilance. These are characteristics that flats anglers must possess if they are to learn the ways of the flats, the habits and habitats of bonefish, tarpon and permit. Aside from oc...
Cudjoe Key, Florida Keys, United States Summer time is fun time in the Florida Keys!
It is summer here in the Florida Keys.. Great time to be in the keys.. The snow birds and most of the tourists are gone..
But ...
Key West, Florida Keys, United States Pompano Fishing has picked up in the Backcountry cuts and basins and the Big Jacks
are running the Gulf Flats on the incoming tide, getting in front of these schools with a big
Pop...
We are pleased to inform you that at their Wednesday meeting in Lakeland, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), unanimously approved new regulations to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-on...
Cudjoe Key, Florida Keys, United States Got to fish Saturday morning with my buddy Bo... It was hot... Africa hot.. Permit were everywhere but the slick, calm conditions made it tough. Permit are spooky and some c...
Big Pine Key, Florida Keys, United States Fall is my favorite time of year in the Florida Keys... "Off Season" here in the Keys.. Very few tourists... Bars and restaurants are not crowded. Lodging prices drop this time ...
Miami, Florida Keys, United States Hot summer days means hot fishing. Despite having had a very windy spring and a horrible invasion of sargassum fishing is super hot.
We have been hooking and landing all the fish...
Key West, Florida Keys, United States Fall is my favorite time of year to flats fish in the Florida Keys!
Fall is "Off Season" No snow birds, very few tourists, vacationing families from the main land are back to scho...
Miami - Islamorada - Everglades, Florida, United States Happy new year to all! A very difficult 2020 has finally come to an end and we are all looking forward to a better 2021.
The winter time season is in full forc...
Miami, Florida, United States Capt. Alex Zapata
December 16, 2019
Biscayne Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
Greetings to all, it's been a while since my last fishing report for Biscayne bay, reason why, I will feature...
Miami, Florida Keys, United States Hope everybody's safe from covid-19 and back to fishing. We've been guiding lots and long days lately both in Biscayne Bay and Everglades National Park and the fishing was very good. ...
Cudjoe Key, Florida Keys, United States While most of the country has been enduring cold weather and snow, it has been very warm here in the Florida Keys.. More like spring then winter..
This has made for some very good...
Upper Keys, Florida, United States The winds & weather finally took another break, so I decide to scout the flats of Biscayne Bay, Florida. As I was getting my boat and gear ready for a late afternoon trip, my good frien...
Miami, Florida, United States Fishing Miami and the Keys in spring can be simply described as spectacular although this season we had lots of wind and over cast days.
Tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, barracud...
Lower Florida Keys, Florida, United States I have been receiving inquiries daily, from anglers wanting to know what fishing conditions will be like for their up coming winter vacation.
Water temperatures currently are i...
Fd: Can you tell us how you became a fly-fishing guide?The main reason that made me become a flyfishing guide was my passion for the sport. Back when I wasn’t guiding, I would always try to spend as much time on the wa...
Big Pine Key, Florida Keys, United States They Are Here!
Over all weather has been warm this month... The few cold fronts we have had , have been brief and fairly mild. Water temperatures are in the mid 70s.. Large ...
As result of the numerous calls and emails I get from people coming from all over the world, I have decided to elaborate this short article about the fishing opportunities around Miami for those that are not familiar wit...
This is a tribute to my friend Billy Pate who died on April 19 at the age of 81. The name Billy Pate is linked with incredible, mind blowing, fly fishing records, as well as with the renowned Billy Pate Fly Reels made b...
Florida, United States Summer time Permit and Bonefish action
CAPT. ALEX ZAPATA
JULY 16, 2018
BISCAYNE BAY â SALTWATER FISHING REPORT
The best time of the year for fishing in Biscayne Bay is here! We are in full summer time mode, w
Miami, Florida, United States
Miamiâs inshore fishing opportunities
Miami inshore fishing is one of the most productive and fun ways to live the south Floridaâs fishing experience. With almost 365 days ...
Miami, Florida, United States With all the recent rain fall in South Florida, it has caused the levees to open either partially, half way or fully. They are more open than in recent years, especially in Miami. This cause...
Fd: Can you tell us about your beginnings in fly fishing?My dad and grandpa took me and my brothers fishing when we were little kids to Patagonia so I started fly fishing when I was 5 or 6 years old. I never stopped.Fd:...
Florida, United States It has been a great month of fishing in the Everglades. Plenty of bigger tarpon still hanging around with the warmer weather and loads of bait all over the Everglades. With our first cold front o...
Miami, Florida, United States Calm winds, abundant rain and high weather temperatures make the Everglades the perfect place "to be" for stellar fishing in the summer. Those who chose to stay away from the heat and leave ...
Punta Gorda, Florida, United States October 2017
This month continues the transition that began last month as we push slowly towards cooler weather. Although itâs still extremely hot during the day, I can feel the ...
Everglades City, Florida, United States I spent Saturday and Sunday fishing with my better half in the Everglades, my home water.
Marilucy filmed while I beat the mangroves for snook and tarpon. I managed two decent sno...
Miami, Florida, United States Spring variety
Capt. Alex Zapata
May 25, 2019
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
Spring time means busy tarpon season for most flats guides in Florida. However, not every day during the season offers ideal cond
Miami, Florida, United States
October / November Everglades fishing report
Capt. Alex Zapata
November 27, 2019
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
Greetings to all, it's been a while since my last report and is time to catc
Miami, Florida, United States The winter season continues along with great fishing opportunities, offering my clients the chance of doing something different at different locations. One of my favorite things to do during...
Miami, Florida, United States Everglades August-September report
The fishing in the park continues to thrive with consistent catches, keeping my anglers very busy. Snook fishing still is as good as it gets, with plen...
Fd: How did Art and Fly Fishing get together in your life? How were your beginnings in these two different fields?MS: Several years after I graduated from college with a degree in painting (while I was working at variou...
Miami, Florida, United States This month it has been all about the tarpon, both big and small. It has really been a great month for tarpon fishing. There has been a lot of baby tarpon around, which is typically for sum...