Offshore Sport Fishing and Reef Fishing - Islamorada Florida
On this video see images of offshore fishing with Catch Me If You Can Fishing Charters with Captain Chris Venezia. Just off the keys barrier reef system lies the Atlantic ocean and the warm waters of the Gulfstream. Just a few miles offshore the stream reaches depths of 600 feet. Travel a little further and the depths approach 2,000 Feet. These warm waters produce some of the finest offshore fishing in the world with cathes of Mahi-Mahi, the acrobatic Sailfish, Sordfish and Marlin or the high speed thrills that are delivered by rocket-like Wahoo and Kingfish. This is Islamorada deep sea fishing at it’s finest. Fishing methods include trolling, but mostly it’s live bait light tackle fishing. Situated some 15 miles offshore of Islamorada, and often smack in the middle of the Gulfstream lies the Islamorada hump. A large sea mound that rises to nearly 200-feet of the surface with the surrounding depth ranging from 500 to over 700 feet. The hump is rich with bait and game fish. The list of game fish caught on the hump includes Dolphin, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, huge Amberjack, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White marlin and big sharks, chiefly Makos and Great whites. Deep dropping on the bottom, and you might catch Snowy Grouper, Queen Snapper and a variety of other bottom dwellers.
Catch Me If You Can Fishing Charters Catch Me If You Can Fishing Charters specializes in live bait fishing in the pristine waters of the Florida Keys and the Bahamas. The yearly tropical weather, nearby gulfstream and a 120 mile arch of islands create a fishing environment that is unique. Once aboard the 32 foot custom made SeaVee you will notice it is specifically designed for fishing. You will be safe and comfortable while on your way to the fishing grounds.
Captain Chris Venezia Captain Chris has over 30 years experience in Islamorada offshore fishing and the Bahamas. So let him show you, your family and friends an enjoyable fishing adventure. His passion and enthusiasm for fishing as well as his easy way with novice and experienced anglers will definitely make your day on the water a memorable experience. Let Captain Chris share with you his secrets, techniques and share his extensive knowledge of fishing.
Offshore Fishing The Gulf Stream Just off the keys barrier reef system lies the Atlantic ocean and the warm waters of the Gulfstream. Just a few miles offshore the stream reaches depths of 600 feet. Travel a little further and the depths approach 2,000 Feet. These warm waters produce some of the finest offshore fishing in the world with cathes of Mahi-Mahi, the acrobatic Sailfish, Sordfish and Marlin or the high speed thrills that are delivered by rocket-like Wahoo and Kingfish.
The Fishing
This is Islamorada deep sea fishing at it’s finest. Fishing methods include trolling, but mostly it’s live bait light tackle fishing. Situated some 15 miles offshore of Islamorada, and often smack in the middle of the Gulfstream lies the Islamorada hump. A large sea mound that rises to nearly 200-feet of the surface with the surrounding depth ranging from 500 to over 700 feet. The hump is rich with bait and game fish. The list of game fish caught on the hump includes Dolphin, Wahoo,
Blackfin Tuna, huge Amberjack, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, White marlin and big sharks, chiefly Makos and Great whites. Deep dropping on the bottom, and you might catch Snowy Grouper, Queen Snapper and a variety of other bottom dwellers. REEF and WRECK. The Florida Keys is comprised of a 120 mile long arch of islands. Landward out to 3 miles along this arch lies some of the most unspoiled reefs in the United States. Reef fishing in the Keys presents all sorts of action
Reef fishing in the Keys presents all sorts of action and it’s not uncommon to catch a variety of different species in one day. You can fish shallow on the patch reefs or head to the deeper reefs in 100 to 150 feet. All these reefs attract large numbers of Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper, Muttons, Grey Snapper, Hog fish, Mackerel and Kingfish due to the vast majority of fish along with our beautiful weather, reef fishing is a year round activity. The coast the Keys offers abundance of wrecks.
Deep Dropping. Offshore Islamorada is full of deep water mounds and ledges in depths ranging from 500 feet to well over 1,000 feet. These ledges are smack dab in the middle of the warm waters of the Gulfstream. These mounds and ledges are full of the deep water bottom fish. This is some of the most interesting type of fishing I know. You truly never know what you may bring up from these depths. Common catches are Queen Snapper, Snowy Grouper,Yellow Edge Grouper, Yellow Eye Snapper and Tilefish.
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