🐟 What fish can you catch in Duck Key?

Most commonly caught species around Duck Key , FL : Mangrove snapper - 2,200 reported catches Great barracuda - 869 reported catches Mutton snapper - 741 reported catches Yellowtail snapper - 740 reported catches Crevalle jack - 705 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Duck Key fishing reports?

The latest Duck Key , FL fishing reports are: @Tommy.M16 reported a nice White grunt at Monroe County Coast . @Tommy.M16 reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Monroe County Coast . @Tommy.M16 reported a nice Lemon shark at Monroe County Coast . @Speazy reported a nice Tarpon at Monroe County Coast . @Speazy reported a nice Great barracuda at Monroe County Coast . .

Fishing in Duck Key, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Duck Key, Florida?

Anglers in Duck Key , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast , Duck Key , Channel Two Bridge , Key Vaca Cut , Channel Five Bridge .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Duck Key?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Duck Key

Latest Duck Key fishing reports

White grunt

Monroe County Coast

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Mangrove snapper

Monroe County Coast

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Lemon shark

Monroe County Coast

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Tarpon

Monroe County Coast

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Great barracuda

Monroe County Coast

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Tarpon

Monroe County Coast

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Tarpon

Monroe County Coast

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Bonnethead shark

Monroe County Coast

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Red grouper

Monroe County Coast

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Red hind grouper

Monroe County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Duck Key

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Mangrove snapper as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Mangrove snapper

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Open

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10"

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Regulations for

24°46′15.6″N 80°54′47.5″W

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FAQ about Duck Key fishing

Anglers in Duck Key, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Monroe County Coast, Duck Key, Channel Two Bridge, Key Vaca Cut, and Channel Five Bridge.

Most commonly caught species around Duck Key, FL:

Mangrove snapper - 2,200 reported catches
Great barracuda - 869 reported catches
Mutton snapper - 741 reported catches
Yellowtail snapper - 740 reported catches
Crevalle jack - 705 reported catches

The latest Duck Key, FL fishing reports are:

@Tommy.M16 reported a nice White grunt at Monroe County Coast.
@Tommy.M16 reported a nice Mangrove snapper at Monroe County Coast.
@Tommy.M16 reported a nice Lemon shark at Monroe County Coast.
@Speazy reported a nice Tarpon at Monroe County Coast.
@Speazy reported a nice Great barracuda at Monroe County Coast.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Duck Key, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: