Where and how deep boats run for greater amberjack off Islamorada
Boats fishing for greater amberjack out of Islamorada run to wrecks in and around 100 feet of water. The Islamorada port guide covers channels, ramps and conditions, so this page sticks to the run sheet: depth, named structure, who works it and where the rules live. The wider picture is in the greater amberjack fishing in the Atlantic Southeast and the Atlantic Southeast region guide.
Everything here is Upper Keys, Atlantic side. The wrecks are the target, and the reefs and shallow landmarks sit inshore of them.
The 100 ft wrecks
The working depth is about 100 ft, and the structure is wrecks. The named wrecks near the port are the Eagle, Bibb and Duane. The grounds section below sorts them against the other structure in the area.
- Depth: about 100 ft
- Structure: wrecks
- Named wrecks: Eagle, Bibb, Duane
When to go
Amberjack off this port are worked on the wrecks around 100 ft. The agency sets when harvest is open, so see the Regulations section below. For seasonal behavior and biology, use the greater amberjack species guide.
Grounds and structure near Islamorada
The named spots fall into three tiers. Wrecks in and around 100 ft are where boats run. The Islamorada Hump sits deeper, at 200 ft. The reef line and shallow landmarks sit at 6 to 18 ft.
| Name | Type | Depth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Wreck | Wreck | ||
| Bibb Wreck | Wreck | ||
| Duane Wreck | Wreck | ||
| Islamorada Hump | Seamount | 200 ft | About 15 miles offshore |
| Alligator Reef | Reef | ||
| Molasses Reef | Reef | ||
| San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve | Spanish galleon | 18 ft | |
| Alligator Lighthouse and Cheeca Rocks | Shallow reefs | 6 ft |
Mark the named wrecks and the Hump as waypoints, then read them against the Chart Contours layer in Breakpoint. Chart layers are not for navigation.
Wrecks
The Eagle Wreck, Bibb Wreck and Duane Wreck are the named wrecks near the port. Boats run to wrecks in and around 100 ft.
The Islamorada Hump
The Islamorada Hump is a seamount at 200 ft, about 15 miles offshore of Islamorada. It is the deeper named structure beyond the 100 ft wreck band.
Reef line and shallow landmarks
Alligator Reef and Molasses Reef are the named reefs on the line. Alligator Lighthouse and Cheeca Rocks are shallow reefs at 6 ft. The San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve, a Spanish galleon, sits at 18 ft. All of them are shallower than the water where boats run for amberjack, so they serve as reef-line context. For the wider regional and species picture, see the reef fish guides.
How amberjack are fished from this port
The local work is wreck fishing at Islamorada, around 100 ft. General wreck technique is covered in the species guide. This page covers where to go, not what to drop.
Who fishes for greater amberjack out of Islamorada
Two Robbie’s Marina charters list greater amberjack. Both suit anglers weighing a guided trip against running their own boat.
Go Time Sportfishing Charters
Capt. Galon runs a 26 ft World Cat 266 SF on private charters out of Robbie’s Marina. The operator is listed at Go Time Sportfishing Charters.
DirtyBoat Charters
Captain Kit Mobley runs a 42 ft Liberty Express out of Robbie’s Marina.
FAQ: greater amberjack fishing out of Islamorada
How deep do boats fish for amberjack off Islamorada?
About 100 ft, on wrecks in and around that depth.
How far is the Islamorada Hump?
About 15 miles offshore of Islamorada. It is a seamount at 200 ft.
Which wrecks are near Islamorada?
The Eagle, Bibb and Duane wrecks.
Which charters list greater amberjack?
Go Time Sportfishing Charters (Capt. Galon) and DirtyBoat Charters (Captain Kit Mobley), both at Robbie’s Marina.
Where are the amberjack rules?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) sets them. See the Regulations section above and check it before fishing.
