Shark Fishing Proving Best at End of Fall

This fall has played host to some amazing Shark fishing here in Key West. With warm water temperatures and relatively great fishing conditions all throughout the season, we've seen a large variety of fantastic Shark catches on many of our charters, specifically our Key West specialty charters. One of our most common catches was that of the beautiful Lemon Shark, which tested the determination and focus of many experienced anglers during this fall season. However, it's not just Lemon Shark that have been showing up in abundance during these past few months, we've also been spotting a myriad of Bull Sharks, Nurse Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks, among many other types. While the fall season has seen a myriad of different species of fish, it's clear that Shark fishing is proving to be the best this fall.

The Lemon Shark, seen in the accompanying picture, is one of the more common species of Shark that can be found in the sparkling waters of Key West. As is the case with most Sharks, the Lemon Shark is exceedingly powerful and provides a tough fight for any angler attempting to catch one. Like many species of Shark, the Lemon Shark is often found in shallow waters, particularly when feeding in the evening and during the nighttime. Lemon Sharks tend to swim alone, but can form into small groups of 4-6 that swim and feed together. This species of Shark can be found in pretty much any location with subtropical waters, though Key West is one of its primary destinations. Unlike some other species, Lemon Sharks aren't really that dangerous to humans, despite the rather intimidating look to them.

This shark is typically identified by anglers on our Key West specialty charters by the yellow hues that line their bodies, the primary reason as to why they are known as the Lemon Shark. They can grow up to a length of well over 10 ft. and can weigh over 200 pounds, which adds greatly to the strength they put on display once hooked by anglers. This species of Shark is most commonly found swimming among coral reefs and mangroves, the perfect spots to take the boat out to when you're fishing for any type of Shark on our charters. The Lemon Shark feeds primarily on Parrotfish, crustaceans and other types of fish, as well as smaller Lemon Shark at times.

No matter what type of Shark you want to fish for, the fall has proved to be the prime time of the year to do so. Though fishing for Shark is always exciting here in Key West, the fall season seems to create an atmosphere that makes fishing for Shark much more palatable, even to the most inexperienced of anglers. If you want to see the types of Shark you can catch and put your fishing skills to the test, don't hesitate to drop on by and take one of our Key West fishing charters out into the open sea where Shark are aplenty.