August is right in the middle of grouper season. Snappers are still spawning on the reefs so large yellowtail snappers, mangrove snappers and muttons are still quite realistic. Add that to the African Pompanos, cero mackerels, barracudas and mystery fish that will just crush you and you have a great month for reef fishing out of Key West.
I really enjoy the reef fishing charters out of Key West in August. There is so much to fish for and the winds are down, water is clear making easy runs to the good fish. Things are a little slower in my schedule so I have time to put together some awesome trips.
I run many of my Dry Tortugas charters in August which is a really fun day of fishing. Typically I use my 36ft Yellowfin Center console for reef fishing charters to the West of Key West where my clients and I fish for Grouper and Snapper.