Devon Hartley
Inshore Saltwater Guide — Florida Keys, FL
20 years experience
About Devon Hartley
Captain Devon Hartley has been poling the flats and backcountry waters of the Florida Keys for over 20 years. A lifelong Keys resident, Devon grew up chasing bonefish and tarpon with his grandfather and turned his passion into a full-time guiding career. He holds a USCG Master Captain license and specializes in sight-fishing on the flats — one of the most exhilarating experiences in all of fishing.
Devon's trips cover everything from the gin-clear flats of Islamorada to the mangrove-lined channels of the backcountry. He runs a custom 18-foot Hewes Redfisher, perfectly suited for stalking shallow-water species. Whether you want to chase laid-up tarpon on fly, sight-cast to tailing redfish, or battle snook along the mangrove edges, Devon builds each trip around your interests and the day's conditions.
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Specialties
Waters Fished
- Florida Bay
- Islamorada Flats
- Key West Backcountry
- Everglades National Park
Latest Fishing Report
2026-04-01
The spring tarpon migration is underway and the fishing has been electric. We've been finding rolling fish along the oceanside channels in the mornings, with the best action coming on live mullet and large DOA Baitbusters. Several clients jumped fish over 100 pounds this week, and we got two to the boat — always a thrilling fight on light tackle.
Redfish have been steady on the backcountry flats with the incoming tides pushing them into the turtle grass. Sight-fishing conditions have been excellent with calm winds and clear water. Gold spoons and small crabs on light fluorocarbon have been the ticket. Snook are also staging around the bridge shadows and mangrove points ahead of their spring push.
Water temps are 78-80 degrees and conditions are about as good as they get down here. Winds have been light out of the southeast, making for comfortable days on the water. April and May are prime months in the Keys — if you've been thinking about a trip, now's the time to lock in a date.
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