Artificial Lure here, bringing you your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:22 a.m. with sunset coming at 6:48 p.m. Over in Miami and the Upper Keys, we’ve got a balmy morning with mild winds out of the east, just enough to put a ripple on the flats—perfect for targeting bonefish before the sun gets too high. With air temps holding in the mid-70s this morning and light scattered clouds, the bites have been best during those cooler windows around dawn and dusk.

Looking at the tides, Miami Beach showed the first low at 2:01 a.m., then high at 8:19 a.m., another low at 2:25 p.m., and high again at 8:23 p.m.—we’re in a nice rhythm for moving water, which is what gets those fish hungry. Channel Key and west side of the Keys see a low tide at 6:41 a.m., high at 1:29 p.m.—so plan your mangrove snapper and barracuda runs to coincide with that afternoon push when the bait’s getting flushed out, especially around cuts and creek mouths, according to tide-forecast.com.

Fishingreminder.com has today pegged major bite times at 6:14 to 8:14 a.m. and 6:33 to 8:33 p.m., so if you’re looking to strike gold, set your alarm early or stay for evening twilight. The moon is waxing gibbous, and that’s stacking up well with solunar tables for feeding periods.

Now, for the action. Reports off charter docks and from CaptainExperiences.com this week have been singing about snook right out the gate near the river mouths, plus red and gag grouper showing in deeper structure. Mangrove snapper are firing, especially in cuts and on patch reefs just outside the national park boundaries. Offshore, yellowtail snapper numbers are strong past Alligator Reef, and the muttons are hitting light pink jigs tipped with ballyhoo or fresh shrimp.

Best baits for today: Pilchards and pinfish remain king live bait, but if you’re heading out with artificials, tie on the classic gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse, topwater walk-the-dog lures at first light for big jack crevalle and barracuda, or a silver spoon if the water’s clear. For snapper on the reef, nothing beats a chunk of squid drifted back on light tackle.

Hotspots to check today: First, hit the Haulover Inlet as the outgoing tide pulls baitfish through—that’s a feeding frenzy for tarpon and snook, especially in the shadow lines before sunrise. Down in the Upper Keys, Snake Creek bridge is turning out a mixed bag of snapper and the stray grouper, and patch reefs just outside Channel Five continue to be reliable for yellowtail and lane snapper on the incoming.

Whether you’re wading the flats for bonefish or running the reef for snapper, today’s one of those days you want to be out as the water’s moving—combine that with ideal moon and weather, and you’re set for a solid haul.

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Good morning! Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. We're waking up to a classic late-fall morning out here, and folks, the fishing is heating up across our waters.

Let's talk conditions first. We've got no active tropical systems threatening us right now, which means stable weather patterns and predictable fishing. That's music to our ears. The tides are in that sweet spot for late November—check your local NOAA predictions because we're looking at solid tidal movement that's pushing baitfish through the channels and flats.

Here's what's been happening on the water recently. Our guides across the Keys and Miami have been reporting outstanding dolphin action—these mahi are feeding aggressively on live baitfish. Snook has been solid, especially around structure at night with spinning rods and plugs. We're also seeing nice tuna bites for anglers willing to head offshore. Spotted seatrout and redfish continue to produce for shallow-water enthusiasts, with several guides reporting limit catches of beautiful reds.

For your tackle box, bring artificial lures if you're sight-fishing the flats—topwater plugs and soft plastics are working great on reds and trout. If you're targeting snook, we love those plug rods. For dolphin, live baitfish under the right conditions will absolutely connect. Live baiting the nearshore Atlantic waters has been productive too.

Hot spots? Get yourself to some of the shallow flats around the Keys for light tackle action—our guides are crushing it on sight-fishing. If you want to tangle with bigger offshore species, head to the blue water where the dolphin and tuna are feeding.

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Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for November 18, 2025.

We’re waking up to a classic late-fall morning in South Florida—**sunny skies, barely a cloud**, and temps starting around 79°F, peaking near 81°F this afternoon. The wind is light, about 5 to 10 mph out of the northeast—just enough to keep the bugs at bay but make the water choppy in the open[MarineWeather.net][Miami Beach Weather]. Expect smooth intracoastal waters and seas under a foot for nearshore runs.

**Sunrise came at 7:21 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:50 p.m.**—plenty of time to chase bites before dark[Tides4Fishing: Miami Beach Chrono].

Tide-wise, we had a low at 12:44 a.m. (0.7 ft), hit high at 6:58 a.m. (3.1 ft), see another dip at 1:07 p.m. (0.7 ft), and finish with a strong high at 7:12 p.m. (3.1 ft)—so the bite should spike with the early morning incoming and turn on again toward dusk[Tides4Fishing]. Solunar tables rate today as "high" for activity, so fish should be feeding.

What’s actually happening on the water? **Inshore action has been solid**—with anglers landing good numbers of **mangrove snapper, sea trout, and Spanish mackerel** on the flats and around bridges. Reports from recent days say snook are cruising the mangrove edges, with best catches on live pilchards and finger mullet, though topwater walk-the-dog plugs and chartreuse jerkbaits are drawing strikes too. Nighttime dock lights continue to produce with shrimp and small paddle tails[Florida Insider Fishing Report].

Offshore, the big news has been **dolphin (mahi-mahi) still running in 120-300 feet**, trolling rigged ballyhoo or bright-skirted lures. Sailfish are starting to pop up east of Miami, a sign that winter patterns are arriving—try slow-trolled live goggle eyes under kites if you want a shot at a sail. Blackfin tuna have also shown up thick around Fowey Rocks and the Islamorada humps, particularly in the late afternoons—vertical jigs in pink or silver are working, and so are live pilchards dropped deep[Florida Insider Fishing Report].

Bottom action is reliable—**yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper** biting at the reefs out from Marathon and Key Largo. Squid and cut ballyhoo on 1/16 oz jigs fished with light line is the ticket. Grouper season closes soon, but now there are still keepers around—try large pinfish or live blue runners on knocker rigs.

A few quick **hotspot suggestions**:
- **Government Cut** for snook and tarpon early mornings with outgoing tide.
- **Haulover Inlet** for jack crevalle and mackerel around the rocks and bridges—throw flashy spoons or sardine-pattern swimbaits.
- **Islamorada Humps** offshore for blackfin tuna and early-season sailfish.
- **Long Key Bridge** for snapper and sea trout on shrimp-tipped jigs.

Best artificial lures right now: **silver spoons, chartreuse jerkbaits, pink bucktail jigs, and pilchard-imitating swimbaits**. If you’re chunking bait, go fresh—live shrimp, pinfish, and pilchards are pulling bites, especially around structure.

Water temps are running about **79°F**, with only a slight chill at sunrise, meaning fish are active but not sluggish[Sunny Isles Beach Cam]. Keep an eye out for afternoon cloud build-up, but showers should stay light and scattered.

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# Florida Keys Fishing Report - Monday, November 17th

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area. Let's dive right into what's happening out on the water today.

**Tidal Conditions**

We're looking at some decent tidal movement this morning. Over in Key West, you've got a low tide at 1:43 AM already passed us, with a high tide hitting around 8:31 AM at about 1.59 feet. Up in the Miami Beach area, we're seeing that high tide around 12:20 PM at roughly 3.0 feet, with a low earlier this morning around 6:08 AM. If you're fishing the Long Key Bight area, expect a low around 1 AM and highs building throughout the day. The tidal coefficient is sitting at a solid 70, which means good amplitude and excellent feeding windows for our gamefish.

**Light and Weather**

Sunrise this morning came in around 6:44 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 5:39 PM, so you've got a solid fishing day ahead of you. The moonrise is at 4:26 AM and moonset at 3:55 PM. That's plenty of daylight to work with.

**Recent Catch Reports**

The action has been strong lately! Just this past weekend, anglers reported landing snook right minutes from the dock—beautiful fish. We're also seeing red grouper, gag grouper, and mangrove snapper coming to the boat consistently. These are quality species that are definitely active right now.

**What to Throw**

For the snook and grouper, you'll want to work with live bait like mullet and pilchards—these are producing solid results. If you're working artificials, focus on shrimp patterns and small baitfish imitations around structure and channels. Topwater early and late is always money in the Keys.

**Hot Spots**

Channel Key on the west side is absolutely firing right now with consistent tide movement and good structure. Pepperfish Keys is another solid choice with excellent current flow today that should push baitfish and attract the predators.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

Sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset rolls in at 6:59 pm, giving us a beautiful stretch of daylight to chase ‘em down. The winds this morning are a mellow 7 to 10 knots out of the east, seas are running a light chop, and skies are mostly clear—prime weather for both inshore and offshore action.

Tidal movement today will help you out: In Miami Beach, look for a high tide at 5:31 am, then a low at 11:37 am. That pre-dawn push and the outgoing right before lunch will put those predatory fish on the move. Down in the Lower Keys, the day starts with a 6:55 am high tide, 1:27 pm low, and by 8:05 pm we’re rising again. Plan your launches and flats runs around these windows for the best shot at active fish. The solunar activity sits at average, which means timing that early morning tide and sunset bite will be key based on Tides4Fishing and FishingReminder charts.

This week’s catches have been solid. Offshore, blackfin tuna are popping up along the edge of the reef in 120 to 180 feet, especially around the Humps. There’s been a steady flow of mahi-mahi scattered under birds and weeds, still pushing through as the fall run tapers. On the wrecks and deeper patch reefs, expect mutton snapper and yellowtail to be chewing, plus the grouper bite is respectable. Closer in, look for mackerel thick around government cut and along Haulover Inlet, and tarpon are starting to stack up in the bridges as water cools.

Best lures right now: for offshore mahi and tuna, throw bright skirted trolling lures (blue/white or pink/white), and try a vertical jig when marking life deep. Inshore, white bucktails tipped with shrimp will fool everything from snook to snapper on the docks and seawalls. Gold spoons and paddle-tail soft plastics in natural pilchard and mullet colors are getting crushed around the mangroves for redfish and trout. When you’re bottom fishing, fresh ballyhoo and pinfish are catching the biggest muttons, and pilchards or threadfin are money for chumming up yellowtail.

Live shrimp and cut baits continue to be top options for bridge snappers and mangrove edges. If you’re targeting bonefish or permit on the flats, stick with small crabs or shrimp under natural-looking jigs.

Hot spots to check today:
- The Islamorada Hump for blackfin and mahi.
- Around Jewfish Creek Bridge—solid for snook, tarpon, and snapper on the tide change.
- Haulover inlet at dawn for Spanish mackerel and blue runners.
- The flats south of Biscayne National Park if you’re hunting bonefish; the falling tide around midday should put them tailing.

Remember: early birds with live bait at first light are getting the best numbers, but if you want that trophy, work deeper later in the day as things heat up.

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Good morning, anglers. It’s Artificial Lure here with your crisp fall fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters. Today’s tide is rising in Miami Beach, with the next high tide hitting around 4:43 am and the next low tide at 10:50 am. Key Largo is seeing a low tide at 1:27 am and a high tide at 7:11 am. Sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm, so plan your day around those windows for the best action.

The weather is holding steady—mostly sunny with light winds, perfect for both inshore and offshore fishing. The water clarity is good, and the tides are moderate, which means fish are moving with the flow. Snook, tarpon, and redfish are biting well along the beaches and around the points, especially near the Newport Fishing Pier and the Miami Beach city pier. Anglers are reporting solid catches of snook using live bait like pilchards and threadfin herring, with some trophy-sized fish showing up in the early morning and late afternoon.

For offshore action, kingfish and wahoo are making their presence known, especially around the deeper reefs and wrecks. Ballyhoo rigs and weedless squid rigs are working best for these speedsters. If you’re trolling, stick to the 100- to 200-foot depths for the best results.

Inshore, the flats around Key Largo and the Buttonwood Sound are producing some nice bonefish and permit. Use small, light tackle with shrimp or crab for the best results. The solunar activity is peaking around 6:14 am and 6:33 pm, so those are prime times to be on the water.

For lures, stick to soft plastics and topwater plugs for snook and redfish, and go with spoons and jigs for kingfish and wahoo. Live bait is always a winner, especially when the tides are moving.

A couple of hot spots to check out: the Newport Fishing Pier for snook and redfish, and the deeper reefs off Key Largo for kingfish and wahoo. Don’t forget to check the local regulations and respect any marine reserves.

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters, Friday November 14, 2025. Fishing conditions are prime as we kick off a crisp fall morning. Sunrise came at 6:57AM and we’ll see sunset at 5:38PM, so plan those sessions for max daylight. According to Tide-Forecast, tides around the Keys are shifting nicely: low at 3:40AM and again at 4:14PM, highs at 9:35AM and 10:12PM. Miami’s Haulover Inlet saw a bump early with a 6:51AM high and a midday dip to low at 1:28PM. These moving waters will get the fish fired up.

Weather’s in our favor too. National Weather Service out of Key West says expect light ENE winds near 10 knots, with calm seas 1-2 feet. Skies are mostly clear and temps starting near 74°F, warming those flats and nearshore reefs. With that, water clarity is good and bait schools are working their way inside.

Fish activity peaked right at dawn and will surge around those morning and evening high tides. Recent catches from holiday visitors and locals alike have been solid. Offshore, charter boats out of Islamorada landed nice blackfin tuna up to 20 pounds, a few sailfish, and plenty of mahi-mahi cruising weedlines. Reef action has been stellar for yellowtail snapper and mangrove snapper; most boats returned with limits, and mutton snapper are particularly frisky right after the shift at high tide.

On the flats and bridges, bonefish and permit have been tailing shallow as waters warm, with schools reported near Channel 5 and Long Key. Tarpon are showing around bridges, especially at dusk; smaller juveniles are aggressive and taking live baits.

Miami wrecks and reefs are loaded with Spanish mackerel. Get on the bite at Government Cut or down at Fowey Rocks—trolling silver spoons or casting Gotcha plugs has produced fast limits. Snook and juvenile tarpon have been active in the back bays near Biscayne Bay, feeding around structure right at first light and dusk. Haulover Sandbar’s been productive for sea trout and jacks hunting shrimp under popping corks.

Best lures right now: Offshore, rigged ballyhoo and blue/white skirted lures are calling in the tuna and mahi. Around reefs, you can’t beat a yellow bucktail tipped with squid for snapper. Shallow flats, tie on a 1/8 oz jig with Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse—bonefish and permit can’t resist. For bridge tarpon, big live mullet drifted with a circle hook gets it done.

Hotspots today:
- **Channel 5 Bridge**: Heavy bonefish and permit traffic early, with mangrove snapper under the pilings.
- **Islamorada Hump**: Blackfin tuna stacked, mahi cruising edges on weedlines.
- **Fowey Rocks, Miami**: Spanish mackerel blitz, best with drifting spoons and small white jigs.
- **Bayside near Dinner Key Marina**: Snook and juvenile tarpon feeding hard near mangrove edges.

Live bait’s strong this week—pilchards and live shrimp are working magic for inshore and reef fish. Offshore, rigged ballyhoo and fresh bonito strips get the nod for pelagics.

Remember, with tonight’s late high tide, a sunset bite could be absolutely electric, so prep your gear for evening glory. Whether you’re running the flats, trolling offshore, or soaking shrimp from a bridge, conditions are about perfect for putting a bend in that rod.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 13, 2025 Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Sunrise opened up at 7:18 am, with sunset rolling in at 6:54 pm—plenty of daylight to get after it.

Let’s talk tides first. According to Tides4Fishing for Miami Beach, we’ve got a high tide at 1:35 am around 3.0 ft, low tide at 8:03 am at 0.6 ft, and the next high swings in at 2:29 pm reaching 3.1 ft. That means the morning outgoing and the afternoon incoming tides are gonna move a lot of bait and fire up the bite.

Weatherwise, Sunny Isles Beach is showing cool air temps ranging from 63 to 75 degrees, with water at a steady 78. Breezes are light, mostly from the northeast, and the water's staying clear after that early November cold snap that set some records from Miami down to the Keys. According to AOL Weather, folks woke up to some of the coldest Veterans Days on record just a couple days back, which really perked up the inshore action.

Fish activity’s been strong. Recent logs from Fishbrain show local anglers landing hefty numbers of mutton and mangrove snapper just off bridges in the Upper Keys. Inshore, bonefish have been tailing hard on the flats from Biscayne Bay all the way down to Islamorada. Peacock and largemouth bass are active in the canals—Fishbrain’s got over 20,000 catches for both those species logged this year. Out deeper, pelagic action has picked up with sailfish spotted off Haulover Inlet on live pilchards and runners.

For bait and lures, here’s the locals’ pick:
- **Live shrimp** and **pinfish** are top producers under popping corks for trout, mangrove snapper, and jacks in Biscayne Bay.
- Offshore, rig up your favorite blue and white **dredge skirts** for mahi and sailfish.
- On the bridges and longer piers, you can’t go wrong with a 1/4 oz **white bucktail jig** or a simple **silver spoon**—both have been lighting up Spanish mackerel and ladyfish.
- If you’re stalking bonefish or permit on the flats, stick to small pink or tan **shrimp imitations** and **crab flies** for consistent grabs.

Best hot spots right now:
- Bridges at Channel 5 and Channel 2 in the Upper Keys are loaded up with snapper, and even some tarpon are showing at night.
- The Haulover Inlet and jetty is a top pick for snook, jacks, and an early push of bluefish on the outgoing tide.
- Don’t skip the Key Biscayne flats for tailing bones at first light, especially with this cooler weather.

This time of year, persistence pays and the bite keeps changing with each front. Keep your tackle light and your bait lively. Whether you’re chasing a mess of snappers or that one trophy tarpon, today’s shaping up to be prime for a South Florida slam.

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Artificial Lure here, reporting straight from the heart of South Florida’s salt life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The weather sitting over Miami and the Keys is typical late fall paradise: expect highs around 82°F, lows dipping near 59°F overnight, and steady 10-15 mph winds out of the south to gently stir up that clear blue water. Water temp is holding at a very fishy 78°F. Just before sunrise at 6:40 AM, the air felt crisp—perfect timing if you wanted to hit the beach for first light bites. Sunset’s coming quick these days, dropping behind the mangroves at 5:41 PM.

Tides are classic November: a high at 1:34 AM, low at 8:41 AM, another high at 3:39 PM, and finishing with a low at 7:55 PM down in Key West. Miami is running a similar schedule with the first high tide around noon, so if you’re chasing inshore species, those incoming and outgoing times are prime for action according to both Sunny Isles Beach Rescue and Tide-Forecast.com.

The bite’s been hot, especially with average tidal amplitude and a climbing tidal coefficient, so currents are helping keep bait moving. Local captains report robust numbers of **snapper**, plenty of respectable **sea trout**, hefty **redfish** on the flats, and a steady stream of **jacks** and **Spanish mackerel** inshore around grass lines and bridges. Offshore, it’s been a banner week for **blackfin tuna** and **king mackerel**—anglers working the deeper reefs off Marathon and the humps south of Islamorada have put up double-digit counts on half-day trips. There’s also been scattered **mahi-mahi** in the blue water and resident schools of **yellowtail snapper** still cooperating on chum.

Best baits right now: live pilchards or shrimp are unbeatable if you can catch or buy them. Ballyhoo will bring teeth to your wire rigs for kings and bonito. For lures, go classic Keys—**silver spoons** and **bucktail jigs** for those aggressive jacks and mackerel, **topwater plugs** like Rapala Skitter Walks for trout and snook at sunrise, and 1/4 oz soft plastics on jig heads for reds and snapper. Trolling feathered jigs and bonito strips has been pulling blackfins and kings reliably off the wrecks.

Hot spots: No secret, but the **Seven Mile Bridge** always puts up numbers on outgoing tides for snapper, sea trout and mixed bag. The **Islamorada Humps** are firing for pelagics this week, with King mack screamer bite in the mornings. In Miami, the **Haulover Inlet rock piles** and **Government Cut** have seen excellent action for snook and tarpon on the falling tide after sunset.

If you’re heading out, just watch for the Veterans Day crowds; some city offices and ramps may have limited access and lane closures along Collins Ave in Sunny Isles start soon, per city advisory.

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Artificial Lure reporting with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Miami and the Florida Keys, Monday, November 10, 2025. Conditions are ripe for action following the recent cold front that swept through, shaking up the water and sparking late-fall bites across our favorite grounds. Let’s get right into the details for your day on the water.

Sunrise was at 6:40 AM with sunset scheduled for 5:42 PM, giving you a crisp window of daylight fishing. The tidal report for Key West today shows a low tide at 7:31 AM, high tide at 2:28 PM, and another low tide at 6:27 PM. According to Tide-Forecast.com, Miami Beach tides are gentle today, with smaller tidal coefficients—meaning lighter currents, so adjust your presentations accordingly.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service keys marine forecast expects that cold front to finish moving through by midday. That’s bringing a shift to fresh northerly winds, so expect some chop, especially further offshore. Air temps are holding around 82°F, with slightly lower humidity and water temps in the high 70s—a true fall treat for the Keys.

Now, onto the bite. Reports coming in from Captain Experiences and other charter operators say it’s been a solid mixed bag offshore and inshore. Offshore, blackfin tuna are starting to stack on the humps, with live pilchards and vertical jigs doing most of the damage. Mahi action is slowing compared to September but you can still pick off a few gaffers around debris lines and weed patches, with trolled rigged ballyhoo pulling strikes. Back on the reef, yellowtail snapper have been on fire. Crews are chumming hard and catching quick limits of keepers using chunks of squid or small live pilchards on light lines. Yellow jacks, mutton snapper, and the occasional black grouper are rounding out the reef bite.

Inshore, the backcountry is seeing a strong push of redfish, snook, and sea trout, tight to mangroves and channels. Live shrimp under popping corks and root beer paddle tail soft plastics are doing the trick around Flamingo and in the upper Keys creek mouths. Flats anglers: the barracuda bite is hot—try bright tube lures or shallow-running plugs.

Lobstering is still rewarding divers with a few legal bugs around patch reefs, and there are reports of lionfish, so spear responsibly. Captain Jay’s crew highlights a fun day with 20+ yellowtail snappers hauled up, plus parrotfish, yellow jack, and throwback grouper—a snapshot of what’s running right now.

Best lures and baits for today:
- For **snapper and grouper**: anchor up and chum heavy, then float back chunks of sardine or pilchard on 1/16 oz to 1/8 oz jigs.
- For **pelagics offshore**: vertical jigs (blue/silver or pink), slow-trolled ballyhoo, and live pilchards are getting tuna and the odd mahi.
- For **inshore species**: Gulp shrimp in new penny or root beer, topwater plugs at first light, and live shrimp or pilchard under a cork.
- If you’re on the fly, white deceivers and clouser minnows are the ticket for trout and jacks.

Hot spots to target today:
- **Alligator Reef Light**, just off Islamorada, is loaded with yellowtail and mutton snapper this week, plus black grouper showing as water cools.
- **Biscayne Channel** between Key Biscayne and Stiltsville for inshore bites—work the outgoing tide for snook, trout, and a bonus tarpon or two.

As always, keep an eye on that wind as the front settles, and stay safe especially outside the reef. With cooler air, fired-up fish, and plenty of variety, it’s classic late fall magic in the Keys and Miami.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Florida Keys and Miami November 9th fishing report. Before sunrise hit at 6:39 this morning, lines were already wet from Islamorada all the way out to Key Biscayne. Expect sunset at 5:42 this evening—prime dusk action in the mangroves and nearshore reefs.

Today’s weather is classic late fall Keys: air temp in the low 80s, water around 78.8°F, light east-southeast breezes. National Weather Service notes we’re holding onto those gentle winds today, but keep an eye on Monday—strong cold front coming, could push some bait inshore and stir things up.

Tides are moderate, with Channel Key showing high at 2:39am, low at 9:33am, another high at 4:32pm and a low at 8:30pm. These smaller amplitude tides—tidal coefficient at Miami Beach only 33—mean less current, so finicky feeders may need extra enticement.

The fishing has been steady and diverse. Captain Experiences reports crews pulling 20–25 yellowtail snapper yesterday in the deeper reefs, plus yellow jack, parrotfish, and undersized grouper on mixed baits. Even a black grouper showed, though the big boys weren’t as cooperative off the bottom—maybe waiting for that Monday front. Lobsters are still in the cards for divers and bug hunters, with plenty of keepers on the patch reefs and backcountry.

Up in the shallows, Hubbard’s Marina says Spanish mackerel are thick as thieves, slashing bait in the outer bay and beaches. Fast-moving flashy spoons, Gotcha plugs, and light fluorocarbon line are crushing them. Trout, snook, and reds are shifting to backbay haunts—oyster bars, docks, and mangroves. Snook especially seem to like the structure, and redfish are moving with schools of mullet.

Bait-wise, the mullet run remains good for netters. White bait (pilchards) are effective for almost everything, particularly snapper and mackerel. On the lure front, bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp in pink and chartreuse are always solid for snapper and trout. Spoons and topwater plugs like the Mirrolure Poppa Mullet are drawing strikes in the mornings and late afternoons near bait busts.

A couple of local favorites worth visiting today:
- **Channel 2 Bridge, Islamorada:** Hot for snapper, mackerel, and the occasional black drum. Night fishing under the bridge lights gets snook and tarpon prowling.
- **Bayside Flats near Tavernier:** Drifting shrimp or slow-rolling paddle tails among the grass flats often yields big trout and slot reds, especially on a falling tide early afternoon.
- **Government Cut, Miami:** Spanish mackerel, jacks, ladyfish, and juvenile tarpon have been active near the mouth—great for anyone looking for fast action without leaving shore.
- **Long Key Bridge:** Reports say the outgoing tide and early dusk bite have been dynamite for snook and snapper.

For offshore, smaller tides mean less drift, but chumming for yellowtail by the reefs (pick your spot, Buchanan Bank or Alligator Reef) is still producing limits. Grouper and migratory kings could pick up when that front slides in.

Remember, the action today will shift with the tides and the increasing breeze. Watch for bait balls—birds will show you the way. If the fishing slows in the heat, duck into the shade or try dusk for that extra pop.

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Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock fishing report for Saturday, November 8, 2025, covering everything you need to know about the bite from Miami down through the Florida Keys.

First off, the **weather’s playing nice**—sunny skies and classic Florida warmth have folks out early. According to the Sunny Isles Beach Cam and Conditions, air temps are right around 82°F and water temps coming in at a comfortable 78°F. That means the fish are awake and ready to rumble.

The **sunrise** hit at 6:35 AM, and you’ll have till about 5:33 PM at sunset to chase your limit. Today’s **tides** are giving us a gentle rise and fall, with a morning low just before sunrise, a high around midday (noon to 1 PM, peaking over 3 feet in the Miami Beach area), then another low this evening, so work your plans around those windows for the best shot at active fish. With today’s tidal coefficient hovering in the low 30s, these are mild currents—perfect for targeting inshore species without getting swept off the spot.

Now onto the **bite:** The snapper scene is lighting up in the Keys, especially around reef edges and patch reefs outside Islamorada and Marathon. Recent trips, like the one highlighted by Captain Experiences, saw crews pulling in **20-25 yellowtail snapper in just a few hours**, with bonus catches like yellow jack, parrotfish, and even the occasional keeper grouper poking around the edges. Lobstering has been productive as well, with “keeper” bugs still crawling. Live shrimp and cut ballyhoo are the ticket for snapper right now—especially when drifted back on a light line.

Offshore, **black grouper** and the occasional mutton snapper are still in play, especially if you hang around some deeper wrecks with frisky pinfish or chunks of fresh yellowtail as bait. Folks have been landing a few but reports show the bite is best the first couple hours after sunrise or just before sunset, lining up perfect with those active periods during tide changes.

If you’re up Miami way, points like Government Cut and Haulover Inlet are producing **seatrout and redfish**, with catches of tarpon here and there, especially in the evenings. Captain Mike’s recent trip switched to artificial swimbaits and shrimp-tipped jigs when the weather wasn’t cooperating and still put everyone on the fish. The backcountry is holding good-size reds, though some are catch-and-release only due to regulations, so know before you go.

**Best baits and lures today:**
- Live shrimp, pilchards, or fresh-cut ballyhoo for snapper and grouper
- Bucktail jigs with Gulp! trailers or paddle-tail soft plastics for flats species like reds and trout
- Silver spoons and topwater plugs early for barracuda prowling inshore channels

**Hot spots:** Take a look at the patch reefs off Islamorada (try Alligator Reef or Davis Reef) for dinner-size yellowtail. In Miami, fish the outgoing tide at Haulover Inlet for your best shot at bull redfish or snook—just watch the boat traffic near the bridges. In the lower Keys, Key West Harbor edges have been holding jacks and tarpon late in the evenings as the light fades.

**Red tide update:** According to the FWC Red Tide Status for November 7, there’s no detection of Karenia brevis in the Keys or South Florida right now, so you’re clear to fish hard and breathe easy.

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This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Friday, November 7th, 2025 Florida Keys and Miami fishing report—a stone’s throw from paradise, and the bite’s heating up just as the cool-down teases the rest of the country.

Right now, we’re looking at classic fall Keys weather: temps hovering in the high 70s to low 80s from sunrise to sunset, gentle southeast breezes around 10–13 mph, and humidity clocking in near 75%. According to NOAA and CBS Miami, the day ahead will be mostly dry with only a stray passing shower—nothing to chase you off the water. High tide in Miami is peaking at 8:50 a.m., with a low around 3:00 p.m. King tides are making their last stand for the season, so keep an eye on minor coastal flooding in backwater spots, especially if you’re hunting the flats. Sunrise hit at 6:35 a.m., and expect sunset at 5:37 p.m.—plenty of daylight for a full session.

The November moon phase is on the wane, and with clear water and stable barometric pressure, morning and late afternoon bite times are shaping up to be prime. King tides mean stronger current flow—translation: the predators are on the prowl at the ramps of incoming and outgoing tides.

Let’s talk catch. Reports from CyberAngler and local guides say Key Biscayne and Government Cut are holding sizeable schools of Spanish mackerel, blue runners, and jacks this week, all busting bait pods pushed in by that southeast wind. Inshore, the mangrove snapper bite is steady along the bridge pilings and seawalls—shrimp on a jig or a live pilchard in the shade is the ticket. Tarpon are showing at the mouth of Biscayne Bay, rolling at dawn and dusk, and snook are hugging the deeper channels, especially just after that morning high tide.

Just offshore, the patch reefs around Fowey Rocks and Alligator Reef are firing—yellowtail and mutton snapper are hitting fresh ballyhoo and cut squid, and a few nice grouper have been hauled over the rails. Word to the wise: if you’re targeting hogfish, know that from November 1 hogfish season is closed for the Keys and Florida’s Atlantic, so let ‘em go per FWC regulation.

For the offshore trollers, dolphin (mahi-mahi) remain scattered but decent numbers have been caught in the color change lines about 8–12 miles due east off Miami Beach, most fish ranging 8 to 15 pounds. Blackfin tuna are still popping up in the early mornings, mostly on smaller feathers and trolling spoons in 180–250 feet.

Best lures right now: chrome spoons, white bucktail jigs, and Yo-Zuri minnows for the mackerel and blue runners; live pilchards and threadfin for snapper and tarpon; Gulp! shrimp and paddle tails in natural colors are picking up reds and snook around the mangroves. If you’re anchoring on patch reefs, don’t overlook chunked ballyhoo or squid.

Top hot spots around Miami this week: the Miami Beach Marina sea wall for snapper and tarpon, and the wharves at City of Miami Beach Causeway and Biscayne Bay for a mixed bag and some solid night fishing action. Out in the Keys, try Virginia Key Beach for early morning trout and snapper, or the runout towards Fowey Rocks where the edge is alive with pelagics.

One quick safety note: moderate rip current risk means check conditions before swimming or wading the beaches, and don’t forget those king tides can make the backcountry tricky to access at peak.

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It’s Artificial Lure checking in from the Lower Keys to Miami, bringing you the latest on the saltwater scene this crisp Thursday, November 6th, 2025.

Let’s get right to the rundown: in the wake of this week’s king tides, South Florida’s in the thick of high water—National Weather Service Miami says tide levels are running about a foot above normal, with Thursday’s high tides around 8:22 a.m. and 8:29 p.m. in Miami and daybreak highs just before 10 a.m. from Marathon through Key West. Sunrise hit at 6:36 a.m. in the Keys, with sunset rolling in near 5:44 p.m. Expect mostly dry weather with a light breeze from the northeast and only about a 20% shot of afternoon showers, according to the National Weather Service Key West.

Tidal coefficients in the northern Keys and Miami Beach are hovering in the high range—upwards of 70 on Biscayne Bay—meaning strong current, which usually pushes bait and sparks fish activity. Water clarity may be down in backwater spots due to flood runoff, but out on the Atlantic side things are looking bright blue and clear.

Now, for the good news: the bite’s on fire. Offshore, captains out of Miami and Islamorada are reporting steady numbers of **sailfish**, gaffer- and schoolie-sized **mahi-mahi**, and the occasional nice **wahoo** under the weed lines. Trolling rigged ballyhoo or drifting live pilchards has been getting hit. For lures, pink and blue skirted trolling lures, seawitches tipped with strip baits, and deep-diving plugs are all producing quality fish.

On the reefs, the annual mutton snapper push is in full swing—lots of limits coming in between Elliot Key and Key Largo, especially around deep ledges near Pacific and Ajax Reefs. Cut ballyhoo and live pinfish on knocker rigs are the ticket. Be mindful: the recreational harvest for **hogfish** is closed as of November 1st in all state and federal waters off the east coast and through the Keys, per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Closer to shore and in the bay, the speckled sea trout and resident snook are staging around grass flats and mangrove points from Biscayne Bay down to Flamingo. Artificials like MirrOlures, Z-Man paddletails, and gold spoons are working well at first light and on the evening tide swing; for bait, it’s tough to beat a live shrimp under a popping cork, especially after the cool front slid in Monday.

Bridge anglers are still catching good numbers of **mangrove snapper**, and tarpon are rolling under the Seven Mile and Long Key bridges, hitting live mullet and DOA Baitbusters on the outgoing tide.

Hot spots for today:
- **Elliott Key Patch Reefs** for snapper action (live pinfish or cut ballyhoo on bottom rigs)
- **Haulover Inlet outgoing tide** for big jacks, snook, and tarpon at dawn
- **Islamorada Humps** for mahi, blackfin, and sails on the troll
- **Long Key Bridge at dusk** for tarpon and nighttime mangrove snapper bite

Best baits today: **live pilchards and ballyhoo for offshore pelagics**, **cut mullet and shrimp for inshore species**. If you’re throwing lures, stick with bright colors on outgoing tides and go natural when the water’s clean.

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Artificial Lure here, coming at you with the Wednesday, November 5th Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. The sun popped up at 6:36 AM and will dip down at 5:44 PM, giving us just over 11 hours to wet a line – prime time for anglers willing to battle a stiff northeast breeze.

Let’s talk tides: in Miami Beach today, we’re looking at low tidal coefficients, which means not much swing between highs and lows. Strong currents won’t be in play, so drifting baits will be slow and you’ll want to focus efforts on structure and ledges. Over in Key West, you had a negative low tide (-0.1 ft) around 2:52 AM, high at 9:51 AM pushing to 1.81 feet, and then another low at 2:31 PM. With this pattern, the couple hours around that late-morning high are your best window for action based on the NOAA and Tides4Fishing reports.

Weather’s been brisk since a cold front pushed through. The National Weather Service says we’ve got moderate to fresh northeast winds, 15 to 20 knots, and choppy bay conditions—so smaller craft should be careful and stick close to sheltered spots. Seas offshore are running five to seven feet with an occasional nine-foot swell, and the king tides are still lingering thanks to that big full moon, so be alert for some extra high water on the dock, especially around sunrise and sunset.

Now for the action that matters—what’s biting? According to recent updates and chatter around the docks, the nearshore reefs and wrecks are loaded with schools of mangrove and yellowtail snapper, with some keeper muttons mixed in for those anchoring in deeper lanes. Pilchards and ballyhoo, live or butterflied, have been the ticket, but if you’re casting lures, white bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp are drawing solid hits. Offshore, sailfish are showing up in the outer edge of the reef line, and kite fished goggle-eyes or blue runners right in 120–200 feet have landed a few flags in the last two days. Blackfin tuna are also running strong early and late, especially near Fowey Light and Tennessee Reef, and a vertical jig or live pilchard will get you a healthy tussle.

Closer in, bridges are still producing slot snook at night on flairhawk jigs and big live mullet. The occasional tarpon has shown at dusk, mostly around Channel 5 and Long Key, as warm water temps persist—Captain Experiences’ latest Placida report has redfish and tarpon active too, and that trend is holding around the Upper Keys. Bonefish are on the flats at first light, especially at Sugarloaf and around Islamorada, where small skimmer jigs and live shrimp are best bets.

Looking for hotspots? For reefs and snapper, hit Alligator Reef offshore Islamorada—easy to anchor and plenty of current breaks. For sails and blackfin, head out past Pacific and Conch Reef edges and watch for frigate birds. For shore-access, try the bridges at Channel 5 and Seven Mile or hit Government Cut in Miami as the tide pushes in, perfect for snook and the surprise jack blitz.

If you need a quick lure rundown, pack white and chartreuse bucktails in 1/2 to 1 oz, soft plastics on jigheads, and a few shiny spoons for the mackerel. For bait, live pilchards, ballyhoo, and cut mullet are the gold standard.

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Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for November 4, 2025. Sunrise this morning hit at 6:35 am with sunset at 5:33 pm—plenty enough daylight to chase those big ones.

First off, we’re sitting smack in the middle of an autumn **king tide cycle** thanks to the full moon and a supermoon this week. Tidal coefficients are running high; expect some serious water movement and maybe localized minor flooding at docks and low-lying ramps. High tide in Miami was right around 5:53 am, with a solid swing dropping low at noon, and another push up to high at 6:04 pm. Over in the Keys, places like Snipe Point and Big Pine Key saw water heights peak over 3 feet early this morning.

Weather’s playing its part—air and water both sitting steady around 82°F. We’ve got a north to northeast breeze freshening up behind a cold front, but skies are mostly clear. According to the National Weather Service, moderate to fresh winds are sticking around for at least another day, so expect some chop when motoring through Hawk Channel or Miami flats.

Let’s talk fish: Early November is prime time for **snook, trout, and bonefish**. Reports out of Islamorada and Biscayne Bay yesterday had snook hugging mangroves and deeper edges, while bonefish are tailing up on flats with incoming tide. Speckled trout were thick in the grass, especially in Florida Bay, with some healthy keepers landed on popping cork rigs. Anglers down near Key West pulled in a handful of mangrove snapper and even a few juvenile tarpon moving through deeper potholes.

For action, it’s all about **natural baits and subtle artificials right now**. Shrimp under a popping cork has drawn trout and snapper, while small bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp or crab imitations are deadly for bonefish—especially when those tides are running high. If you’re targeting snook, paddle tail soft plastics in chartreuse or white, rigged weedless, are the top pick on a slow retrieve along structure. Pilchard and finger mullet are money for bigger snook and the occasional redfish showing up on muddy drop-offs.

A couple hot spots for you:
- **Government Cut, Miami Beach**—excellent for snook and snapper early and late in the tide cycle.
- **Snake Creek Bridge, Islamorada**—always good for trout and the odd keeper redfish.
- **Spanish Harbor Viaduct, Big Pine Key**—rising tide brings bonefish within casting distance; stay stealthy and small with your presentations.

Don’t forget, with the king tides rolling in, waters are moving stronger and fish are feeding heavier around those peak swings. Watch for minor coastal flooding and plan your launches and landings accordingly.

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Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for November 3, 2025.

Kicking things off with the tides, the Channel Key on the west side is seeing the first low at 4:20 AM and the morning high rolling in around 11:13 AM, peaking at about 1.4 feet. Evening low sets up for 4:25 PM, and your last bite window aligns with the high tide at 10:55 PM. Sunrise hit at 6:35 AM, and sunset drops at 5:45 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work the flats, bridges, and backcountry edges. Down Miami Beach way, folks are seeing a very low tidal coefficient today—33 this morning—so current will be pretty mellow, ideal for targeting snook and trout on light tackle.

Weather’s looking prime for early November. We’re waking up to mild air, hovering in the low 70s. A light east breeze and water temps in the low 80s keep the bite active, especially after last week’s minor cold snap. Expect a little cloud cover moving into the afternoon, but those 20% rain chances won’t keep you off the water.

Now, on to what’s bending the rods—a mix of classic Florida action. Reports from Miami Beach jetties and Biscayne flats have seen solid numbers of **mangrove snapper, sea trout, and slot-size snook** pulled in near the wharfs and marinas. South Beach has been turning up a few scattered **Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, and jack crevalle**, especially on the outgoing tide as bait flushes from the cuts. Further down in the Keys, channel edges and grass flats around Bahia Honda and Marathon are giving up **bonefish, juvenile tarpon, and some surprise permit** on the falling tide; early waders are even picking up a handful of keeper-size redfish near Key Largo.

Best lures today? For inshore, go with **white paddle tails, 1/8 oz jigheads, and natural shrimp or pilchard patterns** if you’re casting artificials. If you’re hunting snook and trout at dawn, toss a silver twitchbait or walk-the-dog topwater plug around submerged structure and mangrove edges. Live bait is king for snapper and grouper—shrimp, cut mullet, and pilchards are working all morning. Offshore boats have found blackfin tuna and a few mahi on trolled feathers, but the main chatter is on **live ballyhoo** and chrome spoons for stretches outside the reef line.

Looking for hot spots? In Miami, hit the **Miami Beach Marina** and cast toward the shadow lines under dock lights for snook and snapper at sunup. For land-based action, the north jetty at Biscayne Bay and the rock groins at Virginia Key Beach are sure bets on the rising tide. Down in the Keys, check out **Channel Key’s western edge** for cruising bonefish and permit, especially when the tide is moving around midday.

Boat anglers, work the deep bridges in Islamorada for tarpon and big jacks using live mullet or swim shads. Meanwhile, backcountry flats near Tavernier and Duck Key are ripe with tailing reds and trout once the sun gets up and the water starts to warm. Remember, lighter tackle and stealthy presentations will make or break your morning.

That’s the skinny on what’s happening out here in paradise! If you’re targeting table fare, mangrove snapper are biting consistently, with most anglers reporting half a dozen keepers by noon. The Spanish macks are running in schools, so look for birds working and toss flashy lures for a quick limit. Night fishermen posted good numbers on lane snapper and the occasional mutton on cut bait along deeper drop-offs.

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Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys & Miami fishing report for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Anglers, grab your coffee—we’re off to a cooler, breezy start, fresh off that time change with sunrise just after 6:30 a.m. and sunset wrapping up around 5:40 p.m., giving us just over 11 hours of daylight. Water temps near Miami Beach hover in the low 80s, about 83°F according to Sunny Isles Beach lifeguard reports, with air temps in the upper 70s—fantastic conditions for a November bite.

Tides are running weak, with a tidal coefficient around 33, meaning minimal movement this morning but picking up a bit around the noon high[Miami Beach Tide Charts]. Expect high tide in Miami and nearby Keys mid-afternoon, and low tides running late morning and late evening—plan your drifts and drops accordingly.

Weather is stable but on the breezy side, with light to moderate chop on the bays and 1-3 foot seas nearshore as per the National Weather Service out of Key West. The forecast is mostly sunny, with only a slight chance of an isolated shower late as another cold front lines up for early this coming week.

Species count is looking prime. Inshore, speckled sea trout and mangrove snapper are feeding aggressively around grass flats and mangrove cuts. Spanish mackerel schools are pushing into Biscayne Bay—watch for bird plays and surface busts on the outgoing tide. Bonefish are tailing early around Oceanside flats in the Lower Keys. Channel bridges near Islamorada and Key Largo continue to light up with slot-size snook and the odd redfish on live pilchards and artificials. A few tarpon have been rolling with the early incoming, and ladyfish are keeping rods bent for fun.

Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) and blackfin tuna catches have picked up between 10 and 18 miles out, especially around floating debris—smaller boats are scoring with troll rigs and vertical jigs. Deep dropping around the humps produced some respectable snowy grouper and tilefish this week. Reef edges are holding good numbers of yellowtail and mutton snapper, especially on the late afternoon tide.

Top baits and lures right now:
- For inshore, live shrimp under popping corks, Gulp! swimming mullet, and whitebucktail jigs tipped with strips.
- Offshore, troll small feathers, bonita strips, and rigged ballyhoo; vertical jigs in chrome or pink are the ticket on the humps.
- Flats sight-fishing, try white or pink shrimp-pattern flies, or small paddle tails in natural hues.

Hot spots:
- Indian Key Fill and Long Key Bridge: consistent action for snapper, snook, and the occasional juvenile tarpon.
- Oceanside flats off Sugarloaf and Duck Key for early bonefish runs.
- Offshore, the Islamorada Hump is holding blackfin and the deep drop for bottom dwellers has been steady.

Note for reef anglers: starting Nov 1, the recreational harvest for hogfish is closed in all Keys and Atlantic waters, so release those beauties and snap a photo for the memory!

That’s your Florida Keys and Miami roundup for today. Get out early, play the tides, and don’t be afraid to move if a spot goes cold—fish are on the feed, but location is everything.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 1st, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters—coming to you as the sun is just peeking above the horizon.

First, let’s talk conditions. The National Weather Service reports clear skies with light northeast winds this morning—a brisk, comfortable start just after sunrise at 7:41 AM, and sunset dropping in at 6:46 PM. Expect temps to range from the upper 60s at dawn into the high 70s by afternoon. These autumn days are perfect for long hours on or by the water. According to Florida Disaster’s five-day outlook, water levels in the Keys have returned to normal, so tidal flooding concerns are low and the coast is clear.

Tides are steady with a moderate swing today: low at 3:55 AM and again around 4:20 PM, with highs at 9:47 AM and 10:41 PM. The small tidal coefficient—starting at 33 just before dawn—means not much current, so target structure and drop-offs where fish will stack up as the water creeps and falls slow. That mid-morning incoming is a strong option for mixing it up offshore or surfcasting.

Water clarity is looking sharp in the Keys and Miami area, with zero reports of red tide east of the Gulf according to the FWC. No respiratory irritation or fish kills have been observed in the region this week, so your spots should be loaded and healthy.

On to the fish: inshore, it’s a classic fall bite. Some large snook have shown up at cuts and points near mangroves and bridges—these pre-winter bruisers are hitting live pilchards and small mullet when you can net ‘em, but don’t overlook artificial flairhawks in white or chartreuse near shadow lines at first light. Daytime sight-fishing the flats is still yielding good numbers of slot reds and decent trout, especially on shrimp-tipped jigs and Gulp! baits. Reports from local guides show quick action around Biscayne Bay’s grass beds for sea trout, and the occasional tailing bonefish on the right tide—bring your light tackle.

Offshore, dolphin (mahi) remain scattered but persistent with some schoolies being picked up along color changes and weedlines beyond the reef, especially if you run south off Islamorada or Tavernier. Trolling small chuggers or live ballyhoo is the ticket. Blackfin tuna action has ramped up at the humps—vertical jigs and sardine chunks are taking fish at the Islamorada Hump and west of Marathon. On the wrecks, big mutton snapper are biting just after dawn, especially on live pinfish or butterfly jigs bounced off the bottom. If grouper is on your wish list, the deeper ledges at the drop-off near Alligator Reef remain the go-to—fresh cut bait or large live pilchards do the trick.

Flats and bridges after dark are still hot for tarpon, particularly around Channel 5 and the Seven Mile with live crabs or big swimbaits on the outgoing tide. For a special night bite, look for outflows close to Tavernier Creek and Long Key.

Hot spots for today:
- Pickles Reef just south of Key Largo for mixed snapper, yellowtail, and the odd mutton.
- Haulover Inlet for early-morning snook and blue runners—throw pilchards or flairhawk jigs.
- Islamorada Hump for offshore blackfin and the chance of a dolphin double-up.

Bait of choice:
- Inshore: live pilchards, shrimp on jigheads, white/pink artificial swim shads.
- Offshore: live ballyhoo, chunked sardines, and vertical irons.
- Flats: Gulp! shrimp, bonefish jigs tipped with shrimp, and live crabs for permit.
- Wrecks: butterfly jigs, live pinfish, and squid strips after sundown.

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