Keys Kickoff Tide Outlook: Snook, Tarpon & Permit Bite Heating Up as Water Moves

Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on what’s happening out on the water in the Florida Keys and Miami today. The tide’s running a little early this morning—low tide hit just after 6 AM, and we’re starting to see the water creep back in. According to Tide Forecast, the next high tide is around 12:55 PM, so the bite should pick up as the tide turns. The water’s moving, and that’s when the fish get active.

Sunrise was just before 7:24 AM, and sunset will be around 6:44 PM. The weather’s holding steady—mostly sunny, with a light breeze out of the east. Water temps are in the low 70s, which is perfect for snook, tarpon, and permit. The Florida Bay and Hawk Channel are seeing calm seas, so it’s a great day to get out on the flats or run the backcountry.

Fish activity’s been strong this past week. Anglers around Key West have been hooking up with mangrove snapper, yellowtail, and even a few permit on the flats. In Miami, the bite’s been hot for snook and tarpon near the inlets, especially around dawn and dusk. The solunar charts are showing good bite windows this morning and again late afternoon, so don’t miss those windows.

If you’re fishing the flats, a white or chartreuse Gulp Shrimp on a 1/8 oz jighead is working wonders for snapper and permit. For snook and tarpon, try a DOA CAL or a MirrOlure Mirrodine in silver or gold—those have been pulling fish all week. Live bait’s always a winner—pilchards, pinfish, and shrimp are getting bites from just about everything.

Two hot spots to check out: the flats off Big Pine Key are producing some nice yellowtail and permit, and the Newport Fishing Pier in North Miami Beach is seeing steady action for snook and jack crevalle. The tide’s just starting to rise, so get out there early and work the edges.

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