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Daily Fish Report for Florida Keys

Daily Fish Report for Florida Keys

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 Get the latest fishing updates and expert advice with the Daily Fishing Report for the Florida Keys. Whether you're into deep-sea fishing, inshore angling, or exploring the vibrant reefs, this podcast provides daily updates on conditions, fish activity, and top fishing spots across the Keys. Perfect for anglers looking to maximize their Florida Keys fishing experience."Copyright 2024 Quiet. Please Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • Keys Fishing Report: Reds, Tarpon, and Offshore Mahi in Prime Conditions

    Keys Fishing Report: Reds, Tarpon, and Offshore Mahi in Prime Conditions
    May 18 2025
    Good morning from the Florida Keys this Sunday, May eighteenth. Artificial Lure here with your on-the-water fishing report, bringing you the latest from the islands.

    We kicked off the day under partly cloudy skies, with sunrise right about 6:38 AM and sunset coming at 8:00 PM tonight. Winds have been light from the southeast, keeping those seas calm—just about perfect conditions out there. Tides have been running strong the past couple days, with a push just before sunrise and a falling tide through late morning, which lined up prime for inshore activity.

    Inshore, the redfish have been lighting up the flats. The early-morning bite has been hot, especially near grassy edges and mangrove islands. Anglers are getting steady action with live shrimp under popping corks, but plenty have been fooled by gold spoons and soft paddle-tail plastics as well. Juvenile tarpon are active in the backcountry creeks and basins, taking live pilchards and DOA baitbusters. Snook are also mixed in, holding tight to structure.

    Offshore, mahi mahi are scattered but steady. Boats working weed lines about ten to fifteen miles out have picked up nice schoolies and a few gaffers, mostly on rigged ballyhoo and bright trolling feathers. Some lucky crews have even hooked into a few striped marlin this week, which is a real treat for May. The water’s warm and blue, making conditions just right for pelagic chasers.

    Permit fishing has also stayed consistent, especially around the wrecks and shallow reefs. Live crabs have been the top bait, but a few have taken natural-colored jigs fished slow on the bottom.

    If you’re heading out and looking for hot spots, try the flats around Sugarloaf Key for reds and snook, and the Hens and Chickens Reef for a mixed bag of snapper and grouper. Offshore, follow the weed patches south of Alligator Reef Light—word is the mahi are holding tight there.

    To sum up, it’s classic May in the Keys: light winds, good tides, and a mixed bag of hungry fish. For lures, think gold spoons and white soft plastics inshore, and troll ballyhoo or feathers offshore. Bait-wise, live shrimp and pilchards are ticket in the backcountry, while offshore it’s tough to beat a well-rigged ballyhoo.

    Get out there early, beat the heat, and tight lines from the Keys!
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  • Florida Keys Fishing Report: Snook, Redfish, and Offshore Action Sizzling

    Florida Keys Fishing Report: Snook, Redfish, and Offshore Action Sizzling
    May 17 2025
    Howdy there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the hottest fishing report for the Florida Keys on this fine Saturday morning, May 17th, 2025.

    Let me tell you, the action in the Keys is absolutely sizzling right now! Florida Bay has been on fire with snook being the main attraction these past couple weeks. Captain Ridge Murphy's been reporting excellent catches throughout early May, so today should be no different.

    Weather-wise, we're looking at southeast winds around 20 mph and mostly sunny skies today. Perfect conditions if you're heading offshore, just be prepared for some chop.

    Inshore fishing has been spectacular lately. The flats are producing some quality redfish, especially during the morning hours. If you're targeting reds, try working the shallow grass flats with gold spoons or soft plastic jerkbaits. Live shrimp and finger mullet have also been producing nice results.

    Snook action continues to be strong, particularly around mangrove shorelines and creek mouths. These bruisers are hitting topwater plugs early, then switching to soft plastics or live bait as the sun climbs higher.

    Offshore, yellowtail snapper are biting well in 60-90 feet of water. Fresh cut bait and small jigs tipped with squid are your best bet. Mahi are scattered but definitely worth pursuing if you're heading to the deep. Look for floating debris and frigate birds to locate them.

    Grouper season opened up on May 1st, and it's been fantastic so far. If conditions allow, try working structure in 80-120 feet with live pinfish or large jigs.

    We're also right on the cusp of seeing those big strings of migrating tarpon showing up. They should be arriving any day now, so keep your eyes peeled if you're near the bridges or channels.

    For hot spots today, I'd recommend trying the backcountry near Snake Bight for redfish and snook, or head to the reef line between Sombrero and Alligator for some quality yellowtail action. The bridges have been producing some nice mangrove snapper as well.

    The TUNA-FANDUEL SPORTS NETWORK event is happening today at 9:30 am, so expect some competition boats in the water.

    Remember folks, the early bird gets the worm, so hit those flats during the morning hours for your best shot at success. And don't forget to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated under that hot Florida sun.

    This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and good fishing to y'all!
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  • Keys Fishing Report: Snapper, Tarpon, and Tuna Action Heats Up

    Keys Fishing Report: Snapper, Tarpon, and Tuna Action Heats Up
    May 16 2025
    Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Friday, May 16, 2025.

    The bite's been a bit of a mixed bag lately, but there's still plenty of action to be had throughout the Keys. Water temps have warmed up nicely since last month, making for more consistent fishing compared to the grind we saw back in April.

    Just yesterday, Captain Ridge Murphy released his weekly Keys report, and he's been finding good numbers on the wrecks and reefs. Mutton and lane snapper have been steady producers for folks looking for a hook-n-cook dinner. Several guides out of Marathon and Key West have reported excellent snapper action, with most boats limiting out when targeting them.

    Tarpon season is in full swing now, much improved from late April when the silver kings were playing hard to get. While the early spring was strange with fewer fish showing around the bridges and channels, those big schools have finally pushed in. Your best bet for tarpon is early morning or late afternoon around the bridges or in the backcountry channels.

    Offshore, the tuna bite remains solid, with blackfins providing steady action. Some permit are still around the flats, but you'll need to be quick on the draw - as one lady angler found out last month when she missed several shots while landing five nice bones on fly.

    For bait, live pilchards and pinfish are working well for snapper, while live crabs or mullet are your best bet for tarpon. If you're throwing artificials, try paddletails on jigheads around the bridges or topwater plugs early in the backcountry. Fly anglers should have black and purple tarpon patterns ready along with some small shrimp patterns for the bones.

    Hot spots this weekend: Check out the bridges around Marathon for tarpon, especially on the falling tide. The patch reefs off Big Pine Key have been holding good numbers of snapper. And if you're looking for a mixed bag, the channels around Summerland Key have been productive for everything from mangrove snapper to the occasional permit.

    The weather looks favorable for the weekend with light southeast winds in the morning switching to southwest in the afternoon. Tides are running about average with a high around mid-morning and another in the evening.

    Sunrise is at 6:38 AM and sunset at 8:02 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get on the water. Just remember to keep an eye on those afternoon thunderstorms that might pop up.

    That's it for now, folks. Get out there and wet a line! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines!
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