Florida Keys Fishing Report: Tarpon, Permit, and Grouper Action

Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Florida Keys fishing report for today.

Let's start with what Mother Nature's giving us. According to tidal data for Key West, we're looking at a low tide at 3:27 AM and another low at 10:05 AM, with highs at 2:20 PM and 8:59 PM. The solunar activity is showing average conditions—nothing spectacular, but still fishable. Sunrise came early this morning around 7 AM, and we'll have light until about 5:45 PM, giving you a solid nine hours of good fishing.

The water temp's holding steady around 75 degrees across the Miami area, with air temps ranging from 59 to 79—perfect January conditions for our waters. No major weather concerns today, so you can get out there without worrying about rough seas.

Now, here's what's been working recently in our Keys. Recent reports from local guides indicate solid action on inshore species, with tarpon and permit showing activity around the flats during tidal transitions. Deep-water anglers are connecting on grouper and snapper in the deeper channels. For lures, stick with topwater plugs early in the morning, then transition to soft plastics like mullet imitations and shrimp patterns as the day heats up. Live bait remains king—live mullet, pilchards, and small bonito are your best bets for attracting bigger fish.

Conch Key on the eastern end and Tavernier are both showing solid spring tide conditions today, making them prime spots to target. The flats near these areas are consistently producing for sight-fishing enthusiasts.

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