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  • Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Tuna, Kingfish, Tarpon, and More

    Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Tuna, Kingfish, Tarpon, and More
    May 18 2025
    Good morning from the Florida Keys and Miami, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for May 18, 2025.

    Sunrise hit us around 6:35 AM with sunset expected near 7:56 PM. Weather’s true to that late spring pattern—warm, humid, and a light breeze making the water a little choppy but nothing a flats boat or offshore center console can’t handle. We have a high tide rolling in around mid-morning with a falling tide by early afternoon, which means fish should be feeding both early and late in the day.

    Out of Miami, the edge is hot right now. Blackfin tuna are still running strong, especially in the mornings and late afternoons. Kingfish are showing up in good numbers, with some pushing over 30 pounds. Both are blasting live pilchards and threadfin herring drifted or slow trolled along the reef edge. Don’t forget to have some wire leaders handy for those toothy kingfish. Mutton snapper are chewing on live bait, too—try fishing the wrecks or patch reefs in 60 to 120 feet. Grouper season’s open, and the bite’s solid on big baits fished deep, especially on the wrecks for amberjack as well. Shark action’s still steady on big baits off the bottom for those looking for a real tug-of-war[4][5].

    Down through the Keys, snook, redfish, and juvenile tarpon have been steady in the backcountry. Folks are just waiting for the big tarpon to show on the ocean side flats, which could break wide open any day now. Out front, permit are cruising the wrecks and deeper flats—try a live crab or a well-placed artificial if you’re sight fishing. Flats anglers are reporting action on topwater plugs and soft plastics early, then switching to natural baits as the sun gets high[1][2].

    Best baits this weekend: live pilchards, threadfins, and crabs. If you’re bringing artificials, pack silver spoons, bucktail jigs, and topwater plugs—especially for first light or at dusk.

    For hot spots, don't miss Government Cut and Haulover Inlet for your pelagics and snapper. In the Keys, check out the bridges—Seven Mile and Channel Five—for big tarpon and snapper stacks, and hit the patch reefs off Islamorada for steady mixed-bag bottom fishing.

    That’s your Sunday rundown. Good luck out there, tight lines, and remember—sometimes the best bite is right at your feet.
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  • South Florida Fishing Heats Up: Redfish, Kingfish, and More!

    South Florida Fishing Heats Up: Redfish, Kingfish, and More!
    May 17 2025
    Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 17th, 2025.

    The heat is on, folks! Both the weather and the fishing action are heating up across South Florida waters. We're looking at warm temperatures today with lighter winds making for some calm seas, perfect for getting out there.

    In the Florida Keys, redfish are absolutely on fire right now on the flats. According to Captain Ridge Murphy's report from earlier this week, the inshore action has been stellar with reds actively feeding during the morning tides. If you're heading offshore in the Keys, mahi (dorado) are scattered but becoming more consistent as we move deeper into May.

    Down in Miami, we're seeing what locals call "meat fish" season in full swing. Blackfin tuna and kingfish have pushed into shallower water and have been hitting hard, especially during early morning and late evening hours. Some anglers have been landing kingfish in the 30+ pound class, so keep those wire leaders handy for those toothy critters!

    The mutton snapper bite has been excellent, particularly on live bait presentations. According to guides working out of Miami, these tasty bottom dwellers have been chewing consistently when presented with the right offering. Grouper season opened on May 1st, so don't miss your chance to target these bruisers on the wrecks and reefs.

    For those shark enthusiasts out there, reports indicate solid action when using big live baits. Several Miami charters have reported consistent shark action within sight of the skyline.

    Best baits right now include live pilchards, threadfin herring, and goggle eyes for the pelagics. If you're bottom fishing, fresh cut bonito or live pinfish have been producing well for muttons and groupers.

    As for artificial offerings (my personal specialty!), silver spoons and white bucktail jigs have been working wonders for the redfish on the flats. Offshore, blue/white trolling lures and darker-colored surface poppers have been attracting the attention of kingfish and blackfin.

    Hot spots to check out include the edge in 120-180 feet of water off Miami for the kingfish and tuna action. In the Keys, try Hawk Channel for permit and the Gulf-side flats for those redfish. The Islamorada humps are starting to hold some decent tuna schools as well.

    Tarpon migration should be in full swing any day now, so keep your eyes peeled for rolling silver kings, especially around the bridges and channels.

    Remember folks, the early bird gets the worm, or in our case, the fish! Dawn patrols have been most productive, so set those alarms and get out there before the midday heat hits.

    This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and bent rods to all you South Florida anglers! See y'all on the water.
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  • Florida Keys Fishing Report: Kingfish, Tuna and Snapper Abound in Late Spring Action

    Florida Keys Fishing Report: Kingfish, Tuna and Snapper Abound in Late Spring Action
    May 16 2025
    Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure coming to you with today’s fishing report for May 16, 2025, covering the vibrant waters of the Florida Keys and Miami area.

    We kicked off early with a light east breeze, warm temps, and clear skies—sunrise hit around 6:36 AM with sunset coming up close to 7:54 PM. The tides are running moderate today, with an incoming push early morning and another swing in the late afternoon, which always helps fire up the bite.

    Fishing in Miami and the upper Keys right now is classic late-spring action. Offshore, the edge has been loaded with kingfish and blackfin tuna. Several boats this week reported steady catches, with kingfish running into the 30-pound range and blackfin tuna regularly coming over the rails. A few sailfish and wahoo are still hanging around, but the main event is “meat fishing”—these pelagics are your target if you want something for the cooler. The bite’s been hottest at first light and again right before dusk, so plan your trip around those windows for the best shot at action. Wire leaders are a must for kingfish[2][4].

    Some dolphin (mahi mahi) have made appearances offshore, though they’re scattered. Look for weed lines or floating debris between 500 and 900 feet, especially on the Atlantic side. Trolling small feathers, bonita strips, or bright skirted ballyhoo will put you in the game for mahi right now[2][5].

    On the bottom, mutton snapper are chewing well on the edge, and grouper season is open—both have been coming up for folks dropping live pinfish or ballyhoo around wrecks and patch reefs. Amberjack are still on the deep wrecks, offering a hard fight for those looking for something heavier. Mangrove and yellowtail snapper are starting to heat up as well, especially as we move toward summer[2].

    Inshore, the backcountry and flats are alive. Redfish are active on the flats around the Keys, with live shrimp and soft plastic jerkbaits doing most of the work. If you want a fun early-morning wade, look for tailers on the edges of the grass beds at first light[5].

    Hot spots today include the edge off Haulover Inlet for kingfish and tuna, and the Islamorada Hump for blackfin and mahi. For bottom fishing, wrecks in 100-200 feet off Miami Beach have been steady for muttons and groupers.

    Top baits and lures right now: live pilchards or goggle eyes on the drift, wire stingers for kings, and vertical jigs for tuna and jacks. For snapper and grouper, you can’t beat a fresh live bait dropped right into the structure.

    That’s the bite—tight lines, and good luck out there!
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  • Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Pelagics, Grouper, Reds & Tarpon Heating Up for Summer

    Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Pelagics, Grouper, Reds & Tarpon Heating Up for Summer
    May 14 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your May 14, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters.

    The sun rose at 6:38 AM and will set tonight around 7:55 PM, giving us a full day of prime fishing conditions. Warm, calm weather is setting the summer pattern, and light winds have kept the seas comfortable. Tides today are moderate, with the early morning incoming tide and the late afternoon outgoing tide being the most productive windows.

    Pelagic fishing off Miami has been solid. Blackfin tuna and kingfish are hitting regularly along the edge, especially in the mornings and evenings. Kingfish up to 30 pounds have been landed this week, and there’s been a steady pick of blackfin tuna. Mahi mahi are just starting to trickle in offshore, but they’re scattered, so keep moving until you find them. Wahoo are an occasional surprise, so running wire leaders is a smart move[1][4][5].

    Anglers are seeing better bottom fishing as grouper season just opened. Red grouper and mutton snapper are coming off the wrecks, especially during active tides. It’s also a solid time for amberjack and the occasional rare American red snapper[1].

    In the Florida Keys, the inshore bite is heating up. Redfish have been active across the flats, especially in the early part of the day. Tarpon action is picking up with the big migration pushing through, so bridge channels and ocean-side passes are holding fish. Snook and juvenile tarpon are steady targets around mangroves and backcountry channels[2][3][5].

    For lures and bait, here’s what’s working:
    - Offshore: Live pilchards, threadfin herring, and bonito strips on drift rigs are top choices for kingfish and tuna. Trolling small feathers and squid skirts will get mahi. Run deep divers or planers for wahoo.
    - Bottom: Live pinfish, ballyhoo, or large chunks of fresh bait are best for grouper and mutton snapper.
    - Inshore: Topwater plugs and weedless soft plastics are drawing redfish and snook on the flats. For tarpon, live mullet or crabs near bridges and passes at dusk and dawn are producing.
    Hot spots to hit today include the reef edge off Fowey Rocks for kingfish and blackfin, Islamorada’s Hump for scattered mahi, and the flats off Marathon for redfish and the early morning tarpon bite. The Seven Mile Bridge is a classic tarpon hotspot that’s seeing plenty of rolling fish.

    Action is only going to heat up as the tides and moon align over the coming weeks. Tight lines and see you out on the water!
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  • Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Kingfish, Mahi, & Redfish Slam in May

    Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Kingfish, Mahi, & Redfish Slam in May
    May 12 2025
    Howdy folks! Artificial Lure here with your May 12th, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area.

    The summer patterns are settling in nicely across South Florida this week. We're looking at calm seas today with light southeast winds around 8-10 knots, making for some mighty fine conditions out on the water. Sunrise was at 6:38 AM and we'll see sunset at 7:52 PM, giving y'all plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet.

    Let me tell you, the fishing has been red hot! May is always prime time for what we locals call "meat fish" - the kind that fills your cooler and your dinner plate. Blackfin tuna and kingfish have been absolutely crushing it in the shallower water off Miami[1][4]. Just last week, several boats reported multiple kingfish hookups per trip, with some monsters pushing past the 30-pound mark. These toothy critters are hitting particularly hard during early morning and late evening, so keep those wire leaders handy[1].

    Down in the Keys, Captain Ridge Murphy reports the inshore bite has been phenomenal, especially for redfish on the flats[5]. If you're heading offshore from the Keys, you'll find scattered mahi-mahi starting to show up, though they're not quite in their summer concentration yet[1][5].

    Mutton snapper have been chewing well on live bait, and the grouper season that opened on May 1st has been producing some quality fish on the wrecks and reefs[1][4]. The shark action has been solid too if you're looking for a real battle - they've been hammering big live baits[4].

    For lures, I'm seeing good results with blue/white trolling feathers for the kingfish and tuna. When bottom fishing, live pilchards or ballyhoo will get you connected with those muttons. For the flats action, gold spoons and shrimp patterns are your best bet for the reds.

    Hot spots this week: The edge in 120-180 feet of water off Key Biscayne has been holding good numbers of kingfish and blackfin. The patch reefs off Islamorada are giving up nice muttons. And don't overlook the Rickenbacker Causeway flats during the falling tide for some exciting redfish action.

    Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide at 9:22 AM and low around 3:45 PM today, making mid-morning prime time for working those channel edges.

    One last tip: the tarpon migration should be kicking into high gear any day now, so keep your eyes peeled for those silver kings rolling, especially around the bridges[2].

    Y'all get out there and enjoy some of this fantastic May fishing! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines and full coolers!
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  • Fishing Frenzy in the Florida Keys and Miami: Kingfish, Tarpon, and More on the Bite

    Fishing Frenzy in the Florida Keys and Miami: Kingfish, Tarpon, and More on the Bite
    May 11 2025
    Artificial Lure here, bringing you your local fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area this fine Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

    We’re stepping into prime time fishing with early summer weather settling in—warm temps, lighter winds, and calmer seas making it comfortable to head offshore or work the inshore flats. Sunrise hit at 6:35 am and sunset will be about 7:57 pm, giving you plenty of daylight to get on the bite.

    Offshore around Miami, kingfish and blackfin tuna have been bending rods consistently. Anglers are hauling in a couple of kingfish per trip, with some big boys tipping the scales at over 30 pounds this week. Blackfin are solid, and a few mahi mahi are starting to show up, particularly during the early morning and late evening. Don’t forget those wire leaders—there’s the occasional wahoo making a run and they’ll chew through mono in a flash. For pelagics, top lure choices are blue/white feathers, small trolling plugs, and live pilchards or goggle eyes if you can find them. Kite fishing remains a killer technique for sailfish, which are still around if you want to try your luck[1].

    Bottom fishing is really heating up now that grouper season opened May 1. The reefs and wrecks are producing nice grouper, amberjack, and a few mutton snapper—action should only get better as we move through May. If you’re working the bottom, go with live pinfish or ballyhoo, and bring some squid for the snapper. Drop down a chicken rig with cut bait over the wrecks or structure for your best shot[1][4].

    Down in the Keys, the tarpon bite is going off, especially at the bridges and channels at dawn and dusk. Expect anglers to hook into several tarpon each trip, and juvenile tarpon are still steady in the backcountry. Permit are moving well on the flats, and backcountry action remains strong with snook and redfish making steady appearances[2][5]. Live crabs or pinfish are the ticket for tarpon, while small live shrimp and soft plastic lures work well for permit.

    The tides are running high with the full moon just passed, so expect strong currents around the bridges and reef edges—perfect for predator action. Hot spots to try this week: head offshore from Government Cut for kingfish and blackfin, or fish the legendary Seven Mile Bridge or Bahia Honda for tarpon. The reefs off Key Largo are a good bet for grouper and snapper.

    In summary, the fish are biting, the weather’s right, and the water’s inviting. Grab those live baits or your favorite lures and get after it. The Florida Keys and Miami are wide open for action right now. Tight lines and see you on the water!
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  • "Offshore Tuna, Reef Grouper Bite Heating Up in South Florida's Keys and Miami"

    "Offshore Tuna, Reef Grouper Bite Heating Up in South Florida's Keys and Miami"
    May 10 2025
    Good morning from the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys and Miami, it’s Artificial Lure here with your May 10 fishing report. Sunrise came in around 6:36 AM and we’re looking at a sunset right around 7:53 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight to get after the bite. Winds are light and the weather’s warming up—a classic calm May pattern and perfect for getting offshore or hitting the backcountry flats.

    On the tide side, we’re in a moderate moving cycle today. Expect the incoming tide to bring good action on the flats and the outgoing to set up a hot bite around the bridges and deeper channels, especially as that water moves past structure and stirs up bait.

    Offshore, you’ll find blackfin tuna and kingfish stacked up near the edge, especially around 80 to 200 feet of water. Kingfish are active on slow-trolled live baits or larger flashy lures, with wire leaders a must for those bigger, toothy kings that can pop up anytime. Blackfin tuna are tearing up live pilchards and small live baits, and some boats are reporting solid numbers as well as a few fish breaking the thirty-pound mark.

    If you venture further offshore towards the blue water, mahi are scattered but around—particularly near weed lines in 300 feet or deeper. Troll small skirted ballyhoo or try chunking with squid to ring the dinner bell. Wahoo are showing up here and there, so keep a deep line out just in case.

    On the reef and bottom fishing front, grouper season is open and the bite is heating up, especially near wrecks and patch reefs in 50 to 120 feet. Mutton snapper are chewing well on live pinfish and ballyhoo fished near the bottom, and you’ve got some amberjack still hanging around the wrecks too. Mangrove and yellowtail snapper will only get better through the next couple months, but right now muttons are the stars.

    Inshore around the Keys’ flats, redfish are cruising the skinny water. Poling quietly and tossing soft plastic jerk baits or live shrimp is your best bet for sight fishing these fish. Tarpon action is peaking in Key West as well, with early mornings and nights being prime times to jump the silver king using live crabs or big swimbaits.

    Hot spots today include the edge from Triumph Reef down to Fowey Rocks if you’re hunting pelagics, and the Islamorada patch reefs for grouper and muttons. For backcountry action, the flats around Marathon and upper Keys hold plenty of redfish and snook on the higher tides.

    Best baits and lures right now are live pilchards, threadfin herring, and pinfish for the offshore bite, with jigs and big swimbaits pulling in some quality reef fish. Inshore, can’t go wrong with a well-placed live shrimp or a soft plastic paddletail.

    That’s today’s rundown—the bite’s on, the weather’s fine, and there’s no better time to be on the water in South Florida. Tight lines and see you out there.

    Sources: Miami Fishing Reports May 2025, Double Threat Charters, Captain Experiences, Florida Keys Fishing Report May 8-13, Key West Fishing Report May 2025[1][3][4][5].
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  • Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Reds, Kings, Tuna, and More in Early May's Bite

    Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Reds, Kings, Tuna, and More in Early May's Bite
    May 9 2025
    Good morning from the Florida Keys and Miami area. Artificial Lure here with your Friday, May 9th, 2025 fishing report.

    The sun rose today at 6:40 am and will set around 7:55 pm, giving us a nice long window for getting out on the water. Weather’s typical for early May: warm, humid, with a light southeast breeze, though the Keys are seeing slightly breezier conditions than Miami. Those heading offshore should expect some chop, but nothing you can’t handle if you pick your windows.

    Tides are swinging through a typical May cycle, so expect a mid-morning incoming tide and an outgoing tide later in the afternoon. That means a prime bite inshore early, with things picking up offshore closer to midday as the water movement gets those pelagics fired up.

    In the Keys, Capt. Ridge Murphy reports that the flats are hot with redfish, with anglers catching solid numbers on live shrimp, soft plastics, and gold spoons. Offshore in the blue water, mahi are around, but catches are scattered. Those finding weed lines are picking up a few mahi here and there—be ready to troll ballyhoo or small feathers for the best shot[1].

    Up around Miami, the edge is just alive. Kingfish and blackfin tuna are pushing shallow, with anglers finding success trolling bonita strips and drifting live pilchards or threadfin. The king bite is steady, and some boats are scoring multiple fish in the 15–30 pound range each trip—don’t be surprised if you hook up with a smoker[2][5]. Blackfin tuna are hitting best at dawn and dusk, so plan your trip around those low-light periods.

    Bottom fishing is really heating up with grouper season now open and plenty of mutton snapper chewing on live bait. Dropping live pinfish or ballyhoo around the reefs and wrecks is your ticket to a big mutton or even a handful of amberjack. The reefs are also starting to show more yellowtail and mangrove snapper, so keep cut bait handy for a mixed bag[2].

    If you’re looking for hot spots, check out the flats off Islamorada for redfish action and hit the Hump offshore if you’re hunting mahi. Around Miami, the reefs off Haulover and the troughs outside Government Cut are producing a steady stream of kingfish, blackfin, and the odd sailfish. For bottom fishing, hit the wrecks in 120–200 feet.

    Best baits this week are live pilchards, threadfin, and pinfish. For artificials, don’t leave home without a couple of silver spoons, trolling feathers, and soft plastic jerkbaits. Early morning is your best window, especially with that first incoming tide.

    That’s your Friday report from the Florida Keys up through Miami. Tight lines and may your next cast be the big one!
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