Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Sheepshead, Reds, and Trout on the Bite

# Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report

Well, folks, this is your morning briefing on what's happening on the water right now in the Keys and Miami area.

Let's start with the tide situation. We're looking at Miami Beach currently showing water levels rising toward high tide around 12:33 PM at 2.8 feet. If you're heading out this afternoon, that's your window for optimal conditions on the flats.

**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**

According to recent reports from Captain Experiences, sheepshead fishing has been absolutely stellar—the most consistent bite we've seen around Florida right now. Redfish have been a close second, especially on these cold days we've been having. You've also got black drum, seatrout, and mangrove snappers active throughout the region. Down in the Key Largo area, guides are reporting solid action on reds, snook, and sea trout on the backcountry. Lane snapper fishing around Layton Key has been steady with good night bite action on sharks too.

**Lures & Bait Selection**

For seatrout specifically, jerkbaits like the Rapala Shadow Rap are money right now in winter conditions—you can work them from a foot-and-a-half to four feet of water. Modern glide baits are also gaining traction. If you're targeting sheepshead and redfish, the old-school approaches are working best this time of year—live shrimp and cut mullet remain your bread and butter.

**Your Hotspots**

I'd focus on the backcountry flats around Key Largo where guides are consistently finding fish, and don't overlook the deeper hydrilla and grass edges near Miami—the shallow water structure is holding quality fish right now.

Get out there and tight lines!

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