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Chilly Florida Keys Fishing: Drum, Snook, and Tarpon Bite Despite Cold Temps
Today, January 26, 2025, the fishing scene in the Florida Keys is looking promising despite the cooler weather. Here in the Keys, we've been experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, with water temps dipping into the 57-degree range in the backcountry creeks.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
This morning, the low tide was at 1:46 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, and the high tide is expected at 8:53 AM with a height of 0.18 meters. Another low tide will occur at 12:25 PM, followed by a high tide at 7:22 PM with a height of 0.46 meters[2].
The sunrise today is at 7:11 AM, and the sunset will be at 6:08 PM. The weather has been quite chilly, but the sun is expected to come out later, making it a bit more comfortable.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was fair, with anglers catching a mix of species. In the backcountry, we managed to catch some nice drum, including a 15-18 lb fish and a few smaller ones. We also caught a few snook, with one weighing around 12-13 lbs, and some decent-sized redfish. Tarpon were active last week, especially on days when the water was calm and sunny, despite the mid-60s water temperatures[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For the drum and snook, patience is key, especially in cold water. Using live bait such as shrimp or mullet can be very effective. For tarpon, drifting a big, plump shrimp under the bridges, especially around the full moon, can yield great results. Sometimes adding a cork to the line can help in hooking up with these fish[5].
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the backcountry creeks, where the drum and snook are congregating. Another good spot is around the bridges, particularly for tarpon that are feeding on the shrimp runs. The Marquesas Keys are also a good area to target, especially for permit and other species that are getting ready to spawn[4].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're willing to wait for the bites. The cold weather might make the fish a bit sluggish, but with the right bait and patience, you can still have a successful day of fishing in the Florida Keys.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
This morning, the low tide was at 1:46 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, and the high tide is expected at 8:53 AM with a height of 0.18 meters. Another low tide will occur at 12:25 PM, followed by a high tide at 7:22 PM with a height of 0.46 meters[2].
The sunrise today is at 7:11 AM, and the sunset will be at 6:08 PM. The weather has been quite chilly, but the sun is expected to come out later, making it a bit more comfortable.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was fair, with anglers catching a mix of species. In the backcountry, we managed to catch some nice drum, including a 15-18 lb fish and a few smaller ones. We also caught a few snook, with one weighing around 12-13 lbs, and some decent-sized redfish. Tarpon were active last week, especially on days when the water was calm and sunny, despite the mid-60s water temperatures[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For the drum and snook, patience is key, especially in cold water. Using live bait such as shrimp or mullet can be very effective. For tarpon, drifting a big, plump shrimp under the bridges, especially around the full moon, can yield great results. Sometimes adding a cork to the line can help in hooking up with these fish[5].
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the backcountry creeks, where the drum and snook are congregating. Another good spot is around the bridges, particularly for tarpon that are feeding on the shrimp runs. The Marquesas Keys are also a good area to target, especially for permit and other species that are getting ready to spawn[4].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're willing to wait for the bites. The cold weather might make the fish a bit sluggish, but with the right bait and patience, you can still have a successful day of fishing in the Florida Keys.
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By Quiet. PleaseToday, January 26, 2025, the fishing scene in the Florida Keys is looking promising despite the cooler weather. Here in the Keys, we've been experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, with water temps dipping into the 57-degree range in the backcountry creeks.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
This morning, the low tide was at 1:46 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, and the high tide is expected at 8:53 AM with a height of 0.18 meters. Another low tide will occur at 12:25 PM, followed by a high tide at 7:22 PM with a height of 0.46 meters[2].
The sunrise today is at 7:11 AM, and the sunset will be at 6:08 PM. The weather has been quite chilly, but the sun is expected to come out later, making it a bit more comfortable.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was fair, with anglers catching a mix of species. In the backcountry, we managed to catch some nice drum, including a 15-18 lb fish and a few smaller ones. We also caught a few snook, with one weighing around 12-13 lbs, and some decent-sized redfish. Tarpon were active last week, especially on days when the water was calm and sunny, despite the mid-60s water temperatures[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For the drum and snook, patience is key, especially in cold water. Using live bait such as shrimp or mullet can be very effective. For tarpon, drifting a big, plump shrimp under the bridges, especially around the full moon, can yield great results. Sometimes adding a cork to the line can help in hooking up with these fish[5].
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the backcountry creeks, where the drum and snook are congregating. Another good spot is around the bridges, particularly for tarpon that are feeding on the shrimp runs. The Marquesas Keys are also a good area to target, especially for permit and other species that are getting ready to spawn[4].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're willing to wait for the bites. The cold weather might make the fish a bit sluggish, but with the right bait and patience, you can still have a successful day of fishing in the Florida Keys.
### Tidal and Weather Conditions
This morning, the low tide was at 1:46 AM with a height of -0.12 meters, and the high tide is expected at 8:53 AM with a height of 0.18 meters. Another low tide will occur at 12:25 PM, followed by a high tide at 7:22 PM with a height of 0.46 meters[2].
The sunrise today is at 7:11 AM, and the sunset will be at 6:08 PM. The weather has been quite chilly, but the sun is expected to come out later, making it a bit more comfortable.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday's fishing was fair, with anglers catching a mix of species. In the backcountry, we managed to catch some nice drum, including a 15-18 lb fish and a few smaller ones. We also caught a few snook, with one weighing around 12-13 lbs, and some decent-sized redfish. Tarpon were active last week, especially on days when the water was calm and sunny, despite the mid-60s water temperatures[1].
### Best Lures and Bait
For the drum and snook, patience is key, especially in cold water. Using live bait such as shrimp or mullet can be very effective. For tarpon, drifting a big, plump shrimp under the bridges, especially around the full moon, can yield great results. Sometimes adding a cork to the line can help in hooking up with these fish[5].
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the backcountry creeks, where the drum and snook are congregating. Another good spot is around the bridges, particularly for tarpon that are feeding on the shrimp runs. The Marquesas Keys are also a good area to target, especially for permit and other species that are getting ready to spawn[4].
Overall, it's a good day to get out on the water, especially if you're willing to wait for the bites. The cold weather might make the fish a bit sluggish, but with the right bait and patience, you can still have a successful day of fishing in the Florida Keys.