Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Keys fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crystal waters down here. Merry Christmas Eve from the Florida Keys – it's a beauty today with upper 70s temps, mostly sunny skies, and light winds settlin' in after yesterday's breeze, per the Space Coast forecast. Sunrise hit around 7am, sunset 'bout 5:30pm, givin' ya prime light for the holiday bite.

Tides in Key Largo show high at 3:38am (2.2ft), low 9:54am (0.85ft), high 4:21pm (2.33ft), and low 10:35pm (0.92ft), straight from Fishing Reminder – fish the incomin' after that mornin' low for best action. Solunar peaks makin' it a solid day.

Fish are active, especially tight to mangroves on night trips. Paddletails and artificial shrimp are hot offshore and inshore, pullin' trout – lotsa smaller ones, but slot-sizers hittin' limits if ya switch baits for varyin' water temps, says the Islander report. Expect snook, reds, and maybe tarpon ghosts in the channels.

Best lures? Paddle-tail swimbaits on light jigheads for shallow runs, matchin' the hatch like local baitfish. Live shrimp or pinfish top bait choices – free-line 'em or under a popper near edges.

Hit these hot spots: Tavernier Creek for easy access trout and snapper, or Cross Key channels where tides rip and fish stack up. Kayak or skiff it quiet-like.

Bundle up light, watch for boat traffic, and tight lines!

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