For December 20, 2024, in the Florida Keys and Miami, the fishing conditions are looking excellent. Let's start with the tides: In the Content Keys, the high tide is at 3:13 AM with a height of 3.81 feet, followed by a low tide at 11:15 AM with a height of 0.15 feet. The second high tide is at 4:42 PM with a height of 2.42 feet, and the final low tide of the day is at 10:45 PM with a height of 1.02 feet[2].

The weather is favorable, with clear skies and moderate winds, making it an ideal day for fishing. Sunrise is at 7:05 AM, and sunset is at 5:41 PM[2].

Yesterday saw a lot of activity from mahi-mahi, kingfish, and sailfish. Anglers reported good catches of mahi-mahi in the offshore waters, particularly around the reefs. Kingfish were active near the coastal areas, and sailfish were spotted further out in the blue waters[1].

For lures, spoons and jigs are working well for kingfish and mahi-mahi. Live bait such as ballyhoo and pilchards are highly effective for sailfish and larger predators. For those targeting smaller species like snappers and groupers, shrimp and squid are good options[1].

Hot spots include the reefs off Key Largo, where the structure is attracting a variety of species. The waters around Haulover Inlet in Miami are also producing good catches of kingfish and tarpon. For those venturing further out, the blue waters around the edge of the continental shelf are where you'll find the sailfish and larger mahi-mahi[1].

Overall, it's a great day to be out on the water, with plenty of fish to go around and favorable conditions to make your fishing trip enjoyable.