Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the Florida Keys. Today’s Tuesday, November 25th, and the water’s moving with a low tide just past 6:43 am and the next high tide coming in around 12:05 pm. The sun rose at 7:24 am and will set at 6:46 pm, so we’ve got a solid day ahead. The weather’s mild, with light winds and mostly sunny skies, perfect for getting out on the flats or along the channels.

Fishing’s been steady, especially for snook and redfish. Capt. Johnny Mattay says his crews are hooking up with good numbers of both, especially in the shallows and around the mangroves. The warmer temps have the fish active, and the tides are pushing them into the usual spots. There’s also been some action with trout, and a few anglers are reporting catches of tarpon and permit, though those are a bit more scattered.

If you’re looking to get in on the bite, the best lures right now are topwater frogs in brown and black, especially around the grassy flats. The Strike King Hybrid Hunter in ghost herring is also producing, as well as ChatterBaits and swim jigs for those fishing the edges of the hydrilla. For bait, live shrimp and minnows are hard to beat, but don’t overlook artificial lures—many locals swear by them, especially when the fish are spooky.

Two hot spots to check out are South Sound in Key Largo and the flats around Islamorada. Both have been productive lately, with plenty of snook and redfish cruising the shallows. The tidal coefficient is moderate, so the currents aren’t too strong, making it easier to work your lures and baits.

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