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Fishing Forecast: Tarpon, Mahi, and Bonefish Bonanza in the Florida Keys this April 14, 2025
Good morning from the stunning waters of the Florida Keys and Miami this Monday, April 14, 2025! Anglers, the day ahead offers fantastic opportunities for going after some of the most prized catches in South Florida.
The weather is looking prime for fishing with calm winds this morning, building to a light breeze through the afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM, and sunset will grace the horizon at 7:48 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to make the most of your fishing. Tides for the Content Keys today show a favorable pattern: high tides at 2:28 AM and 1:52 PM, and low tides at 8:32 AM and 9:30 PM. Plan your fishing between the changing tides for the best bite.
Recent catches in the region have been impressive! April is peak tarpon season, and these majestic fish are stacking up in deeper waters throughout the Keys. Offshore, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish) are making waves, especially around the 100-150 ft depth range, with some large specimens showing up. Wahoo have also been active, particularly around reef structures. On the flats, bonefish are abundant from Islamorada down to the Lower Keys ocean-side flats, providing excellent opportunities for those targeting them with fly rods or light spinning gear.
For bait and lures, local favorites are performing well. Soft plastics like DOA Shrimp, paddle tail jigs, and Hogy lures are excellent for flats species such as bonefish and permit. Live bait—shrimp, crabs, pilchards, and mullet—remains highly effective, especially for targeting tarpon, snook, and barracuda. Offshore, vertical jigs and brightly colored trolling lures are the key to attracting mahi and wahoo, while the ever-reliable 3-inch NLBN paddle tail lure is also proving its worth in deeper channels and near bridges.
If you’re looking for hotspots today, consider hitting the Seven Mile Bridge, a perennial favorite for snapper, grouper, and yellow jack. The Islamorada flats are ideal for bonefish and permit action, while offshore anglers should head to deeper reefs or beyond the 100-ft mark for mahi-mahi and wahoo encounters. The Content Keys area is also perfect for a mix of inshore action and backcountry exploration.
In summary, with favorable weather, active fish, and a promising tide schedule, today is a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines, and may your day be filled with unforgettable catches!
The weather is looking prime for fishing with calm winds this morning, building to a light breeze through the afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM, and sunset will grace the horizon at 7:48 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to make the most of your fishing. Tides for the Content Keys today show a favorable pattern: high tides at 2:28 AM and 1:52 PM, and low tides at 8:32 AM and 9:30 PM. Plan your fishing between the changing tides for the best bite.
Recent catches in the region have been impressive! April is peak tarpon season, and these majestic fish are stacking up in deeper waters throughout the Keys. Offshore, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish) are making waves, especially around the 100-150 ft depth range, with some large specimens showing up. Wahoo have also been active, particularly around reef structures. On the flats, bonefish are abundant from Islamorada down to the Lower Keys ocean-side flats, providing excellent opportunities for those targeting them with fly rods or light spinning gear.
For bait and lures, local favorites are performing well. Soft plastics like DOA Shrimp, paddle tail jigs, and Hogy lures are excellent for flats species such as bonefish and permit. Live bait—shrimp, crabs, pilchards, and mullet—remains highly effective, especially for targeting tarpon, snook, and barracuda. Offshore, vertical jigs and brightly colored trolling lures are the key to attracting mahi and wahoo, while the ever-reliable 3-inch NLBN paddle tail lure is also proving its worth in deeper channels and near bridges.
If you’re looking for hotspots today, consider hitting the Seven Mile Bridge, a perennial favorite for snapper, grouper, and yellow jack. The Islamorada flats are ideal for bonefish and permit action, while offshore anglers should head to deeper reefs or beyond the 100-ft mark for mahi-mahi and wahoo encounters. The Content Keys area is also perfect for a mix of inshore action and backcountry exploration.
In summary, with favorable weather, active fish, and a promising tide schedule, today is a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines, and may your day be filled with unforgettable catches!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning from the stunning waters of the Florida Keys and Miami this Monday, April 14, 2025! Anglers, the day ahead offers fantastic opportunities for going after some of the most prized catches in South Florida.
The weather is looking prime for fishing with calm winds this morning, building to a light breeze through the afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM, and sunset will grace the horizon at 7:48 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to make the most of your fishing. Tides for the Content Keys today show a favorable pattern: high tides at 2:28 AM and 1:52 PM, and low tides at 8:32 AM and 9:30 PM. Plan your fishing between the changing tides for the best bite.
Recent catches in the region have been impressive! April is peak tarpon season, and these majestic fish are stacking up in deeper waters throughout the Keys. Offshore, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish) are making waves, especially around the 100-150 ft depth range, with some large specimens showing up. Wahoo have also been active, particularly around reef structures. On the flats, bonefish are abundant from Islamorada down to the Lower Keys ocean-side flats, providing excellent opportunities for those targeting them with fly rods or light spinning gear.
For bait and lures, local favorites are performing well. Soft plastics like DOA Shrimp, paddle tail jigs, and Hogy lures are excellent for flats species such as bonefish and permit. Live bait—shrimp, crabs, pilchards, and mullet—remains highly effective, especially for targeting tarpon, snook, and barracuda. Offshore, vertical jigs and brightly colored trolling lures are the key to attracting mahi and wahoo, while the ever-reliable 3-inch NLBN paddle tail lure is also proving its worth in deeper channels and near bridges.
If you’re looking for hotspots today, consider hitting the Seven Mile Bridge, a perennial favorite for snapper, grouper, and yellow jack. The Islamorada flats are ideal for bonefish and permit action, while offshore anglers should head to deeper reefs or beyond the 100-ft mark for mahi-mahi and wahoo encounters. The Content Keys area is also perfect for a mix of inshore action and backcountry exploration.
In summary, with favorable weather, active fish, and a promising tide schedule, today is a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines, and may your day be filled with unforgettable catches!
The weather is looking prime for fishing with calm winds this morning, building to a light breeze through the afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM, and sunset will grace the horizon at 7:48 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to make the most of your fishing. Tides for the Content Keys today show a favorable pattern: high tides at 2:28 AM and 1:52 PM, and low tides at 8:32 AM and 9:30 PM. Plan your fishing between the changing tides for the best bite.
Recent catches in the region have been impressive! April is peak tarpon season, and these majestic fish are stacking up in deeper waters throughout the Keys. Offshore, mahi-mahi (dolphinfish) are making waves, especially around the 100-150 ft depth range, with some large specimens showing up. Wahoo have also been active, particularly around reef structures. On the flats, bonefish are abundant from Islamorada down to the Lower Keys ocean-side flats, providing excellent opportunities for those targeting them with fly rods or light spinning gear.
For bait and lures, local favorites are performing well. Soft plastics like DOA Shrimp, paddle tail jigs, and Hogy lures are excellent for flats species such as bonefish and permit. Live bait—shrimp, crabs, pilchards, and mullet—remains highly effective, especially for targeting tarpon, snook, and barracuda. Offshore, vertical jigs and brightly colored trolling lures are the key to attracting mahi and wahoo, while the ever-reliable 3-inch NLBN paddle tail lure is also proving its worth in deeper channels and near bridges.
If you’re looking for hotspots today, consider hitting the Seven Mile Bridge, a perennial favorite for snapper, grouper, and yellow jack. The Islamorada flats are ideal for bonefish and permit action, while offshore anglers should head to deeper reefs or beyond the 100-ft mark for mahi-mahi and wahoo encounters. The Content Keys area is also perfect for a mix of inshore action and backcountry exploration.
In summary, with favorable weather, active fish, and a promising tide schedule, today is a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines, and may your day be filled with unforgettable catches!