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Fishing the Florida Keys in Transitioning Weather: Offshore Kingfish, Backcountry Tarpon, and Snapper Bonanza
As of October 20, 2024, the Florida Keys are offering some fantastic fishing opportunities, despite the transitioning weather patterns.
### Weather and Tides
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 75 degrees. Winds will be picking up by the end of the week, with northeasterly winds reaching 25-30 mph as the first cold front of the season approaches. Sunrise today is at 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at 6:45 PM. Tides will be moderate, with a high tide at 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing in the Keys is heating up as the summer patterns give way to winter. Offshore, there has been a decent bite of Kingfish on the reef, along with occasional Mahi and Bonito out past the color change. In the backcountry, the waters have cleaned up quickly after the last storm, and fishing is getting better by the day. Baby Tarpon are active in their usual spots, although the flats are still a bit cloudy due to past conditions.
### Catch Report
Yesterday saw a good catch of Yellowtail Snapper on the reef, particularly at depths of 60 to 90 feet. Chumming heavily was very effective for attracting these fish. In the backcountry, Mangrove Snappers were plentiful on the grass flats using chunks of live bait like pilchards. Tarpon fishing has been picking up in residential canals, and there have been reports of Mahi catches 18 miles out in waters over 700 feet deep.
### Best Lures and Bait
For reef fishing, live bait such as pilchards, ballyhoo, and threadfins are working well. In the backcountry, using long leaders with live bait like pinfish and ballyhoo is effective for catching Mangrove Snappers. For Tarpon, artificial lures and live bait in the residential canals are producing good results.
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the patch reefs just south of Key West, where you can catch a variety of species including Kingfish, Snappers, and Groupers. Another good spot is the backcountry waters around Key West, particularly the grass flats and residential canals for Tarpon and Mangrove Snappers.
Overall, the fishing in the Florida Keys is looking great as we transition into the fall season. With the right bait and lures, and an eye on the weather, you can have a very successful day on the water.
### Weather and Tides
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 75 degrees. Winds will be picking up by the end of the week, with northeasterly winds reaching 25-30 mph as the first cold front of the season approaches. Sunrise today is at 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at 6:45 PM. Tides will be moderate, with a high tide at 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing in the Keys is heating up as the summer patterns give way to winter. Offshore, there has been a decent bite of Kingfish on the reef, along with occasional Mahi and Bonito out past the color change. In the backcountry, the waters have cleaned up quickly after the last storm, and fishing is getting better by the day. Baby Tarpon are active in their usual spots, although the flats are still a bit cloudy due to past conditions.
### Catch Report
Yesterday saw a good catch of Yellowtail Snapper on the reef, particularly at depths of 60 to 90 feet. Chumming heavily was very effective for attracting these fish. In the backcountry, Mangrove Snappers were plentiful on the grass flats using chunks of live bait like pilchards. Tarpon fishing has been picking up in residential canals, and there have been reports of Mahi catches 18 miles out in waters over 700 feet deep.
### Best Lures and Bait
For reef fishing, live bait such as pilchards, ballyhoo, and threadfins are working well. In the backcountry, using long leaders with live bait like pinfish and ballyhoo is effective for catching Mangrove Snappers. For Tarpon, artificial lures and live bait in the residential canals are producing good results.
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the patch reefs just south of Key West, where you can catch a variety of species including Kingfish, Snappers, and Groupers. Another good spot is the backcountry waters around Key West, particularly the grass flats and residential canals for Tarpon and Mangrove Snappers.
Overall, the fishing in the Florida Keys is looking great as we transition into the fall season. With the right bait and lures, and an eye on the weather, you can have a very successful day on the water.
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By Quiet. PleaseAs of October 20, 2024, the Florida Keys are offering some fantastic fishing opportunities, despite the transitioning weather patterns.
### Weather and Tides
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 75 degrees. Winds will be picking up by the end of the week, with northeasterly winds reaching 25-30 mph as the first cold front of the season approaches. Sunrise today is at 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at 6:45 PM. Tides will be moderate, with a high tide at 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing in the Keys is heating up as the summer patterns give way to winter. Offshore, there has been a decent bite of Kingfish on the reef, along with occasional Mahi and Bonito out past the color change. In the backcountry, the waters have cleaned up quickly after the last storm, and fishing is getting better by the day. Baby Tarpon are active in their usual spots, although the flats are still a bit cloudy due to past conditions.
### Catch Report
Yesterday saw a good catch of Yellowtail Snapper on the reef, particularly at depths of 60 to 90 feet. Chumming heavily was very effective for attracting these fish. In the backcountry, Mangrove Snappers were plentiful on the grass flats using chunks of live bait like pilchards. Tarpon fishing has been picking up in residential canals, and there have been reports of Mahi catches 18 miles out in waters over 700 feet deep.
### Best Lures and Bait
For reef fishing, live bait such as pilchards, ballyhoo, and threadfins are working well. In the backcountry, using long leaders with live bait like pinfish and ballyhoo is effective for catching Mangrove Snappers. For Tarpon, artificial lures and live bait in the residential canals are producing good results.
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the patch reefs just south of Key West, where you can catch a variety of species including Kingfish, Snappers, and Groupers. Another good spot is the backcountry waters around Key West, particularly the grass flats and residential canals for Tarpon and Mangrove Snappers.
Overall, the fishing in the Florida Keys is looking great as we transition into the fall season. With the right bait and lures, and an eye on the weather, you can have a very successful day on the water.
### Weather and Tides
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 75 degrees. Winds will be picking up by the end of the week, with northeasterly winds reaching 25-30 mph as the first cold front of the season approaches. Sunrise today is at 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at 6:45 PM. Tides will be moderate, with a high tide at 9:30 AM and a low tide at 3:30 PM.
### Fish Activity
The fishing in the Keys is heating up as the summer patterns give way to winter. Offshore, there has been a decent bite of Kingfish on the reef, along with occasional Mahi and Bonito out past the color change. In the backcountry, the waters have cleaned up quickly after the last storm, and fishing is getting better by the day. Baby Tarpon are active in their usual spots, although the flats are still a bit cloudy due to past conditions.
### Catch Report
Yesterday saw a good catch of Yellowtail Snapper on the reef, particularly at depths of 60 to 90 feet. Chumming heavily was very effective for attracting these fish. In the backcountry, Mangrove Snappers were plentiful on the grass flats using chunks of live bait like pilchards. Tarpon fishing has been picking up in residential canals, and there have been reports of Mahi catches 18 miles out in waters over 700 feet deep.
### Best Lures and Bait
For reef fishing, live bait such as pilchards, ballyhoo, and threadfins are working well. In the backcountry, using long leaders with live bait like pinfish and ballyhoo is effective for catching Mangrove Snappers. For Tarpon, artificial lures and live bait in the residential canals are producing good results.
### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the patch reefs just south of Key West, where you can catch a variety of species including Kingfish, Snappers, and Groupers. Another good spot is the backcountry waters around Key West, particularly the grass flats and residential canals for Tarpon and Mangrove Snappers.
Overall, the fishing in the Florida Keys is looking great as we transition into the fall season. With the right bait and lures, and an eye on the weather, you can have a very successful day on the water.