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Fishing the Florida Keys: Tarpon, Cobia, and Offshore Tuna - April 2025 Report
Good morning, anglers! Here's your Florida Keys fishing report for Monday, April 14, 2025.
The day starts off with a sunrise at 6:57 AM and a sunset expected at 7:48 PM. Currently, the weather is warm and pleasant, with temperatures forecasted in the mid-80s. Winds are moderate, around 10-15 mph, so plan accordingly for choppier waters offshore. Tidal movements today will play a key factor, with high tide mid-morning and low tide later this afternoon.
April is prime fishing season in the Florida Keys, and the action is heating up! Tarpon, also known as the "Silver King," are the big draw right now. These magnificent fish are in full swing for their spring migration. Reports from Islamorada and Marathon indicate consistent tarpon activity near the bridges and channels, especially during dawn and dusk. Live mullet and crabs are the baits of choice, while soft plastic lures like DOA Shrimp and Hogy 10-inch Eels are proving effective in shallow waters. Make sure to adjust your setup depending on depth and current, especially when fishing deeper channels.
For reef and wreck fishing, anglers have reeled in a variety of species over the past week. Cobia weighing up to 66 pounds, along with mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, and a strong showing of yellow jacks, have been caught in good numbers. Permit are also a highlight as they bunch up near wrecks for their spawning season, providing an exciting challenge. In offshore waters, expect action with blackfin tuna, kingfish, and the occasional sailfish. Metal jigs and trolling lures like the Pro Tail Eels have been highly effective for blackfin tuna.
Hotspots to visit today include the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, where tarpon and snapper are biting, and the Long Key Bridge, which is yielding nice catches of cobia and permit. For inshore fishing, the flats around Key West and Islamorada are perfect for targeting bonefish and spooky tarpon. If you’re fishing from shore, Harry Harris Park in Key Largo is a great spot to hook mangrove snapper, yellow jacks, and even tarpon.
Pack a mix of live baits, including shrimp, pinfish, and mullet, along with your favorite soft plastics and jigs. A medium-fast to fast-action rod is ideal for flats fishing, while braided lines offer extra strength and sensitivity for battling larger gamefish.
Whether you’re casting for tarpon at sunrise, jigging for tuna offshore, or soaking bait by the bridges, there’s no shortage of excitement waiting for you in the Florida Keys. Tight lines, and let’s make today one for the books!
The day starts off with a sunrise at 6:57 AM and a sunset expected at 7:48 PM. Currently, the weather is warm and pleasant, with temperatures forecasted in the mid-80s. Winds are moderate, around 10-15 mph, so plan accordingly for choppier waters offshore. Tidal movements today will play a key factor, with high tide mid-morning and low tide later this afternoon.
April is prime fishing season in the Florida Keys, and the action is heating up! Tarpon, also known as the "Silver King," are the big draw right now. These magnificent fish are in full swing for their spring migration. Reports from Islamorada and Marathon indicate consistent tarpon activity near the bridges and channels, especially during dawn and dusk. Live mullet and crabs are the baits of choice, while soft plastic lures like DOA Shrimp and Hogy 10-inch Eels are proving effective in shallow waters. Make sure to adjust your setup depending on depth and current, especially when fishing deeper channels.
For reef and wreck fishing, anglers have reeled in a variety of species over the past week. Cobia weighing up to 66 pounds, along with mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, and a strong showing of yellow jacks, have been caught in good numbers. Permit are also a highlight as they bunch up near wrecks for their spawning season, providing an exciting challenge. In offshore waters, expect action with blackfin tuna, kingfish, and the occasional sailfish. Metal jigs and trolling lures like the Pro Tail Eels have been highly effective for blackfin tuna.
Hotspots to visit today include the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, where tarpon and snapper are biting, and the Long Key Bridge, which is yielding nice catches of cobia and permit. For inshore fishing, the flats around Key West and Islamorada are perfect for targeting bonefish and spooky tarpon. If you’re fishing from shore, Harry Harris Park in Key Largo is a great spot to hook mangrove snapper, yellow jacks, and even tarpon.
Pack a mix of live baits, including shrimp, pinfish, and mullet, along with your favorite soft plastics and jigs. A medium-fast to fast-action rod is ideal for flats fishing, while braided lines offer extra strength and sensitivity for battling larger gamefish.
Whether you’re casting for tarpon at sunrise, jigging for tuna offshore, or soaking bait by the bridges, there’s no shortage of excitement waiting for you in the Florida Keys. Tight lines, and let’s make today one for the books!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Here's your Florida Keys fishing report for Monday, April 14, 2025.
The day starts off with a sunrise at 6:57 AM and a sunset expected at 7:48 PM. Currently, the weather is warm and pleasant, with temperatures forecasted in the mid-80s. Winds are moderate, around 10-15 mph, so plan accordingly for choppier waters offshore. Tidal movements today will play a key factor, with high tide mid-morning and low tide later this afternoon.
April is prime fishing season in the Florida Keys, and the action is heating up! Tarpon, also known as the "Silver King," are the big draw right now. These magnificent fish are in full swing for their spring migration. Reports from Islamorada and Marathon indicate consistent tarpon activity near the bridges and channels, especially during dawn and dusk. Live mullet and crabs are the baits of choice, while soft plastic lures like DOA Shrimp and Hogy 10-inch Eels are proving effective in shallow waters. Make sure to adjust your setup depending on depth and current, especially when fishing deeper channels.
For reef and wreck fishing, anglers have reeled in a variety of species over the past week. Cobia weighing up to 66 pounds, along with mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, and a strong showing of yellow jacks, have been caught in good numbers. Permit are also a highlight as they bunch up near wrecks for their spawning season, providing an exciting challenge. In offshore waters, expect action with blackfin tuna, kingfish, and the occasional sailfish. Metal jigs and trolling lures like the Pro Tail Eels have been highly effective for blackfin tuna.
Hotspots to visit today include the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, where tarpon and snapper are biting, and the Long Key Bridge, which is yielding nice catches of cobia and permit. For inshore fishing, the flats around Key West and Islamorada are perfect for targeting bonefish and spooky tarpon. If you’re fishing from shore, Harry Harris Park in Key Largo is a great spot to hook mangrove snapper, yellow jacks, and even tarpon.
Pack a mix of live baits, including shrimp, pinfish, and mullet, along with your favorite soft plastics and jigs. A medium-fast to fast-action rod is ideal for flats fishing, while braided lines offer extra strength and sensitivity for battling larger gamefish.
Whether you’re casting for tarpon at sunrise, jigging for tuna offshore, or soaking bait by the bridges, there’s no shortage of excitement waiting for you in the Florida Keys. Tight lines, and let’s make today one for the books!
The day starts off with a sunrise at 6:57 AM and a sunset expected at 7:48 PM. Currently, the weather is warm and pleasant, with temperatures forecasted in the mid-80s. Winds are moderate, around 10-15 mph, so plan accordingly for choppier waters offshore. Tidal movements today will play a key factor, with high tide mid-morning and low tide later this afternoon.
April is prime fishing season in the Florida Keys, and the action is heating up! Tarpon, also known as the "Silver King," are the big draw right now. These magnificent fish are in full swing for their spring migration. Reports from Islamorada and Marathon indicate consistent tarpon activity near the bridges and channels, especially during dawn and dusk. Live mullet and crabs are the baits of choice, while soft plastic lures like DOA Shrimp and Hogy 10-inch Eels are proving effective in shallow waters. Make sure to adjust your setup depending on depth and current, especially when fishing deeper channels.
For reef and wreck fishing, anglers have reeled in a variety of species over the past week. Cobia weighing up to 66 pounds, along with mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, and a strong showing of yellow jacks, have been caught in good numbers. Permit are also a highlight as they bunch up near wrecks for their spawning season, providing an exciting challenge. In offshore waters, expect action with blackfin tuna, kingfish, and the occasional sailfish. Metal jigs and trolling lures like the Pro Tail Eels have been highly effective for blackfin tuna.
Hotspots to visit today include the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, where tarpon and snapper are biting, and the Long Key Bridge, which is yielding nice catches of cobia and permit. For inshore fishing, the flats around Key West and Islamorada are perfect for targeting bonefish and spooky tarpon. If you’re fishing from shore, Harry Harris Park in Key Largo is a great spot to hook mangrove snapper, yellow jacks, and even tarpon.
Pack a mix of live baits, including shrimp, pinfish, and mullet, along with your favorite soft plastics and jigs. A medium-fast to fast-action rod is ideal for flats fishing, while braided lines offer extra strength and sensitivity for battling larger gamefish.
Whether you’re casting for tarpon at sunrise, jigging for tuna offshore, or soaking bait by the bridges, there’s no shortage of excitement waiting for you in the Florida Keys. Tight lines, and let’s make today one for the books!