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Fishing the Florida Keys: Tarpon, Mahi-Mahi, and More on a Glorious Spring Day
Good morning from the beautiful Florida Keys! Today is April 2, 2025, and it’s going to be a fantastic day for fishing in the waters around the Keys and Miami. Here’s your detailed fishing report.
The weather today features clear skies with a temperature range of 75°F to 82°F. Winds are light, coming out of the east at about 8-12 knots—ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing. Sunrise is at 7:09 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight for their fishing adventures. Low tide occurs around 11:30 AM, with a high tide peaking around 5:50 PM, creating excellent tidal movement for fish activity later in the day.
Tarpon season is in full swing, and anglers are reporting large schools of these silver giants, ranging from 60 to 200 pounds, particularly around the backwaters near Islamorada and the flats on the oceanside of the Lower Keys. Look for them near bridge structures or deeper channels as they migrate south. The preferred bait for Tarpon right now is live mullet or pilchards, but artificial lures like the DOA Baitbuster are also working wonders.
Offshore, the deeper waters (100-150 feet) just beyond the reef are holding some big mahi-mahi (dolphinfish). Schools of wahoo have also been spotted; trolling ballyhoo or high-speed lures like vertical jigs has proven effective. On the reef, yellowtail snapper are showing up in numbers, and they’re hitting on live shrimp or cut bait like sardines. Use some chum to bring them closer to your boat.
On the flats, it’s a prime time for targeting bonefish and permit, especially west of Key Largo and around the Middle Keys. These fish are best approached with stealth. Live crabs and shrimp are the go-to baits, but fly fishing enthusiasts have found success using unweighted Hogy lures or small, crustacean-like flies.
For those staying closer to shore, Biscayne Bay is teeming with snook and jack crevalle in the mangrove channels. Soft plastics like paddle tail jigs, such as the NLBN 3-inch, are working magic. Ladyfish and trout are also active and can be caught on topwater lures early in the morning.
A couple of hotspots to highlight today include the Seven Mile Bridge, where snapper, grouper, and yellow jacks are being caught consistently. Another good spot is Flamingo in the Everglades, where tarpon, redfish, and snook are all active.
Gear up with soft plastics, DOA Shrimp, or Rapala X-Rap lures, and don’t forget live shrimp or pilchards if you’re bait fishing. Today’s conditions are perfect for a successful day, so grab your rods and reels and hit the water! Tight lines, and we’ll see you out there.
The weather today features clear skies with a temperature range of 75°F to 82°F. Winds are light, coming out of the east at about 8-12 knots—ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing. Sunrise is at 7:09 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight for their fishing adventures. Low tide occurs around 11:30 AM, with a high tide peaking around 5:50 PM, creating excellent tidal movement for fish activity later in the day.
Tarpon season is in full swing, and anglers are reporting large schools of these silver giants, ranging from 60 to 200 pounds, particularly around the backwaters near Islamorada and the flats on the oceanside of the Lower Keys. Look for them near bridge structures or deeper channels as they migrate south. The preferred bait for Tarpon right now is live mullet or pilchards, but artificial lures like the DOA Baitbuster are also working wonders.
Offshore, the deeper waters (100-150 feet) just beyond the reef are holding some big mahi-mahi (dolphinfish). Schools of wahoo have also been spotted; trolling ballyhoo or high-speed lures like vertical jigs has proven effective. On the reef, yellowtail snapper are showing up in numbers, and they’re hitting on live shrimp or cut bait like sardines. Use some chum to bring them closer to your boat.
On the flats, it’s a prime time for targeting bonefish and permit, especially west of Key Largo and around the Middle Keys. These fish are best approached with stealth. Live crabs and shrimp are the go-to baits, but fly fishing enthusiasts have found success using unweighted Hogy lures or small, crustacean-like flies.
For those staying closer to shore, Biscayne Bay is teeming with snook and jack crevalle in the mangrove channels. Soft plastics like paddle tail jigs, such as the NLBN 3-inch, are working magic. Ladyfish and trout are also active and can be caught on topwater lures early in the morning.
A couple of hotspots to highlight today include the Seven Mile Bridge, where snapper, grouper, and yellow jacks are being caught consistently. Another good spot is Flamingo in the Everglades, where tarpon, redfish, and snook are all active.
Gear up with soft plastics, DOA Shrimp, or Rapala X-Rap lures, and don’t forget live shrimp or pilchards if you’re bait fishing. Today’s conditions are perfect for a successful day, so grab your rods and reels and hit the water! Tight lines, and we’ll see you out there.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning from the beautiful Florida Keys! Today is April 2, 2025, and it’s going to be a fantastic day for fishing in the waters around the Keys and Miami. Here’s your detailed fishing report.
The weather today features clear skies with a temperature range of 75°F to 82°F. Winds are light, coming out of the east at about 8-12 knots—ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing. Sunrise is at 7:09 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight for their fishing adventures. Low tide occurs around 11:30 AM, with a high tide peaking around 5:50 PM, creating excellent tidal movement for fish activity later in the day.
Tarpon season is in full swing, and anglers are reporting large schools of these silver giants, ranging from 60 to 200 pounds, particularly around the backwaters near Islamorada and the flats on the oceanside of the Lower Keys. Look for them near bridge structures or deeper channels as they migrate south. The preferred bait for Tarpon right now is live mullet or pilchards, but artificial lures like the DOA Baitbuster are also working wonders.
Offshore, the deeper waters (100-150 feet) just beyond the reef are holding some big mahi-mahi (dolphinfish). Schools of wahoo have also been spotted; trolling ballyhoo or high-speed lures like vertical jigs has proven effective. On the reef, yellowtail snapper are showing up in numbers, and they’re hitting on live shrimp or cut bait like sardines. Use some chum to bring them closer to your boat.
On the flats, it’s a prime time for targeting bonefish and permit, especially west of Key Largo and around the Middle Keys. These fish are best approached with stealth. Live crabs and shrimp are the go-to baits, but fly fishing enthusiasts have found success using unweighted Hogy lures or small, crustacean-like flies.
For those staying closer to shore, Biscayne Bay is teeming with snook and jack crevalle in the mangrove channels. Soft plastics like paddle tail jigs, such as the NLBN 3-inch, are working magic. Ladyfish and trout are also active and can be caught on topwater lures early in the morning.
A couple of hotspots to highlight today include the Seven Mile Bridge, where snapper, grouper, and yellow jacks are being caught consistently. Another good spot is Flamingo in the Everglades, where tarpon, redfish, and snook are all active.
Gear up with soft plastics, DOA Shrimp, or Rapala X-Rap lures, and don’t forget live shrimp or pilchards if you’re bait fishing. Today’s conditions are perfect for a successful day, so grab your rods and reels and hit the water! Tight lines, and we’ll see you out there.
The weather today features clear skies with a temperature range of 75°F to 82°F. Winds are light, coming out of the east at about 8-12 knots—ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing. Sunrise is at 7:09 AM and sunset at 7:40 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight for their fishing adventures. Low tide occurs around 11:30 AM, with a high tide peaking around 5:50 PM, creating excellent tidal movement for fish activity later in the day.
Tarpon season is in full swing, and anglers are reporting large schools of these silver giants, ranging from 60 to 200 pounds, particularly around the backwaters near Islamorada and the flats on the oceanside of the Lower Keys. Look for them near bridge structures or deeper channels as they migrate south. The preferred bait for Tarpon right now is live mullet or pilchards, but artificial lures like the DOA Baitbuster are also working wonders.
Offshore, the deeper waters (100-150 feet) just beyond the reef are holding some big mahi-mahi (dolphinfish). Schools of wahoo have also been spotted; trolling ballyhoo or high-speed lures like vertical jigs has proven effective. On the reef, yellowtail snapper are showing up in numbers, and they’re hitting on live shrimp or cut bait like sardines. Use some chum to bring them closer to your boat.
On the flats, it’s a prime time for targeting bonefish and permit, especially west of Key Largo and around the Middle Keys. These fish are best approached with stealth. Live crabs and shrimp are the go-to baits, but fly fishing enthusiasts have found success using unweighted Hogy lures or small, crustacean-like flies.
For those staying closer to shore, Biscayne Bay is teeming with snook and jack crevalle in the mangrove channels. Soft plastics like paddle tail jigs, such as the NLBN 3-inch, are working magic. Ladyfish and trout are also active and can be caught on topwater lures early in the morning.
A couple of hotspots to highlight today include the Seven Mile Bridge, where snapper, grouper, and yellow jacks are being caught consistently. Another good spot is Flamingo in the Everglades, where tarpon, redfish, and snook are all active.
Gear up with soft plastics, DOA Shrimp, or Rapala X-Rap lures, and don’t forget live shrimp or pilchards if you’re bait fishing. Today’s conditions are perfect for a successful day, so grab your rods and reels and hit the water! Tight lines, and we’ll see you out there.