Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for March 19, 2025.

The weather's been gorgeous lately, with temps in the mid-70s and light easterly winds around 10-15 knots. We've got a high tide coming in at 10:23 AM and low tide at 4:47 PM. Sunrise was at 7:26 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:31 PM.

Fishing's been on fire lately! The sailfish bite has been red hot, with most boats averaging 3-5 releases per day. We're seeing them mainly on the edge in 100-300 feet of water. Kite fishing with live bait has been the ticket.

Yellowtail snapper action has been steady on the reef. Folks are having luck with small jigs tipped with squid or cut bait. The mangrove snapper are starting to show up too, especially around the bridges.

Tarpon season is kicking into high gear. We're seeing good numbers of fish rolling in the backcountry and around the bridges. The 7 Mile Bridge has been particularly productive. Live mullet or crabs have been the go-to baits, but don't overlook artificials like the DOA Bait Buster or Hogy 10-inch Original Eel.

Offshore, the dolphin (mahi) bite has been picking up. Most fish are in the 5-15 pound range, with a few gaffers mixed in. Trolling ballyhoo or small lures like the Billy Bait has been effective.

For you lure chunkers, the 3-inch No Live Bait Needed (NLBN) paddle tail has been absolutely crushing it for a variety of species. Bone and natural colors have been hot. The Shimano Coltsniper jig has also been producing well for both snapper and pelagics.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Alligator Reef for yellowtails and sailfish, or head to the Content Keys for some killer backcountry action.

Remember, the fish are out there and they're hungry! Tight lines, everyone!