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Islamorada Fishing Report: Ideal Conditions for Inshore and Offshore Action
Good morning, anglers! Here’s your fishing report for Islamorada, the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World," for Friday, April 11, 2025.
The tides are shaping up well with low tide early at 5:31 AM, rising to a high tide at 10:33 AM, and back to low tide at 6:03 PM before the evening’s second high tide at 11:13 PM. Sunrise is at 7:03 AM, giving plenty of daylight for a great fishing day, with sunset at 7:43 PM.
Today’s weather is looking fantastic for a day on the water. Expect clear skies with minimal winds, which means calmer seas—an ideal setup for inshore and offshore fishing. Water temperatures are comfortable, likely in the mid-70s, perfect for encouraging fish activity.
The fish are biting in both the flats and offshore areas. The backcountry is alive with snook, redfish, and trout cruising among the mangroves. For the adventurous, the flats are seeing bonefish and permit activity—the perfect challenge for fly fishing enthusiasts. Offshore action is hot too; tuna and mahi-mahi are active near the Islamorada Hump, and those trolling with live pilchards or heavy trolling lures like cowbells are seeing great success. The reefs are producing solid catches of yellowtail snapper and grouper.
In terms of bait and tackle, live shrimp and pilchards are proving irresistible for species like tarpon and snapper inshore. Meanwhile, offshore anglers are finding success using trolling lures, live blue runners, and cut bait like ballyhoo for larger predators like mahi-mahi and wahoo. On the flats, small flies that mimic shrimp or crab are effective for bonefish and permit.
Recent catches have included impressive tarpons in the 80–100-pound range, 30-inch redfish, and a variety of groupers and snapper from the reefs. Offshore, there have been reports of blackfin tuna and mahi-mahi in good numbers, with some even hooking into sailfish.
For hotspots, check out the Channel #2 and Long Key bridges for a mixed bag of snapper, grouper, and tarpon—perfect for both early morning and evening fishing. For those venturing offshore, the Islamorada Hump, about 15 miles out, is a must-visit for pelagic species. Inshore anglers should explore Florida Bay, particularly the mangrove channels, where snook and redfish are abundant.
It’s shaping up to be a stellar day in Islamorada, so grab your gear and make the most of the superb conditions. Tight lines!
The tides are shaping up well with low tide early at 5:31 AM, rising to a high tide at 10:33 AM, and back to low tide at 6:03 PM before the evening’s second high tide at 11:13 PM. Sunrise is at 7:03 AM, giving plenty of daylight for a great fishing day, with sunset at 7:43 PM.
Today’s weather is looking fantastic for a day on the water. Expect clear skies with minimal winds, which means calmer seas—an ideal setup for inshore and offshore fishing. Water temperatures are comfortable, likely in the mid-70s, perfect for encouraging fish activity.
The fish are biting in both the flats and offshore areas. The backcountry is alive with snook, redfish, and trout cruising among the mangroves. For the adventurous, the flats are seeing bonefish and permit activity—the perfect challenge for fly fishing enthusiasts. Offshore action is hot too; tuna and mahi-mahi are active near the Islamorada Hump, and those trolling with live pilchards or heavy trolling lures like cowbells are seeing great success. The reefs are producing solid catches of yellowtail snapper and grouper.
In terms of bait and tackle, live shrimp and pilchards are proving irresistible for species like tarpon and snapper inshore. Meanwhile, offshore anglers are finding success using trolling lures, live blue runners, and cut bait like ballyhoo for larger predators like mahi-mahi and wahoo. On the flats, small flies that mimic shrimp or crab are effective for bonefish and permit.
Recent catches have included impressive tarpons in the 80–100-pound range, 30-inch redfish, and a variety of groupers and snapper from the reefs. Offshore, there have been reports of blackfin tuna and mahi-mahi in good numbers, with some even hooking into sailfish.
For hotspots, check out the Channel #2 and Long Key bridges for a mixed bag of snapper, grouper, and tarpon—perfect for both early morning and evening fishing. For those venturing offshore, the Islamorada Hump, about 15 miles out, is a must-visit for pelagic species. Inshore anglers should explore Florida Bay, particularly the mangrove channels, where snook and redfish are abundant.
It’s shaping up to be a stellar day in Islamorada, so grab your gear and make the most of the superb conditions. Tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! Here’s your fishing report for Islamorada, the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World," for Friday, April 11, 2025.
The tides are shaping up well with low tide early at 5:31 AM, rising to a high tide at 10:33 AM, and back to low tide at 6:03 PM before the evening’s second high tide at 11:13 PM. Sunrise is at 7:03 AM, giving plenty of daylight for a great fishing day, with sunset at 7:43 PM.
Today’s weather is looking fantastic for a day on the water. Expect clear skies with minimal winds, which means calmer seas—an ideal setup for inshore and offshore fishing. Water temperatures are comfortable, likely in the mid-70s, perfect for encouraging fish activity.
The fish are biting in both the flats and offshore areas. The backcountry is alive with snook, redfish, and trout cruising among the mangroves. For the adventurous, the flats are seeing bonefish and permit activity—the perfect challenge for fly fishing enthusiasts. Offshore action is hot too; tuna and mahi-mahi are active near the Islamorada Hump, and those trolling with live pilchards or heavy trolling lures like cowbells are seeing great success. The reefs are producing solid catches of yellowtail snapper and grouper.
In terms of bait and tackle, live shrimp and pilchards are proving irresistible for species like tarpon and snapper inshore. Meanwhile, offshore anglers are finding success using trolling lures, live blue runners, and cut bait like ballyhoo for larger predators like mahi-mahi and wahoo. On the flats, small flies that mimic shrimp or crab are effective for bonefish and permit.
Recent catches have included impressive tarpons in the 80–100-pound range, 30-inch redfish, and a variety of groupers and snapper from the reefs. Offshore, there have been reports of blackfin tuna and mahi-mahi in good numbers, with some even hooking into sailfish.
For hotspots, check out the Channel #2 and Long Key bridges for a mixed bag of snapper, grouper, and tarpon—perfect for both early morning and evening fishing. For those venturing offshore, the Islamorada Hump, about 15 miles out, is a must-visit for pelagic species. Inshore anglers should explore Florida Bay, particularly the mangrove channels, where snook and redfish are abundant.
It’s shaping up to be a stellar day in Islamorada, so grab your gear and make the most of the superb conditions. Tight lines!
The tides are shaping up well with low tide early at 5:31 AM, rising to a high tide at 10:33 AM, and back to low tide at 6:03 PM before the evening’s second high tide at 11:13 PM. Sunrise is at 7:03 AM, giving plenty of daylight for a great fishing day, with sunset at 7:43 PM.
Today’s weather is looking fantastic for a day on the water. Expect clear skies with minimal winds, which means calmer seas—an ideal setup for inshore and offshore fishing. Water temperatures are comfortable, likely in the mid-70s, perfect for encouraging fish activity.
The fish are biting in both the flats and offshore areas. The backcountry is alive with snook, redfish, and trout cruising among the mangroves. For the adventurous, the flats are seeing bonefish and permit activity—the perfect challenge for fly fishing enthusiasts. Offshore action is hot too; tuna and mahi-mahi are active near the Islamorada Hump, and those trolling with live pilchards or heavy trolling lures like cowbells are seeing great success. The reefs are producing solid catches of yellowtail snapper and grouper.
In terms of bait and tackle, live shrimp and pilchards are proving irresistible for species like tarpon and snapper inshore. Meanwhile, offshore anglers are finding success using trolling lures, live blue runners, and cut bait like ballyhoo for larger predators like mahi-mahi and wahoo. On the flats, small flies that mimic shrimp or crab are effective for bonefish and permit.
Recent catches have included impressive tarpons in the 80–100-pound range, 30-inch redfish, and a variety of groupers and snapper from the reefs. Offshore, there have been reports of blackfin tuna and mahi-mahi in good numbers, with some even hooking into sailfish.
For hotspots, check out the Channel #2 and Long Key bridges for a mixed bag of snapper, grouper, and tarpon—perfect for both early morning and evening fishing. For those venturing offshore, the Islamorada Hump, about 15 miles out, is a must-visit for pelagic species. Inshore anglers should explore Florida Bay, particularly the mangrove channels, where snook and redfish are abundant.
It’s shaping up to be a stellar day in Islamorada, so grab your gear and make the most of the superb conditions. Tight lines!