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Islamorada Fishing Report: Snook, Trout, and Tarpon Bite Strong Heading into the Weekend
Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Islamorada fishing report for April 23, 2025.
The day is starting out beautifully in the Keys. Sunrise came around 6:51 AM and we are looking at a sunset tonight at 7:49 PM, giving us a full day to get on the water and chase some fish. Tides are on the milder side today, meaning current movement won’t be as strong as some days, but that can make for great sight fishing, especially in the backcountry. Your next high tide rolls in at 8:10 AM, with the next low set for this afternoon, so plan your inshore trips around that morning push when bait and predators are on the move.
Weather is looking classic springtime Keys – light winds, mostly clear skies, and steady temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Water clarity should be good on the oceanside flats as well as inside Florida Bay.
Inshore, the snook bite has been solid this week with most fish pushing up around the mangroves and island points at higher tide. Live pilchards and shrimp are working, but don’t overlook a good paddle tail soft plastic or a gold spoon early in the morning for a reaction bite. There’s been a push of speckled trout and mangrove snapper in the bays, and anglers drifting live shrimp under popping corks are reporting steady action and some nice keeper trout mixed in.
Tarpon are still making their presence known around the bridges, especially at the Channel 2 and Channel 5 spans during the evening outgoing tide. Live mullet and crabs are top picks, but guys throwing big swim baits are also hooking up. You’ll want to beef up your tackle for these silver kings.
Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) reports are picking up, particularly past the 600-foot line. Trolling ballyhoo or bonita strips around floating debris or weed lines has put some nice gaffers in the box. Blackfin tuna and a few sailfish are being caught on the edge too, especially by those slow trolling live baits or jigging over humps like the Islamorada and 409.
If you’re looking for a spot to target, try the flats around Snake Creek in the morning for bones and permit or out to Alligator Reef for a shot at snapper and even some late-season grouper.
Today’s best bet for lures is a white or silver paddle tail for snook and trout, and big bucktail jigs for tarpon. Live pilchards, mullet, and shrimp are your go-to baits.
Fishing is always changing here in the Islands, but with these tides and this weather, you’re in for a solid day on the water. Tight lines and see you out there.
The day is starting out beautifully in the Keys. Sunrise came around 6:51 AM and we are looking at a sunset tonight at 7:49 PM, giving us a full day to get on the water and chase some fish. Tides are on the milder side today, meaning current movement won’t be as strong as some days, but that can make for great sight fishing, especially in the backcountry. Your next high tide rolls in at 8:10 AM, with the next low set for this afternoon, so plan your inshore trips around that morning push when bait and predators are on the move.
Weather is looking classic springtime Keys – light winds, mostly clear skies, and steady temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Water clarity should be good on the oceanside flats as well as inside Florida Bay.
Inshore, the snook bite has been solid this week with most fish pushing up around the mangroves and island points at higher tide. Live pilchards and shrimp are working, but don’t overlook a good paddle tail soft plastic or a gold spoon early in the morning for a reaction bite. There’s been a push of speckled trout and mangrove snapper in the bays, and anglers drifting live shrimp under popping corks are reporting steady action and some nice keeper trout mixed in.
Tarpon are still making their presence known around the bridges, especially at the Channel 2 and Channel 5 spans during the evening outgoing tide. Live mullet and crabs are top picks, but guys throwing big swim baits are also hooking up. You’ll want to beef up your tackle for these silver kings.
Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) reports are picking up, particularly past the 600-foot line. Trolling ballyhoo or bonita strips around floating debris or weed lines has put some nice gaffers in the box. Blackfin tuna and a few sailfish are being caught on the edge too, especially by those slow trolling live baits or jigging over humps like the Islamorada and 409.
If you’re looking for a spot to target, try the flats around Snake Creek in the morning for bones and permit or out to Alligator Reef for a shot at snapper and even some late-season grouper.
Today’s best bet for lures is a white or silver paddle tail for snook and trout, and big bucktail jigs for tarpon. Live pilchards, mullet, and shrimp are your go-to baits.
Fishing is always changing here in the Islands, but with these tides and this weather, you’re in for a solid day on the water. Tight lines and see you out there.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Islamorada fishing report for April 23, 2025.
The day is starting out beautifully in the Keys. Sunrise came around 6:51 AM and we are looking at a sunset tonight at 7:49 PM, giving us a full day to get on the water and chase some fish. Tides are on the milder side today, meaning current movement won’t be as strong as some days, but that can make for great sight fishing, especially in the backcountry. Your next high tide rolls in at 8:10 AM, with the next low set for this afternoon, so plan your inshore trips around that morning push when bait and predators are on the move.
Weather is looking classic springtime Keys – light winds, mostly clear skies, and steady temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Water clarity should be good on the oceanside flats as well as inside Florida Bay.
Inshore, the snook bite has been solid this week with most fish pushing up around the mangroves and island points at higher tide. Live pilchards and shrimp are working, but don’t overlook a good paddle tail soft plastic or a gold spoon early in the morning for a reaction bite. There’s been a push of speckled trout and mangrove snapper in the bays, and anglers drifting live shrimp under popping corks are reporting steady action and some nice keeper trout mixed in.
Tarpon are still making their presence known around the bridges, especially at the Channel 2 and Channel 5 spans during the evening outgoing tide. Live mullet and crabs are top picks, but guys throwing big swim baits are also hooking up. You’ll want to beef up your tackle for these silver kings.
Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) reports are picking up, particularly past the 600-foot line. Trolling ballyhoo or bonita strips around floating debris or weed lines has put some nice gaffers in the box. Blackfin tuna and a few sailfish are being caught on the edge too, especially by those slow trolling live baits or jigging over humps like the Islamorada and 409.
If you’re looking for a spot to target, try the flats around Snake Creek in the morning for bones and permit or out to Alligator Reef for a shot at snapper and even some late-season grouper.
Today’s best bet for lures is a white or silver paddle tail for snook and trout, and big bucktail jigs for tarpon. Live pilchards, mullet, and shrimp are your go-to baits.
Fishing is always changing here in the Islands, but with these tides and this weather, you’re in for a solid day on the water. Tight lines and see you out there.
The day is starting out beautifully in the Keys. Sunrise came around 6:51 AM and we are looking at a sunset tonight at 7:49 PM, giving us a full day to get on the water and chase some fish. Tides are on the milder side today, meaning current movement won’t be as strong as some days, but that can make for great sight fishing, especially in the backcountry. Your next high tide rolls in at 8:10 AM, with the next low set for this afternoon, so plan your inshore trips around that morning push when bait and predators are on the move.
Weather is looking classic springtime Keys – light winds, mostly clear skies, and steady temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Water clarity should be good on the oceanside flats as well as inside Florida Bay.
Inshore, the snook bite has been solid this week with most fish pushing up around the mangroves and island points at higher tide. Live pilchards and shrimp are working, but don’t overlook a good paddle tail soft plastic or a gold spoon early in the morning for a reaction bite. There’s been a push of speckled trout and mangrove snapper in the bays, and anglers drifting live shrimp under popping corks are reporting steady action and some nice keeper trout mixed in.
Tarpon are still making their presence known around the bridges, especially at the Channel 2 and Channel 5 spans during the evening outgoing tide. Live mullet and crabs are top picks, but guys throwing big swim baits are also hooking up. You’ll want to beef up your tackle for these silver kings.
Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) reports are picking up, particularly past the 600-foot line. Trolling ballyhoo or bonita strips around floating debris or weed lines has put some nice gaffers in the box. Blackfin tuna and a few sailfish are being caught on the edge too, especially by those slow trolling live baits or jigging over humps like the Islamorada and 409.
If you’re looking for a spot to target, try the flats around Snake Creek in the morning for bones and permit or out to Alligator Reef for a shot at snapper and even some late-season grouper.
Today’s best bet for lures is a white or silver paddle tail for snook and trout, and big bucktail jigs for tarpon. Live pilchards, mullet, and shrimp are your go-to baits.
Fishing is always changing here in the Islands, but with these tides and this weather, you’re in for a solid day on the water. Tight lines and see you out there.