This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your November 27th Islamorada fishing report, straight from the heart of the Upper Keys.

Today's looking solid out there. We've got sunrise at 7:25 this morning and sunset holding at 6:48 tonight, giving us a good eleven-plus hours of daylight to work with. Water temp's holding steady at 77 degrees—perfect for what's been biting.

Here's your tide picture for today: first high tide came in early at 6:28 a.m. at 0.66 feet, then we've got a low at 9:27 a.m. at 0.66 feet. The afternoon high rolls in around 12:04 p.m. at 0.66 feet. These gentle swings are actually prime for movement in the channels and around the flats, so time your session for those rising or falling tide windows.

The action's been fantastic. Guides out of Islamorada Marina have been putting clients on solid catches of snook, speckled seatrout, and keeper mangrove snapper in the backcountry. Redfish are showing up too. Offshore, blackfin tuna and king mackerel have been turning up around the humps—get out there early, right at first light, for your best shots. Reef guys are finding yellowtail and the occasional mutton snapper hanging on the edge, especially around Alligator Reef and Conch Wall.

For bait, live pilchards are absolutely money if you can find them. Finger mullet and shrimp are drawing steady bites too. If you're running artificials, nothing beats a white or rootbeer paddle-tail soft plastic on a 1/8 ounce jig head for trout and snook. Offshore, vertical jigs and small trolling feathers are taking most of the blackfins.

Here's where I'd focus today: Snake Creek Channel—solid early morning activity on the incoming tide as snook and jacks push bait up against the pilings. And don't sleep on Channel Two Bridge, which is always holding mangroves and the occasional grouper. Shrimp-tipped jigs around those bridge abutments are money. If you want something a little different, head east toward Flamingo and work the points and swash channels with topwater plugs at dawn.

It's an excellent time to be chasing fish in the Keys. Bring a light spin rod for inshore and a stout stick for the blue water. Take what you need and release the rest to fish another day.

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This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your November 26th Islamorada fishing report, straight from the heart of the Upper Keys. The sun said hello this morning at 7:27 and she'll dip below the horizon at 6:46, giving you a healthy day of light to chase bites in gin-clear water. Weather-wise, expect partly cloudy skies with highs pushing 80°F, lows near 75, and a light east wind running 7 to 9 knots—near-perfect fall conditions punctuated by moderate UV, according to Whale Harbor’s local forecast and PredictWind.

If you're planning your tides, today’s first high came early at 5:24 a.m. at 0.69 feet, followed by a low at 9:47 a.m. at 0.66 feet. The afternoon high rolls in at 3:34 p.m. (0.69 ft), with a low again at 11:01 p.m. These gentle swings make for prime movement in the channels and around the flats, so time your session for the rising or falling tide windows.

Now for the action: The past few days have been classic late fall Keys fishing—diverse and active. Guides out of Islamorada Marina report solid catches of **snook, speckled seatrout, keeper mangrove snapper**, and the occasional **redfish** in the backcountry. Offshore, schools of **blackfin tuna** and **king mackerel** have turned up around the humps, with early morning bites best. Reef-goers are finding **yellowtail** and the odd **mutton snapper** hanging on the edge, especially around Alligator Reef and Conch Wall.

The hot bait inshore has been **live pilchards**—if you can find ‘em. Finger mullet and shrimp are also drawing steady bites, and for the artful angler, nothing beats a white or rootbeer **paddle-tail soft plastic** on a 1/8 oz jig head for those trout and snook. Offshore guys, vertical jigs and small trolling feathers have taken most of the blackfins, while live ballyhoo are king for sails and hungry macks. Spanish sardines chunked at the reef edge have been working yellowtails into a frenzy around sunset.

For those looking to dial into the best of what today offers, try these hot spots:
- **Snake Creek Channel**: Solid early morning activity on the incoming tide as snook and jacks push bait up against the pilings.
- **Channel Two Bridge**: Always a classic—bridges are holding mangroves and the odd grouper; shrimp-tipped jigs fished around bridge abutments are money.
- **The Humps** (offshore): For blackfin, king, and scattered mahi, hit it at first light or just before dusk.

If you want a stealthy shot at bigger reds and snook, cruise east towards Flamingo and work the points and swash channels with topwater plugs at dawn. Out on the patch reefs, Fakahatchee and Pickles have been consistent, especially towards the late afternoon tide switch.

Overall, it’s an excellent time to be chasing fish in the Keys. Variety’s the name of the game—bring a light spin rod for inshore and a stout stick for the blue water, and don’t be afraid to mix natural and artificial. As always, take what you need and release the rest to fish another day.

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Islamorada came through with classic late November conditions this morning—cool, clear, and just a slight east breeze ruffling the palms. As of 8:30 AM, the skies are mostly sunny, air sitting right at 77°F, and the water’s warm enough at 77°F to keep the fish active but also entice them to bunch up on structure and in the channels. Sunrise was at 7:26 AM, with sunset expected at 6:47 PM.

The tides today are mellow, so timing is everything: we had a high tide at 4:40 AM at 0.72 ft, dropping to a low around 10:02 AM at 0.69 ft, bumping up again for a high at 3:47 PM at 0.72 ft, then another low at 10:30 PM at 0.62 ft. Pay close attention to the major bite windows, which lined up perfectly this morning from 6:15 to 8:15 AM and will pick up again at 6:34 to 8:34 PM. Those twilight shifts, especially when they coincide with the moving water, are your best bet for hot action according to Fishing Reminder.

Out on the water and in the backcountry, Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper, and plenty of snook are coming over the gunwales. Recent catches have also included solid red and gag grouper from the deeper channel drops and patch reefs. Live pilchards and pinfish are top-notch bait right now—especially for grouper and snapper—but don’t overlook cut ballyhoo for the macks and drifting shrimp if you’re looking for something steady.

For those who love to fish artificial: soft plastic shrimp and slim jerkbaits in white or chartreuse have been reliably fooling snook and trout in the bays, especially when worked around the edges of mangroves or over grassy potholes. Topwater plugs at first light are generating some thrilling explosions, especially for speckled trout and even the occasional small tarpon rolling through Snake Creek and the channels near Whale Harbor.

If you’re offshore bound, dolphin (mahi-mahi) are thinning but still popping up around the scattered weedlines 8-15 miles out. Trolling small feathered jigs and rigged ballyhoo was still producing some gaffer-sized fish as of yesterday, while vertical jigs around the humps have attracted blackfin tuna and a shot at some larger amberjack.

Hot spots worth investigating today:
- **Channel 2 Bridge** is loaded with life right now—mutton snapper and mangrove snapper are schooled up with the cooler water, and cobia are cruising underneath on the tide swings.
- **Alligator Reef** is an old standby, and this week it’s been home to schooling yellowtail, abundant mangroves, and some nice-sized mackerel on live pilchards.
- For inshore anglers, **Florida Bay** edges and especially the East Cape Canal have been lighting up for redfish and snook with the dropping tides—find moving water and let your baits drift naturally.

If you need to restock, Abel’s Tackle at Three Waters Marina has live pilchards, fresh ballyhoo, and all the bucktails and plastics you need ready to go.

Remember, with the first quarter moon building toward full, expect good movement on the evening tides. Night fishing under dock lights or bridge fenders can be exceptionally productive for snook, trout, and snapper these next few nights.

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Artificial Lure here with your Islamorada fishing report for November 24, 2025.

Sunrise came at 6:36 AM, lighting up clear skies and nearshore waters sitting right at 78 degrees. We’re looking at mild Northeast winds 5–10 knots today, seas running 1 to 2 feet—perfect for a wide range of targets. Sunset will close things down at 5:36 PM, so you’ve got tight daylight hours and stable winter-time weather.

Tides are shifting on a classic Islamorada schedule—high at 4:03 AM, low at 9:49 AM, another high rocking in at 3:31 PM, and finishing the evening with low again at 10:04 PM. That gives you good moving water in both the early morning and after lunch; seasoned locals know the bite ramps up just as the tide starts marching out or flooding in.

Fish activity has boomed over the weekend, especially with the Cheeca Lodge All-American Backcountry Tournament wrapping up. Anglers have been making fantasy slams: snook, redfish, permit, tarpon, and bonefish are all in the cards right now. Recent tourney leader Jason Rubenstein hooked and released all five species, with standouts including six snook, four redfish, a permit, a bonefish, and a tarpon, both on natural and artificial baits.

Local charters report snapper in numbers—mangrove snapper and mutton snapper around the edges and patches—with steady action on Spanish mackerel and good grouper in the deeper holes. Still seeing steady snook bites close to shore and channel mouths. Permit are cruising the flats and bars: sight-fishing with crabs and live shrimp is nailing them.

Best baits today are live pilchards, shrimp, and pinfish. But don’t count out artificials; soft plastic paddle tails on jigheads, bucktail jigs, and small gold spoons are all producing. If you’re chasing snook or redfish in the mangroves, a root beer or white paddletail bounced near the structure is golden. Mackerel are blitzing fast-moving silver spoons and flashy lures behind the deep cuts.

A couple local hot spots to circle on your chart:

- **Snake Creek**: This channel draws in mutton snapper, tarpon, and active snook on both tides. Early morning low tide means fish stack up on the edges—try drifting live shrimp if the water’s cloudy and switch to artificials if it clears.
- **Whale Harbor Channel**: Trophy mangrove and lane snapper are abundant this week. Keep your bait close to the bottom and be ready for surprise grouper. Spanish mackerel are running just outside—great on fast-moving jigs.

For flats action, the **backcountry around Alligator Reef and Lignumvitae Basin** is loaded with bonefish and permit. Late afternoon as the tide pushes in, you can sight-cast jigs or live crab for bones cruising shallow edges.

Fishers on the bay side are connecting with black drum and trout with popping corks and shrimp around the grass beds—classic fall action.

All signs point to a strong day, especially for anyone hitting those tide changes and fishing the right bait on lively structure or current. With steady conditions, expect medium to high numbers for snapper, redfish, and snook. Bonefish and permit are available for those willing to stalk the flats quietly.

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This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your November 21, 2025 Islamorada fishing report. Kicking off at sunrise, which rolled in around 6:47 AM and sunset set for 5:33 PM, you’ve got prime daylight hours to work with in the Florida Keys. Weather’s shaping up calm and moderate today, with light easterly winds holding steady and daytime highs near 80—perfect for comfortable offshore and backcountry runs.

Tidal movement is strong, with a high tide this morning just before 6 AM and another lower high expected this afternoon, giving you windows of moving water to target predatory fish. Tides for today are riding high, right in line with the November pattern outlined by the Islamorada, Upper Matecumbe Key, and Black Creek charts, so fish should be actively feeding.

Offshore action’s still running hot. Charter captains, like those with Sea Señorita Charters out of Tavernier, are reporting solid numbers of **Atlantic sailfish**, consistent **mahi-mahi** (dolphin), and some chunky late-run **blackfin tuna**. Sailfish are busting surface baits just outside the reef, especially from Alligator Reef out toward the Hump. If you’re aiming for tuna, drop back some live pilchards or threadfins. The hot lure offshore this week remains the classic silver-and-blue trolling feathers for tuna, while pink and green skirted ballyhoo rigs are getting hammered by both mahi and the sails.

Nearshore and reef fishing’s been producing well too. The Goliath grouper bite is absolutely lit up—in fact, FishingBooker reports that Goliaths are eating big live baits near bridge pilings and deeper wrecks, especially around Indian Key Fill and the Channel Two bridge. You can also expect strong numbers of **snapper**—yellowtail, mangrove, and mutton—stacked up on the patch reefs in 15-30 feet of water. For these, fresh shrimp on a jighead or live pilchard freelined in the current is money. For artificials, try a bucktail jig tipped with Gulp for those still preferring soft plastics.

Inshore, the usual suspects—**snook**, **redfish**, and **sea trout**—have been active in the backcountry basins up toward Everglades National Park. With the strong incoming tide, topwater plugs at first light are drawing explosive strikes, especially bone colors and chrome patterns. Later in the day, switch over to soft paddle-tails or toss live shrimp beneath popping corks. Oyster bars and mangrove channels near Snake Creek and Tavernier Creek are holding hungry fish all day.

A rare highlight this week: Reel Destiny Charters boated a rare, massive 182-pound Louvar, and while you’re not likely to hook into one of those, it just goes to show—anything’s possible in Islamorada right now!

If you want hot spots:
- **Alligator Reef** for pelagics and late-season mahi.
- **Channel Two Bridge** for Grouper, snapper, and steady big-fish action on the bottom.
- **Whale Harbor Channel** for a mixed bag—tarpon are sometimes popping in the evening, so have some live mullet handy.

Best bait and lures this week:
- Offshore: Ballyhoo, live pilchards, and trolling feathers in blue/white or black/purple.
- Reef: Live shrimp, pilchards, bucktail jigs, and yellowtail candy (small chunk baits).
- Inshore: Bone or chrome topwaters early, then white fluke soft plastics or live shrimp later.

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Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Islamorada, Thursday, November 20, 2025.

We’re waking to perfect late-fall Keys weather—skies are clear, humidity’s down, and that breeze off the Atlantic is settling in around 15 mph, just enough to keep the bugs down and the fish moving. The temperature’s running from a pleasant 73°F up to about 81°F this afternoon, with the water temp steady at 77°F—prime conditions for just about every target in these waters. Sunrise came at 7:25 a.m., and sunset will be at 6:48 p.m., giving you more than 11 hours of bright, beautiful daylight to chase that bite, and believe me, it’s on.

Today’s tides are textbook for aggressive feeding. We’ve got a high tide at 3:09 p.m., with a low at 9:26 a.m., so expect the bite to really get going late morning and again on the full push this afternoon. Solunar tables rate today as a hot one for fishing, with peak major activity windows running from 1:19 to 3:19 a.m. and 1:37 to 3:37 p.m.—that afternoon run should be electric for both inshore and offshore crews, especially with the moon up during those hours according to Tideschart.com and Tide-Forecast.

Let’s talk action. Inshore, it’s been an all-you-can-eat buffet with mangrove snapper and sea trout absolutely stacked on the flats and along the bridges—reports from Florida Insider Fishing and Captain Experiences say they’re biting shrimp-tipped jigs and live pilchards hard. Spanish mackerel are showing up in solid numbers too, chasing glass minnows, so try flashy spoons or sardine-pattern swimbaits near the surface for a fast hit.

Snook are cruising mangrove shorelines and the back bays—best bets are live pilchards, finger mullet, or a walk-the-dog topwater at first light. If you’re out at night, target dock lights with shrimp or small paddle tails—the “thump” is for real this week. Tarpon still aren’t done; they’re rampaging through mullet schools west in the backcountry, especially on the evening tides.

Offshore, the Islamorada Humps are red hot for blackfin tuna—anglers are doubling down with live pilchards dropped deep, or vertical jigs in pink and silver to trigger that reaction bite. Dolphin (mahi-mahi) are still in the mix just past 120 feet, smoking trolled rigged ballyhoo or bright-skirted lures. Early runs out east have spotted sailfish biting especially well—kite up a live goggle eye and stick close to the color change.

The reefs are steady money: yellowtail and mutton snapper can’t resist strip baits of squid or cut ballyhoo fished light. Grouper are still coming in—there’s a few more weeks left before the season closes, so drop big pinfish or blue runners tight to structure and get ready to tussle.

Best baits of the week:
- Inshore—live pilchards, finger mullet, and paddle tails, plus topwater plugs for that snook thunder.
- Offshore—ballyhoo and bright-skirted trolling lures for dolphin; vertical jigs and live pilchards for tuna; kite fished goggle eyes for sailfish.
- Reef and bridge—strips of squid or ballyhoo, and big live baits for grouper.

Hot spots you’ll want to hit:
- Government Cut at first light for snook and tarpon.
- Haulover Inlet for jack crevalle and Spanish mack attacks near the rocks.
- Islamorada Humps for those tuna and early arrivals of sailfish.
- Long Key Bridge for steady mangrove snapper and sea trout feeding on shrimp jigs.

For the fly crowd, cobia and tripletail are still loafing in clear water—white Deceivers or olive Clouser Minnows have been getting the eats.

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Artificial Lure coming to you from Islamorada, heart of the Sportfishing Capital of the World, with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM and we’ll see sunset at 6:51 PM, giving plenty of daylight for bending rods. Water temps are sitting right around 79°F, a little crisp at first light but warming up quick—just the way the bite likes it. Weather-wise, expect mostly sunny skies, light east wind, and scattered clouds building late—showers are possible but shouldn’t dampen the mood. Good fishing “bluebird days” in November mean lots of species are hungry according to Captain Experiences.

Tide action today is prime: NOAA shows an early morning high at 8:06 AM (2.6 ft), with the outgoing tide pulling hard through mid-morning, then a low at 2:09 PM (0.9 ft) before another push around sunset. Solunar activity charts rate today “high,” especially between 8:45 and 9:45 AM when the moon’s up, and again in the afternoon. If you’re angling around the bridges or flats, you’ll want to hit those major windows.

Here’s what anglers are catching: Inshore, it’s all about numbers. The mangrove snapper bite is fantastic, especially around dock lights and bridge pilings using live shrimp or small paddletail jigs at dusk. Sea trout and Spanish mackerel are running solid on the flats—try popping corks with shrimp or throw flashy spoons and sardine-pattern swimbaits around channel edges. Snook are still cruising mangroves, taking live pilchards and finger mullet, but don’t forget chartreuse jerkbaits or walk-the-dog topwater plugs early or late. Jack crevalle are busting bait in deeper cuts, and the tarpon are starting to stir for those who like a real tussle; feeding tarpon at local docks has been lively, reports the crew at Islamorada Resort Collection.

Offshore is a feast: Dolphin (mahi-mahi) haven’t left yet and are being landed in 120 to 300 feet, especially trolling rigged ballyhoo and bright-skirted lures. The Islamorada humps are producing blackfin tuna, especially late afternoons, using vertical jigs in pink or silver or live pilchards dropped deep. Winter sailfish are showing east of the reef, with kite-fished goggle eyes drawing strikes for those wanting the big leagues.

Recent catches reported in the area include red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper, snook, and a few trophy hogfish for those bottom fishing the reef edges. Mahi runs have slowed a bit but blackfin tuna are picking up steam, especially near the humps and the deeper sides of Alligator Reef, according to local guides on Captain Experiences.

Best lures right now are chartreuse jerkbaits, sardine-pattern swimbaits, silver and pink vertical jigs for the tunas, and walk-the-dog topwaters for aggressive snook and big jack. For bait, nothing beats a live pilchard or mullet inshore—offshore, rigged ballyhoo and goggle eyes are the ticket.

Now for the hot spots:
- **Islamorada Humps:** Blackfin tuna and sailfish action offshore is excellent right now, especially around sunset.
- **Long Key Bridge:** Consistent catches of snapper and sea trout—shrimp-tipped jigs are the go-to and bridge pilings are holding fish.
- **Channels and Mangroves between Upper Matecumbe and Lower Matecumbe:** For snook and mangrove snapper, work the edges at first and last light.
- **Local docks (Amara Cay, Three Waters Resort):** Feed the tarpon or toss a live shrimp for an inshore surprise.

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Artificial Lure here with your Islamorada local fishing report for November 18th, 2025.

Today in Islamorada, we’re kicking off with **calm, mild weather**—expect light easterly winds around 10 to 15 knots, tapering off as the morning rolls in and seas holding steady around 1 to 2 feet. That’s classic Keys fall fishing weather: comfortable for both inshore skiffs and offshore center consoles. **Sunrise happened at 6:38 AM, and sunset will close the day at 5:37 PM.**

**Tides are mellow but important.** According to TidesChart.com, we had a low tide this morning around 9:26 AM and a high around 3:09 PM—both less than a foot in swing. This means your best bets for action are shifting water windows, not slack, so time those lines with the moving tides.

Now, for the **fish that are biting**: Reports out of local boats and Bud N’ Mary’s tell us mahi are still hanging offshore, especially along color changes and floating debris between 600 and 1,200 feet. Tuna—especially blackfin—have been moving strong in 200-400 feet; expect to find them busting just outside the Islamorada Hump. Bonito are mixed in, keeping things lively if your arms need a workout.

Inshore and around the bridges, snapper—from **mangrove** to **yellowtail**—are thick at night and during the early tide changes. Pilchards and live shrimp on a light jighead or freelined are catching limits. At the bridges, especially Channel 2 and Channel 5, the **mutton snapper** bite remains hot, with some solid fish reported in the last two days—best on live pinfish or a fresh chunk of mullet dropped near the pilings. There’s still a few tarpon lingering around the bridges as well, especially near sunset, but most of the giants have moved out for the season.

Reef action is producing **schoolie kingfish**, plus some nice barracuda and the ever-present jacks. Look for kingfish on the edge in 80-120 feet—drift a live pilchard or blue runner beneath a stinger rig and hold on. And for those hunting trophies, a couple wahoo have made surprise appearances around deep structure, likely pushed in by cleaner water and bait schools.

**Best baits and lures today:** Offshore, you can’t beat a trolled ballyhoo rigged with a blue/white skirt or a Williamson Speed Pro deep diver for mahi and tuna. Inshore, live pilchards are gold right now—if you can net them at first light, you’re “in the fish.” If not, frozen shrimp on a jig will get a mixed bag. For lures, try NLBN paddle tails or a silver Yo-Zuri Twitchbait along the mangroves for snook and snapper. Near the humps, vertical jigging with bucktail or butterfly jigs is pulling solid blackfins.

**A couple of hotspots locals are raving about:**
- **Islamorada Hump:** Blackfin tuna in the early hours; try vertical jigs or live runners drifted deep.
- **Channel 2 Bridge:** A steady night bite for mangrove and mutton snapper—anchoring up current and chumming is your best move.

Bridge and reef regulars have also reported **good catches of lane and yellowtail snapper**, and spearfishers landed a pile of lionfish over the weekend, helping out the reefs.

That’s your November 18th rundown from Islamorada—where the fish are biting, the water’s clear, and the tides are right. Thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe for more local insight, and keep those lines tight.

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Good morning, y’all! This is Artificial Lure with your Islamorada fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025. We’re kicking off the day with a light northeast breeze, just 5 to 10 knots, and temperatures climbing into the mid-seventies. The humidity’s hanging in there, but the sky’s mostly clear, making for a perfect day to chase fish both offshore and in the backcountry. Sunrise was at 6:40 AM, and sunset tonight is at 5:34 PM.

The tide’s on the rise right now, with low tide at 2:29 AM and the next high tide expected at 8:00 PM. The water’s moving, and that’s getting the fish active, especially as we head into the late morning and evening hours. The solunar bite is looking strong, so get your lines wet early for the best action.

Out on the reefs and offshore, mahi-mahi are thick between 300 and 500 feet. Most are schoolies, but there are some bigger bulls hanging around weed lines and current rips. Blackfin tuna are also biting at first light, and trolling small feathers, skirted ballyhoo, or bright Yozuri lures is putting fish in the cooler. A few lucky anglers have also brought in kingfish along the edge.

On the wrecks and patch reefs, mutton snapper and yellowtail are steady, especially when chumming up a slick with pilchards and cut ballyhoo. Grouper are biting, mostly smaller reds and blacks, but remember to check the latest regulations before keeping any.

Back in the backcountry and around the bridges, snook and tarpon are making their presence known, especially at sunrise and as the tide starts moving. The bridges at Channel 2 and Snake Creek saw a hot bite this morning, and live mullet or pilchards are the ticket. Artificial fans are scoring with paddle tails and topwater plugs in olive and white. The flats and oceanside points, like those near Whale Harbor, are reporting redfish and bonefish tailing on the higher water—shrimp-tipped jigs are doing the trick.

A couple of hot spots to hit today: Alligator Reef for pelagics—look for birds and weed lines. Davis Reef’s deeper edge is ideal for snapper and grouper. Inshore, the Indian Key channels and the flats near Lignumvitae are loaded with mixed bag action—permit, specks, and trout are all in play.

For gear, CHAOS Fishing and Abel’s Tackle at the marina are well stocked with bait and lures. Locals are catching mahi and tuna trolling with Yozuri lures, while snook and redfish are crushing 1/4 oz jigs tipped with Gulp! shrimp (new penny color) or live pilchards.

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Good morning, y’all! This is Artificial Lure with your Islamorada fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

We’ve got a **light northeast breeze** blowing 10 to 15 knots, temps edging into the mid-seventies, and that Florida Keys humidity starting to stir. The sky’s partly cloudy, perfect for chasing color changes offshore or sight-fishing skinny water. **Sunrise was at 6:39 AM**, with **sunset at 5:34 PM**. The reefs and flats are just waking up—the wind’s expected to mellow by midday, so you’re golden for a full run in either direction.

Here’s your tidal rundown: **low tide hit early at 2:13 AM; high tide peaked at 7:27 AM, another low’s rolling in at 2:18 PM, with the last high at 7:32 PM**. The solunar bite is best late morning and again in the evening—so get lines out early for the real action.

**Offshore**, the word from the charters and locals is: **mahi-mahi** are pretty thick between 300 and 500 feet. Most catches are in the schoolie class, but there are bigger bulls prowling weed lines and current rips. First light is prime for mahi and **blackfin tuna**—trolling **small feathers, skirted ballyhoo, and bright Yozuri lures** are putting fish in the cooler. A handful of lucky folks also brought in kingfish along the edge.

On the **wrecks and patch reefs**, **mutton snapper and yellowtail are steady**, especially for crews loading up on **pilchards and cut ballyhoo**—chum up a slick and watch those tails rise. Grouper are biting, mostly smaller reds and blacks; remember, some are catch-and-release right now, so check those regs before keeping.

**Backcountry and bridges** saw a decent push of **snook and tarpon**, mostly at sunrise and again as the tide started moving. The bridges, notably **Channel 2 and Snake Creek**, saw a hot morning bite—**live mullet and pilchards** are the ticket. Artificial fans scored with **paddle tails and topwater plugs in olive and white**. The flats and oceanside points, like the ones near **Whale Harbor**, are reporting **redfish and bonefish tailing sharply on higher water**—shrimp-tipped jigs did the trick.

**A couple hot spots to hit:**
- **Alligator Reef** for pelagics—look for birds and weed lines.
- **Davis Reef’s deeper edge** for snapper and grouper—ideal conditions right now.
- Inshore, **Indian Key channels and the flats near Lignumvitae** are loaded with mixed bag action: permit, specks, and trout.

If you need to gear up, hit **CHAOS Fishing** or **Abel’s Tackle** at the marina—they’re well stocked with bait and lures. Locals are catching mahi and tuna trolling with **Yozuri lures**, while snook and redfish are crushing **1/4 oz jigs tipped with Gulp! shrimp (new penny color)** or **live pilchards**.

Reminder: check the updated marine forecast from NOAA before heading out—afternoon winds could pick up, so plan accordingly. And always mind the flats and bridge zones: watch for manatees and respect shallow areas.

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