Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Islamorada fishing report for March 21, 2025. Let me tell you, the bite is on fire right now!
We've got a high tide at 9:42 AM and a low at 3:56 PM. Sunrise was at 7:25 AM and sunset will be at 7:32 PM. Weather's looking primo - partly cloudy with a high of 82°F and light easterly winds at 5-10 mph.
Tarpon are surging through the channels and bridges. Folks have been hooking up left and right using live mullet or pinfish. If you're into artificials, try tossing a DOA Baitbuster or a Hogy 10-inch soft plastic. The Channel 2 Bridge has been particularly hot.
Bonefish action on the flats is sizzling too. Anglers are spotting tailing bones in good numbers, especially on the incoming tide. Small shrimp patterns or Gotcha plugs in tan or pink have been deadly.
Offshore, the mahi mahi bite is going strong about 15-20 miles out. Trolling rigged ballyhoo or cedar plugs is filling fish boxes. The Islamorada Hump has been producing some nice blackfin tuna as well - try vertical jigging with butterfly jigs.
Reef fishing remains steady with plenty of yellowtail and mangrove snapper being caught. Live shrimp or small pilchards on a knocker rig is the ticket. The patch reefs off Alligator Light have been productive.
For you permit chasers, there've been some big boys cruising the flats. Live crabs or a well-presented crab fly will get their attention.
Hot spots to check out: The Islamorada Hump for offshore action, and Buchanan Bank for some killer flats fishing.
Remember folks, the fish are out there - you just gotta go get 'em! Tight lines and see ya on the water!