Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for March 14, 2025.

Sunrise today is at 7:30 AM and sunset will be at 7:29 PM, giving us plenty of daylight for fishing. The weather's looking good with temps in the mid-70s and light southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides are running about average, with high tide at 10:15 AM and low tide at 4:30 PM.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as we transition into spring. Anglers have been having good luck with tarpon, permit, and bonefish on the flats. The reef fishing has also been hot, with lots of yellowtail and mangrove snapper being caught. Offshore, we're seeing some nice mahi-mahi and blackfin tuna.

For lures, I've been having great success with 3-inch paddle tail soft plastics in pearl white or chartreuse for the flats. On the reef, small metal jigs in the 1-2 oz range have been killer. For offshore trolling, rigged ballyhoo and cedar plugs are always a good bet this time of year.

If you prefer live bait, shrimp and pilchards have been working well inshore. Offshore, goggle-eyes and blue runners are your best bet for the pelagics.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the flats around Islamorada for some world-class sight fishing. The patch reefs off Marathon have also been producing well. If you're looking to go offshore, the humps south of Marathon are holding good numbers of tuna and mahi.

Remember to handle those fish with care and only keep what you'll eat. Tight lines, everyone!