Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for March 22, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been hotter than a Key West summer lately!

Weather's looking mighty fine today, with temps in the mid-70s and a light southeast breeze at 10 knots. Sunrise was at 6:32 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:24 PM. Tides are running about average, with high tide at 10:45 AM and low tide at 4:30 PM.

The fish have been biting like crazy this past week. We've seen a ton of tarpon rolling in the backcountry, especially around Islamorada. Bonefish and permit are thick on the flats too. Offshore, the mahi mahi bite has been insane, with lots of 15-20 pounders being brought in. Yellowtail snapper are still plentiful on the reef, and we've even had reports of some big wahoo being landed.

For you artificial enthusiasts, I've been having great luck with the DOA 3" shrimp in glow color for the flats. Offshore, can't go wrong with a blue and white Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow for trolling. If you're hitting the reef, try a 3/8 oz jighead with a Gulp Shrimp in new penny color.

Live bait's been working well too. Pilchards and pinfish are like candy for the snappers and groupers. For the flats, live shrimp under a popping cork is still the go-to.

As for hot spots, I'd highly recommend checking out the Islamorada Hump for some epic offshore action. If you're looking to stay inshore, the flats around Lower Matecumbe Key have been on fire lately.

Remember folks, the early bird gets the worm, or in our case, the fish! So get out there and tight lines to ya!