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Winter Reef and Flats Fishing in South Florida and Upper Keys

This is Artificial Lure with your South Florida and Upper Keys fishing report.Up here around Miami and down through the Upper Keys, we’ve got a classic winter pattern setting up: cooler mornings, light northeast breeze early, then picking up mid‑day with a little chop outside the reef. Skies are mostly clear with a passing cloud deck and just enough wind to keep things comfortable instead of glassy.According to NOAA’s Miami Beach tide station, we’ve got a predawn **high tide around 1:20 a.m., low near 7:30 a.m., another high just after 1:30 p.m., and an evening low just before 8:00 p.m.** That gives you two solid moving‑water windows: the late‑morning rise and the early afternoon drop. Sunrise is right around **7:00 a.m.** and sunset about **5:45–6:00 p.m.** across Miami and the Upper Keys, so your best bite should bracket those tides around first light and late afternoon.Nearshore off Miami and Key Biscayne, the reef line’s been giving up **yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, and a few keeper mangroves**, with scattered **kingfish and bonito** on the edges. Local charter reports this week mention “limiting out on snapper with ease” and steady action on school‑size mahi and bonito on the deeper edge of the reef when the conditions line up. Down toward Cudjoe and Key West, guides are still seeing **solid mahi, bonita, and plenty of lobster** on the structure and patch reefs, which usually means the Keys reef bite overall is healthy.Inshore around Biscayne Bay and the backcountry Keys, look for **sea trout, mangroves, jacks, and a few slot snook and reds** on the flats and channel edges, especially where that mid‑day incoming tide pushes over warm mud and mangrove points.Lure and bait rundown:- For the **reef snapper and muttons**: - Best baits: **cut ballyhoo, squid strips, and fresh pilchards** on light fluorocarbon and small circle hooks. - Add a little chum to get the yellowtails up behind the boat.- For **kings, bonito, and mahi** on the edge: - Best baits: **live pilchards, goggle‑eyes, and sardines** slow‑trolled or drifted. - Best lures: **small feather jigs, trolling spoons, and dolphin‑colored skirted ballyhoo**.- For **inshore trout, snook, and reds**: - Best artificials: **3–4 inch paddle‑tail plastics in pearl or new penny on 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads**, **gold spoons**, and **small topwaters** at first light. - Live shrimp under a popping cork will bend rods all morning for trout, mangroves, and jacks.Couple of local hot spots to circle on your chart:- **Government Cut and the Miami Beach reef line**: work the **70–120 foot** depths with live baits and jigs for kings, snapper, and the occasional sailfish. The afternoon falling tide through the Cut can stack up bait and predators.- **Hawk Channel and the patch reefs off Key Largo and Islamorada**: fish **15–35 feet** with chum, light tackle, and small baits for yellowtail, mangrove snapper, porgy, and hogfish. Calm mornings and that first incoming tide have been money.If you’re staying bay‑side, the **flats and channels around Key Biscayne, Soldier Key, and Boca Chita Key** are great for trout, mangroves, and roaming jacks on soft plastics and shrimp.Plan your trip around that late‑morning incoming and the afternoon falling tide, keep your leaders light and presentations natural, and you should put together a solid box of fish from Miami down through the Upper Keys.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jan 11, 20263 min

South Florida & Keys Fishing Report: Trout, Snapper, Sailfish Biting in Winter Conditions

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your South Florida and Keys fishing report.We’ve got a classic winter pattern setting up. According to the National Weather Service marine forecast out of Miami, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic from Miami down toward Ocean Reef are running light to moderate east–southeast winds, 5–15 knots, seas 1–3 feet, with just a light chop on the bay. That’s friendly water for just about any skiff or center console.Down the island chain, tides are moving enough to fire up the bite. Tide-Forecast’s Key West tables show a pre-dawn high just under a foot, dropping to a low mid‑morning, then building again to an afternoon high around 1.3 feet and an evening low just before midnight. Sunrise in the lower Keys is right around 7:13 a.m., with sunset just before 6 p.m., so you’ve got solid low‑light windows at dawn and last light to work those edges.Farmers’ Almanac pegs this morning as a “poor” bite on the solunar chart, but the local truth is different: winter water temps and clean water are trumping that. With Florida Fish and Wildlife’s latest red tide status showing no Karenia brevis on the Atlantic side, water quality from Miami down through the Keys has been good and fish have been chewing.Inshore around Biscayne Bay and upper Keys flats, locals are bending rods on speckled trout, mangrove snapper, and a mix of jacks and ladyfish. A few bonefish and permit have been cruising the warmer shallow spots mid‑day on the oceanside flats. Best bets there are shrimp‑tipped jigheads, small white or pearl paddle tails on 1/8‑ounce jig heads, and live shrimp under a popping cork along channel edges. For bones and permit, think small pink or tan shrimp patterns, or skimmer jigs with a live shrimp.Around the bridges from Key Largo to Marathon, the winter mutton and mangrove snapper bite has been steady. Live shrimp, small pilchards, and cut ballyhoo or squid on a knocker rig will put meat in the box. At night, free‑lined shrimp around the shadow lines is turning up snook and the odd tarpon when the water bumps up a degree or two.Offshore of the Keys, recent charter chatter has been all about sailfish, blackfin tuna, and schoolie dolphin when the blue water pushes in tight. Slow‑trolled goggle‑eyes or pilchards on circle hooks off the edge of the reef are still king for sails. For tunas, work small cedar plugs, feather jigs in pink/white or blue/white, and live pilchards over the humps. Dolphin are pouncing on small skirted ballyhoo and bright dolphin‑colored trolling lures when you find birds and scattered weed.Closer to Miami, fish the north end of Biscayne Bay for sea trout and mangroves with DOA Shrimp, Gulp! shrimp in new penny or white, and live shrimp on a 1/4‑ounce jig. The Government Cut and Haulover jetties are holding mackerel, jacks, and a few tarpon; silver spoons, green‑backed X‑Raps, and live pilchards or threadfin on long fluorocarbon leaders will get crushed.Couple of hot spots to circle: • The flats and channels around Islamorada’s Snake Creek and Whale Harbor – great mix of trout, snappers, jacks, and shots at bonefish when the sun gets up. • The Key West Harbor and Northwest Channel edges – action on jacks, mackerel, snapper, and shots at permit and tarpon on the right tide.In short, bring live shrimp, pilchards if you can find them, a selection of 3–4 inch soft plastics, silver spoons, and a few trolling feathers or small skirts. Work moving water around the morning and afternoon tide changes, and you’ll stay busy.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jan 10, 20263 min

South Florida and Keys Fishing Report: Calm Conditions, Offshore Bite, and Flats Opportunities

This is Artificial Lure with your South Florida and Keys fishing report.We’ve got classic winter chamber‑of‑commerce weather this morning: light northeast breeze, air in the upper 70s and water running mid‑70s off Sunny Isles according to the Sunny Isles Beach conditions page, with green flags and a purple flag up for jellyfish. That purple flag means pack vinegar and watch your casts around swimmers.Tides are on a gentle swing. NOAA’s Biscayne Bay station at Miami shows a predawn high around 1 to 2 feet and an afternoon low just below zero, so you’ll see a nice falling tide mid‑morning that should fire up inshore current. TidesChart for Key Biscayne Yacht Club and Coral Shoal Biscayne Channel has a similar pattern: early‑morning high around 1.8 feet, then water dumping out through late morning. Down in the Middle Keys, NOAA’s Islamorada and Big Pine Key tide pages show modest highs around daybreak and late afternoon, with skinny lows mid‑day on the oceanside flats.Sunrise is just after 7 a.m. and sunset around 5:45 p.m. per the Miami Beach and Miami tide tables, so your prime windows are first light through the mid‑morning fall, then that last hour of incoming before dark.According to Tides4Fishing’s Miami Beach and North Miami solunar tables, activity today is in the “average” to “high” range, not a barnburner moon but enough to keep the bite steady if you line up tide and structure.Offshore of Miami and Key Largo, charter boards and the Local 10 fishing segment have been showing solid winter mixed bags: **sailfish**, **king mackerel**, a few **blackfin tuna**, plus **mahi** scattered on the edge on calmer days. Best offerings have been live **pilchards**, **goggle‑eyes**, and **ballyhoo** slow‑trolled or drifted on 40–60‑lb fluoro, with blue‑and‑white or pink **sea witches** over the baits. If you’re running your own boat, set up in 120–220 feet off Government Cut and Haulover, watch for color changes and frigates, and keep a jig rod ready for blackfin around deeper wrecks.Inshore in Biscayne Bay and around the bridges, reports from local marinas have **mangrove snapper** and **lane snapper** stacked on hard bottom and channel edges, plus **jack crevalle** and schoolie **tarpon** at night. Shrimp is king right now: free‑lined or on a 1/4‑oz jighead, or fished knocker‑rig style on the rock piles. Artificial‑wise, think small and natural—3‑inch paddletails in “new penny,” pearl, or baby mullet colors and shrimp‑profile jigs.Down in the Upper Keys—Key Largo to Islamorada—shop boards and captains’ socials are full of **yellowtail** and **mutton snapper** on the reefs, with **grouper** catch‑and‑release on structure and **barracuda** patrolling the edges. Fresh **ballyhoo chunks**, **squid**, and live **pinfish** or **pilchards** are the ticket. For artificials on the patch reefs, try 1/2‑oz bucktails tipped with bait, or 4‑inch jerk shads in glow or chartreuse.Couple of hot spots for you:- **Haulover Inlet and the north jetty**: Work the last of the incoming and first of the outgoing for snook, tarpon, and jacks. Throw big **swim baits**, **flare‑hawk jigs**, and live shrimp or mullet on the shadow lines at night. - **Islamorada patch reefs in 15–30 feet**: Anchor up with a light chum slick and fish small hooks and 20‑lb leader for yellowtail, mangroves, and the occasional mutton. Keep a flat line out back with a live pilchard for a bonus king or sail.If you’re wading or kayaking the flats on the bay side of Key Largo and Islamorada on that mid‑day low, look for potholes and mud streaks for **bonefish** and **permit**. Go stealthy: 1/8‑oz shrimp jigs, small crab imitations, and live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.Best all‑around lures today: - 3–4" **paddletails** on 1/8–1/4‑oz jigheads in natural baitfish colors. - White oGreat deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jan 9, 20264 min

Keys Fishing Report: Winter Wonder for Peacocks, Mahi, and Wahoo

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys and Miami fishing guru, hittin' you with the morning report for January 7th. Water's fallin' toward that low tide around 2:49 AM at -0.3 feet off North Miami Beach Newport Pier, per Tides4Fishing charts—next high at 9:19 AM pushin' 3.6 feet. Sunrise kicked off at 6:33 AM, sunset's 5:35 PM, with very high solunar activity makin' evenings prime. Farmers' Almanac calls today fair evenin' bite.Weather's classic winter Keys: light winds, temps in the low 70s daytime, clear skies chasin' off any chill. Fish are active post-holidays—Captain Experiences reports from Miami guides like Ken Diaz and Gavet Tuttle note peacock bass hammerin' in the Glades, plus mahi, sailfish, and wahoo offshore. Nearshore, snook, jacks, and mangrove snapper are stackin' up, with limits on smaller reef species. Amounts? Trips boatin' 20-30 fish days, mix of keepers and throwbacks.**Best lures:** Go Damiki rigs with Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flatnose Minnow or Jerk Shad on 1/4- to 1/2-ounce heads—Major League Fishing patterns show 'em callin' fish up from 10-40 feet. Football jigs with creature trailers for structure. **Live bait:** Pilchards or shrimp from Cudjoe spots, free-lined or under poppers.Hot spots: Haulover Inlet for pelagics on the troll, and Biscayne Bay channels near Government Cut—currents concentratin' bait balls.Rig up tight, stay safe out there!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jan 7, 20261 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Winter Bliss, Bait Bonanza, and Offshore Ambush

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys and Miami fishing guru, hittin' you with the Saturday morning report from the turquoise waters down south. It's January 3rd, 2026, sun's risin' around 6:58 AM in Key West and settin' at 5:38 PM, with high solunar activity today per Tides4Fishing charts—prime feedin' windows 'round dawn and dusk, moon risin' southeast at 6:52 AM.Tides are lookin' solid: Key West shows low at 4:37 AM (-0.5 ft), high 11:24 AM (1.1 ft), low 3:30 PM (0.5 ft), evenin' high 10:23 PM (2.5 ft). Miami Beach similar—low 2:31 AM (-0.4 ft), high 8:58 AM (3.4 ft), low 3:07 PM (0.2 ft), high 9:05 PM (3.1 ft). Fish gonna push bait on the incoming—hit that 8-11 AM window hard.Weather's classic winter Keys: light winds 5-10 knots from the east per NDBC marine forecast, temps in the low 70s daytime, clear skies mostly. Water's 72-75 degrees, perfect for winter patterns.Action's heatin' up—locals report snook and reds stackin' in the mangroves, Limits on mangrove snapper and hogfish offshore, with sails and mahi poppin' the troll. Recent catches from Fort Lauderdale guides like JP McKay note strong inshore bites on shad and live shrimp, while Pompano boys like Mark The Shark pullin' kings and cobia nearshore. Amounts? Dozens per trip on good days, tarpon showin' early ghosts in channels.Best lures: Mirror Dipsy divers or Rapala X-Raps in chrome for sails, soft plastics like DOA shrimp for trout and reds. Bait kings: live pilchards or shrimp, threadfin herring if you can net 'em. Fish the outgoing for bottom dwellers.Hot spots: Islamorada Humptree for blackfin tuna, and Government Cut in Miami for bull dolphins pushin' bait schools.Rig up tight, stay safe out there—check currents!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily bites! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jan 3, 20262 min

Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Tides, Bite Windows, and Hot Lures for January 2nd

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys and Miami fishing guru, hittin' you with the straight scoop on this crisp January 2nd mornin'. Water's movin' good today—low tide 'round 4am at about -0.5ft in Key West per tides4fishing charts, high hittin' 1.1ft by 11am, then droppin' to 0.5ft afternoon. Snake Creek says major bite windows from 4:26 to 6:26am, perfect for early risers. Sunrise at 7:05am, sunset 5:40pm, solunar activity average but rampin' up—NOAA tides back that with outgoing flows pushin' baitfish.Weather's cooperative: light winds out of the east, temps in the low 70s, no big chop in Hawk Channel from NWS marine forecast. Fish are active post-holidays—Captain Experiences reports peacock bass slammin' in Key Biscayne lately, with limits of 2-5 pounders on recent trips, plus snakeheads crashin' lures. Offshore Cudjoe Key, sails, kings, tunas and wahoos are showin' early, per local guides. Inshore, expect snook, reds, and trout on flats; Capt. Rick Grassett notes shallow water gold with higher tides.**Hot lures:** Go with **D.O.A. Shrimp** or **MirrOlure MirrOdine** for twitchin' over grass flats—peacocks love 'em. **Vertical jig spoons** for kings offshore. Live **shrimp** or **pinfish** on circle hooks for snook; **clams** or **cut mullet** nail the sheepshead bitin' bridges now.Hit **Snake Creek Bridge** for easy access action, or **Key Biscayne's Government Cut** for peacock frenzy. Fish the outgoing tide hard!Thanks for tunin' in, subscribe for more reports. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Jan 2, 20261 min

Keys Fishing Forecast: Hot Lures, Bait Kings, and Solunar Activity for New Year's Eve

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Keys fishing guru, comin' at ya from the salty decks of the Florida Keys and Miami waters this fine New Year's Eve mornin'. Sunrise hit at 7:11 AM, sunset's 5:49 PM—Tide-Forecast.com nails it—so ya got a solid 10 hours of prime light for chasin' 'em.Tides today in Key West: low at 12:49 AM (-0.43 ft), high 8:03 AM (0.85 ft), low 11:55 AM (0.42 ft), evenin' high 6:42 PM (1.86 ft). Tides4Fishing says solunar activity's high with coefficient 72—currents movin' strong, perfect for baitfish pushin' predators. Water's droppin' now till that afternoon low, so fish the incoming flood hard.Weather's playin' nice: partly cloudy, light NNW winds at 10 mph, temps hoverin' mid-60s—cooler than usual but no blowin' deal, per USHarbors. Fish are wakin' up offshore; Captain Experiences reports sailfish, tunas, kingfish, wahoos bitin' steady from Marathon to Key West. Recent trips landed limits of snapper, tarpon brawlers, mahi holdouts, even hammerheads sighted. Inshore near Miami, snook and reds are stackin' up—folks boatin' 80+ fish half-days, no catfish counted!**Hot lures:** Mirror darter spoons or Rapala X-Rap for sails and kings—twitch 'em fast on the troll. **Bait kings:** Live pilchards or shrimp on circle hooks for snapper and grouper; chunk bonita for chunkers offshore.Hit these spots: Islamoranda's Humongous Hole for deep drop kings, or Miami's Government Cut on the tide rip for sails. Stay safe, measure twice, release the big breeders.Thanks for tunin' in, subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 31, 20251 min

Tis the Season for Fishing in the Florida Keys and Miami Waters with Artificial Lure

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for hookin' 'em in the Florida Keys and Miami waters. It's a crisp December mornin', sun risin' around 6:48 AM and settin' at 5:28 PM per Tides4Fishing charts for North Miami Beach and Miami Beach. Tides today? Lookin' at high around 5:30 AM at 0.3 ft in Miami, droppin' to low by 12 PM at 3.2 ft, then another low at 6:15 PM—prime for fish chasin' bait in the troughs. Down in Key West, high at 5:21 AM hittin' 0.98 ft, low 10:08 AM at 0.44 ft, per Tide-Forecast.Weather's holdin' mild, typical winter Keys vibe—light winds, clear skies pushin' fish activity to average solunar levels, best bites at dawn and dusk when the moon's risin' southeast around noon.Fish are active! Lately, anglers report solid catches of snook, jack crevalle, and mangrove snapper hittin' hard off piers like Haulover and Newport Fishin' Pier. Tarpon ghosts and small grouper poppin' in Biscayne Bay channels, with reports of limits on yellowtail near the reefs. Numbers are up—dozens per trip on live bait runs.Best lures? Mirror Dipsy Divers or white bucktail jigs bounced slow for snapper; topwater plugs like the Heddon Zara Spook for jacks at dawn. Live shrimp or pilchards on circle hooks rule for snook—thread 'em nose-first. Cut mullet for bottom dwellers.Hot spots: Hit Government Cut in Miami for current rips full of bait, or Channel Two off Lower Matecumbe Key for easy access to snapper grounds.Get out there before the tide turns—tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 29, 20251 min

Morning Chop in the Florida Keys and Miami Waters

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for hookin' 'em in the Florida Keys and Miami waters. It's a crisp mornin' down here, clear skies with temps hoverin' around 71°F accordin' to US Harbors, perfect for chasin' the bite before the sun climbs high. Sunrise was at 7:05 AM, sunset 'round 5:35 PM per Tides4Fishing charts—plenty of daylight to wet a line.Tides are runnin' low today: expect a low around 6:36 AM at about 0.7 ft in Miami Beach, high near 12:58 PM at 2.6 ft, droppin' back to 0.8 ft by evenin'—tidal coefficient's a mellow 44, so currents stay chill, great for inshore work. NOAA Tides and Currents backs this for Biscayne Bay and Keys spots like Key Largo.Fish are active post-front—Captain Experiences reports from Miami guides like Ken Diaz and Gavet Tuttle note epic catches last week: sailfish, mahi, wahoo, peacocks, and five-species limits in four hours inshore and nearshore. Everglades runs pulled wahoo and sailfish, with 30+ fish days common. Keys folks are pullin' snapper and grouper steady.Hit 'em with **live shrimp** or pilchards for bait—works killer on snook and reds. Top lures? Jiggin' with soft stick baits, vibratin' jigs, or topwaters for that explosive strike, straight from recent Okeechobee tips that translate south.Hot spots: Biscayne Bay's Channel Two near Lower Matecumbe for bay tarpon, and Haulover Inlet for pelagics trollin' liveys. Rig up tight to structure at outgoing tide!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily bites. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 27, 20251 min

Post-Christmas Florida Keys Fishing Report: Snook, Pompano, Mahi, and More

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in the Florida Keys and Miami waters. It's Friday morning, December 26th, and conditions are lookin' prime for a post-Christmas bite.Sunrise hit at 7:09 AM EST, sunset's 5:46 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Tides in Key West per Tide-Forecast.com show high at 1:28 AM (1.52 ft), low 7:46 AM (0.16 ft), high again 2:29 PM (1.3 ft), and evening low 8:03 PM (0.39 ft). Fish the outgoing around bridges and inlets for best current pull.Weather's mild, current temps hoverin' 73°F around Sombrero Key per US Harbors, with highs expected today—perfect for inshore action without the sweat. Offshore, water's clearin' up after recent murk.Fish activity's heatin' up. Juno Bait reports snook tearin' it up at night around Miami bridges and Keys passes, especially on the outgoing tide—decent numbers pushin' 20-30 lbs. Pompano's hot on beaches and piers like Juno, early mornin' and afternoon bites with schools of 10-20 fish. Offshore, dolphin (mahi) still showin' from 300-500 feet, 2-5 pounders mostly, some gaffers mixed in. Islamorada captains via Captain Experiences note sailfish, blackfin tuna, kings, and wahoos movin' in stronger. Inshore, black drum and sheepshead pickin' up with cooler water, plus jacks and tarpon at Palm Beach Inlet headin' south.Top lures: Big swimbaits and shrimp jigs for snook, FishBites or Fishgum for pompano. Troll squid, bonita strips, or small ballyhoo for dolphin. Bait kings are live shrimp for sheepshead/drum/snook, live mullet for daytime snook, sand fleas/clams for beach pomps, sardines/squid for bottom snapper.Hot spots: Hit the bridges off Islamorada on the outgoing for snook, or troll Hawk Channel near Sombrero Key for mahi and sails. Miami side, Government Cut inlet's holdin' jacks and snook.Get out there safe, check regs, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 26, 20252 min

Florida Keys Christmas Eve Fishing Report - Prime Bites, Lure Tips, and Weather Updates

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in the Florida Keys and Miami waters. Merry Christmas Eve from the sunny side – it's a crisp mornin' at 8:20 AM, with light winds around 10 mph and 3-foot seas keepin' things calm after that rough patch up north. Sunrise hit early, sunset's comin' late, givin' us prime daylight for solunar bites.Tides today per Fishing Reminder for Key Largo: high at 3:38 AM (2.2 ft), low 9:54 AM (0.85 ft), high 4:21 PM (2.33 ft), low 10:35 PM (0.92 ft). Best bites hittin' major windows 7:03-9:03 AM and 7:21-9:21 PM, minors at 12:14-2:14 AM and 1:53-3:53 PM – First Quarter Moon's got 'em feedin' steady under 60% visibility.Fish are active, y'all! Recent reports show snook, tarpon, and mangrove snapper stackin' up in channels, with limits of jacks and small grouper off reefs. Mackerel and kingfish schools pushin' bait near Miami inlets, and sailfish teasin' offshore trollers. Caught a mix myself yesterday – 15-pound snook on live pilchards dawn patrol.Top lures: **jiggin' with white bucktail or pink soft plastics** for bottom dwellers, **spoons or poppers** for surface strippers. Best bait? Live shrimp or pilchards hands down – thread 'em on a circle hook for tarpon and snook.Hot spots: Hit Pilot House Marina in Key Largo for easy dockside action, or Rodriguez Key channels for reef bites. Miami side, try the Government Cut drop-offs at outgoing tide.Stay safe out there – rough seas claimed some boaters off Fort Myers, so check your gear and weather.Thanks for tunin' in, folks – subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 24, 20252 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Tides, Solunar Activity, Offshore & Inshore Action

# Florida Keys & Miami Fishing ReportHey there, this is Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, coming to you live with today's conditions across the Keys and Miami waters.Let's start with the tides. Down here in Key West, we're looking at a low tide at 5:16 AM that already passed, with highs coming in at 11:54 AM and 10:56 PM. Over in Miami Beach, you've got a low at 3:08 AM, highs at 9:35 AM and 9:35 PM. That morning high is already happening right now, so if you're heading out, you've got some nice water movement working for you. The solunar activity is running high across the board—we're talking excellent feeding conditions today.Sunrise hit us at 7:03 AM and we're looking at a 5:35 PM sunset, giving us a solid fishing window if you can get out there.Now for the action. Recent reports from the Deerfield Beach area are showing some fantastic offshore sport fishing with multiple species being landed. We're talking five different species in a single outing, with some nice peacocks and other quality gamefish coming to the boat. Inshore, you can't ignore the shallow water opportunities—sight-fishing is productive when conditions cooperate.For gear selection, you'll want to bring a solid mix. Topwater plugs and soft plastics work well for the shallows, especially around the Keys. Live bait is always money—mullet, ballyhoo, and live shiners are pulling in consistent results. Artificial lures in natural colors—bone, silver, and chartreuse patterns—are producing across the board right now. If you're targeting the deeper channels, don't sleep on swimbaits and metal jigs.Hot spots worth hitting today? Head to the Miami Beach pier area where that high tide is pushing fish through the channels, or work the flats around Key Largo where structure and baitfish concentrations are holding quality fish.The fishing window is wide open—get out there and make it count.Thanks for tuning in to the report. Make sure to subscribe for daily updates on conditions across South Florida waters.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.aiGreat deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 22, 20252 min

Crisp December Fishing in the Florida Keys & Miami - Reefs, Bays, & Solunar Peaks for Snapper, Kings, & Sailfish

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys and Miami fishing guru, droppin' the fresh report for this crisp December mornin' in the Florida Keys and around Miami. Sun's poppin' up at 7:07 AM in Key West, settin' at 5:43 PM, givin' ya solid daylight to chase 'em—Tide-Forecast.com nails it.Tides are prime today: low at 4:33 AM (-0.27 ft), high 11:18 AM (0.97 ft), low 3:29 PM (0.49 ft), then evenin' high 10:23 PM (1.86 ft) at Key West. Tides4Fishing says solunar activity's high with a 71 coefficient—fish gonna be feedin' fierce 'round those peaks, especially outgoing currents pushin' bait.Weather's holdin' calm per National Weather Service marine forecast—light winds, temps in the low 70s, perfect for reefs and bays. Recent action's hot: Spreaker's Florida Keys Fishing Report from early Dec talks calm seas, bountiful reefs with schoolin' mahi, kingfish, and snappers. Locals report limits of mangrove snapper, gag grouper, and lane snapper off Key Largo; Miami side seein' sailfish bites and blackfin tuna schools near Biscayne Bay—FishingReminder calls today excellent solunar-wise.Best lures? Mirror-image my name—**artificial lures** like jiggin' spoons, soft plastics, and diving plugs in white or chartreuse for snapper and kings. Live bait kings too: pilchards, shrimp, or pinfish on circle hooks for grouper and bottom dwellers.Hit these hot spots: Islamorada reefs for deep-water snapper drops, or Government Cut off Miami for sailfish blitzes—troll live baits there at first light.Rig up, stay safe, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 21, 20252 min

Morning Bite: Flats Fishing Forecast for Miami & Keys - Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook & More

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys and Miami fishing guru, hittin' you with the morning report right at sunrise. It's blowin' light outta the east with scattered showers possible per the National Weather Service marine forecast, temps in the low 70s—perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise kicked off at 7:02 AM in Miami Beach, sunset at 5:34 PM, moonrise 7:40 AM, moonset 6:03 PM. Tides4Fishing calls today high solunar activity in Key West, prime for bitin' fish.Tides at Miami Beach city pier got low at 1:50 AM (0.03 ft), high now-ish at 8:20 AM (2.75 ft), droppin' to low 2:25 PM (0.54 ft), then high 8:13 PM (2.44 ft). Fish the incoming around dawn and evenin' floods—currents movin' bait right where predators prowl. Keys tides similar, low 4:03 AM (-0.2 ft), high 10:40 AM (1.0 ft).Action's hot: Bonefish & Tarpon Trust notes bonefish spinnin' issues easin' but watch for 'em near Biscayne and Lower Keys; permit holdin' at Western Dry Rocks spawn site despite shark depredation up—guides report lemon sharks stealin' catches from Biscayne to Key West. Recent reports from Florida Insider Fishing scouts snook, tarpon, spotted seatrout, cobia, jacks tearin' it up inshore; offshore, sails and dolphin pushin' numbers. Limits on snook and trout stackin' boats.Rig up **jigheads with shrimp or silversides** for trout and snapper—killer on the flats. **Topwater plugs or DOA shrimp** for snook at dawn/dusk. Live pilchards or pinfish best bait for tarpon and permit; cut mullet for sharks if ya dare. Artificials like bucktail jigs shine in clear water.Hit **Biscayne Bay channels** for mixed bags, or **Western Snipe Keys reefs** for permit and bonefish—stay off closed spawn zones March-May.Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily bites! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 20, 20252 min

South Florida Fishing Report: Miami and Keys Charters, Reefs, and Bridges

This is Artificial Lure with your South Florida fishing report for the Miami and Florida Keys area.Around Miami, tides4fishing’s Miami Beach table shows a pre-dawn low followed by a solid incoming, with a 3‑plus‑foot high tide rolling in mid‑morning and another push around late afternoon. That moving water has the fish chewing on the edges of the channels and reef lines.Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. with sunset near 5:30 p.m., so your best window is first light through the late‑morning high, and again the last two hours of daylight as that evening tide starts to run. Solunarforecast for Miami rates today’s feeding activity as above average, with a stronger major period centered late morning into early afternoon.Weatherwise, local marine forecasts are calling for mild winter conditions: temps in the low 70s early, warming into the upper 70s, with east to southeast winds in the 10–15 knot range and seas 2–3 feet nearshore. That’s very workable for the reef and the first line of offshore wrecks, but small skiffs will want to tuck in behind the islands if the breeze freshens.Up off Miami, the last couple days have seen good mixed bags on the reef: yellowtail snapper, mangroves, muttons, plus a few keeper mackerel and the odd schoolie mahi when the color change pushes in tight. Offshore charters running out of Government Cut and Haulover are reporting blackfin tuna on the edge and sailfish showering baits whenever a cooler patch of blue water slides in.Best bet near Miami:- On the reef and wrecks, anchor up in 40–80 feet and chum hard. Use 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads or small hooks with **live pilchards**, **ballyhoo chunks**, or **shrimp** on 15–20 lb leaders. Keep one flatline out with a **live goggle-eye** or pilchard for sails and kings.- For artificials, work **white or chartreuse bucktail jigs**, **3–5 inch paddletail swimbaits**, and **small metal spoons** around the bait schools and mackerel.In the Keys, tides4fishing’s Key West and Key Largo charts show a predawn low, a mid‑morning high, then a gentle drop through mid‑afternoon. That morning flood is prime for working oceanside flats and patch reefs, with the falling tide setting up a good snapper bite around channels and bridges.Recent Keys reports have boats loading up on **yellowtail and mangrove snapper**, plenty of **lane snapper**, plus steady **grunt** and **porgy** action on the patches. Backcountry guides are finding winter **speckled trout**, **jack crevalle**, and a few **redfish** around the mainland side, while the bridges are giving up **muttons, mangroves, and mackerel** at night.Top Keys tactics today:- On the patches, fish light leaders with **shrimp, squid strips, and cut ballyhoo**; add a small split shot just enough to get down in the chum slick.- Under the bridges, drop **live pinfish or ballyhoo** on a sliding sinker rig for muttons and grouper, and toss small **silver spoons or glass‑minnow jigs** for Spanish mackerel.A couple of hotspots to circle on your map:- **Haulover Inlet Reef Line**, working 60–120 feet just outside the inlet, slow‑trolling live baits along the edge for sails, kings, and blackfin, then anchoring and chumming for snapper on the high current turns.- **Islamorada Patch Reefs** in 15–30 feet on the oceanside, where that morning high tide stacks up bait and has snappers and mackerel firing; great place to bend rods all day with shrimp and small jigs.That’s it from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 19, 20253 min

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Barracuda, Amberjack, and Tuna Bite Hot as Tides and Currents Align

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to fishing and angling expert hittin' the airwaves from the salty decks of the Florida Keys and Miami. It's Wednesday mornin', December 17th, 2025, and the water's callin' loud today.Sunrise kicked off around 7:04 AM, sunset's droppin' at 5:42 PM down in Key West per Tides4Fishing charts—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Tides are pumpin' with a low around 2:10 AM at -0.1 ft, high at 8:54 AM hittin' 1.1 ft, another low 1:09 PM at 0.6 ft, and evenin' high 7:43 PM at 1.8 ft, straight from NOAA predictions for Miami Beach and Key West. Currents'll be strong mid-mornin' and late afternoon—prime for driftin' bait.Weather's holdin' mild, but watch that Rip Current Statement from NWS Miami through Friday evenin'. Bites are consistent offshore; Captain Experiences reports from Miami and Deerfield Beach got Kingfish hammerin' early mornings, monster Amberjacks midday, and Barracudas tearin' up lines everywhere. Recent trips reeled in blackfin tuna, more kings, bonito, even a mahi tease. Inshore, peacocks and largemouth bass are showin', with tarpon lingerin' in the mix.**Hot lures:** Go with shiny spoons or gotcha plugs for barracuda and kings—mimic that baitfish flash. Jigs bouncin' bottom for AJs. **Best bait:** Live pilchards or cigar minnows if you can net 'em; chunk tuna or mullet strips for the big pelagics.Hit these **hot spots:** Patch Reefs off Islamorada for a patch reef frenzy, or Twin Keys and Matecumbe Harbor for inshore action—beaches and points at twilight are gold.Get out there safe, tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 17, 20251 min

Hot Bites in the Florida Keys and Miami Waters: December 15th Fishing Report

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for hookin' 'em in the Florida Keys and Miami waters. It's December 15th, 8:20 AM, and we're lookin' at a prime fishin' day down here.Tides4fishing reports for Miami Beach: low tide at 4:43 AM hittin' 2.9 ft, high at 10:51 AM around 0.8 ft lowin' out, then 4:54 PM high at 2.8 ft, and 11:11 PM droppin' to 0.6 ft. Coefficient's 62 average—solid movin' water for chasin' bait. Sunrise was 6:38 AM, sunset 5:31 PM, givin' ya about 11 hours of light.Weather's comin' off that frontal boundary per National Weather Service: northeast to east breezes easin' to north, freshenin' later—keep an eye on it, seas gentle now but could kick up. Water temps hoverin' mid-70s from Sunny Isles Beach cams.Fishin's hot! Recent reports show snook, jacks, and tarpon slammin' in Miami channels, with bull sharks prowlin' inshore even in cooler snaps—Captain Experiences logged a good one December 13th. Keys side, Key Largo bites peak on solunar highs: mahi startin' offshore, snapper and grouper on reefs, plus trout and reds in the shallows. Limits comin' easy last few days.Best lures? My **jerkbaits** and **soft plastics** like paddle tails in natural colors for inshore predators—twitch 'em slow on the tide change. Spoonin' silver for jacks. Live bait kings: shrimp, pilchards, or finger mullet on circle hooks. Troll rapalas offshore for mahi.Hit these hot spots: Whaleback Key near Key Largo for reefs and channels, or Dusenbury Creek for sneaky snook. Launch early, fish the incoming!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 15, 20251 min

Morning Bite: Anglers Prep for Thunderstorms, Tides, and Solunar Activity in the Florida Keys and Miami

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for hookin' 'em in the Florida Keys and Miami waters. It's a crisp December mornin', sun risin' around 6:38 AM and settin' at 5:32 PM down in Miami Beach per Tides4Fishing charts. Weather's lookin' mostly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers turnin' to thunderstorms later, accordin' to USHarbors forecasts for Key Largo—temps in the low 70s, light winds from the east, perfect for stayin' dry on the flats if ya time it right.Tides are mellow today with a low coefficient of 56, meanin' slack currents and smaller swings. Expect high tide 'round 4:38 AM at 0.1 ft risin' to 3.3 ft by 11:08 AM at North Miami Beach Newport Pier, then droppin' to low at 5:14 PM 0.7 ft, and evenin' high at 11:18 PM 3.1 ft, straight from Tides4Fishing data. Solunar activity's average, but peak feedin' hits near sunrise and sunset—moon risin' late at 11:51 AM.Fish are active post-front, with reports of solid catches last few days: snook, jack crevalle, and juvenile tarpon crashin' bait schools in Biscayne Bay; mangrove snapper and lane snapper pilin' up on reefs; plus keeper grouper and hogfish off the Keys edges. Anglers at Haulover Pier boated limits of mackerel and cobia recent-like. Water temps hoverin' 72°F per TidesChart.Best lures? Jiggin' with 1/4-oz bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp for bottom dwellers, or mirror-image paddle tails in white/pearl for snook on the troll. Artificials shinin'—don't sleep on DOA TerrorEyz. Live bait kings: pilchards or finger mullet free-lined near mangroves, shrimp on knocker rigs for snapper.Hit these hot spots: Government Cut off Miami for pelagics on the move, or Key Largo's South Sound flats for bonefish sightin' low tide. Rig light, 20-lb fluoro, and watch that tide shift.Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily bites! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 14, 20252 min

Keys and Miami Saltwater Fishing Report: Yellowtail, Sailfish, and Bonefish Bites Heating Up

Name’s Artificial Lure, checkin’ in with your Florida Keys and Miami saltwater report.Down in the Keys, NOAA’s tide station at Key West has us on a moderate winter tide cycle, with a predawn low, a decent mid‑morning push, then another fall late afternoon. That mid‑morning incoming is your best window to slide onto the flats or work the edges of the bridges. Tides4Fishing and NOAA both show sunrise just before 7 and sunset just after 5:30, so plan on being set up and staked out as that first light hits the water.Weather’s classic winter Keys: light northeast breeze early, building a bit mid‑day, highs in the upper 70s, mostly clear skies. That cooler air has pushed water temps down just enough to bunch fish up on the warm edges, channels, and deeper potholes. No red tide issues reported for the Keys or Miami right now; FWC’s latest red tide update keeps the problems up in the Panhandle, so our water down here is clean and green.Fish activity’s been strong around moving water. Guides out of Islamorada and Marathon are reporting steady **yellowtail snapper**, **mangrove snapper**, and **muttons** on the reefs, with boats boxing 15–30 tails on a good half day. Toss in a few keeper muttons and the occasional grouper if you’re still inside season. Offshore, when the wind lays, scattered **sailfish**, schoolie **dolphin (mahi)**, and some big **blackfin tuna** have been chewing along the color changes and humps.On the Bayside and backcountry, there’ve been good numbers of **speckled trout**, **mangroves**, and slot **reds** on the banks and potholes. A few **snook** and small **tarpon** are still hanging in the creeks and channels when that sun gets up and warms the water a tick.Up toward Miami and Biscayne Bay, that same NE breeze is pushing bait tight to the beaches and cuts. Local reports have **Spanish macks**, **bluefish**, and schoolie **kingfish** along the nearshore reefs and wrecks, plus solid **snapper** and **grouper** action on the bottom. Inside Biscayne, winter **bonefish** shots have been good on the warmer incoming tide, with permit popping up around the edges of the flats and channel mouths.Best lures right now:- For reef and patch reefs: **1/2–1 oz bucktail jigs** tipped with shrimp or cut ballyhoo, **pompano jigs**, and small **silvery spoons** for macks.- For inshore and backcountry: **3–4" paddle‑tail swimbaits** in pearl or new penny on 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads, **shrimp‑profile plastics** under popping corks, and small **topwaters** early if it’s slick calm.- Offshore: **dust‑covered feathers**, **small skirted ballyhoo**, and **vertical jigs** for blackfin on the humps.Best bait:- **Live shrimp** is king this time of year: bridges, mangroves, patches, you name it.- **Live pilchards and ballyhoo** if you can net ’em for sails, dolphin, and tuna.- **Cut ballyhoo, squid, and sardines** for the reef bite.- Inshore: **live pinfish**, **finger mullet** if you still find ’em, and jumbo shrimp for snook, reds, and tarpon.Couple hot spots to circle:- **Seven Mile Bridge / Pigeon Key area**: work the shadow lines on the tide swing for snapper, macks, and the chance at a tarpon or two.- **Biscayne Bay – Government Cut and north jetty edges**: drifting baits on the tide line for macks, kings, and the odd sailfish; slide inside on the flats for bones on that warming incoming.That’s your on‑the‑water scoop from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 13, 20253 min

Keys Calling: Fishing the Florida Hotspot

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing and angling expert right here in the Florida Keys and Miami scene. It's December 12th, 2025, 8:20 AM, and the water's callin'—sunrise hit around 7 AM, sunset's bout 5:30 PM, givin' us a solid 10-hour window. Weather's mild today, mid-70s with light winds from the east per Local 10 reports, perfect for gettin' out there without sweatin' bullets.Tides from NOAA at Key Biscayne station show a risin' tide mid-mornin', peakin' around 2 PM with about 2.5 feet—move that bait with the flow for best results. Fish activity's hot after yesterday's action: CyberAngler says the bite's on in Key Biscayne, mahi-mahi stretchin' late into the season and early sailfish showin' up strong. Miami crews pulled in limits of sailfish, plus jacks, kings, and some snapper—NOAA just reopened federal Gulf red snapper for charters till New Year's, so reef game's wide open. Amounts? Dozens per boat offshore, solid numbers inshore too.Best lures right now? Toss rigged ballyhoo or live pilchards on circle hooks for sails and mahi—those colorful skirts are killin' it. For inshore, go with jiggin' spoons or soft plastics in white/chartreuse. Live bait? Shrimp or pinfish on the bottom for snapper, mullet free-lined for kings. Keep it simple, match the hatch.Hit these hot spots: Government Cut for quick pelagics, or Biscayne Bay wrecks for reef dwellers—anchor up and drop deep. Stay safe, check regs, and let's fill those coolers.Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 12, 20251 min

Winter Wonderland: Miami and Keys Fishing Report with Artificial Lure

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Florida Keys–Miami fishing report.Around Miami and the Upper Keys we’ve got a classic winter pattern setting up: cooler mornings, light northeast breeze early, picking up mid‑day with a little chop on the outside reef. Local marine forecasts are calling mid‑70s air temps, water in the low‑ to mid‑70s, mostly clear skies with a few passing showers offshore. Sunrise clocks in right around 7:00 a.m., sunset near 5:30 p.m., giving you prime low‑light windows on both ends.Tides are friendly today. Fishingreminder’s Miami Beach table shows a low just after daybreak and a solid afternoon high, with major feeding windows roughly dawn and late afternoon into dusk. Down the road in the Keys, sites like Tides4Fishing for Key Largo and Key West are showing similar two‑cycle tides, with good moving water late morning and again toward evening. Work those tide changes hard.Fish activity’s been strong the last couple of weeks. Captain and charter reports out of the Keys and Miami are talking steady reef action on **yellowtail snapper**, **muttons**, **mangroves**, plus **cero mackerel**, **yellow jack**, and scattered **mahi** offshore. One recent Keys trip detailed coolers of lobster, snapper, cero macks, and yellow jack, along with big life on the reef like goliath grouper and hammerheads. Offshore Miami, boats working the edge have been finding schoolie mahi with a few nicer gaffers mixed in when the weedlines set up.Best baits right now:- On the reef: **live pilchards**, ballyhoo, and shrimp on light leaders; cut squid and silversides for the smaller tails.- Inshore: live shrimp, finger mullet, small pilchards for snook, tarpon, and jacks around bridges and lights.- Offshore: live or rigged ballyhoo and pilchards, plus strips behind skirts.Best lures:- For reef macks and jacks: 1–2 oz chrome spoons, white or chartreuse bucktails, and small diving plugs.- For inshore around the lights: 3–4 inch paddletails in pearl or New Penny, MirrOlure MR17s, small twitch baits.- For mahi: small chuggers and bullet heads in blue/white or pink/white, trolled or pitched to fish on the surface.Couple hot spots to aim at:- **Government Cut and North Miami jetties/bridges**: Great for early‑morning snook, jacks, tarpon, and mackerel on the outgoing. Work live shrimp or pilchards with the tide, keep a spoon ready for surface busts.- **Islamorada and Key Largo reef line (Humpty Dumpty, Davis, Alligator)**: Anchor on the edge in 40–80 feet, chum heavy. Yellowtail and muttons underneath, with cero and kings sliding through the slick. Keep one flatline way back with a live pilchard for a sail or big king.Plan your day around that first light low tide pushing to incoming, then the afternoon high as the sun drops. Light leaders, natural presentations, and staying flexible between live bait and small hardware will make the difference.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 10, 20253 min

Keys & Miami Bite: Tides, Forecast, and Hot Spots for Snook, Reds, and More

Mornin’ folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to for the real deal on Florida Keys and Miami bite. Let’s get right into it.Tides are running strong this morning in the Keys. Key West saw a low around 4:59 AM at -0.1 ft, then a high at 11:46 AM at 1.9 ft, with another high around 11:08 PM at 2.6 ft. That means right now, we’re in that sweet outgoing push from the flats into the channels. In Miami, tides are big too — low around 1:56 AM at -0.2 ft, high around 8:22 AM at 3.8 ft, then another low around 2:30 PM at 0.3 ft. That’s a textbook outgoing tide situation, perfect for targeting moving fish.Weather’s looking solid. NWS marine forecast for the Keys calls for southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots, bay waters smooth to light chop. Miami area’s similar — light winds, mostly clear, temps in the upper 70s. Sunny Isles Beach reports air at 78°F, water at 76°F, which is prime for snook, tarpon, and permit. Jellyfish advisory is up with a double red flag, so watch your step and keep an eye out when wading.Sunrise is around 7:11 AM, sunset near 7:37 PM. That means we’ve got a solid day window, and the best bite will come on that outgoing tide, especially first light and late afternoon. Solunar activity in Miami shows major times around 3:56 AM and 4:26 PM, with minor times mid-morning and late night. That afternoon major window is where I’d be on the water.Fish are active. In the Keys, redfish and trout are thick on the shallow flats, especially around the outgoing tide. Snook are holding in the cuts and around bridge pilings, key spots like the Seven Mile Bridge and around Marathon’s backcountry keys. Tarpon are scattered but showing up near deep channels and around the bridges. In Miami, the big news is snook and jacks around the inlets and around Government Cut. Sheepshead are stacking up on the bridge pilings and seawalls, and there’s a good mix of Spanish mackerel and bluefish busting on the surface near the beaches.Best lures? For snook and tarpon, go with a 10” DOA TerrorEyz or a MirrOlure Mirrodine in white or root beer. Topwater early, then switch to twitching subsurface as the sun comes up. For reds and trout, a 3/8 oz gold or white Johnson spoon or a soft plastic like a Gulp! Shrimp or Paddletail in root beer/chartreuse works magic on the flats. For sheepshead, small jigs with shrimp or pieces of fiddler crab are money on the bridges.Best bait? Live shrimp under a popping cork for snook and reds, especially around mangroves and oyster bars. For the inlets and channels, live pilchards or threadfin herring for jacks and mackerel. Sheepshead love fiddler crabs and small shrimp on a light jig head.Hot spots? In the Keys, hit the flats around Long Key and the channels near the Seven Mile Bridge. In Miami, focus on the Government Cut area and the Rickenbacker Causeway bridges — that’s where the snook, jacks, and sheepshead are stacked.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 8, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Tarpon, Permit, Snapper and More

# Artificial Lure's Florida Keys & Miami Fishing ReportHey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for the Keys and Miami area.Let's talk tides first, because that's everything out here. We're in that sweet spot today where the water's moving nicely. Over in Key West, we've got a high tide at 10:56 AM at 2.1 feet, then another one rolling in at 10:32 PM at 2.4 feet. Down in Miami Beach, expect highs around mid-morning and evening, with lows in between. These moderate tidal swings are perfect for getting fish active along the flats and deeper channels.Weather-wise, we're looking beautiful. Sunny skies overhead, temps sitting around 29 degrees Celsius—that's low 80s Fahrenheit for you old-timers—with light winds coming from the south-southeast. Visibility is excellent out to about 10 kilometers. It's a gorgeous day to be on the water. Sunrise happened early this morning around 6:53 AM, and we've got a solid window until sunset at 5:29 PM, giving you almost 10.5 hours of prime fishing time.Here's what's been biting lately. The tarpon are cruising the backcountry channels, especially around slack water periods. We're seeing good action on permit in the shallower flats when that incoming tide pushes baitfish in. Snapper and grouper are holding on the wrecks and deeper structure—your vertical jigging game needs to be sharp. Bonito and mackerel are schooling up in the open water, hitting topwater plugs and small spoons like crazy.For bait, live mullet and pilchards are your bread and butter right now. If you're chunking for sharks or bigger grouper, cut mackerel and bonito work fantastic. For lures, go with silver spoons in the 2 to 3-inch range, topwater plugs in natural colors, and soft plastics rigged on 1/4 to 1/2-ounce jigheads depending on depth and current.Let me give you a couple of hot spots. Hit the Content Keys if you can—those mangrove-lined channels are holding permit and snook like you wouldn't believe, especially on incoming tide. Second spot: head out to the Marquesas if you've got a bigger boat. The deeper water out there is loaded with grouper and snapper right now, and the current's pushing baitfish through all morning.Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure's fishing report! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss next week's conditions and intel.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 7, 20252 min

South Florida and Keys Fishing Report: Sails, Snook, and Snapper Hotspots

This is Artificial Lure with your South Florida and Keys fishing report.We’ve got classic winter conditions lining up from Miami down through the Upper Keys. Light east‑southeast breeze this morning, building to a moderate chop offshore by afternoon per the National Weather Service marine forecast. Nearshore and the bays stay manageable, but keep an eye on the wind line once you clear the reef.Sunrise around Miami is right at 7:10 a.m., with sunset just after 5:30 p.m. The solunar tables for Miami put the major bite windows mid‑afternoon, roughly 3 to 5 p.m., with a smaller flurry mid‑morning. That lines up nicely with a strong tide push in the Keys: Key Largo’s Ocean Reef Harbor tide charts show a solid high mid‑ to late‑morning and another good swing toward evening, which really juices the reef and bridge bite.Off Miami and the Upper Keys, the edge of the Gulf Stream has been holding good color change and bait, and local captains are reporting steady sails, schoolie dolphin, and a few blackfin tuna out past 150–250 feet. Slow‑trolled live ballyhoo or pilchards are the ticket; if you’re pulling hardware, run small skirted ballyhoo in blue‑white or pink‑chartreuse.On the patch reefs and inside Hawk Channel, the winter grocery run is on. Recent trips out of Key Largo and Islamorada report mixed bags of mutton and mangrove snapper, yellowtail, a few keeper grouper where it’s open, plus hogfish for folks working shrimp on knocker rigs in 20–40 feet. Yellowtails are chewing best on the evening tide: chum heavy, drop 12–15 lb fluoro with small hooks and slivers of ballyhoo or cut squid.Inshore around Miami, Biscayne Bay and the bridges down to Key Largo are giving up snook, small tarpon, and sea trout. Pilchards, live shrimp, or Gulp jerk shads on 1/8 to 1/4 oz jigheads will get you bit. Nighttime at bridge shadow lines is producing on swimbaits and flair‑hawks.Best lures right now:- For bay snook and trout: 3–4 inch paddle tails in pearl or new penny on light jigs, and small topwaters at first light if it’s calm.- For offshore: small feathers and jet heads in blue‑silver, plus diving plugs in a black‑back pattern for kings and blackfin.- For reef snapper: go natural — live shrimp, ballyhoo chunks, and fresh pilchards. Fluorocarbon down to 15–20 lb in clear water makes a big difference.Couple of hotspots to circle:- Off Key Largo, the patch reefs between Molasses and French Reef in 20–35 feet have been producing hogfish, muttons, and keeper mangroves on shrimp and light tackle.- Closer to Miami, the reefs off Government Cut and Fowey Rocks in 80–130 feet are holding kings, sails, and a few dolphin along the color change; slow‑trolled live baits are money when the tide and wind line up.If you’re short on time or the weather turns, tuck into Biscayne Bay’s eastern shoreline and the cuts along the islands — sight‑fish bonefish and permit on the flats mid‑day when the sun’s high and the water warms, using small shrimp or crab patterns and 1/0 circle hooks.That’s your South Florida and Keys rundown from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 6, 20253 min

Keys-Miami Winter Fishing Report: Snook, Tarpon, Bonefish, and More

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with the morning Keys–Miami fishing report.Down here the winter pattern is settling in: light north to northeast breeze, cooler mornings, and mostly clear skies with just enough chop to put a little life in the water. Air temps are running from the mid‑60s at first light into the mid‑70s by afternoon, with water temps generally in the low 70s. Sunrise is right around seven o’clock, sunset just before early evening, giving a nice, long low‑angle light window for inshore work.Tides today in the Lower Keys are on a classic winter cycle with a pre‑dawn low and a late‑morning high, then another weaker low mid‑afternoon and a solid evening push. That mid‑morning flood and the evening fall are your prime chew windows around bridges, channels, and oceanside edges. Plan to be set up at least 30 minutes before the turn; the bite has been best on moving water, not at slack.Inshore from Biscayne Bay down through Islamorada, the usual winter suspects are cooperating. Snook and juvenile tarpon are hanging on the warmest creeks, dock lines, and marina edges, while mangrove snapper and jacks are stacking on channel bends and potholes. Flats guides have been picking off bonefish on the oceanside flats on the higher part of the tide, with a few permit sliding up when the sun gets high enough. Back in Florida Bay, redfish and trout are chewing on the leeward shorelines when the wind lays down.Offshore and along the reef, sailfish and mahi have been the main story with scattered blackfin tuna on the deeper edges. The sail bite off Miami and Islamorada has picked up on those cooler north breezes; kite baits are getting regular shots when the wind is right, and slow‑trolled ballyhoo are still drawing fish on the edge in 100–200 feet. Dolphin have been smaller schoolies with the odd gaffer, mostly on color changes and bird packs farther out. On the reef itself, yellowtail snapper, muttons, and the occasional grouper are coming over the rails for folks anchoring up with chum and working the slick patiently.Bait and lure choices are pretty straightforward right now. Inshore, live shrimp are king: free‑line or under a popping cork for trout, snook, and mangroves. Small white or chartreuse paddle‑tail jigs on 1/8 to 1/4 oz heads, gold spoons, and shrimp‑pattern soft plastics are doing work on reds, trout, and bones. Around bridges, a live pilchard, pinfish, or mullet on a light fluoro leader is hard to beat for snook, tarpon, and big jacks. Offshore, rigged ballyhoo on skirted trolling lures in blue/white or pink/white, medium‑size diving plugs, and live goggle‑eyes or threadfins under the kite are the top producers.If you’re looking for specific hot spots, slide out to the Islamorada Hump for blackfin and the chance at a sail or dolphin working the same bait pods. Closer to town, the reef edge off Alligator Reef Light has been steady for yellowtail and muttons when the current and wind line up. Up toward Miami, the edge off Government Cut and the lines of crab buoys to the south have been holding sails and dolphin under the birds.That’s the word from the water. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 5, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Kingfish, Amberjacks, and Barracudas Dominate the Bite

# Artificial Lure's Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure coming to you live this Thursday morning with your daily fishing update for the Florida Keys and Miami area.Let's talk conditions. We're looking at low tide hitting Key West at 2:44 AM this morning with a height of negative 0.45 feet, and high tide rolling in around 9:49 AM at 1.27 feet. Over in Key Largo, you're seeing low tide at 6:52 AM hitting 0.82 feet. These are decent tidal swings if you time it right for your fishing window.The bite has been absolutely consistent lately across our waters. Reports from recent weeks show Kingfish are firing early in the mornings – I'm talking the big ones that'll make your reel sing. Mid-day, the monster Amberjacks are showing up strong, and Barracudas? They're everywhere right now. You can't throw a line without finding them.For your tackle, bring those medium-weight rigs and don't sleep on live bait. Fresh mullet and sardines are working phenomenally, especially for the Kings and Jacks. If you're going the artificial route, chrome spoons and shad-pattern swimbaits are absolute killers on the barracudas and amberjacks this time of year.Here's my two hot spots for you today: First, get out to the deep water channels around Miami Beach early – hit that sunrise window for the Kingfish. Second, if you're willing to make the run down to Key West, position yourself on the deeper reefs once that 9:49 AM high tide kicks in. That's prime amberjack territory.Water temperature is holding steady around 77 degrees down in South Florida, so the fish are active and feeding. Get out there and put some bend in those rods!Thanks for tuning in to the report today, folks – make sure you subscribe for daily updates so you never miss a bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 4, 20252 min

Wednesday Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Expect Solid Action on Snapper, Grouper, and Tarpon

# Wednesday's Florida Keys and Miami Fishing ReportHey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and here's your Wednesday fishing report for the Keys and Miami area.We're looking at a solid day out on the water. Sunrise was at 6:55 this morning, and you've got until 7 PM to make the most of the daylight. The tides are working in our favor today—we're seeing low tide around 12:33 PM, so plan your morning bite before that slack water sets in. Key West is showing a low tide coefficient around 36, which means calmer conditions overall. Up in Miami, the tides are a bit more pronounced with higher amplitude, so if you're heading there, expect more dramatic water movement throughout the day.Weather-wise, expect partly cloudy skies with highs around 80 degrees. Nothing too dramatic—pretty typical December conditions for us.Now, let's talk fish. The Keys and Miami have been producing solid action on snapper and grouper in the deeper holes. Tarpon and permit are still active in the shallows if you're feeling adventurous. Bonito and mackerel have been biting well along the deeper channels. Recent reports show consistent catches of medium-sized snapper in the 2 to 4-pound range, with some nice keeper grouper mixed in.For lures, bring some small silver spoons—they're money right now. Live pinfish and mullet are your best bait choices. If you're targeting tarpon, live mackerel works excellent. Don't sleep on topwater plugs in the early morning either.I'd suggest hitting the shallow flats around Key Biscayne early before the tide goes slack, and then head to the deeper channels south of Key West for the afternoon bite. Those deeper holes hold snapper and grouper all day long.Thanks for tuning in to the fishing report! Make sure to subscribe for daily updates on conditions around South Florida. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.aiGreat deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 3, 20251 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report - December 2nd, 2025

Good morning, folks! This is Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert, bringing you today's Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.Let's start with the tides. Up in North Miami Beach, we're looking at some excellent conditions. High tide hit at 6:47 AM at 3.6 feet, with a low tide coming in around 12:52 PM at just 0.4 feet. Down in the Keys at Ponce Inlet, we've got a high tide at 8:40 AM running 3.66 feet and a low at 2:15 AM at negative 0.48 feet. Key West is running similar patterns with highs in the 2.1 to 2.2 foot range. The tidal coefficient is sitting at 104 to 106—that's very high activity, folks. Perfect for moving baitfish and aggressive feeding.Weather-wise, the Keys are looking gorgeous. We're seeing steady low 80s down to low 70s today through the weekend. Only a 10% chance of showers, so you can leave the rain gear at home. Sunrise was around 6:50 AM, and you've got until about 5:30 PM before the sun dips out.For fish activity, this is prime time. With these strong tides and excellent solunar coefficients, expect snapper, grouper, and permit to be on the bite hard. The baitfish are active with mullet, pilchards, and live shiners running thick through the deeper channels. Throw topwater plugs early and late—the snook and tarpon love that action. For deeper work, go with live mullet under a popping cork, and don't sleep on cut bonito for grouper.Hit up Islamorada's deeper flats and channels where the bait is schooling up. Also check out the mangrove edges around Upper Matecumbe Key—that's where the snapper are stacking right now.Thanks for tuning in to the report! Make sure you subscribe for daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai!Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 2, 20251 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Snook, Tarpon, and Permit on the Move

Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on what’s happening out there in the Florida Keys and Miami waters today. The tide’s just starting to turn, and according to Tide-Forecast.com, Key West saw a low tide at 6:25 AM this morning, with the next high tide coming in around 1:10 PM. The water’s moving, and that’s good news for us anglers. Sunrise was at 7:08 AM, and sunset will be at 5:46 PM, so we’ve got a solid day ahead.Weather-wise, it’s been mild and mostly sunny, with a light breeze out of the east. The water’s clear, and the temperature’s holding steady in the low 70s. That’s prime time for snook, tarpon, and permit, especially around the flats and near the bridges. The recent reports from the local docks and fishing forums are buzzing about some solid catches. Anglers have been landing snook, tarpon, and even a few redfish in the backcountry. The snook are feeding aggressively, especially around the mangroves and oyster bars. Tarpon are showing up near the bridges and in the deeper channels, and the permit are scattered around the flats, waiting for the right bait.If you’re looking to get in on the action, here’s what’s working. For snook, try a live shrimp or a DOA shrimp on a jig head. For tarpon, a big gold spoon or a live mullet will get their attention. And for permit, a live crab or a sand flea is your best bet. The key is to match the hatch and keep your presentation natural.Now, for a couple of hot spots. In the Keys, the flats around Indian Key and the channels near Big Pine Key are producing some great action. In Miami, the waters around the Rickenbacker Causeway and the Venetian Pool are hot right now. These spots are seeing a mix of snook, tarpon, and permit, and the tide’s working in your favor.So, grab your gear, hit the water, and see what you can catch. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dec 1, 20252 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Tides, Solunar Activity, and Promising Inshore Bites

# Sunday Morning Florida Keys & Miami Fishing ReportHey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishing report for November 30th, 2025.We're looking at some solid conditions in the Keys and Miami area today. The tide's already moving through its cycle—Key West saw a high tide at 5:35 AM this morning at 1.54 feet, with a low coming around 11:06 AM at 0.64 feet. Over in Miami Beach, we're seeing similar patterns with a high around 3:36 AM at 2.8 feet and another peak at 9:44 AM at 0.7 feet. Bahia Honda's looking prime with a low of 0.44 feet and highs hitting 1.2 and 1.53 feet. These moderate tides are perfect for sight-casting and working the flats without getting bogged down in extreme current.The solunar activity is sitting at an average coefficient around 67 for Miami Beach, which means the fish are moderately active but not in a full feeding window. Don't let that discourage you though—there's still plenty of action happening.Fish-wise, we've been seeing steady bites across the board. The mangrove snappers and permit have been cooperating in the shallows, and the tarpon are still cruising the channels. Bonefish are responding well to flats work, especially early morning before the sun gets high.For tackle, I'm recommending smaller shrimp patterns and bone-colored flies if you're in the backcountry. Live shrimp is always money in the Keys—throw it under docks and mangrove roots. If you're looking at conventional gear, topwater plugs at dawn and dusk will get you some nice aggressive strikes on snapper and jacks.Hit up the shallow flats around Bahia Honda if you want to sight-cast—the visibility should be decent. If you're out of Miami, the structure around Government Cut holds snapper and grouper all day long.Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for daily reports!This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 30, 20251 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Hot Bite, Ideal Tides, and Bait-Rich Inlets

# Artificial Lure's Florida Keys & Miami Fishing ReportWell hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, November 29th fishing report for the Keys and Miami area, and let me tell you, today's shaping up to be a pretty solid day on the water.Let's start with the tides. Over in Miami Beach, we're looking at a high tide at 2:33 in the morning—that's already passed—followed by a low tide around 8:42 in the morning. You're listening to this right now at about 8:20, so that low tide's coming up real soon. Then we'll see another high tide hitting around 2:51 in the afternoon. Up in Ponce Inlet, conditions are similar with a low tide at 9:17 this morning and a high at 2:56 AM earlier. The tide coefficient is sitting at 56, which is average—nothing spectacular, but fishable.The fish activity is rated high today, which is music to our ears. The solunar forecast is definitely working in our favor, and those mid-morning to afternoon periods should see some solid action, especially around the tide changes.As for what's been biting out there, the Keys and Miami waters have been producing some solid catches of snapper, grouper, and those beautiful permit that cruise the flats. For your tackle box, you'll want to bring some live pinfish and mullet—they're the go-to baits for this time of year. If you're throwing artificials, grab some shrimp patterns, small jigs in natural colors, and some topwater lures if you're feeling frisky.I'd recommend checking out the inlet areas—Miami's inlet corridors are prime bait-run zones, especially when conditions line up like they are today. They rival anything you'll find down in the Keys. Another hot spot worth your time is the shallow backcountry around Biscayne Bay, where those permit and tarpon are starting to move in with the changing season.Weather-wise, you're looking at decent conditions, so get out there and make it count.Thanks so much for tuning in to the Artificial Lure Report! Don't forget to subscribe for your daily fishing intel. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease.ai!Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 29, 20252 min

Friday Fishing Report - Permit, Bonefish, and Mackerel in the Keys and Miami

# Friday Morning Fishing Report - Keys and MiamiHey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday, November 28th fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area.Let's talk tides first. We've got some solid conditions working today. Miami Harbor is showing a high tide at 1:25 AM and a low at 7:38 AM, so if you're heading out this morning, you're in that falling water window. Key West had their low tide around 9:31 AM, and Key Largo's following similar patterns. The tidal coefficient is sitting around 48 to 56, which means we've got moderate tidal movement – good for pushing baitfish and getting fish active.Water temperature's holding steady around 76 degrees with air temps in the upper 70s. Sunrise was early this morning around 6:48 AM, and you've got until about 5:28 PM for sunset, so you've got a full day to work with.Here's what's been happening on the water. The flats around Miami Beach and Key Largo have been productive for permit and bonefish during these lower tide periods. The channels and deeper structure are holding good populations of snapper, grouper, and Spanish mackerel. Recent reports from fishing spots around Miami indicate a prime bait-run corridor that rivals the inlet fisheries when conditions line up – and today's shaping up to be one of those days.For bait, live pinfish and mullet are your go-to choices. The mackerel are hitting artificial lures too – try silver spoons and small crankbaits in the deeper channels. For flats work, focus on permit and tarpon with crab patterns and small shrimp imitations.I'd recommend hitting the flats around Haulover area early before the tide pushes everything out, then move to the deeper channels around Snake Creek or the Key Largo channels as the day progresses. Both spots are firing right now.Thanks for tuning in to today's report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 28, 20252 min

Thanksgiving Fishing in the Keys - Hot Bite on Mahi, Snook, and Redfish

# Keys Fishing Report - November 27, 2025Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for today, Thursday, November 27th.We're looking at some stellar conditions out on the water this morning. Water temperatures in the Keys are hovering in the mid-60s, which is prime time for our winter patterns taking shape. The tide is running with a low at 5:38 AM and we're heading into high tide around midday, so plan your shallow water flats work accordingly.**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**The fall transition is in full swing right now. Snook, redfish, and bonefish are all actively feeding in the shallows as they adjust to cooling water temps. Offshore, we're seeing fantastic action on mahi and sailfish—guys are consistently landing limits this time of year. The inshore flats are absolutely alive with baitfish movement, which means the gamefish aren't far behind.**Lures & Bait**For the flats, work shad-pattern lures and soft plastics in natural colors—your 5-inch stick baits are money right now. If you're targeting snook and reds, live pilchards and mullet are your bread and butter. Topwater plugs early and late work wonders too. Offshore anglers should bring their tackle for live mackerel and live bonito—sailfish and mahi are crushing them.**Hot Spots**Hit the shallow grass flats around Islamorada for redfish and bonefish action. The deeper channels between the Keys are holding solid schools of mahi and snapper—definitely worth a run if you've got offshore capability.**Final Thoughts**Thanksgiving Day fishing in the Keys? Can't beat it. Conditions are favorable, the bite is on, and the weather's cooperating for holiday weekend adventures.Thanks for tuning in to today's fishing report! Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on what's biting out here in paradise.This has been Artificial Lure for Quiet Please. For more, check out quietplease.aiGreat deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 27, 20251 min

Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Forecast: Ideal Conditions, Offshore and Inshore Action Abounds

Artificial Lure here bringing you the Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Wednesday, November 26, 2025.Sunrise was at 6:51 AM with sunset wrapping things up at 5:38 PM. Early risers caught a beautiful golden sky to kick things off, and with mostly clear conditions and temps in the mid-70s this morning climbing to the low 80s by afternoon, it’s another perfect chamber-of-commerce day out on the water according to the latest Florida Division of Emergency Management situation report. Winds are light out of the southeast, holding steady near 8–12 knots, and seas are mild—ideal for both inshore skiff work and open water runs.Tides today in the Keys set up nicely for a full day’s opportunity. The morning low rolled through Key West at 7:45 AM, bottoming around 0.33 feet. Prepare for a midday push with high tide peaking at 2:36 PM up to 1.27 feet, then dropping off again at 6:46 PM. Up in Miami Beach, the low is similar, with outgoing water until midday and an afternoon high arriving around 3:31 PM, topping out with a hearty 2.43 feet per tides4fishing.com and NOAA predictions. Fish those transitions—bait and predators are moving!Recent catch reports up and down the Keys and South Florida coast scream late fall bounty. Offshore, blackfin tuna and mahi-mahi are still showing up along weedlines past the reef, especially in 200–500 feet off Islamorada and Marathon. Live pilchards and ballyhoo slow-trolled just outside color changes have been producing solid mahi and the occasional sailfish. Deep dropping over humps this week brought up snowy grouper and plentiful mutton snapper.Reef fishing stays hot: yellowtail snapper limits are attainable on most trips out of Marathon and Key Largo using light line, small hooks, and fresh cut bait—don’t forget to chum heavy on a moderate tide. Grouper season’s winding down but still productive on pinfish or jigs bounced along structure, while mangrove snapper action around bridges and channels is reliable with shrimp and pilchards.Moving inshore, Biscayne Bay and Florida Bay edges are alive with active snook, sea trout, and redfish as the bite heats up with this week’s cooler evenings and good tidal flow. Reports from local guides say artificials are working well—throw topwater plugs or paddletail jigs at first light near mangroves, dock lights, and flats drop-offs. Natural baits like live shrimp and pilchards are also excellent right now for everything from sheepies to mangroves and even surprise tarpon rolling after dark.For the lure box, go bright this week: chartreuse, pink, and white paddle tails, suspending twitch baits, and the trusty bucktail jig in 1/4 to 1/2 ounce are turning heads, especially with a teaser fished ahead. Fly anglers, think clouser minnows and EP baitfish patterns. Baitwise, fresh shrimp, pilchards, and ballyhoo reign supreme—be sure to have a mix on hand.Hot spots to wet a line include:- **Haulover Inlet and Bal Harbour Jetty:** Snook and big jacks are cruising and the outgoing tide is best.- **Seven Mile Bridge and Long Key Bridge:** Night lingering for snapper and mackerel after sunset is producing.- **Bayside flats near Flamingo:** Early paddling for redfish and trout as they tail in the skinny water.All in all, fishing conditions are excellent across the board. The best action will be around those moving water periods—early and late—lining up perfectly with today’s tidal schedule and bite windows, from sunrise to mid-morning and again late afternoon into evening according to Fishingreminder and local charter boards.Thanks for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami report. If you want to stay on top of the bite, be sure to subscribe for regular updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 26, 20254 min

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Tides, Bite Times, and Top Lures for Anglers

# Florida Keys Fishing Report – Tuesday, November 25thHey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area.**Tidal Conditions**We're looking at a low tide at 7:39 AM this morning hitting just 0.18 feet, followed by a high tide at 1:24 PM around 0.95 feet in the Shell Key Channel area. Over in Key Largo's Largo Sound, expect a high tide at 1:16 AM at 0.81 feet. These minor tidal swings tell me the fishing should be picking up as we move deeper into the day. The waxing gibbous moon is working in our favor too.**Sun Times**Sunrise is hitting around 7:02 AM with sunset around 7:42 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 40 minutes of daylight. That twilight bite window between sunrise and mid-morning should be prime time.**Fish Activity & Bite Times**According to solunar data for Miami, your major bite windows today are 3:57 AM to 5:57 AM and 4:28 PM to 6:28 PM. The minor times hit 12:15 AM to 1:15 AM and 10:41 AM to 11:41 AM. We're in a 24% waxing crescent moon phase, which typically brings average to above-average fishing conditions.**Best Lures & Bait**For the Keys right now, I'm recommending live baitfish – mullet and pilchards are your go-to. Work the channels and points early morning. Topwater plugs and shallow-running crankbaits work beautifully during that twilight period. Soft plastics rigged on light jig heads are producing consistent results around the structure.**Hot Spots**Hit up the harbor entrances and marina areas – those sheltered zones are loaded with baitfish right now, which means the game fish aren't far behind. Points on either side of shallow beaches are firing, especially where you see those wave irregularities indicating sandbanks and holes. The channel systems around Content Passage and Conch Key have been consistent producers.Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on conditions, reports, and tactics. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 25, 20252 min

Boots on the Dock: Fishing the Keys and Miami for Snapper, Sails, and More

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for November 24th, 2025, covering the Florida Keys and Miami waters.We’re starting out just after sunrise. Key West saw sunrise at 6:49 AM and you can expect sunset around 5:38 PM. Miami’s sunrise was nearly the same at 6:45 AM, giving you a nice long window to chase a bite. Today’s weather across South Florida is classic subtropical—warm, mostly sunny, and just a light breeze. Water’s calm, temps are solid in the mid- to upper-70s, and humidity’s manageable, making for nice conditions out on the flats or offshore.Let’s talk about tides. The Keys saw low tide at 6:08 AM, then high tide’s swinging in right after lunch around 12:55 PM, with a second low at 4:51 PM. Miami’s following a similar pattern, with low tide at 4:05 AM, high at 10:35 AM, dropping out again at 4:42 PM and peaking late at 10:33 PM. With those midday highs, fish will be pushing up onto the flats and moving into the inlets; perfect for working lures over shallow structure and channels, especially right before and after slack tide. That’s your tidal sweet spot for live bait or artificials, so plan accordingly.What’s biting? The past few days saw excellent action. In the Keys, folks have been filling coolers with mangrove snapper and yellowtails around reefs and bridges. Mutton snapper and the odd grouper have been showing for those soaking live pinfish near deeper ledges. Permit are patrolling the flats on outgoing tides. Offshore, the mahi run is still going—the boats that hit weed lines with live ballyhoo or bright skirted lures have been coming home happy, with a few blackfin tuna mixed in.Miami’s inshore scene is hot with sea trout, snook, and juvenile tarpon around Government Cut and Haulover. Bridges light up at night with snook, jacks, and the occasional slob tarpon smashing mullet and swimbaits. Offshore, sailfish are starting to stack up with the cooler weather creeping in—kite rigs with goggle-eyes are your ticket, but deep-running plugs will grab attention too.Best baits right now: inshore, try live shrimp or finger mullet. Artificials, go with gold spoons, topwater walk-the-dogs, or soft plastics rigged weedless for the grass beds—natural colors are killing it with the clear water. For reef work, jigging bucktails tipped with squid is a sure bet for snapper and grouper. Offshore, nothing beats a flashy skirted ballyhoo.If you’re looking for spots, try the Seven Mile Bridge pilings for snapper and permit in the Keys, or anchor up near Tennessee Reef for steady action on the patch reefs. In Miami, hit the north jetty at Government Cut for snook at dawn, or drift live baits just off Fowey Rocks for sails and kings.That’s today’s local scoop—get out there before the weekend traffic and tight lines to all! Thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss your early morning bite call. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 24, 20253 min

Keys Kickoff Tide Outlook: Snook, Tarpon & Permit Bite Heating Up as Water Moves

Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on what’s happening out on the water in the Florida Keys and Miami today. The tide’s running a little early this morning—low tide hit just after 6 AM, and we’re starting to see the water creep back in. According to Tide Forecast, the next high tide is around 12:55 PM, so the bite should pick up as the tide turns. The water’s moving, and that’s when the fish get active.Sunrise was just before 7:24 AM, and sunset will be around 6:44 PM. The weather’s holding steady—mostly sunny, with a light breeze out of the east. Water temps are in the low 70s, which is perfect for snook, tarpon, and permit. The Florida Bay and Hawk Channel are seeing calm seas, so it’s a great day to get out on the flats or run the backcountry.Fish activity’s been strong this past week. Anglers around Key West have been hooking up with mangrove snapper, yellowtail, and even a few permit on the flats. In Miami, the bite’s been hot for snook and tarpon near the inlets, especially around dawn and dusk. The solunar charts are showing good bite windows this morning and again late afternoon, so don’t miss those windows.If you’re fishing the flats, a white or chartreuse Gulp Shrimp on a 1/8 oz jighead is working wonders for snapper and permit. For snook and tarpon, try a DOA CAL or a MirrOlure Mirrodine in silver or gold—those have been pulling fish all week. Live bait’s always a winner—pilchards, pinfish, and shrimp are getting bites from just about everything.Two hot spots to check out: the flats off Big Pine Key are producing some nice yellowtail and permit, and the Newport Fishing Pier in North Miami Beach is seeing steady action for snook and jack crevalle. The tide’s just starting to rise, so get out there early and work the edges.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 24, 20251 min

Title: Keys & Miami Fishing Forecast: Steady Action, Diverse Targets, and Tips for Tackle

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting from the heart of the Florida Keys and Miami for Friday, November 21st, 2025.We’re off to a bright start with sunrise at 7:27 AM and sunset rolling in at 6:41 PM, giving us just over 11 hours of daylight to chase those trophies. Tidal action’s on the lower side today—first high tide hit at 1:45 AM, followed by a low at 8:06 AM and another high at 2:38 PM, wrapping up with a low tide at 8:52 PM as noted by tides4fishing. Tidal coefficients are sitting at 33, so currents are easygoing—ideal for inshore and nearshore hunts.Turning to the weather, NOAA reports no tropical disturbances in our waters today. Onshore, the breeze is light and variable with NNE winds around 5-10 mph, and air temps are warming from the upper 60s this morning to about 81°F by mid-afternoon. Water temps are holding near 78°F, perfect comfort for nearly every local species according to Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue.Fish activity’s been steady across the Keys and Miami. Recent logbook entries with NOAA Fisheries highlight good mixed catches on the reefs and wrecks—snapper, grouper, yellowtail, and mangrove snapper have been frequent, with some boats reporting solid numbers of keeper-sized muttons and reds. Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) remain active when the currents and weedlines converge, and saw some bruiser kingfish patrol the deeper ledges off Government Cut.Best bets for bait today:- **Pilchards** and **thread herring** for snapper and grouper.- **Live shrimp** and **small crabs** around bridges and channels for sheepshead and drum.- Offshore, rig a **ballyhoo** or **blue runner** if you’re gunning for kingfish or sailfish.Top artificial lures right now are:- **Gulp! shrimp** on a jighead for inshore snapper and trout.- **Rapala X-Rap** and **Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow** for working the edges of flats or channels—those hardbaits have been producing action on jacks, barracuda, and snook.- Head offshore with **deep-diving plugs** and **chrome spoons**; they’ve drawn attention from speedy kings and the resident Spanish mackerel schools.Local hotspots to check out:- **Haulover Inlet and Pier**: steady action on snook, tarpon, and mangrove snapper, especially at the outgoing tide change.- **Government Cut**: kings are smashing blue runners just outside the channel markers; early morning and late afternoon bites are best.- **Boca Chita Key and Ragged Keys**: both hotspots for yellowtail and mutton snapper, and also home to roaming barracuda on the sandy edges.Boat and shore guides alike have seen increased numbers, especially with the mild front keeping water conditions comfortable. South Biscayne Bay flats are still holding sea trout and some redfish if you’re sight casting, and the bridges on the Overseas Highway light up at dusk for tarpon and snapper.Remember, for up-to-date openings, closures, or regulatory changes, sign up for NOAA’s text alerts—the South Atlantic now has instant messaging for both recreational and commercial news.Thanks for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report, brought to you by Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 21, 20253 min

Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Perfect Tides and Ideal Conditions for Bonefish, Snapper, and More

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami on Thursday, November 20, 2025.Sunrise hit at 7:22 a.m. with sunset coming at 6:48 p.m. Over in Miami and the Upper Keys, we’ve got a balmy morning with mild winds out of the east, just enough to put a ripple on the flats—perfect for targeting bonefish before the sun gets too high. With air temps holding in the mid-70s this morning and light scattered clouds, the bites have been best during those cooler windows around dawn and dusk.Looking at the tides, Miami Beach showed the first low at 2:01 a.m., then high at 8:19 a.m., another low at 2:25 p.m., and high again at 8:23 p.m.—we’re in a nice rhythm for moving water, which is what gets those fish hungry. Channel Key and west side of the Keys see a low tide at 6:41 a.m., high at 1:29 p.m.—so plan your mangrove snapper and barracuda runs to coincide with that afternoon push when the bait’s getting flushed out, especially around cuts and creek mouths, according to tide-forecast.com.Fishingreminder.com has today pegged major bite times at 6:14 to 8:14 a.m. and 6:33 to 8:33 p.m., so if you’re looking to strike gold, set your alarm early or stay for evening twilight. The moon is waxing gibbous, and that’s stacking up well with solunar tables for feeding periods.Now, for the action. Reports off charter docks and from CaptainExperiences.com this week have been singing about snook right out the gate near the river mouths, plus red and gag grouper showing in deeper structure. Mangrove snapper are firing, especially in cuts and on patch reefs just outside the national park boundaries. Offshore, yellowtail snapper numbers are strong past Alligator Reef, and the muttons are hitting light pink jigs tipped with ballyhoo or fresh shrimp.Best baits for today: Pilchards and pinfish remain king live bait, but if you’re heading out with artificials, tie on the classic gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse, topwater walk-the-dog lures at first light for big jack crevalle and barracuda, or a silver spoon if the water’s clear. For snapper on the reef, nothing beats a chunk of squid drifted back on light tackle.Hotspots to check today: First, hit the Haulover Inlet as the outgoing tide pulls baitfish through—that’s a feeding frenzy for tarpon and snook, especially in the shadow lines before sunrise. Down in the Upper Keys, Snake Creek bridge is turning out a mixed bag of snapper and the stray grouper, and patch reefs just outside Channel Five continue to be reliable for yellowtail and lane snapper on the incoming.Whether you’re wading the flats for bonefish or running the reef for snapper, today’s one of those days you want to be out as the water’s moving—combine that with ideal moon and weather, and you’re set for a solid haul.Thanks for tuning in to your local boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a tide, bite, or tip. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 20, 20253 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Mahi, Snook, and Reds Biting Hot

Good morning! Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. We're waking up to a classic late-fall morning out here, and folks, the fishing is heating up across our waters.Let's talk conditions first. We've got no active tropical systems threatening us right now, which means stable weather patterns and predictable fishing. That's music to our ears. The tides are in that sweet spot for late November—check your local NOAA predictions because we're looking at solid tidal movement that's pushing baitfish through the channels and flats.Here's what's been happening on the water recently. Our guides across the Keys and Miami have been reporting outstanding dolphin action—these mahi are feeding aggressively on live baitfish. Snook has been solid, especially around structure at night with spinning rods and plugs. We're also seeing nice tuna bites for anglers willing to head offshore. Spotted seatrout and redfish continue to produce for shallow-water enthusiasts, with several guides reporting limit catches of beautiful reds.For your tackle box, bring artificial lures if you're sight-fishing the flats—topwater plugs and soft plastics are working great on reds and trout. If you're targeting snook, we love those plug rods. For dolphin, live baitfish under the right conditions will absolutely connect. Live baiting the nearshore Atlantic waters has been productive too.Hot spots? Get yourself to some of the shallow flats around the Keys for light tackle action—our guides are crushing it on sight-fishing. If you want to tangle with bigger offshore species, head to the blue water where the dolphin and tuna are feeding.Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure fishing report! Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on what's biting across Florida's waters. This has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 19, 20251 min

Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Dolphins, Snook, and Tuna Bites

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for November 18, 2025.We’re waking up to a classic late-fall morning in South Florida—**sunny skies, barely a cloud**, and temps starting around 79°F, peaking near 81°F this afternoon. The wind is light, about 5 to 10 mph out of the northeast—just enough to keep the bugs at bay but make the water choppy in the open[MarineWeather.net][Miami Beach Weather]. Expect smooth intracoastal waters and seas under a foot for nearshore runs.**Sunrise came at 7:21 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:50 p.m.**—plenty of time to chase bites before dark[Tides4Fishing: Miami Beach Chrono].Tide-wise, we had a low at 12:44 a.m. (0.7 ft), hit high at 6:58 a.m. (3.1 ft), see another dip at 1:07 p.m. (0.7 ft), and finish with a strong high at 7:12 p.m. (3.1 ft)—so the bite should spike with the early morning incoming and turn on again toward dusk[Tides4Fishing]. Solunar tables rate today as "high" for activity, so fish should be feeding.What’s actually happening on the water? **Inshore action has been solid**—with anglers landing good numbers of **mangrove snapper, sea trout, and Spanish mackerel** on the flats and around bridges. Reports from recent days say snook are cruising the mangrove edges, with best catches on live pilchards and finger mullet, though topwater walk-the-dog plugs and chartreuse jerkbaits are drawing strikes too. Nighttime dock lights continue to produce with shrimp and small paddle tails[Florida Insider Fishing Report].Offshore, the big news has been **dolphin (mahi-mahi) still running in 120-300 feet**, trolling rigged ballyhoo or bright-skirted lures. Sailfish are starting to pop up east of Miami, a sign that winter patterns are arriving—try slow-trolled live goggle eyes under kites if you want a shot at a sail. Blackfin tuna have also shown up thick around Fowey Rocks and the Islamorada humps, particularly in the late afternoons—vertical jigs in pink or silver are working, and so are live pilchards dropped deep[Florida Insider Fishing Report].Bottom action is reliable—**yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper** biting at the reefs out from Marathon and Key Largo. Squid and cut ballyhoo on 1/16 oz jigs fished with light line is the ticket. Grouper season closes soon, but now there are still keepers around—try large pinfish or live blue runners on knocker rigs.A few quick **hotspot suggestions**:- **Government Cut** for snook and tarpon early mornings with outgoing tide.- **Haulover Inlet** for jack crevalle and mackerel around the rocks and bridges—throw flashy spoons or sardine-pattern swimbaits.- **Islamorada Humps** offshore for blackfin tuna and early-season sailfish.- **Long Key Bridge** for snapper and sea trout on shrimp-tipped jigs.Best artificial lures right now: **silver spoons, chartreuse jerkbaits, pink bucktail jigs, and pilchard-imitating swimbaits**. If you’re chunking bait, go fresh—live shrimp, pinfish, and pilchards are pulling bites, especially around structure.Water temps are running about **79°F**, with only a slight chill at sunrise, meaning fish are active but not sluggish[Sunny Isles Beach Cam]. Keep an eye out for afternoon cloud build-up, but showers should stay light and scattered.That’s your Florida Keys and Miami fishing fix for the day. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more local insights. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 18, 20253 min

Keys Fishing Report: Snook, Grouper, and Tidal Conditions for a Productive Day

# Florida Keys Fishing Report - Monday, November 17thWell hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area. Let's dive right into what's happening out on the water today.**Tidal Conditions**We're looking at some decent tidal movement this morning. Over in Key West, you've got a low tide at 1:43 AM already passed us, with a high tide hitting around 8:31 AM at about 1.59 feet. Up in the Miami Beach area, we're seeing that high tide around 12:20 PM at roughly 3.0 feet, with a low earlier this morning around 6:08 AM. If you're fishing the Long Key Bight area, expect a low around 1 AM and highs building throughout the day. The tidal coefficient is sitting at a solid 70, which means good amplitude and excellent feeding windows for our gamefish.**Light and Weather**Sunrise this morning came in around 6:44 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 5:39 PM, so you've got a solid fishing day ahead of you. The moonrise is at 4:26 AM and moonset at 3:55 PM. That's plenty of daylight to work with.**Recent Catch Reports**The action has been strong lately! Just this past weekend, anglers reported landing snook right minutes from the dock—beautiful fish. We're also seeing red grouper, gag grouper, and mangrove snapper coming to the boat consistently. These are quality species that are definitely active right now.**What to Throw**For the snook and grouper, you'll want to work with live bait like mullet and pilchards—these are producing solid results. If you're working artificials, focus on shrimp patterns and small baitfish imitations around structure and channels. Topwater early and late is always money in the Keys.**Hot Spots**Channel Key on the west side is absolutely firing right now with consistent tide movement and good structure. Pepperfish Keys is another solid choice with excellent current flow today that should push baitfish and attract the predators.Thanks so much for tuning in, everyone! Make sure you subscribe for daily reports and tight lines out there!This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 17, 20252 min

Fishing Report: Offshore Tuna, Inshore Snook, and Flats Bonefish in the Florida Keys and Miami

This is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.Sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset rolls in at 6:59 pm, giving us a beautiful stretch of daylight to chase ‘em down. The winds this morning are a mellow 7 to 10 knots out of the east, seas are running a light chop, and skies are mostly clear—prime weather for both inshore and offshore action.Tidal movement today will help you out: In Miami Beach, look for a high tide at 5:31 am, then a low at 11:37 am. That pre-dawn push and the outgoing right before lunch will put those predatory fish on the move. Down in the Lower Keys, the day starts with a 6:55 am high tide, 1:27 pm low, and by 8:05 pm we’re rising again. Plan your launches and flats runs around these windows for the best shot at active fish. The solunar activity sits at average, which means timing that early morning tide and sunset bite will be key based on Tides4Fishing and FishingReminder charts.This week’s catches have been solid. Offshore, blackfin tuna are popping up along the edge of the reef in 120 to 180 feet, especially around the Humps. There’s been a steady flow of mahi-mahi scattered under birds and weeds, still pushing through as the fall run tapers. On the wrecks and deeper patch reefs, expect mutton snapper and yellowtail to be chewing, plus the grouper bite is respectable. Closer in, look for mackerel thick around government cut and along Haulover Inlet, and tarpon are starting to stack up in the bridges as water cools.Best lures right now: for offshore mahi and tuna, throw bright skirted trolling lures (blue/white or pink/white), and try a vertical jig when marking life deep. Inshore, white bucktails tipped with shrimp will fool everything from snook to snapper on the docks and seawalls. Gold spoons and paddle-tail soft plastics in natural pilchard and mullet colors are getting crushed around the mangroves for redfish and trout. When you’re bottom fishing, fresh ballyhoo and pinfish are catching the biggest muttons, and pilchards or threadfin are money for chumming up yellowtail.Live shrimp and cut baits continue to be top options for bridge snappers and mangrove edges. If you’re targeting bonefish or permit on the flats, stick with small crabs or shrimp under natural-looking jigs.Hot spots to check today: - The Islamorada Hump for blackfin and mahi. - Around Jewfish Creek Bridge—solid for snook, tarpon, and snapper on the tide change. - Haulover inlet at dawn for Spanish mackerel and blue runners.- The flats south of Biscayne National Park if you’re hunting bonefish; the falling tide around midday should put them tailing.Remember: early birds with live bait at first light are getting the best numbers, but if you want that trophy, work deeper later in the day as things heat up.Thanks for tuning in to the daily fishing rundown. Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a report, and good luck out there—tight lines to all.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 16, 20253 min

Fall Fishing Frenzy in the Florida Keys and Miami

Good morning, anglers. It’s Artificial Lure here with your crisp fall fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters. Today’s tide is rising in Miami Beach, with the next high tide hitting around 4:43 am and the next low tide at 10:50 am. Key Largo is seeing a low tide at 1:27 am and a high tide at 7:11 am. Sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:31 pm, so plan your day around those windows for the best action.The weather is holding steady—mostly sunny with light winds, perfect for both inshore and offshore fishing. The water clarity is good, and the tides are moderate, which means fish are moving with the flow. Snook, tarpon, and redfish are biting well along the beaches and around the points, especially near the Newport Fishing Pier and the Miami Beach city pier. Anglers are reporting solid catches of snook using live bait like pilchards and threadfin herring, with some trophy-sized fish showing up in the early morning and late afternoon.For offshore action, kingfish and wahoo are making their presence known, especially around the deeper reefs and wrecks. Ballyhoo rigs and weedless squid rigs are working best for these speedsters. If you’re trolling, stick to the 100- to 200-foot depths for the best results.Inshore, the flats around Key Largo and the Buttonwood Sound are producing some nice bonefish and permit. Use small, light tackle with shrimp or crab for the best results. The solunar activity is peaking around 6:14 am and 6:33 pm, so those are prime times to be on the water.For lures, stick to soft plastics and topwater plugs for snook and redfish, and go with spoons and jigs for kingfish and wahoo. Live bait is always a winner, especially when the tides are moving.A couple of hot spots to check out: the Newport Fishing Pier for snook and redfish, and the deeper reefs off Key Largo for kingfish and wahoo. Don’t forget to check the local regulations and respect any marine reserves.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 15, 20252 min

Angling Adventures in the Florida Keys and Miami: A Crisp Fall Fishing Forecast

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters, Friday November 14, 2025. Fishing conditions are prime as we kick off a crisp fall morning. Sunrise came at 6:57AM and we’ll see sunset at 5:38PM, so plan those sessions for max daylight. According to Tide-Forecast, tides around the Keys are shifting nicely: low at 3:40AM and again at 4:14PM, highs at 9:35AM and 10:12PM. Miami’s Haulover Inlet saw a bump early with a 6:51AM high and a midday dip to low at 1:28PM. These moving waters will get the fish fired up.Weather’s in our favor too. National Weather Service out of Key West says expect light ENE winds near 10 knots, with calm seas 1-2 feet. Skies are mostly clear and temps starting near 74°F, warming those flats and nearshore reefs. With that, water clarity is good and bait schools are working their way inside.Fish activity peaked right at dawn and will surge around those morning and evening high tides. Recent catches from holiday visitors and locals alike have been solid. Offshore, charter boats out of Islamorada landed nice blackfin tuna up to 20 pounds, a few sailfish, and plenty of mahi-mahi cruising weedlines. Reef action has been stellar for yellowtail snapper and mangrove snapper; most boats returned with limits, and mutton snapper are particularly frisky right after the shift at high tide.On the flats and bridges, bonefish and permit have been tailing shallow as waters warm, with schools reported near Channel 5 and Long Key. Tarpon are showing around bridges, especially at dusk; smaller juveniles are aggressive and taking live baits.Miami wrecks and reefs are loaded with Spanish mackerel. Get on the bite at Government Cut or down at Fowey Rocks—trolling silver spoons or casting Gotcha plugs has produced fast limits. Snook and juvenile tarpon have been active in the back bays near Biscayne Bay, feeding around structure right at first light and dusk. Haulover Sandbar’s been productive for sea trout and jacks hunting shrimp under popping corks.Best lures right now: Offshore, rigged ballyhoo and blue/white skirted lures are calling in the tuna and mahi. Around reefs, you can’t beat a yellow bucktail tipped with squid for snapper. Shallow flats, tie on a 1/8 oz jig with Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse—bonefish and permit can’t resist. For bridge tarpon, big live mullet drifted with a circle hook gets it done.Hotspots today:- **Channel 5 Bridge**: Heavy bonefish and permit traffic early, with mangrove snapper under the pilings.- **Islamorada Hump**: Blackfin tuna stacked, mahi cruising edges on weedlines.- **Fowey Rocks, Miami**: Spanish mackerel blitz, best with drifting spoons and small white jigs.- **Bayside near Dinner Key Marina**: Snook and juvenile tarpon feeding hard near mangrove edges.Live bait’s strong this week—pilchards and live shrimp are working magic for inshore and reef fish. Offshore, rigged ballyhoo and fresh bonito strips get the nod for pelagics.Remember, with tonight’s late high tide, a sunset bite could be absolutely electric, so prep your gear for evening glory. Whether you’re running the flats, trolling offshore, or soaking shrimp from a bridge, conditions are about perfect for putting a bend in that rod.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 14, 20253 min

November 13 Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Snapper Bridges, Bonefish Flats, and Offshore Action

Artificial Lure here with your November 13, 2025 Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Sunrise opened up at 7:18 am, with sunset rolling in at 6:54 pm—plenty of daylight to get after it. Let’s talk tides first. According to Tides4Fishing for Miami Beach, we’ve got a high tide at 1:35 am around 3.0 ft, low tide at 8:03 am at 0.6 ft, and the next high swings in at 2:29 pm reaching 3.1 ft. That means the morning outgoing and the afternoon incoming tides are gonna move a lot of bait and fire up the bite. Weatherwise, Sunny Isles Beach is showing cool air temps ranging from 63 to 75 degrees, with water at a steady 78. Breezes are light, mostly from the northeast, and the water's staying clear after that early November cold snap that set some records from Miami down to the Keys. According to AOL Weather, folks woke up to some of the coldest Veterans Days on record just a couple days back, which really perked up the inshore action.Fish activity’s been strong. Recent logs from Fishbrain show local anglers landing hefty numbers of mutton and mangrove snapper just off bridges in the Upper Keys. Inshore, bonefish have been tailing hard on the flats from Biscayne Bay all the way down to Islamorada. Peacock and largemouth bass are active in the canals—Fishbrain’s got over 20,000 catches for both those species logged this year. Out deeper, pelagic action has picked up with sailfish spotted off Haulover Inlet on live pilchards and runners. For bait and lures, here’s the locals’ pick: - **Live shrimp** and **pinfish** are top producers under popping corks for trout, mangrove snapper, and jacks in Biscayne Bay.- Offshore, rig up your favorite blue and white **dredge skirts** for mahi and sailfish.- On the bridges and longer piers, you can’t go wrong with a 1/4 oz **white bucktail jig** or a simple **silver spoon**—both have been lighting up Spanish mackerel and ladyfish.- If you’re stalking bonefish or permit on the flats, stick to small pink or tan **shrimp imitations** and **crab flies** for consistent grabs.Best hot spots right now:- Bridges at Channel 5 and Channel 2 in the Upper Keys are loaded up with snapper, and even some tarpon are showing at night.- The Haulover Inlet and jetty is a top pick for snook, jacks, and an early push of bluefish on the outgoing tide.- Don’t skip the Key Biscayne flats for tailing bones at first light, especially with this cooler weather.This time of year, persistence pays and the bite keeps changing with each front. Keep your tackle light and your bait lively. Whether you’re chasing a mess of snappers or that one trophy tarpon, today’s shaping up to be prime for a South Florida slam.Thanks for tuning in to your daily fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more local tips and the latest on what’s biting. This has been a Quiet Please Production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 13, 20253 min

Late Fall Paradise: South Florida's Sizzling Saltwater Bite

Artificial Lure here, reporting straight from the heart of South Florida’s salt life on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The weather sitting over Miami and the Keys is typical late fall paradise: expect highs around 82°F, lows dipping near 59°F overnight, and steady 10-15 mph winds out of the south to gently stir up that clear blue water. Water temp is holding at a very fishy 78°F. Just before sunrise at 6:40 AM, the air felt crisp—perfect timing if you wanted to hit the beach for first light bites. Sunset’s coming quick these days, dropping behind the mangroves at 5:41 PM.Tides are classic November: a high at 1:34 AM, low at 8:41 AM, another high at 3:39 PM, and finishing with a low at 7:55 PM down in Key West. Miami is running a similar schedule with the first high tide around noon, so if you’re chasing inshore species, those incoming and outgoing times are prime for action according to both Sunny Isles Beach Rescue and Tide-Forecast.com.The bite’s been hot, especially with average tidal amplitude and a climbing tidal coefficient, so currents are helping keep bait moving. Local captains report robust numbers of **snapper**, plenty of respectable **sea trout**, hefty **redfish** on the flats, and a steady stream of **jacks** and **Spanish mackerel** inshore around grass lines and bridges. Offshore, it’s been a banner week for **blackfin tuna** and **king mackerel**—anglers working the deeper reefs off Marathon and the humps south of Islamorada have put up double-digit counts on half-day trips. There’s also been scattered **mahi-mahi** in the blue water and resident schools of **yellowtail snapper** still cooperating on chum.Best baits right now: live pilchards or shrimp are unbeatable if you can catch or buy them. Ballyhoo will bring teeth to your wire rigs for kings and bonito. For lures, go classic Keys—**silver spoons** and **bucktail jigs** for those aggressive jacks and mackerel, **topwater plugs** like Rapala Skitter Walks for trout and snook at sunrise, and 1/4 oz soft plastics on jig heads for reds and snapper. Trolling feathered jigs and bonito strips has been pulling blackfins and kings reliably off the wrecks.Hot spots: No secret, but the **Seven Mile Bridge** always puts up numbers on outgoing tides for snapper, sea trout and mixed bag. The **Islamorada Humps** are firing for pelagics this week, with King mack screamer bite in the mornings. In Miami, the **Haulover Inlet rock piles** and **Government Cut** have seen excellent action for snook and tarpon on the falling tide after sunset.If you’re heading out, just watch for the Veterans Day crowds; some city offices and ramps may have limited access and lane closures along Collins Ave in Sunny Isles start soon, per city advisory.Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily in-depth updates and tackle tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 11, 20253 min

Late Fall Magic in the Keys and Miami - Artificial Lure's Fishing Report

Artificial Lure reporting with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for Miami and the Florida Keys, Monday, November 10, 2025. Conditions are ripe for action following the recent cold front that swept through, shaking up the water and sparking late-fall bites across our favorite grounds. Let’s get right into the details for your day on the water.Sunrise was at 6:40 AM with sunset scheduled for 5:42 PM, giving you a crisp window of daylight fishing. The tidal report for Key West today shows a low tide at 7:31 AM, high tide at 2:28 PM, and another low tide at 6:27 PM. According to Tide-Forecast.com, Miami Beach tides are gentle today, with smaller tidal coefficients—meaning lighter currents, so adjust your presentations accordingly.Weather-wise, the National Weather Service keys marine forecast expects that cold front to finish moving through by midday. That’s bringing a shift to fresh northerly winds, so expect some chop, especially further offshore. Air temps are holding around 82°F, with slightly lower humidity and water temps in the high 70s—a true fall treat for the Keys.Now, onto the bite. Reports coming in from Captain Experiences and other charter operators say it’s been a solid mixed bag offshore and inshore. Offshore, blackfin tuna are starting to stack on the humps, with live pilchards and vertical jigs doing most of the damage. Mahi action is slowing compared to September but you can still pick off a few gaffers around debris lines and weed patches, with trolled rigged ballyhoo pulling strikes. Back on the reef, yellowtail snapper have been on fire. Crews are chumming hard and catching quick limits of keepers using chunks of squid or small live pilchards on light lines. Yellow jacks, mutton snapper, and the occasional black grouper are rounding out the reef bite.Inshore, the backcountry is seeing a strong push of redfish, snook, and sea trout, tight to mangroves and channels. Live shrimp under popping corks and root beer paddle tail soft plastics are doing the trick around Flamingo and in the upper Keys creek mouths. Flats anglers: the barracuda bite is hot—try bright tube lures or shallow-running plugs.Lobstering is still rewarding divers with a few legal bugs around patch reefs, and there are reports of lionfish, so spear responsibly. Captain Jay’s crew highlights a fun day with 20+ yellowtail snappers hauled up, plus parrotfish, yellow jack, and throwback grouper—a snapshot of what’s running right now.Best lures and baits for today: - For **snapper and grouper**: anchor up and chum heavy, then float back chunks of sardine or pilchard on 1/16 oz to 1/8 oz jigs. - For **pelagics offshore**: vertical jigs (blue/silver or pink), slow-trolled ballyhoo, and live pilchards are getting tuna and the odd mahi.- For **inshore species**: Gulp shrimp in new penny or root beer, topwater plugs at first light, and live shrimp or pilchard under a cork.- If you’re on the fly, white deceivers and clouser minnows are the ticket for trout and jacks.Hot spots to target today:- **Alligator Reef Light**, just off Islamorada, is loaded with yellowtail and mutton snapper this week, plus black grouper showing as water cools. - **Biscayne Channel** between Key Biscayne and Stiltsville for inshore bites—work the outgoing tide for snook, trout, and a bonus tarpon or two.As always, keep an eye on that wind as the front settles, and stay safe especially outside the reef. With cooler air, fired-up fish, and plenty of variety, it’s classic late fall magic in the Keys and Miami.Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe to stay updated on all the Florida Keys action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 10, 20253 min

Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Snapper, Mackerel, and Breezy Conditions Ahead

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Florida Keys and Miami November 9th fishing report. Before sunrise hit at 6:39 this morning, lines were already wet from Islamorada all the way out to Key Biscayne. Expect sunset at 5:42 this evening—prime dusk action in the mangroves and nearshore reefs.Today’s weather is classic late fall Keys: air temp in the low 80s, water around 78.8°F, light east-southeast breezes. National Weather Service notes we’re holding onto those gentle winds today, but keep an eye on Monday—strong cold front coming, could push some bait inshore and stir things up.Tides are moderate, with Channel Key showing high at 2:39am, low at 9:33am, another high at 4:32pm and a low at 8:30pm. These smaller amplitude tides—tidal coefficient at Miami Beach only 33—mean less current, so finicky feeders may need extra enticement.The fishing has been steady and diverse. Captain Experiences reports crews pulling 20–25 yellowtail snapper yesterday in the deeper reefs, plus yellow jack, parrotfish, and undersized grouper on mixed baits. Even a black grouper showed, though the big boys weren’t as cooperative off the bottom—maybe waiting for that Monday front. Lobsters are still in the cards for divers and bug hunters, with plenty of keepers on the patch reefs and backcountry.Up in the shallows, Hubbard’s Marina says Spanish mackerel are thick as thieves, slashing bait in the outer bay and beaches. Fast-moving flashy spoons, Gotcha plugs, and light fluorocarbon line are crushing them. Trout, snook, and reds are shifting to backbay haunts—oyster bars, docks, and mangroves. Snook especially seem to like the structure, and redfish are moving with schools of mullet.Bait-wise, the mullet run remains good for netters. White bait (pilchards) are effective for almost everything, particularly snapper and mackerel. On the lure front, bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp in pink and chartreuse are always solid for snapper and trout. Spoons and topwater plugs like the Mirrolure Poppa Mullet are drawing strikes in the mornings and late afternoons near bait busts.A couple of local favorites worth visiting today:- **Channel 2 Bridge, Islamorada:** Hot for snapper, mackerel, and the occasional black drum. Night fishing under the bridge lights gets snook and tarpon prowling.- **Bayside Flats near Tavernier:** Drifting shrimp or slow-rolling paddle tails among the grass flats often yields big trout and slot reds, especially on a falling tide early afternoon.- **Government Cut, Miami:** Spanish mackerel, jacks, ladyfish, and juvenile tarpon have been active near the mouth—great for anyone looking for fast action without leaving shore.- **Long Key Bridge:** Reports say the outgoing tide and early dusk bite have been dynamite for snook and snapper.For offshore, smaller tides mean less drift, but chumming for yellowtail by the reefs (pick your spot, Buchanan Bank or Alligator Reef) is still producing limits. Grouper and migratory kings could pick up when that front slides in.Remember, the action today will shift with the tides and the increasing breeze. Watch for bait balls—birds will show you the way. If the fishing slows in the heat, duck into the shade or try dusk for that extra pop.Thanks for tuning in to your daily fishing fix. Make sure to subscribe for tomorrow’s report. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 9, 20253 min

Bite's On! Miami to Keys Fishing Report, Nov 8, 2025 - Snapper, Grouper, Reds & More

Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-dock fishing report for Saturday, November 8, 2025, covering everything you need to know about the bite from Miami down through the Florida Keys.First off, the **weather’s playing nice**—sunny skies and classic Florida warmth have folks out early. According to the Sunny Isles Beach Cam and Conditions, air temps are right around 82°F and water temps coming in at a comfortable 78°F. That means the fish are awake and ready to rumble.The **sunrise** hit at 6:35 AM, and you’ll have till about 5:33 PM at sunset to chase your limit. Today’s **tides** are giving us a gentle rise and fall, with a morning low just before sunrise, a high around midday (noon to 1 PM, peaking over 3 feet in the Miami Beach area), then another low this evening, so work your plans around those windows for the best shot at active fish. With today’s tidal coefficient hovering in the low 30s, these are mild currents—perfect for targeting inshore species without getting swept off the spot.Now onto the **bite:** The snapper scene is lighting up in the Keys, especially around reef edges and patch reefs outside Islamorada and Marathon. Recent trips, like the one highlighted by Captain Experiences, saw crews pulling in **20-25 yellowtail snapper in just a few hours**, with bonus catches like yellow jack, parrotfish, and even the occasional keeper grouper poking around the edges. Lobstering has been productive as well, with “keeper” bugs still crawling. Live shrimp and cut ballyhoo are the ticket for snapper right now—especially when drifted back on a light line.Offshore, **black grouper** and the occasional mutton snapper are still in play, especially if you hang around some deeper wrecks with frisky pinfish or chunks of fresh yellowtail as bait. Folks have been landing a few but reports show the bite is best the first couple hours after sunrise or just before sunset, lining up perfect with those active periods during tide changes.If you’re up Miami way, points like Government Cut and Haulover Inlet are producing **seatrout and redfish**, with catches of tarpon here and there, especially in the evenings. Captain Mike’s recent trip switched to artificial swimbaits and shrimp-tipped jigs when the weather wasn’t cooperating and still put everyone on the fish. The backcountry is holding good-size reds, though some are catch-and-release only due to regulations, so know before you go.**Best baits and lures today:**- Live shrimp, pilchards, or fresh-cut ballyhoo for snapper and grouper- Bucktail jigs with Gulp! trailers or paddle-tail soft plastics for flats species like reds and trout- Silver spoons and topwater plugs early for barracuda prowling inshore channels**Hot spots:** Take a look at the patch reefs off Islamorada (try Alligator Reef or Davis Reef) for dinner-size yellowtail. In Miami, fish the outgoing tide at Haulover Inlet for your best shot at bull redfish or snook—just watch the boat traffic near the bridges. In the lower Keys, Key West Harbor edges have been holding jacks and tarpon late in the evenings as the light fades.**Red tide update:** According to the FWC Red Tide Status for November 7, there’s no detection of Karenia brevis in the Keys or South Florida right now, so you’re clear to fish hard and breathe easy.Thanks for tuning in to today’s fishing report—if you bag a big one or get your first keeper snapper, drop us a line and let us know! Don’t forget to subscribe for all the latest local info, and tight lines out there. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Nov 8, 20253 min