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Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Mackerel, Snapper, and Tarpon Bite Heating Up

This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Friday, November 7th, 2025 Florida Keys and Miami fishing report—a stone’s throw from paradise, and the bite’s heating up just as the cool-down teases the rest of the country.Right now, we’re looking at classic fall Keys weather: temps hovering in the high 70s to low 80s from sunrise to sunset, gentle southeast breezes around 10–13 mph, and humidity clocking in near 75%. According to NOAA and CBS Miami, the day ahead will be mostly dry with only a stray passing shower—nothing to chase you off the water. High tide in Miami is peaking at 8:50 a.m., with a low around 3:00 p.m. King tides are making their last stand for the season, so keep an eye on minor coastal flooding in backwater spots, especially if you’re hunting the flats. Sunrise hit at 6:35 a.m., and expect sunset at 5:37 p.m.—plenty of daylight for a full session.The November moon phase is on the wane, and with clear water and stable barometric pressure, morning and late afternoon bite times are shaping up to be prime. King tides mean stronger current flow—translation: the predators are on the prowl at the ramps of incoming and outgoing tides.Let’s talk catch. Reports from CyberAngler and local guides say Key Biscayne and Government Cut are holding sizeable schools of Spanish mackerel, blue runners, and jacks this week, all busting bait pods pushed in by that southeast wind. Inshore, the mangrove snapper bite is steady along the bridge pilings and seawalls—shrimp on a jig or a live pilchard in the shade is the ticket. Tarpon are showing at the mouth of Biscayne Bay, rolling at dawn and dusk, and snook are hugging the deeper channels, especially just after that morning high tide.Just offshore, the patch reefs around Fowey Rocks and Alligator Reef are firing—yellowtail and mutton snapper are hitting fresh ballyhoo and cut squid, and a few nice grouper have been hauled over the rails. Word to the wise: if you’re targeting hogfish, know that from November 1 hogfish season is closed for the Keys and Florida’s Atlantic, so let ‘em go per FWC regulation.For the offshore trollers, dolphin (mahi-mahi) remain scattered but decent numbers have been caught in the color change lines about 8–12 miles due east off Miami Beach, most fish ranging 8 to 15 pounds. Blackfin tuna are still popping up in the early mornings, mostly on smaller feathers and trolling spoons in 180–250 feet.Best lures right now: chrome spoons, white bucktail jigs, and Yo-Zuri minnows for the mackerel and blue runners; live pilchards and threadfin for snapper and tarpon; Gulp! shrimp and paddle tails in natural colors are picking up reds and snook around the mangroves. If you’re anchoring on patch reefs, don’t overlook chunked ballyhoo or squid.Top hot spots around Miami this week: the Miami Beach Marina sea wall for snapper and tarpon, and the wharves at City of Miami Beach Causeway and Biscayne Bay for a mixed bag and some solid night fishing action. Out in the Keys, try Virginia Key Beach for early morning trout and snapper, or the runout towards Fowey Rocks where the edge is alive with pelagics.One quick safety note: moderate rip current risk means check conditions before swimming or wading the beaches, and don’t forget those king tides can make the backcountry tricky to access at peak.Thanks for tuning in to your daily fishing fix. Be sure to subscribe for your up-to-the-minute local angling scoop—tight lines, keep those drags screaming, and we’ll see you on the water! 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 7, 20254 min

Keys and Miami Saltwater Fishing Report - Nov 6, 2025

It’s Artificial Lure checking in from the Lower Keys to Miami, bringing you the latest on the saltwater scene this crisp Thursday, November 6th, 2025. Let’s get right to the rundown: in the wake of this week’s king tides, South Florida’s in the thick of high water—National Weather Service Miami says tide levels are running about a foot above normal, with Thursday’s high tides around 8:22 a.m. and 8:29 p.m. in Miami and daybreak highs just before 10 a.m. from Marathon through Key West. Sunrise hit at 6:36 a.m. in the Keys, with sunset rolling in near 5:44 p.m. Expect mostly dry weather with a light breeze from the northeast and only about a 20% shot of afternoon showers, according to the National Weather Service Key West.Tidal coefficients in the northern Keys and Miami Beach are hovering in the high range—upwards of 70 on Biscayne Bay—meaning strong current, which usually pushes bait and sparks fish activity. Water clarity may be down in backwater spots due to flood runoff, but out on the Atlantic side things are looking bright blue and clear.Now, for the good news: the bite’s on fire. Offshore, captains out of Miami and Islamorada are reporting steady numbers of **sailfish**, gaffer- and schoolie-sized **mahi-mahi**, and the occasional nice **wahoo** under the weed lines. Trolling rigged ballyhoo or drifting live pilchards has been getting hit. For lures, pink and blue skirted trolling lures, seawitches tipped with strip baits, and deep-diving plugs are all producing quality fish.On the reefs, the annual mutton snapper push is in full swing—lots of limits coming in between Elliot Key and Key Largo, especially around deep ledges near Pacific and Ajax Reefs. Cut ballyhoo and live pinfish on knocker rigs are the ticket. Be mindful: the recreational harvest for **hogfish** is closed as of November 1st in all state and federal waters off the east coast and through the Keys, per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Closer to shore and in the bay, the speckled sea trout and resident snook are staging around grass flats and mangrove points from Biscayne Bay down to Flamingo. Artificials like MirrOlures, Z-Man paddletails, and gold spoons are working well at first light and on the evening tide swing; for bait, it’s tough to beat a live shrimp under a popping cork, especially after the cool front slid in Monday.Bridge anglers are still catching good numbers of **mangrove snapper**, and tarpon are rolling under the Seven Mile and Long Key bridges, hitting live mullet and DOA Baitbusters on the outgoing tide.Hot spots for today: - **Elliott Key Patch Reefs** for snapper action (live pinfish or cut ballyhoo on bottom rigs)- **Haulover Inlet outgoing tide** for big jacks, snook, and tarpon at dawn- **Islamorada Humps** for mahi, blackfin, and sails on the troll- **Long Key Bridge at dusk** for tarpon and nighttime mangrove snapper biteBest baits today: **live pilchards and ballyhoo for offshore pelagics**, **cut mullet and shrimp for inshore species**. If you’re throwing lures, stick with bright colors on outgoing tides and go natural when the water’s clean.That’s the scoop for the Florida Keys and Miami, November 6th. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure—don’t forget to subscribe for the latest local reports. 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 6, 20253 min

Keys, Miami Fishing Report: Snapper, Sails, Tarpon Bites as Cold Front Hits

Artificial Lure here, coming at you with the Wednesday, November 5th Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. The sun popped up at 6:36 AM and will dip down at 5:44 PM, giving us just over 11 hours to wet a line – prime time for anglers willing to battle a stiff northeast breeze.Let’s talk tides: in Miami Beach today, we’re looking at low tidal coefficients, which means not much swing between highs and lows. Strong currents won’t be in play, so drifting baits will be slow and you’ll want to focus efforts on structure and ledges. Over in Key West, you had a negative low tide (-0.1 ft) around 2:52 AM, high at 9:51 AM pushing to 1.81 feet, and then another low at 2:31 PM. With this pattern, the couple hours around that late-morning high are your best window for action based on the NOAA and Tides4Fishing reports.Weather’s been brisk since a cold front pushed through. The National Weather Service says we’ve got moderate to fresh northeast winds, 15 to 20 knots, and choppy bay conditions—so smaller craft should be careful and stick close to sheltered spots. Seas offshore are running five to seven feet with an occasional nine-foot swell, and the king tides are still lingering thanks to that big full moon, so be alert for some extra high water on the dock, especially around sunrise and sunset.Now for the action that matters—what’s biting? According to recent updates and chatter around the docks, the nearshore reefs and wrecks are loaded with schools of mangrove and yellowtail snapper, with some keeper muttons mixed in for those anchoring in deeper lanes. Pilchards and ballyhoo, live or butterflied, have been the ticket, but if you’re casting lures, white bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp are drawing solid hits. Offshore, sailfish are showing up in the outer edge of the reef line, and kite fished goggle-eyes or blue runners right in 120–200 feet have landed a few flags in the last two days. Blackfin tuna are also running strong early and late, especially near Fowey Light and Tennessee Reef, and a vertical jig or live pilchard will get you a healthy tussle.Closer in, bridges are still producing slot snook at night on flairhawk jigs and big live mullet. The occasional tarpon has shown at dusk, mostly around Channel 5 and Long Key, as warm water temps persist—Captain Experiences’ latest Placida report has redfish and tarpon active too, and that trend is holding around the Upper Keys. Bonefish are on the flats at first light, especially at Sugarloaf and around Islamorada, where small skimmer jigs and live shrimp are best bets.Looking for hotspots? For reefs and snapper, hit Alligator Reef offshore Islamorada—easy to anchor and plenty of current breaks. For sails and blackfin, head out past Pacific and Conch Reef edges and watch for frigate birds. For shore-access, try the bridges at Channel 5 and Seven Mile or hit Government Cut in Miami as the tide pushes in, perfect for snook and the surprise jack blitz.If you need a quick lure rundown, pack white and chartreuse bucktails in 1/2 to 1 oz, soft plastics on jigheads, and a few shiny spoons for the mackerel. For bait, live pilchards, ballyhoo, and cut mullet are the gold standard.Thanks for tuning in to today’s fishing report from Artificial Lure—remember to subscribe for daily updates 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 5, 20253 min

Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Update: Snook, Trout, Bonefish on the Rise during King Tides

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for November 4, 2025. Sunrise this morning hit at 6:35 am with sunset at 5:33 pm—plenty enough daylight to chase those big ones.First off, we’re sitting smack in the middle of an autumn **king tide cycle** thanks to the full moon and a supermoon this week. Tidal coefficients are running high; expect some serious water movement and maybe localized minor flooding at docks and low-lying ramps. High tide in Miami was right around 5:53 am, with a solid swing dropping low at noon, and another push up to high at 6:04 pm. Over in the Keys, places like Snipe Point and Big Pine Key saw water heights peak over 3 feet early this morning.Weather’s playing its part—air and water both sitting steady around 82°F. We’ve got a north to northeast breeze freshening up behind a cold front, but skies are mostly clear. According to the National Weather Service, moderate to fresh winds are sticking around for at least another day, so expect some chop when motoring through Hawk Channel or Miami flats.Let’s talk fish: Early November is prime time for **snook, trout, and bonefish**. Reports out of Islamorada and Biscayne Bay yesterday had snook hugging mangroves and deeper edges, while bonefish are tailing up on flats with incoming tide. Speckled trout were thick in the grass, especially in Florida Bay, with some healthy keepers landed on popping cork rigs. Anglers down near Key West pulled in a handful of mangrove snapper and even a few juvenile tarpon moving through deeper potholes.For action, it’s all about **natural baits and subtle artificials right now**. Shrimp under a popping cork has drawn trout and snapper, while small bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp or crab imitations are deadly for bonefish—especially when those tides are running high. If you’re targeting snook, paddle tail soft plastics in chartreuse or white, rigged weedless, are the top pick on a slow retrieve along structure. Pilchard and finger mullet are money for bigger snook and the occasional redfish showing up on muddy drop-offs.A couple hot spots for you: - **Government Cut, Miami Beach**—excellent for snook and snapper early and late in the tide cycle. - **Snake Creek Bridge, Islamorada**—always good for trout and the odd keeper redfish. - **Spanish Harbor Viaduct, Big Pine Key**—rising tide brings bonefish within casting distance; stay stealthy and small with your presentations.Don’t forget, with the king tides rolling in, waters are moving stronger and fish are feeding heavier around those peak swings. Watch for minor coastal flooding and plan your launches and landings accordingly.That wraps the bite for today. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe to stay hooked up with the latest local fishing intel. 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 4, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Snook, Trout, and Bonefish Bite Strong in Early November

Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for November 3, 2025.Kicking things off with the tides, the Channel Key on the west side is seeing the first low at 4:20 AM and the morning high rolling in around 11:13 AM, peaking at about 1.4 feet. Evening low sets up for 4:25 PM, and your last bite window aligns with the high tide at 10:55 PM. Sunrise hit at 6:35 AM, and sunset drops at 5:45 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work the flats, bridges, and backcountry edges. Down Miami Beach way, folks are seeing a very low tidal coefficient today—33 this morning—so current will be pretty mellow, ideal for targeting snook and trout on light tackle.Weather’s looking prime for early November. We’re waking up to mild air, hovering in the low 70s. A light east breeze and water temps in the low 80s keep the bite active, especially after last week’s minor cold snap. Expect a little cloud cover moving into the afternoon, but those 20% rain chances won’t keep you off the water.Now, on to what’s bending the rods—a mix of classic Florida action. Reports from Miami Beach jetties and Biscayne flats have seen solid numbers of **mangrove snapper, sea trout, and slot-size snook** pulled in near the wharfs and marinas. South Beach has been turning up a few scattered **Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, and jack crevalle**, especially on the outgoing tide as bait flushes from the cuts. Further down in the Keys, channel edges and grass flats around Bahia Honda and Marathon are giving up **bonefish, juvenile tarpon, and some surprise permit** on the falling tide; early waders are even picking up a handful of keeper-size redfish near Key Largo.Best lures today? For inshore, go with **white paddle tails, 1/8 oz jigheads, and natural shrimp or pilchard patterns** if you’re casting artificials. If you’re hunting snook and trout at dawn, toss a silver twitchbait or walk-the-dog topwater plug around submerged structure and mangrove edges. Live bait is king for snapper and grouper—shrimp, cut mullet, and pilchards are working all morning. Offshore boats have found blackfin tuna and a few mahi on trolled feathers, but the main chatter is on **live ballyhoo** and chrome spoons for stretches outside the reef line.Looking for hot spots? In Miami, hit the **Miami Beach Marina** and cast toward the shadow lines under dock lights for snook and snapper at sunup. For land-based action, the north jetty at Biscayne Bay and the rock groins at Virginia Key Beach are sure bets on the rising tide. Down in the Keys, check out **Channel Key’s western edge** for cruising bonefish and permit, especially when the tide is moving around midday.Boat anglers, work the deep bridges in Islamorada for tarpon and big jacks using live mullet or swim shads. Meanwhile, backcountry flats near Tavernier and Duck Key are ripe with tailing reds and trout once the sun gets up and the water starts to warm. Remember, lighter tackle and stealthy presentations will make or break your morning.That’s the skinny on what’s happening out here in paradise! If you’re targeting table fare, mangrove snapper are biting consistently, with most anglers reporting half a dozen keepers by noon. The Spanish macks are running in schools, so look for birds working and toss flashy lures for a quick limit. Night fishermen posted good numbers on lane snapper and the occasional mutton on cut bait along deeper drop-offs.Thanks for tuning in to the morning bite report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for all your daily fishing insights and 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 3, 20254 min

Cooler Temps and Breezy Bites: Your Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report for November 2, 2025

Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys & Miami fishing report for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Anglers, grab your coffee—we’re off to a cooler, breezy start, fresh off that time change with sunrise just after 6:30 a.m. and sunset wrapping up around 5:40 p.m., giving us just over 11 hours of daylight. Water temps near Miami Beach hover in the low 80s, about 83°F according to Sunny Isles Beach lifeguard reports, with air temps in the upper 70s—fantastic conditions for a November bite.Tides are running weak, with a tidal coefficient around 33, meaning minimal movement this morning but picking up a bit around the noon high[Miami Beach Tide Charts]. Expect high tide in Miami and nearby Keys mid-afternoon, and low tides running late morning and late evening—plan your drifts and drops accordingly.Weather is stable but on the breezy side, with light to moderate chop on the bays and 1-3 foot seas nearshore as per the National Weather Service out of Key West. The forecast is mostly sunny, with only a slight chance of an isolated shower late as another cold front lines up for early this coming week.Species count is looking prime. Inshore, speckled sea trout and mangrove snapper are feeding aggressively around grass flats and mangrove cuts. Spanish mackerel schools are pushing into Biscayne Bay—watch for bird plays and surface busts on the outgoing tide. Bonefish are tailing early around Oceanside flats in the Lower Keys. Channel bridges near Islamorada and Key Largo continue to light up with slot-size snook and the odd redfish on live pilchards and artificials. A few tarpon have been rolling with the early incoming, and ladyfish are keeping rods bent for fun.Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) and blackfin tuna catches have picked up between 10 and 18 miles out, especially around floating debris—smaller boats are scoring with troll rigs and vertical jigs. Deep dropping around the humps produced some respectable snowy grouper and tilefish this week. Reef edges are holding good numbers of yellowtail and mutton snapper, especially on the late afternoon tide.Top baits and lures right now: - For inshore, live shrimp under popping corks, Gulp! swimming mullet, and whitebucktail jigs tipped with strips.- Offshore, troll small feathers, bonita strips, and rigged ballyhoo; vertical jigs in chrome or pink are the ticket on the humps.- Flats sight-fishing, try white or pink shrimp-pattern flies, or small paddle tails in natural hues.Hot spots:- Indian Key Fill and Long Key Bridge: consistent action for snapper, snook, and the occasional juvenile tarpon.- Oceanside flats off Sugarloaf and Duck Key for early bonefish runs.- Offshore, the Islamorada Hump is holding blackfin and the deep drop for bottom dwellers has been steady.Note for reef anglers: starting Nov 1, the recreational harvest for hogfish is closed in all Keys and Atlantic waters, so release those beauties and snap a photo for the memory!That’s your Florida Keys and Miami roundup for today. Get out early, play the tides, and don’t be afraid to move if a spot goes cold—fish are on the feed, but location is everything.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 2, 20253 min

Florida Keys November Fishing Report: Snook, Tuna, and Mahi Mayhem

Artificial Lure here with your November 1st, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters—coming to you as the sun is just peeking above the horizon.First, let’s talk conditions. The National Weather Service reports clear skies with light northeast winds this morning—a brisk, comfortable start just after sunrise at 7:41 AM, and sunset dropping in at 6:46 PM. Expect temps to range from the upper 60s at dawn into the high 70s by afternoon. These autumn days are perfect for long hours on or by the water. According to Florida Disaster’s five-day outlook, water levels in the Keys have returned to normal, so tidal flooding concerns are low and the coast is clear.Tides are steady with a moderate swing today: low at 3:55 AM and again around 4:20 PM, with highs at 9:47 AM and 10:41 PM. The small tidal coefficient—starting at 33 just before dawn—means not much current, so target structure and drop-offs where fish will stack up as the water creeps and falls slow. That mid-morning incoming is a strong option for mixing it up offshore or surfcasting.Water clarity is looking sharp in the Keys and Miami area, with zero reports of red tide east of the Gulf according to the FWC. No respiratory irritation or fish kills have been observed in the region this week, so your spots should be loaded and healthy.On to the fish: inshore, it’s a classic fall bite. Some large snook have shown up at cuts and points near mangroves and bridges—these pre-winter bruisers are hitting live pilchards and small mullet when you can net ‘em, but don’t overlook artificial flairhawks in white or chartreuse near shadow lines at first light. Daytime sight-fishing the flats is still yielding good numbers of slot reds and decent trout, especially on shrimp-tipped jigs and Gulp! baits. Reports from local guides show quick action around Biscayne Bay’s grass beds for sea trout, and the occasional tailing bonefish on the right tide—bring your light tackle.Offshore, dolphin (mahi) remain scattered but persistent with some schoolies being picked up along color changes and weedlines beyond the reef, especially if you run south off Islamorada or Tavernier. Trolling small chuggers or live ballyhoo is the ticket. Blackfin tuna action has ramped up at the humps—vertical jigs and sardine chunks are taking fish at the Islamorada Hump and west of Marathon. On the wrecks, big mutton snapper are biting just after dawn, especially on live pinfish or butterfly jigs bounced off the bottom. If grouper is on your wish list, the deeper ledges at the drop-off near Alligator Reef remain the go-to—fresh cut bait or large live pilchards do the trick.Flats and bridges after dark are still hot for tarpon, particularly around Channel 5 and the Seven Mile with live crabs or big swimbaits on the outgoing tide. For a special night bite, look for outflows close to Tavernier Creek and Long Key.Hot spots for today: - Pickles Reef just south of Key Largo for mixed snapper, yellowtail, and the odd mutton.- Haulover Inlet for early-morning snook and blue runners—throw pilchards or flairhawk jigs.- Islamorada Hump for offshore blackfin and the chance of a dolphin double-up.Bait of choice:- Inshore: live pilchards, shrimp on jigheads, white/pink artificial swim shads.- Offshore: live ballyhoo, chunked sardines, and vertical irons.- Flats: Gulp! shrimp, bonefish jigs tipped with shrimp, and live crabs for permit.- Wrecks: butterfly jigs, live pinfish, and squid strips after sundown.That’s your sunrise scoop for the Keys and Miami from Artificial Lure—thanks for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for your daily fishing fix, and may your lines stay tight and your stories get even bigger.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 1, 20254 min

Florida Keys Fishing Report: Breezy Conditions, Snapper Bite, and Bonefish on the Flats

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Friday, October 31, 2025.We're waking up to a cool, breezy morning with NW winds steady at 20-25 knots as a cold front moved through late yesterday. Seas offshore are rough—running about 6 to 8 feet on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides, with the National Weather Service in Miami recommending small craft advisory caution. Expect this brisk wind to lay down starting late afternoon, so early risers, be ready to tuck in behind the mangroves or hit protected bay waters for the safest action.Sunrise today clocks in at 7:40 am, and sunset’s set for 6:47 pm. If you're planning your bite windows, the key tides in the area suggest a high tide peaking around 8:21 am and another at 10:25 pm, with lows at 2:43 am and 3:39 pm. That means your best shot for aggressive feeding is late morning through midday, just as that tide rolls in—a proven window for cruising predators to push bait up on the flats.Recent catches this week have showcased some classic late October variety. Anglers working patch reefs between Key Largo and Marathon have found steady snapper action: lots of keeper yellowtail (up to 2 pounds), scattered mangrove snapper, and a few muttons mixed in around deeper channels. Bull sharks and the odd tarpon are still showing up in the backcountry, especially near bridges at night. Offshore crews lucky enough to brave the swells have picked off some dolphin (mahi-mahi) mostly in the 5-10 pound range, plus scattered blackfin tuna in the blue water east of Islamorada.Biscayne Bay and southern Miami Coast this week have seen increased bonefish activity on the flats, with several anglers landing fish in the 3-6 pound range. Permit are still scattered but sight-fishing has been productive near Stiltsville and Featherbeds. Spanish mackerel reports are picking up near Government Cut, with bird flocks giving away their location.Best baits: If you're headed to the reef, pilchards and thread herring remain king, but frozen ballyhoo is a solid bet for chumming snapper. For flats fishing, live shrimp have outperformed anything else—especially with the cooling water temps pushing tailing bonefish into shallow bars. Offshore, trolling rigged bonito strips and blue-white feather lures is bringing in dolphin and tuna. For artificial lure fans, the hot picks are:- Bucktail jigs for inshore snapper and mackerel—tip with shrimp for added punch.- Gold spoons and rubber shad on flats for bonefish and sea trout.- Large silver topwater plugs around bridges after dark for tarpon and snook.A couple of local hot spots to hit today:- Channel 2 Bridge (near Islamorada): shelter from the wind and big numbers of snapper and grouper reported.- Soldier Key flats (Biscayne Bay): prime moving tide conditions and plenty of bonefish sighted at sunrise.- The patch reefs at Tennessee Reef (Key Largo): good numbers of yellowtail and occasional mutton snapper, best on the incoming tide.With the front moving through and a moderate chop on all inland waters, safety first—stick to wind-protected channels and look for that mid-morning tide. Mask up those live shrimp and cast tight to structure for best results.Thanks for tuning in to today's Florida Keys and Miami fishing report with Artificial Lure. Remember to subscribe for daily updates—get the edge wherever you cast a line. 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

Oct 31, 20253 min

October 30 Fishing Report for South Florida

Good morning, anglers. Artificial Lure here with your October 30, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area.We’re waking up to calm fall conditions. Sunrise in Miami happened at 7:27 am with sunset coming up at 6:40 pm. In the Keys, it’s about the same—expect a full, beautiful fall day. Tides are running low across the region, with Miami Beach showing a modest tidal swing: high at 2:56 am (2.6 ft), low at 9:14 am (1.0 ft), high again at 3:38 pm (2.8 ft), and a soft ebb at 9:54 pm (1.1 ft). Down in Conch Key and Key West, similar trends with highs in the early AM and lighter movement for afternoon anglers. That low tidal coefficient means light currents, so fish will hold tight to structure, deeper edges, and shade.Weather’s steady: light winds, mostly clear skies, highs hovering around 81–83°F, minimal chop. Early mornings are fantastic for topwater, while afternoons with softer light are great for live bait in channels and flats.Fish activity has been solid, especially with the first cold snaps getting our inshore species hungry. Guides from Florida Insider Fishing Report and local chatter say snook and redfish are pushing hard up in the creeks and back bays, with plenty of them showing on the flats near mangroves. The bonefish and permit bite is lively on the flats from Biscayne Bay through Islamorada. Spanish mackerel and ladyfish are feeding on small pilchards around cuts—watch for birds working!On the offshore side, mahi-mahi runs continue strong outside the reef edge, with fish in the 10–20 lb class being caught regularly. Sailfish are moving through—trolling ballyhoo off the edge from Fowey Rocks to Carysfort is the ticket. Snapper—especially mangrove and yellowtail—remain steady on the patch reefs, though hogfish closings come into effect in the Keys tomorrow, so today’s your last legal day for those.Recommended lures right now: - **Topwater plugs** (like Rapala Skitter Walks) at first light for snook and trout on grassy inshore flats. - Shrimp imitation soft plastics (e.g., D.O.A. Shrimp) skip-cast under mangroves for reds and snapper. - Scented jigs—Gulp or Z-Man—are producing well for flounder, trout, and snapper. - In channels, use live shrimp or cut mullet on a sliding rig for stubborn snook and tarpon. - Offshore, use rigged ballyhoo or trolling feathers for mahi and sailfish.Best bait around Miami and the Keys: **live pilchards** or finger mullet for most species. If you’re heading to the patch reefs, cut squid or fresh ballyhoo chunks are excellent for snapper and grouper.Recent catch counts from local sources: - Biscayne Bay has seen limits of redfish and sea trout. - Islamorada: solid bonefish action, with most boats catching half a dozen fish in a morning tide. - Marathon: Mangrove snapper running thick on shallow structure—many boats reporting 20+ keepers per trip. - Key West: Mixed bag of permit, jacks, and barracuda. Offshore: Dolphin (mahi) continue to run, biggest last week around 26 lbs.A couple of hot spots worth your time right now: - **Government Cut**, Miami—outgoing tide for tarpon or snook, especially at sunrise. - **Long Key Bridge**, where mixed action on snapper, grouper, jacks, and the odd tarpon has been outstanding. - **Islamorada’s Alligator Reef** is firing with mackerel, snapper, and sailfish.That’s your Florida Keys and Miami fishing lowdown. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s bite. 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

Oct 30, 20254 min

Fall Fishing Heats Up in Miami and the Keys - Snook, Redfish, Trout, and More

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 fishing report for Miami and the Florida Keys.We’re waking up to a mild, fall morning with temperatures in the mid-70s, light south-easterly breezes, and clear skies expected through most the day—classic autumn in South Florida. The humidity’s down, and that means better comfort and ideal topwater action. Sunrise hit at 7:27 a.m. with sunset coming at 6:40 p.m. for Miami, and just a few minutes later for the lower Keys.Looking at the tides, it’s a low coefficient day for Key West, with less churning water than last week’s big swings. At Newport Fishing Pier in North Miami Beach, we’re seeing a first high tide at 1:48 a.m. around 2.6 ft, and a first low at 8:07 a.m. at 1.1 ft. The afternoon outgoing tide peaks at 2:38 p.m. at 2.7 ft before an evening low at 8:53 p.m. at 1.3 ft. Over in Key West, we’ve got a high at 3:08 a.m., dropping to a low at 10:36 a.m., a second high at 5:31 p.m., and a late low at 9:13 p.m. So, your prime windows for moving water and fish activity are mid-morning and the early evening slack.Reports from the last few days confirm that the fall bite is heating up, especially with cooling waters. Miami inshore anglers have been landing mixed bags of **snook**, **redfish**, and a few surprise **tarpon** around river mouths and mangrove cuts. Out by Government Cut and Virginia Key, the bridges and grass flats have produced solid numbers of **sea trout**, **mangrove snapper**, and slot **snook**. Those chunking live pilchards or shrimp are producing the best quality bites.Offshore in the Keys, it’s been an all-out blitz for **yellowtail snapper** on the patch reefs, especially around Conch Key and Islamorada. Guides report easy limits with chum slicks; best results are coming from small pieces of cut bait floated back on 10 lb. fluorocarbon. Mixed in, the wrecks are still holding **mutton snapper**, plenty of **jacks**, and the odd **grouper**. Key West headboats yesterday boated upwards of 30 keeper snapper with a mix of mackerel showing, especially as the sun hit the horizon.Live baits like pilchards, threadfin herring, and pinfish remain king for the bridges and flats—especially if you can cast-net fresh ones. For artificials, local favorites like **DOA Shrimp**, **Gulp! paddletails**, and silver **spoons** have delivered for trout and snook early. Offshore, snapper are crushing small jigs tipped with squid or cut ballyhoo. Mahi-mahi catches are tapering as the water cools, but a few boats running deep lines past the reef edge are finding scattered fish around weedlines with trolling feathers and rigged ballyhoo.For freshwater fans, canal fishing remains hot for **largemouth bass** on white spinnerbaits early and slow-rolled stick worms as the sun climbs.If you’re itching for a hot spot near Miami, check out the **Rickenbacker Causeway flats** and the **Haulover Inlet jetty**—the snook and tarpon schools have been cruising hard as the tides flush bait. Down in the Keys, the **7 Mile Bridge** and **Long Key Channel** are firing for snapper, grouper, and big jacks—especially on the evening outgoing.Remember, slack tides today will mean slower current but easier presentations if you’re sight-casting in the clear water. Mix up baits, keep leader light, and pay extra attention to wind direction before anchoring or drifting through your favorite zones.That does it for today’s South Florida report—tight lines to everyone getting out on the water. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure for your local fishing scoop. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily 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

Oct 29, 20253 min

Inshore Champs and Offshore Titans - Your Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Update for October 28, 2025

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for October 28, 2025, covering the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get into what’s biting, when, and where to point your rod for the best chance at bending it today.First, the weather: Miami mornings are mild with a light east breeze, temps in the low 70s at sunrise, heading to the mid-80s by midafternoon. Skies are mostly clear with just a slight chance of a stray shower—ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore action. Sunrise hits at 7:31 AM, sunset at 6:49 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase that trophy.Tidewise, Miami and the Upper Keys are working with a high at around 11:59 AM (2.95 ft) and a low just after daybreak before 6 AM, plus another lower tide at 6:04 PM—a solid swing for baitfish movement and predator activity (details from Fishing Reminder and Tide-Forecast.com). That mid-morning push should spark the bite along the beaches and bridges.With cooling weather finally settling in, fish activity’s been on the upswing. Captains like those featured on Florida Insider Fishing Report and local guides have all noted quality catches. Inshore, expect plenty of schoolie snook and redfish staging up along mangrove edges and dock lines, especially toward first light. Live pilchards and finger mullet have been the go-to, but artificials like topwater plugs, paddle-tail soft plastics, and gold spoons are putting in work as well. Jigs tipped with shrimp are reliable, especially for trout and snapper.If you’re working the bay or channels, mangrove snapper and sheepshead are grouping up on deeper structure. Shrimp, fiddler crabs, or small jigs dropped on light tackle will get them biting. Tarpon are scattered but dawn and dusk have produced some roller action under the lights—try a live mullet or drift a DOA baitbuster through the shadow lines.Offshore, the fall mahi run’s kicking with good numbers of schoolies to gaffers reported just beyond the reef line, about 10–15 miles out. Trolling small feathers, strip baits, or chuggers in green-blue water edges has been productive, especially after 10 AM as current picks up. There’s also been a smattering of blackfin tuna and some wahoo on planer rigs. Boats chunking near the Hump have even seen a few sailfish show up, so don’t stow those wire leaders yet.Stone crab season also opened up on the 15th, so keep an eye for trap buoys and maybe swap a few claws at the fish house after your trip—local news like AOL and Keys Weekly are talking a strong early harvest.Hot Spots today:- **South Beach Pier** for inshore snook and snapper, especially on the outgoing tide around dusk.- **Miami Beach Marina and Government Cut**—sheepshead and snapper tight to structure, and schools of jacks running the dropoffs.- **Channel edges off Islamorada and Long Key Bridge** are classic fall spots for everything from pompano to big mangrove snapper—work live shrimp or jigs with the falling tide this afternoon.Best Baits and Lures:- **Inshore:** Live pilchards, finger mullet, paddletails in new penny or electric chicken, MirrOlure topwaters at dawn.- **Offshore:** Ballyhoo, bonita strips, blue/white feathers, cedar plugs, and chrome spoons for speedsters like tuna and wahoo.It’s been a strong week for numbers—anglers have racked up good catches of mutton snapper, yellow jacks, mixed-size dolphin, snook, sea trout, and some early flounder. Don’t be surprised if you tie into a surprise permit or bonefish on the flats; this time of year, cooler water keeps blinds and channels alive.Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Florida Keys & Miami fishing report. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the bite, 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

Oct 28, 20254 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Update: Snapper, Grouper, Tuna Bites Strong, Flats Alive with Bonefish & Permit

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys & Miami fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.We got a warm start to the day with partly cloudy skies rolling over the water, right after a sunrise at 7:26 AM. Expect sunset at 6:42 PM. Winds are mild out of the east, keeping the water just choppy enough to trigger bites without making it a tough ride out—perfect for both nearshore and offshore anglers.Tide action today on Miami Beach sees a low at 6:13 AM, a solid high at 12:46 PM, and another low around 6:53 PM. The tidal coefficient sits at 41—on the low side—which means moving water, but not ripping currents. If you’re fishing the Keys, tidal shifts are similar, with the solar transit just after 1 PM.Fish activity is riding high after a front late last week. Over the weekend, local boats reported solid catches. The patch reefs off Key Biscayne and the bridges around Islamorada saw plenty of snapper—mangroves especially—with some yellowtail mixed in. Grouper bites have been steady in 30-60 feet near Conch Reef and the Alligator Reef tower, and there’s a good uptick in juvenile muttons cruising sandy edges.Offshore, the mahi run is slowing, but there were still gaffers caught yesterday between 400-800 feet on weed lines south of Fowey Rocks. Blackfin tuna are pushing through the deeper wrecks before sunrise and in late afternoon, especially off the Haulover and Miami Beach drop-offs. Reports from Key Largo boats say the kingfish are active, with Spanish mackerel showing up on incoming tide at the outer grass beds.Backcountry and flats are alive with bonefish in the early morning and late evening tailing on hard sand—plenty of shots at permit too using crab-tipped jigs near Middle Grounds. Tarpon are holding tight around bridges, especially at night, chewing on live mullet freelined in the shadow lines.For lures, locals had most luck with:- **Paddletail plastics** in natural hues for snappers and jacks.- **Silver spoons** and green/glow bucktails for mackerel and kings.- For bonefish and permit, 1/8 oz jigs tipped with fresh shrimp or live crab.Best bait choices: live pilchards for almost everything, cut ballyhoo on the bottom for grouper and muttons, and finger mullet for tarpon and snook. If you’re headed offshore, troll rigged bonito strips for tuna and skipjack.As for hot spots, don’t miss:- **Government Cut (Miami)**: always moving water, best on an outgoing tide for snapper and occasional tarpon.- **Islamorada Bridge Pilings**: especially the Snake Creek bridge for snapper and grouper on tide changes.- **Alligator Reef**: classic for mixed bag reef action and a shot at sails just outside the drop.Keep an eye out midday when the tide peaks for the best bite window. If the wind lays down and the clouds break, afternoon sight fishing on the flats could also be outstanding.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Florida Keys & Miami report! Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and the freshest tactics. 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

Oct 27, 20253 min

South Florida Fishing Update: Snapper, Mackerel, and Offshore Action Abound

Artificial Lure here with your South Florida fishing report for Sunday, October 26th, 2025, coming to you straight from the heart of the Florida Keys and Miami!Let’s kick things off with the **tide and weather** outlook. Miami Beach today sees a low tide at 5:28 AM, high tide at 12:00 PM, then another low at 6:04 PM, and the second high at 11:52 PM. Over in the Keys—Key West specifically—high tide hits at 12:32 AM, low at 7:27 AM, high again at 2:06 PM, and we’re back to low at 6:02 PM. **Sunrise is right at 7:25 AM, and sunset rounds out the day at 6:43 PM in Miami; in Key West that's 7:30 AM and 6:51 PM.** Expect air temps pushing the mid-80s, and water temps steady near 80F. Winds from the east at 15-20 mph mean a nice drift for offshore anglers, but do watch out for red and purple flag advisories—surf and visibility can get nasty after rough weather.Now, onto the **fish activity.** Local 10 News notes a wild encounter yesterday off Boca Chica Key—with a shark, so always keep a sharp eye open and respect the bigger predators out here. But for the rest of us, this week’s catches have been hot. On the reefs and inshore, anglers have been landing solid numbers of **yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper, and some big muttons** closer to the drop-offs. Channels and patch reefs have produced steady action, with smaller but lively schoolie mackerel and the occasional **Spanish mackerel** showing. Offshore boats have found **dolphin (mahi-mahi)** in 300-600 ft, especially on weedlines, and some wahoo were reported early in the week on the troll.Children fishing the bridges have lucked into snapper and the odd **grunt or porgy** using shrimp and squid bits. Backcountry guides have drifted pinfish and live pilchards for **sea trout and redfish** up in Florida Bay, but the real excitement came from tarpon rolling near Tavernier Creek on dusk tides Wednesday night.For **lure and bait choices**, the bite’s been sweet on **live pilchards or greenies**, with dead shrimp and cut ballyhoo also pulling their weight for snapper and grouper. Offshore, trolls with **blue-and-white Islanders** and rigged ballyhoo have triggered the most mahi and wahoo strikes. Early morning topwater plugs—think **Rapala X-Rap and MirrOlure Popper**—are turning up jacks and the occasional barracuda around the bridges and seawalls.Hot spots to hit:- **Islamorada’s 409 Hump:** Outstanding for dolphin if you’re heading offshore.- **Seven Mile Bridge:** Inshore snapper and mackerel as the tide swings, especially sunrise to noon.- **Government Cut (Miami):** Morning run for tarpon on live shrimp works magic; big jacks and snook too.- **Long Key Bight:** Good patch reef snapper action on the drop-offs with outgoing tides.Final tip—those mid-day outgoing tides around noon have seen the most frenzied bites lately. Don’t forget extra fluorocarbon leader and steel for a few toothy critters, especially with the mackerel and sharks prowling.Keep safe, be mindful of red flag surf advisories, and watch those tides for the best fishing window. That's your South Florida fishing report straight from Artificial Lure—thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local angling insight.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

Oct 26, 20253 min

Keys Fishing Forecast Tough, But Reds, Trout & Mackerel Still Biting

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters.Let me tell you, we've got some challenging conditions out there today. The National Weather Service has Small Craft Advisories up through late Sunday night, with northeast winds cranking around 25 knots and gusting to 30. Seas are running 6 to 9 feet, occasionally hitting 11 feet in the Atlantic waters. The Gulf side isn't much better at 5 to 7 feet. These fresh to strong northeast winds are making it pretty hazardous for smaller vessels.For those checking tides in North Miami Beach, we're looking at a low this morning around 4:54 AM at 0.7 feet, with high tide coming up at 11:20 AM hitting 3.0 feet. Another low tide rolls in this evening around 5:20 PM at 1.2 feet. The tidal coefficient is sitting at 60, which is average, so we're not seeing extreme tidal swings today.Sunrise was right around 7:25 AM, and we'll have sunset at 6:43 PM, giving us about 11 hours and 24 minutes of daylight to work with. Air temps are sitting comfortable in the low 80s with water temps around 80 degrees.Now, the rough conditions are keeping most boats at the dock, but if you're determined to get out there, inshore is your best bet. The redfish have been active around grass flats and oyster beds when conditions allow. Speckled trout are holding in deeper holes early morning, then sliding shallow as the day warms up. For lures, walk-the-dog topwater baits like She Dogs and Skitter Walks are producing early morning around the grass flats.Spanish mackerel have been moving through the passes when seas calm down. Small spoons and Gotcha plugs are your go-to here.For bait fishermen, fresh shrimp is always a winner in these waters, and sand fleas work great for pompano when the surf fishing gets doable again.A couple hot spots worth mentioning: the grass flats around Key Largo have been holding good numbers of reds and trout. The passes between islands are producing Spanish mackerel on calmer days. Just keep an eye on those wind forecasts.With Tropical Storm Melissa out there almost reaching hurricane strength, keep monitoring conditions closely before heading out. Safety first, folks.Thanks for tuning in to today's fishing report. Make sure to subscribe for your daily fishing 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

Oct 25, 20252 min

Fall Fishing Frenzy: Miami and the Keys Fishing Report

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Friday, October 24th, fishing report for Miami and the Florida Keys.Today’s weather is shaping up classic for fall angling in South Florida: temps starting in the mid-70s just after sunrise, climbing into the low to mid-80s by mid-day. Expect light east-southeasterly breezes and only a slight chop—good holding water and clean edges for sight-casting. No fronts on the immediate horizon according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, but minor tidal flooding advisories remain in place for the lower Keys, so mind those ramps and flats access.For the tides: Miami Beach is looking at a low of 0.48 ft at 4:15 am, rolling up to a high around 10:40 am at 3.16 ft, another low at 4:44 pm (0.99 ft), and one last high at 10:34 pm at 2.89 ft. Good windows for moving-water action just after sunrise and again after lunch. Over in Key West, low tide lands at 6:03 am, high at 12:39 pm (1.54 ft), low at 5:15 pm, and a late bump before midnight. Sunrise is officially 7:24 am for Miami, 7:29 am in Key West, and sunset clocks in around 6:44–6:52 pm.Let’s talk bites: The fall mullet run is tapering, but finger mullet and pilchards are still thick on the beaches—prime bait for snook and tarpon on inlets and adjacent channels. Around the bridges—especially Seven Mile and Channel 5—the late outgoing tide has had snapper biting well, with solid mangroves up to 18 inches, mixed with some fat yellowtail on the deeper patches off Islamorada. Several boats this week have reported pushing limits of mangroves and yellowtail using live pilchards and small chunks of cut ballyhoo.Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) are thinning but still around, mostly in the 10–15 lb range, caught trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo under the scattered weedlines, particularly 8-15 miles out from Marathon southbound. Blackfin tuna are thicker at the humps—aided by moderate currents—slammed by folks vertical jigging and tossing pilchards.Inshore, bonefish have been happy on the late rising tide, especially in the Lower Keys where clear water and moderate winds make for great sight-fishing. Fly and spinning anglers are sticking fish up to 7 pounds, especially on darker flats edges north of Sugarloaf and Duck Key. Spanish mackerel are banging chrome Gotchas and small spoons off Long Key and near Ponce De Leon Point, according to morning updates from local guides.Best baits right now: live pilchards, shrimp, and finger mullet. For lures, natural-colored soft plastics, bucktail jigs, and topwater walkers are getting most bites for snook and trout on the grass flats. Offshore chasers should keep a spread of skirted ballyhoo and deep-diving plugs ready. Flats anglers: don’t overlook tan or olive shrimp imitations, either on fly or with a lightweight jig.Hot spots to try:- Card Sound Bridge and adjacent creeks—good action for snook, tarpon, and mixed mangrove snapper early and late.- Islamorada’s Bridges (Channel 2 and 5) for mixed bag snappers on moving tide, with plenty of Spanish macks on deeper side casts.- Oceanside patch reefs off Key Largo around Molasses and Pickles for steady yellowtail and the odd mutton on chunk bait.Thanks for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami fishing rundown. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next tip or tide 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

Oct 24, 20253 min

Florida Keys October Fishing Forecast: Bonefish, Tarpon, and Stone Crabs

Good morning, fellow anglers—this is Artificial Lure, coming to you with your Thursday, October 23, 2025, Florida Keys and Miami fishing report.Let’s kick off with the **tides**: In Key West, expect a low tide around 5:26 AM at 0.28 ft and a high just after noon, 12:03 PM, peaking at 1.66 ft. There’s another low at 4:52 PM (0.94 ft) and high again at 11:20 PM (2.28 ft). Channel Key west side will see a high at 1:58 AM, low at 8:33 AM, high at 3:12 PM, and another low at 7:59 PM. These conditions are typical for late October and are prime for fishing the moving water—especially as it pushes baitfish onto the flats and into deep channels.**Sunrise** is at 7:29 AM and **sunset** at 6:53 PM. Early risers get first light on glassy waters, so plan your cast around those changes for best results.Weather-wise, Florida Disaster reports minor coastal flooding caution in the Keys with a fair coastal breeze, moderate humidity, and a mild chop. Pack a light jacket for the boat, as mornings have a bit of that fall nip. No major storms in the forecast, just classic subtropical autumn—good for getting on the water without battling thunderstorms.The **bite** has been active this week. Inshore, Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon are patrolling the flats, with Snook and Redfish hunting the mangroves and backcountry cuts. If you’re drifting the bridges or rocky channels, expect steady Grouper and Snapper action. Channel Key and Snipe Point have both been buzzin’—plenty of Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and a few slot-sized Redfish. Offshore, Dolphin (mahi-mahi) are still trickling in the deeper blue, and there’s a surge of Kingfish and Blackfin Tuna off the wrecks and ledges. Charter captains from Islamorada and Key Largo are reporting strong numbers in the box—early runs see 8-12 fish on average with some 15-pound kings landed just northeast of Alligator Reef. The Stone Crab season just opened, and crabbers are pulling nice claws from the muddy bottom, according to local news.What’s working: Top angler choices this week are **live pilchards, cut ballyhoo, and fresh shrimp** for bait. Lures like **white bucktail jigs**, chartreuse paddle tails, and slow-trolled Yo-Zuri hard minnows are drawing strikes from both Snook and Tarpon. Pilchard schools are thick in the harbor—net a few and you’ll be covered for predatory fish. Offshore, trolling with rigged Ballyhoo or shiny skirted lures is producing solid mahi and tuna.**Hot spots** to try today:- **Channel Key west side**: Reef edges and grass flats for Snapper, Redfish, and Spanish Mackerel.- **Snipe Point**: Shallow flats and channels—Bonefish in the morning, Tarpon and Snapper on the outflow tide.- **Card Sound Bridge**: Best for Snook and Jack Crevalle during the moving tides.Remember to fish the tide swing for best water movement, and don’t forget to check your regulations—slot limits and closures change quick this time of year.That’s it for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and sweet local intel. 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

Oct 23, 20253 min

Florida Keys Fishing Report Oct 22: Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish

Hey y'all, it's Artificial Lure here. Today, October 22, 2025, is looking like a great day for fishing in and around the Florida Keys and Miami. Sunrise is at 7:23 AM, and sunset is at 6:47 PM in Miami. The tides are promising, with a high of 3.3 feet at 9:30 AM and a low of 0.8 feet at 3:34 PM in Miami Beach.The weather is expected to be calm, but watch out for a possible frontal passage during the week. Fish activity is high, with a tidal coefficient of 82, indicating strong currents. Recent catches include tarpon, snook, and redfish. Use live bait like shrimp and crabs, or try lures like MirrOlures and DoA.Hot spots include the channels around Key West and the mangroves near Miami. Give 'em a try!Thanks for tuning in Don't forget to subscribe for more fishing reports. 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

Oct 22, 20251 min

Autumn Ambush: Snook, Reds, and Spooky Flats Fish Bite in the Florida Keys

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fresh Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for October 21, 2025. Let's dig in.Sunrise today in Miami is at 7:22 AM, with sunset clocking in at 6:47 PM. Key Largo gets sun a few minutes later, at 7:27 AM sunrise and 6:54 PM sunset. Around Snipe Point, you’ve got new moon vibes—the moon rises nearly in sync with the sun, which often triggers frenzied fish feeding at dawn and dusk.Tidewise, we’ve got solid water movement. In Miami, your first low tide hit just after 2:30 AM with high rising at 8:55 AM up to 3.3 feet, another low at 3:00 PM, and a 3.1-foot high at 8:56 PM, according to Tides4Fishing. Down in Snipe Keys, you saw a 3.82-ft high at just after midnight, dropping to 0.51 ft at 7:47 AM, then building right back for a 3.17-ft high at 1:10 PM. That healthy swing means strong current for much of the day—prime for predators to ambush bait.Weather from the National Weather Service says we’ll be looking at east winds around 10 knots, seas 2 to 3 feet—comfortable inshore and near the reefs, with maybe a moderate chop in the Intracoastal later on and just a slight chance of showers. Air temps are riding in the low 80s, with water temps 80 to 83°F. In other words: absolute classic South Florida fall fishing conditions.Bite reports have been heating up with this strong tide cycle and cooling water. Inshore, the grass beds and mangrove edges near Biscayne Bay and Blackwater Sound are holding good numbers of **snook**, **redfish**, and **sea trout**, with live pilchards and pinfish being top baits. For lures, nothing’s been outproducing a white or rootbeer paddle-tail on a 1/4-ounce jig, especially around the outgoing tide.Moving offshore, the fall run is bringing in schools of **king mackerel**, **bonito**, and even a few early **sailfish** working the color changes from Miami Beach down to Conch Reef. Pilchards on flatlines and flashy trolling spoons have been drawing savage strikes at first light. The patch reefs just south of Elliott Key are thick with **yellowtail snapper**—bring chum and be ready to drop back a small piece of cut bait or a silverside for fast action.The bridges connecting the Upper Keys are still producing nice **mangrove snapper** under the lights at night, and a few hefty **tarpon** are starting to make a show again around Channel 5—best bet is a live mullet drifted on moderate current. For the flats junkies, the cloudy water hasn’t stopped the redfish from tailing west of Flamingo and out toward Snipe Point; small gold spoons and shrimp imitations are the go-to.For hotspots, I’d set your sights on:- Long Key Bridge for a mixed bag—snapper, jacks, the odd snook, maybe a surprise.- Oceanside grass flats east of Islamorada for sight-casting reds and trout.- Around Soldier Key in Biscayne Bay for snook and specks at dawn, especially fishing moving water.Remember, the best windows for the most aggressive bite will be on the tide switches—first couple hours of flood and ebb, plus that sunrise solunar peak. Keep your lure selection simple: white bucktails, gold spoons, paddle-tail plastics, and classic Rapalas cover bases from surface to bottom.Reports from local captains, and Florida Insider Fishing Report, all agree—this week’s combo of tides and cooling water has fired up a bite Miami to Marathon. Just don’t forget the chum if you’re targeting snapper and keep the leaders light for spooky flats species.That’s your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report from Artificial Lure—tight lines to everyone heading out today. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local knowledge and real-time action 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

Oct 21, 20254 min

South Florida Fishing Report: Hot Mutton Snapper, Sailfish, and Mackerel Bites on October 20, 2025

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-deck fishing report for the Florida Keys and the Miami coast for Monday, October 20, 2025.Today kicked off with a sunrise at 7:22 AM and we’ll see the sunset slip in at 6:48 PM. Skies are mostly clear this morning, with that classic south Florida warmth—air temps around 84°F and water sitting pretty at 83°F, as noted by Sunny Isles Beach Cam. Winds are light, just 5 to 10 knots from the east, picking up a tick in the afternoon. Seas running 2 to 3 feet—so it’s manageable off the reefs and should be comfortable inside the Bay. Expect a bit of light chop, and keep an eye out for isolated showers, especially closer to midday says the National Weather Service Miami.On the tide side, we’re working with a high tidal coefficient of 85—meaning good water movement and solid current, with high tide rolling through most spots around 9:35 AM and then low at 4:01 PM, based on Bakers Haulover Inlet numbers. Major activity windows are lining up perfectly for that 9 to 11 AM push, so plan your setups accordingly.Let’s talk fish. This last week has seen plenty of mutton snapper action in the deeper cuts off Islamorada and Marathon—double-hook rigs with squid strips are putting keepers in the box. Offshore, sailfish are on the bite just outside the edge of the reef, especially where bait showers are thick. Ballyhoo or small pilchards are the ticket for those sail hookups. On the troll, silver spoons and deep-diving hard plastics in blue and chrome have produced Spanish and king mackerel, with steady numbers, especially near Fowey Rocks and off the edge of Government Cut. Mackerel have ranged from 3 to 7 pounds, some reports of fish pushing close to the double digits.In the Bay and closer to flats, mangrove snapper are tight in the brush piles and around bridge pilings—live shrimp or small pinfish under a popping cork are best here. Bonefish and permit have been tailing on the Oceanside flats north of Marathon at sunrise, with successful catches for anglers tossing pink bucktail jigs or scented soft plastics. For tarpon, the Bahia Honda bridge channel saw boaters on the outgoing tide landing a couple of silver kings in yesterday evening’s twilight, large live mullet or crab worked best.Bait-wise, keep it simple: fresh ballyhoo for trolling or kite fishing, pilchards and mullet for the bigger game, and shrimp for just about everything that swims inshore. If you’re lure-hunting, pick up Clark spoons for mackerel, X-Rap hard baits for pelagics, and Gulp Alive swimming mullets for the flats.The hot spots right now: - Patch reefs off Islamorada for mutton snapper, especially around Alligator Reef- The north channel of Biscayne Bay for snappers and the occasional surprise permit- Fowey Rocks for king and Spanish mackerel, and outside Tennessee Reef for sailfish when the bait is thickWatch for quick-changing weather—those pop-up showers can bring brief chop to the seas, so keep an eye on the sky and the radar.That wraps it up for today’s report—thanks for tuning in to your local line-tugging action, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a hot bite window. 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

Oct 20, 20253 min

Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Muttons, Mackerel, & Sailfish on the Bite

It’s your local source for line-tugging action, I’m Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025.First, let’s talk *conditions*. We’re coming off an overnight low tide at 2:55 AM and looking toward a high tide just after 9:40 AM for the Keys, with another low at mid-afternoon around 3:03 PM. Miami’s tides line up with a 1:19 AM low, peaking at 7:38 AM, then receding again after lunch. Sunrise clocked in at 7:27 for the Keys, 7:21 around Miami, and you can expect golden hour to fade by 6:56 and 6:48 PM respectively.Weatherwise, it’s a *gentle southeast breeze* around 10–15 knots—seas running about 2–4 feet, a moderate chop enough to keep anybody paying attention but still workable for most. There’s a moderate risk of showers off and on; keep your slickers handy.Now, let’s get into the *bite*. The Keys have been producing mutton snapper and Spanish mackerel on the patch reefs and edge of the channels. Fall sailfish action is heating up offshore—they’re moving into the current edges, tailing on bluewater mornings. Reef anglers have been bringing in yellowtail snapper and some healthy grouper. Miami, over at Haulover and Government Cut, saw mixed bags this week—snook are active inshore if you catch the first light, while in the bays trout and mangrove snapper are biting.In terms of recent *catches*, locals targeting mutton have averaged half a dozen good keepers per boat running the outside reef. Offshore, charter captains are reporting 2–4 sailfish per run with some mahi (dolphin) in the mix if you push past the drop-off. On the bridges and canal mouths around Key Largo and Islamorada, you’ll find tarpon rolling early and late, with jacks and ladyfish filling out the numbers. Miami’s Biscayne Bay delivered solid numbers of slot snook, schoolie reds, and snapper for kayak and skiff anglers.For *lure and bait selection*: artificial spoons and bucktail jigs draw strikes from mackerel and snapper alike in the Keys. Pilchard and pinfish are top live bait for snapper, while pilchard pods work wonders for sailfish and blackfin tuna just outside the reef. In Miami, plug anglers pitching topwater walkers at daybreak are finding snook and juvenile tarpon. For bottom action, shrimp on light jigheads is ever dependable, and cut bait like mullet strips will get the nod from mangrove snapper and occasional sheepshead.*Hot spots you shouldn’t miss*: In the Keys, Alligator Reef near Islamorada and the Seven Mile Bridge approaches; both are lighting up for snapper early and sailfish as the sun gets up. On the Miami side, Haulover Jetty and the Card Sound mangrove cuts are fishing better than average—Haulover’s outgoing tide is drawing snook and jacks, Card Sound gets you snapper and an occasional tarpon before sundown.Whether you’re chasing the schoolies on the flats or sight-casting to busting mackerel offshore, this week’s showing is all about timing your tides and working with changing weather. Keep an eye on frontal changes—Monday brings some drier air and lighter winds, so midweek is shaping up to be prime for both inshore and offshore efforts.Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure fishing report—make sure to subscribe and tell your friends. 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

Oct 19, 20253 min

Fall Fishing Frenzy: Florida Keys & Miami Report for October 2025

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Saturday, October 18, 2025. Fall’s in full swing and anglers are loving the change—water temps are cooling, fish are fired up, and the bite’s been steady from Biscayne Bay to Marathon.Let’s start with the **tide and sunrise**: In North Miami today, you’ve got a high tide at 6:55 a.m., then again at 7:10 p.m. Lows roll in at 12:36 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Sunrise hits at 7:21 a.m., with sunset at 6:49 p.m. Over in Key West, the high is coming at 8:56 a.m. and 9:10 p.m., lows at 2:09 a.m. and 2:32 p.m. So, plan to hit those flats and channels right as the water’s pushing in to cash in on the moving bait![tide-forecast.com].**Weather-wise**, expect mild temps in the upper 70s to low 80s, breezy and partly cloudy. The National Weather Service out of Key West says moderate to fresh breezes will stick around through tonight, with some minor coastal flooding at peak tides—classic October conditions. That means you’ll get a slight chop outside the reef and perfect sight-fishing light on the flats in town[weather.gov/key; NDBC].**Bite Report:** October’s cool down is bringing mullet runs galore, and Florida Bay’s loaded with muds and feeding frenzies. Snook are making noise—topwater fly patterns like gurglers and poppers are the ticket around mangrove shorelines and creek mouths. Plenty of snook over slot are being boated, and the FWC says their stocks are healthy and even exceeding recent goals. Redfish are tailing on the shallow flats and eager for paddle tails, gold spoons, or a shrimp under a popping cork.Bonefish and permit are thick thanks to the higher water, feeding on flats and in channels—bonefish have been schooling up tight and chasing shrimp and crab imitations, especially on the incoming tide. Permit have been jumping on small blue crabs and the occasional bucktail jig, particularly from Islamorada south to Duck Key[Keys Weekly].Offshore, crews trolling just outside the reef are picking up kingfish, mackerel, and scattered mahi-mahi. Sardines, pilchards, and vertical jigs are doing most of the work. Bottom fishing around Key Largo and Marathon is producing decent mangrove snapper, yellowtail, and some muttons—try cut bait or live pilchard on a light wire rig.**Best Lures and Bait:** - Topwater plugs, walk-the-dog style (great for snook at sunrise).- Gold spoons and soft plastics, especially rootbeer or silver white for reds.- Live shrimp and small blue crabs—bonefish and permit won’t turn these down.- Cut ballyhoo or squid for snapper offshore.Artificial spoons and jigs are always hot around Islamorada and bridges—live bait nearly always wins if you’ve sourced some fresh pilchards or finger mullet[Spreaker; Florida Insider Fishing Report; Keys Weekly].**Fish counts and types:** Regular catches include snook in the low 30-inch class; reds averaging 20–26 inches; bonefish in schools of 6–20 running 3–7 pounds. Offshore, mackerel and mahi are showing up in small groups, with snapper limits routine for anchored boats. Permit in the 15–25 pound range have been reported around the wrecks and deeper flats.**Hot Spots:** - Flamingo and Shark River banks for snook and reds—less traffic, more solitude right now. - Long Key Bridge and Channel 5 for permit and snapper.- Windley Key and south Biscayne Bay’s feather beds for bonefish on the morning tide.- Off Virginia Key and Truman Shoal for kingfish action just outside the reef.Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure fishing report. Subscribe to stay in the loop for your next trip—tight lines and sharp hooks!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

Oct 18, 20254 min

"Tarpon, Snook, and Reds Crushing it in the Florida Keys - Tide and Tackle Report"

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you live from the Florida Keys on this beautiful Friday, October 17th, 2025.Let's talk tides first because that's what's driving the bite today. We've got a low tide that hit at 4:47 AM down at Snipe Keys, sitting at just over a foot. High tide's coming in around 10:19 this morning at 3.59 feet, which is going to push water through those channels and get the fish moving. Key West is running a similar pattern with their low at 1:14 AM and high tide at 8:04 this morning. The afternoon low tide hits around 5:33 PM, so plan your evening session accordingly.Sun came up at 7:25 this morning and we'll have light until 6:57 tonight, giving us plenty of time on the water. Now, what's biting? The fall fishing has been absolutely lights out down here. The tarpon are still hanging around the bridges and channels, especially on those incoming tides. We're seeing good numbers of snook posted up in the backcountry mangroves, and the redfish have been crushing it in the flats around Islamorada and Key Largo.For your tackle box today, you want to be throwing paddletails in white or chartreuse for those snook. The DOA shrimp in rootbeer or glow color has been absolutely deadly. If you're targeting tarpon, you can't go wrong with a live crab or mullet, but artificial-wise, throw that big profile swimbait and work it slow through the current.Bait-wise, live pilchards are still the gold standard. You can net them up early around the docks before the sun gets too high. Live shrimp under a popping cork is producing consistent action for just about everything swimming. If you're going after bigger fish, get yourself some mullet or pinfish.Hot spots to hit today: First, get yourself over to the Bahia Honda Channel. That water movement through there during the tide change is going to stack up fish like crazy. Second spot, work the mangrove shoreline along Boot Key. The snook have been ambushing baitfish in those shadows, and you'll find redfish tailing in the shallows on that incoming water.The water temperature is still comfortable in the upper seventies, so fish are active and feeding. This is prime time fishing, folks. Get out there before the water cools down any more.Whether you're a local or visiting from up north, today's conditions are about as good as it gets. Light winds, clean water, and hungry fish. What more could you ask for?Thanks for tuning in today, and if you found this report helpful, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's update. 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

Oct 17, 20252 min

Snapper, Tarpon & Mahi-Mahi Bite Strong in Miami & the Keys

This is Artificial Lure with your October 15th Florida Keys and Miami fishing report.The sun’s peeking over the horizon at 7:19AM today, setting at 6:52PM, giving us a solid window for dawn and dusk bites when predators are most active. Out on the water, air temps are mild in the mid-80s and water temps are sitting right around 84°F, prime for both inshore and offshore bites. Skies are mostly clear and a light southeastern breeze is picking up—just enough to give some chop without messing up your drift. Expect a high around 86°F by midday and calmer winds than we saw last week, a perfect setup for anglers after those classic Keys conditions, as reported by Sunny Isles Beach weather updates.Tides are always the name of the game here. In Miami Beach, high tide hits at 3:59AM, then again at 4:45PM, with lows at 10:18AM and 11:01PM. Down in Key West, the first high’s at 5:36AM, low at 12:34PM, then another high at 7:34PM. That means moving water during both sunrise and sunset hours—ideal for targeting snapper, permit, and bonefish along the flats and channels, according to Tide-Forecast.com.Now, let’s talk fish. Over the past few days, anglers around Miami and the Keys have been reporting solid catches. Reports from Miami Fishing Report say you can expect plenty of action with mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, and schoolie muttons coming in strong near the reefs and bridges. Offshore, mahi-mahi are still in the mix, especially outside the reef edges from Fowey Rocks down to Islamorada. Blackfin tuna are staging along the color changes, and there have been kingfish showings on the wrecks. Inshore, good numbers of bonefish and permit have been cruising the flats, and midnight tarpon are rolling around Government Cut and the bridges after dark.Live bait is still king for most species right now—pilchards and ballyhoo are the ticket for snapper and grouper, especially fished on a simple knocker rig or free-lined over patch reefs. If you’re casting artificials, go with white paddletails or pink bucktail jigs for snapper and trout in the bays. Offshore, troll blue-and-white feather jigs or rigged ballyhoo for mahi. Fly anglers: small, natural crab patterns are fooling bonefish and permit, with early morning and the falling tide being the sweet spot.Hot spots you shouldn’t skip: - Biscayne Channel edges and the flats off Stiltsville for bonefish at sunrise.- The Islamorada Hump for blackfin tuna and mahi if you’re headed out deep.- Haulover Inlet jetties and the bridges of Old Cutler Road and Card Sound for night snook and tarpon.- Backcountry channels near Tavernier for snapper limits and the occasional redfish mixed in.Fishing’s running hot on the outgoing tide this week—if you can get live pilchards, you’re golden, but a well-placed Gulp! Shrimp or classic silver spoon will turn heads in these clear waters too.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss tips, tricks, and on-the-water 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

Oct 15, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Mangrove Snapper, Mahi-Mahi & Tarpon Bite Strong

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Sunday, October 12, 2025. Lines in early today saw the kind of morning every angler dreams about. At 7:23 AM, sunrise cracked over the clear blue, with sunset set for 7:02 PM. We’re riding mostly calm fall weather, slightly cooler temps in the morning, and a touch of humidity hanging in the air—prime conditions to get after it before the real heat kicks in later.Tidal movement’s been steady: we started with a high tide at 1:39 AM around Key West, dropped to a low at 8:46 AM, then the flow’s swinging up again for a 3:49 PM high and settles to the next low at 7:30 PM—classic October rhythm. Miami’s Biscayne Bay is running similar, with a big push late afternoon; these tides turn the flats on, especially when paired with that steady east wind we’re getting off the Atlantic, putting the feed bag on for everything from bonefish to snapper according to the charts at NOAA and Tides4Fishing.This week, action’s been brisk, especially around Islamorada through the Middle Keys. The boys at WPLG and the Florida Insider Fishing Report are talking about bent rods from dusk to dawn—mangrove snapper are thick on the reefs and backcountry channels. Folks using fresh cut pilchards, shrimp, and pinfish have been hauling in limits of mangroves, some pushing two pounds. Out on the flats, those snapper are as aggressive as ever—if you’ve got a handful of fresh pilchards, you’re set. YouTube’s been blowing up with local crews pulling big mangroves on chunk bait; just remember to anchor uptide and chum.Offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) and some blackfin tuna have been making appearances along the edge of the Gulf Stream, especially near the Humps—Islamorada Hump and Marathon Hump are the hot numbers right now. Skippers running out with live pilchards and small vertical jigs have had the best luck; if you hit the weedlines out past 500 feet you’re gonna find some gaffers and peanut-size dolphin pushing through. Artificial poppers and shiny trolling feathers have been hot when worked quickly behind the boat.Back on the bridges and deep channels—especially Seven Mile Bridge and Channel 5—the tarpon have been rolling at night, with good numbers on live mullet free-lined on moving water. Snap a live crab if you hit it toward the outgoing tide, or drift swimbaits like the DOA Bait Buster; locals know this is when the big boys show up. Daytime, the pilchard swarms are in—grab a net and you’re in business for snook and big jacks all along the pilings, especially closer to Miami’s Haulover Inlet and Government Cut. A reliable spot north of there is the Broad Causeway; live pinfish under a float is the ticket.For lure fans, toss silver spoons and bucktail jigs in the early light along mangrove edges and patch reefs. Soft plastics in rootbeer and chartreuse have been picking up quality trout and the occasional redfish in the grass flats up toward Biscayne Bay and Black Point.Best baits this week: live pilchard, cut pinfish, shrimp, and crab. Top lures: white bucktail 1/4oz, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows, and Skitter Walks for early surface action.A couple hot spots to circle: Islamorada’s Whale Harbor channel, especially at the top of the incoming tide, and Alligator Reef for non-stop snapper and the odd grouper. Closer to Miami, Soldier Key and Stiltsville flats are holding big bonefish and snapper when the current is right.Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing lowdown—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a tide or a hot 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

Oct 12, 20253 min

Keys Challenge: Falling Tides, Fresh Fall Weather, and Fish On the Move

This is Artificial Lure with your South Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Get ready — today’s got all the makings of a classic Keys challenge, with changing tides, fresh fall weather, and some real fish activity if you know where to go and what to throw.First, let’s talk **weather and tides**. Overnight and into this morning, winds shifted to the west at around 10 to 15 knots, with a lingering northeast swell pushing seas up to 4–6 feet offshore — peaking as a low rolls out and that first taste of fall air moves in, as reported by the National Weather Service Miami. Expect a light chop in the bays but don’t be surprised if you hit moderate chop and an occasional bigger set offshore. Showers and a rumble of thunder are likely, and heavy rain has produced some flooding in low-lying coastal spots, particularly in the Lower Keys and Miami Beach. Tides for Key West show a low at 7:37 a.m., high at 2:33 p.m., next low at 6:38 p.m. Sunrise came at 7:23, and you’ve got till 7:03 p.m. for sunset.What does this mean for the bite? Falling barometer and active tides spell opportunity. Rain runoff near bridges and passes will push baitfish into the open, so predator fish are hunting. Fish early and late for inshore species, and target the peak of the afternoon incoming tide offshore or near the reef.**Recent catches** up and down the Keys have been solid despite wet weather. Anglers are reporting good numbers of **snapper** — especially yellowtail and mangrove — stacking at the deeper reef edges (75–100 feet). Use a light fluorocarbon leader and chunked ballyhoo or live pilchards for best results. Snapper action heats up on both the patch reefs closer to shore and the famed Islamorada “humps” offshore.**Mahi-mahi (dolphin)**, though winding down from their summer numbers, are still being caught past the 400-foot line on weed lines, especially on days following a blow when floating debris stacks up. Trolling small feathers, rigged ballyhoo, or jigging with diamond jigs when you mark bait schools are key.Inshore, **snook and tarpon** are active around bridge lights at night and along mangrove shorelines near Flamingo and the Upper Keys after the rain. Soft plastics in root beer or pearl, flair hawk jigs, and live mullet on a circle hook are your bread and butter. Tarpon have also been taking cut ladyfish and pilchards fished on the bottom near tide changes, especially around Long Key and Channel 5 Bridge — recent YouTube videos show folks getting hookups there even in less-than-ideal weather.Backwater **redfish and trout** are showing up from the Everglades out to Snake Bight on the turn to high tide. A live shrimp under a popping cork does work, while Pinfish or Gulp! baits on jigheads get plenty of hits. Topwater walk-the-dog lures at first light have also been productive, especially with overcast skies and choppy conditions.For your **best baits and lures** today:- Offshore: chunked ballyhoo, live pilchards, or squid strips for snapper and grouper; small jet heads, feathers, and chuggers for mahi.- Inshore: live mullet, pilchard, shrimp under cork, D.O.A. TerrorEyz, Gulp! Jerk Shads, Yozuri crystal minnows.- Night bridge fishing: Flair Hawk jigs, paddle tail swimbaits, live shrimp.A couple of **hot spots** to try: - Channel 5 Bridge for tarpon and snook, especially just after sunrise and at dusk on the outgoing tide.- Western edge of Tennessee Reef for yellowtail snapper, and pick up some grouper on the deeper ledges drifting a frisky pinfish.- Upper Keys oceanside patches around Alligator Reef for mixed bag action including hogfish and mangrove snapper.Last but not least, check red tide status via Florida Fish and Wildlife’s updates before heading out, as some inshore areas had mild blooms earlier this week, but most of the offshore zones are clear.Thanks for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report brought to you by Artificial Lure. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a tide. 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

Oct 11, 20254 min

Keys Calling: Snook, Bones, and Offshore Thrill

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 10th, 2025, fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters!Sunrise lined the water at 7:11 AM today, and we’re looking at a classic subtropical morning: humid, partly cloudy, with temps creeping only slightly out of the 70s early and a light breeze from the east. Sunset will close the show at 7:10 PM. Tidal swings are mild, but don’t be fooled—king tides remain a factor thanks to that big October moon, so keep an eye on some back-bay flooding in low spots around high tide. Today’s best high comes just before noon in most Keys spots, so plan your trip accordingly, and watch out for those slick docks, as the water’s been pushing up past the boards at places like Sugarloaf and Long Key, according to tide-forecast.com and NOAA.With these moderate tides and the recent batch of rain keeping things stirred up, the inshore bite’s still solid. Guides coming in from Biscayne Bay and down towards Tavernier report snook staged tight to the mangroves, especially on the afternoon outgoing tide. Live pilchards and pinfish fished on light tackle are pulling the bigger linesiders, but don’t overlook artificial options—paddle-tail swimbaits in pearl or new penny colors are producing, especially near creek mouths and outflow points.Bonefish have been cruising the flats hard with the clear pushes and extra water from the king tides, particularly in the lower Keys. Early risers are tailing just after sun-up, with the best shots on soft plastics like Gulp! shrimp in natural hues, or for purists, a well-placed live shrimp or even hand-tied flats flies are drawing eats. Permit are spotty but still showing off the ocean side flats and the edges of deeper channels.Offshore, the news is almost too good: Miami Beach charters report that sailfish are already back in numbers that surprise for this early in the fall. Slow-trolled ballyhoo and blue runners are drawing multi-fish days just outside the reef, with bonus mahi and a few late-staying blackfin tuna mixed in. Reef and wreck anglers are decking good numbers of yellowtail and mutton snapper, with a run of keeper grouper dangling from the deeper edges around Islamorada and Sombrero Light. Live pinfish is money, but fresh-cut pilchard and dead ballyhoo chunks are holding their own, especially with a bit of chum in the slick.For those ready to fish now, your hot spots today:- The patch reefs off Alligator Reef near Islamorada—yellowtail bite is consistent and grouper are holding in the heavy structure.- Flats off Key West’s east side for early bonefish and a shot at tailing permit, especially around high incoming.- Haulover Inlet edges and North Biscayne Bay mangroves for a combo of fall tarpon and hungry snook.Best baits for the day: live pilchard, pinfish, and shrimp are all producing, but don’t go out without a few white bucktail jigs, natural-hued swimbaits, and a pack of Gulp! shrimp. With inshore waters stirred from rain, brightened artificials are pulling bites, especially in the upper water column.If you’re braving the offshore, keep an eye on the sky; quick squalls can roll through, especially in the afternoon. The fall mullet run is beginning to trickle through, so expect predator activity to ramp up, especially around mainland passes.That’s the roundup from your local reel whisperer, Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your next adventure on the water. 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

Oct 10, 20253 min

Fishing the Florida Keys & Miami - Tides, Weather, and Targeting Yellowtail & Snapper

Good morning, folks, I'm Artificial Lure. Today, October 8, 2025, let's dive into the fishing scene in and around the Florida Keys and Miami. First off, the tides in Key West are looking good with a high tide at 11:47 AM, reaching 2.04 ft, and a low tide at 4:44 PM, with 0.81 ft[2]. The tidal coefficient is high, indicating strong currents, which is perfect for some species.Weather-wise, expect northeast to east winds with scattered showers and thunderstorms[5]. This conditions might affect fishing but bring lots of action.Recently, yellowtail and snapper have been biting well in the Keys. For lures, use jigs and spoons, and for bait, shrimp and squid are always winners. Hot spots include the bridges in the Keys and the reefs off Miami. Thanks for tuning in Don't forget to subscribe for more fishing insights. 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

Oct 8, 20250 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Update: Fall Transitions, Big Tides, and Hot Spots for Snapper, Tarpon, and Flats Targets

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025.We started the day with **sunrise at 7:14 am and expect sunset to hit at 7:02 pm**. The moon set early at 5:30 am, with moonrise slated for 6:07 pm this evening. The skies are soft gray with a weak disturbance rolling in from the Bahamas, so you’ll notice **light south to southwest winds early, swinging east-southeast mid-morning, with seas easing off to 2–3 feet and the chop mellowing out a touch**. You might see a wandering shower, but the day is mostly stable—great conditions to ply the waters across the flats and bridges.**The tides are running big today—an excellent setup for working current edges and structure:** - **Low Tide:** 1:05 am, 0.44 ft - **High Tide:** 7:19 am, 3.35 ft - **Low Tide:** 1:30 pm, 0.39 ft - **High Tide:** 7:38 pm, 3.35 ft With today's **tidal coefficient at a whopping 98**, current flows are strong and the bite window should be wide, especially around dawn and again near dusk.Fish are in a Fall transition. Last week, anglers reported **good numbers of mangrove snapper around the bridges and deeper patches**, with catches up to 16" common. **Yellowtail snapper** action is steady on the outer reef edges—chumming with cut bait has been hot, and folks fishing near Tennessee Reef and Carysfort have been hauling in coolers full. Reports just yesterday said **mutton snapper up to 8 lbs** were taken drifting live pilchards near the ledges off Islamorada. **Tarpon activity has picked back up along the bridges at dusk, with several fish over 80 lbs hooked beneath Channel 5 and Long Key**.Miami inshore found **sea trout and jack crevalle in Biscayne Bay working soft plastics early**, especially in the outflow creeks. **Permit and bonefish** have been active across the flats from Marathon and Key Largo—most success coming on small crabs or shrimp-tipped jigs presented on the incoming tide.Best baits and lures today:- Live bait: **Pilchards** (for mutton and snapper), **shrimp** (for bonefish and permit), **small crabs** (permit on flats)- **Ballyhoo chunks and squid strips** on the patch reefs- Artificial: **Gulp! shrimp in new penny or white**, **DOA paddletails in electric chicken** for trout and jacks- Fly folks have been scoring on **tan Clouser minnows** and **spawning shrimp** patterns on the flatsHot spots to hit:- **Channel 2 Bridge and Long Key Bridge** for snapper, tarpon, and the chance at migratory grouper- **Carysfort Reef and Tennessee Reef** for yellowtail on a chumslick- **Biscayne Bay Mangrove Creeks** north of Card Sound for trout and juvenile tarpon- Flats off **Islamorada and Lower Keys** for permit and bonefishThis week's best advice: fish moving water at tide change, anchor over structure edges, and adjust rigs for high current. Early morning and the last hour before sunset will be peak bite windows, especially with the moonrise matching that sunset pulse.Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing report! Don't forget to subscribe for the freshest updates and 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

Oct 5, 20253 min

Tarpon, Snappers, and Groupers Await in the Florida Keys - October 4th Fishing Forecast

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guide for fishing in and around the Florida Keys and Miami. Today, October 4th, we've got a great fishing forecast ahead. Sunrise is at about 7:13 AM, and sunset's at 7:05 PM. Tides in Miami Beach are low at 12:43 PM and high at 6:30 AM and 6:54 PM.The weather's looking good, with northeast to east winds around 10-15 knots, shifting to south later in the day. Seas are 1 to 3 feet, with scattered showers and thunderstorms[1]. Recent catches include a surge in tarpon, snappers, and groupers. Best lures are live bait, especially shrimp and crabs, or artificial ones like jig heads with soft plastics.Hot spots include the reefs around Key Largo and the mangroves of the Florida Keys. Head to the Hawk Channel for some awesome snapper action. Gear up, and get ready for a fantastic day on the water!Thanks for tuning in Don't forget to subscribe for more fishing news. 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

Oct 4, 20251 min

Florida Keys and Miami: Hot Fall Fishing Action on October 3rd

Early October is delivering prime fall fishing in the Florida Keys and around Miami. Today, October 3rd, we have moderate tidal activity and typical transition-weather for the season—a recipe for serious action if you know where to look.Tides and Solunar: According to Tides4Fishing, today’s tidal coefficient sits at 67—moderate, favoring decent current and active bites. Key West tide schedule: low tide at 12:37 a.m. (1.0 ft), high tide at 7:24 a.m. (2.1 ft), another low at 2:04 p.m. (0.5 ft), and wrapping up with high tide at 8:35 p.m. (1.7 ft). Sunrise lines up at 7:20 a.m., sunset at 7:11 p.m., and solar noon hits at 1:09 p.m. With these conditions, morning and evening bites should be lively[2][3].Weather: Expect a gentle breeze rolling in from the southeast, with calm to moderate seas and daytime temps in the low 80s. It’s classic fall—comfortable with a slim chance of scattered showers. Calm winds and mild chop make it excellent for both flats and nearshore runs.Fish Activity and Catches: The backcountry and patch reefs are teeming right now. Guides from Coastal Angler Magazine and Keys News Talk have reported solid numbers of mangrove snapper and yellowtail on the reef edges. Offshore, blackfin tuna are patrolling around the humps, while Mahi remain scattered but fishable around floatsam and weedlines. Recent boats out of Marathon and Islamorada are bringing in kingfish, Spanish mackerel, and even the first pushes of fall sailfish once you’re past the edge. Inshore, snook and tarpon are feeding more aggressively as the bait flushes out of the mangroves with each tide swing.Hotspots: - **Seven Mile Bridge**: Consistent for snapper, jacks, and the odd grouper, especially on an outgoing morning tide.- **Long Key Bridge**: Good action for tarpon and mangrove snapper around dusk.- **Biscayne Bay, near Haulover Inlet**: Holds plenty of bait, drawing in snook, tarpon, and jacks for early risers. Flats on the western side are still producing seatrout and occasional bonefish.Best Baits and Lures: Live pilchards and shrimp are working wonders on the patch reefs and bridges. Ballyhoo—fresh or frozen—can’t be beat for sailfish and mackerel trollers. If you’re throwing artificial, try a white bucktail jig or a soft plastic jerkbait in natural colors for snook and reds. On the reefs, a flashy jig tipped with cut squid is putting snapper on ice. Offshore crews are scoring tuna with trolling feathers and vertical jigs, especially in blue/white or purples.Tips: Fish early or late—the heat’s still keeping the best bites around sunrise and just before sunset. With the moderate tides, focus on structural edges and current breaks for ambush predators. For those after tarpon or snook, dusk around bridge shadow lines is a top bet.Thanks for tuning in to today’s report—don’t forget to subscribe for more local insights, tide breakdowns, and fresh fishing 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

Oct 3, 20253 min

Fishing the Florida Keys - Sailfish, Snook, and Sensational Bites

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami waters as of October 1st, 2025. The sun popped up at 7:16AM and will wind down at 7:10PM, giving anglers a solid window for morning and evening bites. Weather is typical fall Keys—humid, light breeze out of the east, temps starting in the upper 70s and edging into the mid-80s by mid-afternoon. You’ll want polarized shades and a breathable long-sleeve for comfort on the flats or offshore.Looking at the tides, Key Colony Beach is running a high tide at 4:11AM (2.2 feet), a low tide at 11:09AM (0.78 feet), then another high at 5:34PM (1.72 feet), with the evening low rolling in at 10:44PM (1.15 feet). These swings set up solid opportunities for sight fishing on the backcountry and good current for offshore predators. Lately, action’s been strong. According to the recent “Ladies Let’s Go Fishing!” report, the Upper Keys waters have produced mixed bags: folks landed everything from **sailfish, cobia, tarpon, snook, redfish, snapper, to speckled trout**—over 160 fish in their last tournament. Offshore, deep-water drift and trolling has been the ticket for sailfish, especially near the Islamorada and Marathon humps. Mutton snapper and yellowtail are holding on local reefs, with mangrove snapper hugging structure closer to shore.On the flats and inshore, tarpon are rolling early near bridges and channels—morning hours see the most topwater eats. Snook and redfish are feeding near mangrove edges and flats around Tavernier and Flamingo. Bonefish are peeking out on the ocean side flats between Key Largo and Marathon, best targeted on the rising tide.Best lures right now:- For snapper and grouper: **small bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp**.- For tarpon and snook: **DOA Baitbusters and MirrOlure suspending plugs** in natural hues.- Offshore: Trolling **deep-diving plugs** or **blue-and-white skirted ballyhoo rigs** for sails and king mackerel.Top baits:- **Live shrimp** for snapper and trout.- **Pinfish** and **mullet** for tarpon and snook.- **Ballyhoo** or **pilchards** for offshore species.Hot spots to fish today:- **Seven Mile Bridge pilings**—great for snapper, grouper, and passing pelagics on both tides. Work the shadow lines early or late.- **Long Key flats**—prime for bonefish and permit as the sun climbs and the tide starts moving in.- Offshore around the **Islamorada Hump** for big game if you’ve got the fuel and stamina.Pro tip: With the afternoon tide rising around 5:30PM, put yourself on the ocean side flats or at pinch points where bait gets flushed—predators will be cruising for easy pickings.Don’t forget, the Ladies Let’s Go Fishing event is back October 17th–19th up at Tavernier Elks Lodge, welcoming all skill levels for some friendly competition and hands-on skills. If you want to try something new or network with local captains, it’s a can’t-miss weekend.That’s your boots-on-the-docks report for today. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss a cast. 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

Oct 1, 20253 min

"Fall Fishing Frenzy in the Florida Keys and Miami - Your Angling Insider"

Good morning from the Florida Keys and Miami—this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Sunday, September 28th, 2025.We’ve been waking up to a classic fall Keys sunrise, with first light hitting the water around 7:17 AM and sunset expected this evening at 7:16 PM. The tides around Snipe Keys and the Upper Keys are shifting today: we had our first high tide at 3:59 AM, low tide hits at 12:27 PM, followed by another high at 5:30 PM, and low again at 10:23 PM, according to tide-forecast dot com. These gentle tide swings should push bait up onto the flats into late morning, so plan your shallow runs accordingly.Weather-wise, we’re seeing typical September humidity, with a light breeze from the east at 7-12 knots, temps expected to reach the upper 80s, and scattered clouds helping to keep the sun off your back. Keep an eye out for a passing shower—classic for this time of year and can turn the bite on a dime.Fish activity is really picking up. Reports coming in along Islamorada down to Marathon say the bonefish and permit have been tailing hard on the ocean side flats around high tide. Snook are hugging the mangroves early and late, especially on the outgoing tide, and there’s been good talk of tarpon rolling in the backcountry channels after sunset.Offshore, those who ran out yesterday brought back healthy loads of mahi-mahi in the 5–15 pound class, with a few nicer bulls pushing 25 pounds. Blackfin tuna are busting bait along the edge of the reef, especially near Alligator Light. Meanwhile, on the patch reefs and structure, yellowtail snapper have been steady, and plenty of mangroves mixed in.Closer to Miami and Biscayne Bay, the sea trout bite’s been solid in the grass beds, with jacks and ladyfish keeping things lively. Snapper are moving up into the cuts near Haulover and Bear Cut, while nighttime dock lights are holding decent numbers of snook and small tarpon.For tackle, the hot lures right now include Gulp shrimp in ‘New Penny’ and DOA CAL jerk baits for the flats and mangroves. Offshore, skirted ballyhoo is the ticket for mahi, but don’t overlook a flashy pink or blue feather. If you’re chumming the patch reefs, fresh pilchards or cut squid are money for snapper and grouper. Around the bridges, live mullet or pinfish are producing big snook—just fish them tight to the structure during moving water.A couple hot spots to circle on your chart: - The flats around Lower Matecumbe Key—bonefish and permit cruising by late morning. - The edge of the Gulf Stream, 12–20 miles out of Key Largo—mahi, tuna, and a surprise wahoo if you’re lucky.- For land-based anglers, the channel edges at Channel 5 and Channel 2 bridges right at dusk have been hot for snapper, snook, and the odd tarpon.That’s the lay of the land for today—conditions are ripe, tides are in your favor, and the fall transition is kicking the bite up a notch. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for the next update—tight lines, and good luck 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

Sep 28, 20253 min

Late-September Fishing in the Florida Keys and Miami

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting from the heart of the Florida Keys to Miami on a classic late-September day, Saturday the 27th, 2025. We’re kicking things off with fair tides and a promising bite window, so let’s get into it.First up, the **tide report**: In Miami, high tide just passed at 6:06 a.m., with the next high swinging by at 12:29 p.m. and another low settling around 6:32 p.m. North Miami Beach is seeing pretty slack tidal coefficients today, so current and water movement are moderate at best. Down in Key West, the morning low hits at 7:55 a.m., high tide at 2:17 p.m., and low again at 6:35 p.m. It’s a gentler swing than last week, but just enough juice for predators to prowl, especially around moving water[1][2].**Weather’s cooperating**—mid 80s with just a light southeast breeze blowing 10-12 knots, mostly sunny, and seas right around 2 feet. Water clarity’s solid around the flats, patch reefs, and the backcountry, but the outside edge might get a touch sporty with that breeze. Sunrise punched in at 7:11 a.m. over Miami and 7:17 a.m. in Key West, with sunset just after 7:10 p.m. These daylight hours are prime—stick with dawn and pre-sunset for your best shot when everything’s hunting the tides.On the **fishing front**, reports from local guides and tackle shop chatter say the bite’s been classic fall Florida—variety is the spice but the silver kings and mangrove snapper have been the headline act. Offshore, mahi-mahi are busting weed lines and frigate birds are your sign; most were in the 10–18 pound range with a handful pushing 25. Sailfish have started making scattershot appearances on the edge, especially when the current’s moving. Inshore, pilchards and pinfish have schooled hard around the bridge pilings, bringing in hefty schools of snook and jacks, while the nearshore wrecks are giving up some chunky yellowtail, with keeper mutton snapper mixed in. Early risers in Florida Bay have been seeing steady bonefish action across the oceanside flats; those slick, windless mornings have produced singles and double-digit days for the quiet stalkers.**Best baits and lures:** For offshore mahi, use chartreuse and pink feather jigs, skirted ballyhoo rigs, or trolling bonito strips. Pilchards slow-trolled around structure are turning up big kingfish. On the reef, cut squid and shrimp catch everything, but the locals swear yellowtail can’t lay off a small bucktail jig tipped with silverside. For bones and permit, live shrimp, crab flies, and tan or white soft plastics remain unbeatable. Around the bridges and backcountry mangroves, topwater walk-the-dog lures early, then switch to paddle tails or live pilchards as the sun climbs.**Hot spots:** Anglers working the Islamorada Hump are still chasing schoolie mahi; keep an eye out for current rips and weed lines. The Seven Mile Bridge at first light is a solid bet for snook, snapper, and even the odd tarpon. Down around Smathers Beach in Key West, nighttime dock lights have lit up with plenty of snapper and jacks. In Miami, Haulover Inlet on an outgoing tide and the north side of Government Cut are both reporting solid tarpon bites at dusk.Numbers-wise, boats this week have landed limits of yellowtail (12-14 per person average), a few handfuls of schoolie mahi, slot-sized snook, and some big barracuda thrown in for fun. Several flats guides out of Marathon and Big Pine have been seeing three to five bones per trip, with a couple of sneaky permit following stingrays.If you’re wading out or putting in the skiff today, remember shaded sunglasses, plenty of water, and touch base with local regulations—lobster mini-season’s over, but slot and bag limits still keep FWC busy.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a tide or tip from the Keys and Miami. 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

Sep 27, 20254 min

Keys and Miami Fishing Update: Mahi, Snapper, and Tarpon Action Heating Up

This is Artificial Lure with your Friday, September 26th 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. The early fall bite is turning on and locals are buzzing about some real action both inshore and offshore. We’re right in the heart of prime season—according to Coastal Angler Magazine, September through November is when the seasoned anglers hit it hardest, and today’s conditions are lining up for a solid outing.First light hit at 7:10 AM this morning, with sunset coming at 7:12 PM, so you’ve got just over 12 hours of daylight to work those lines. Today’s tides are showing a high at 11:49 AM, then dropping off to a low around 5:51 PM for Miami Beach. The solunar activity is right around average, and the tidal coefficient is a solid 61—the currents will be moving and bringing bait with them, especially around moving water edges and those classic patch reefs. This is a day where knowing your tide charts will put you on fish, as big swings mean predators are looking for an easy meal, especially leading into high and falling tide around the late morning and midday (Tides4Fishing Miami Beach chart).Weather is shaping up with light southeast winds this morning, warming into the mid-80s, and scattered clouds rolling in by midday. You may see some passing showers late, but don’t let a sprinkle push you off the water—sometimes that’s just what fires up the bite, especially for snapper and tarpon around structure.Recent catches have been excellent. Offshore, plenty of boats have been reporting mahi-mahi in the 10–15 lb range, scattered weed lines about 10–15 miles out, with the best numbers coming off Islamorada and south of Fowey Rocks. Swordfish are active on the humps, and more than one crew has put in the time at night and been rewarded, with reports of fish over 300 lbs making the rounds this week, according to chatter from local marinas.Inshore and on the reefs, mutton snapper and yellowtail continue to show in decent numbers, especially around Alligator Reef and Tennessee Light. Snook and tarpon are thick along the bridges at night—the outgoing tide has produced the best action, especially with live mullet or artificials that mimic mullet profiles. Bonefish and permit are moving up on the flats earlier with this morning’s incoming, so hit those channels and sandy banks off Card Sound and the ocean side of Marathon.Best baits right now for the reef have been live pilchards, ballyhoo on a long leader, and fresh shrimp if the pinfish aren’t too thick. For artificials, paddletail soft plastics in root beer or greenback have been killer, especially when worked tight to those grasslines—just like Coastal Angler Magazine highlights: if you’re getting followed by pinfish, you’re where the predators will soon move in. Offshore, trolled pink-and-white lures or skirted ballyhoo remain the top producers for mahi.If you’re looking for hot spots, you can’t go wrong with:- Islamorada Hump for mahi-mahi and deep drop swordfish at night.- Channel 5 Bridge for snook and tarpon on a moving tide, especially after dusk.- Alligator Reef and Tennessee Light for mutton snapper, yellowtail, and mixed reef species—target the changing tide windows.- Flats around Sugarloaf and Big Pine Key for early morning bonefish and permit chasing crabs across the sand on the first of the incoming.Keep an eye out for feeding birds, especially offshore—they’ll point you right to those bait balls getting hammered by mahi. And don’t ignore those slightly off-color patches just outside the main current, where big snapper and grouper like to ambush.Thanks for tuning in to your local Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Be sure to subscribe to stay updated, and tight lines out there! 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

Sep 26, 20253 min

Keys Catch Up: Tuna, Snapper, and Tarpon Bite Heats Up Across South Florida

This is Artificial Lure reporting in from the Florida Keys and Miami waters for September 24th, 2025. Here’s your on-the-water scoop, delivered local—just the way you like it.Starting at first light, sunrise hit at 7:10 a.m. and the sun will duck out at 7:14 p.m. today. Tides lined up with a low at 4:15 a.m., high at 10:33 a.m., a second low at 4:37 p.m., and another high rolling in at 10:35 p.m. According to tide-forecast.com, expect that morning push of water to fire up the bite, especially as we hit the latter half of September—prime time for Keys action.Weather hasn’t raised a ruckus yet this hurricane season, and according to Keys Weekly, it’s been unusually settled—knock on wood—though caution’s always the name of the game late-season with storms possible any day. This morning felt balmy and seasonably humid, holding mid-80s through the day, with just a breeze and partly cloudy skies—classic Keys fall conditions.Now, for the bite: Offshore, those iconic humps south of Marathon and Islamorada are seeing steady action with blackfin tuna, with a few pushing hefty sizes. Charter captains report boats returning loaded with schools of football-sized blackfins, sometimes mixing in skipjack. Out deeper, dolphin (mahi-mahi) have been scattered but still showing up around weedlines, especially mid-morning as the tide turns.On the reefs, yellowtail snapper are schooling up in good numbers. Anglers have been dropping blocks of chum around Carysfort and Tennessee Reef and limiting out within a couple hours. Mangrove and mutton snapper are available if you shift inshore, and there’s been an uptick in grouper, especially off ledges between Tavernier and Key Largo.Staying closer to the mainland, Biscayne Bay flats and inlets are alive right now. Tarpon are cruising the bridges at dawn and dusk, rolling big in the twilight. Snook and sea trout are hitting live pilchards and DOA shrimp along the grass beds near Stiltsville and Haulover Inlet. Early morning topwater action is heating up for jack crevalle and the occasional surprise bonefish inside the bay.Best lures and baits today: Offshore, nothing beats trolling small feather jigs in pink or blue for tuna, with natural Ballyhoo working wonders for dolphin. Inshore, live shrimp and pilchards are the ticket for snapper and snook, while classic bucktail jigs tipped with GULP! shrimp work when the bait is tough to find. For tarpon, a big live mullet or pinfish freelined on the outbound tide has been hard to beat.Hot spots to circle on your chart: - The Islamorada Hump for tuna and dolphin. - Carysfort Reef for snappers, with a chance at grouper on the bottom. - The west end of Long Key Bridge for dusk tarpon. - Biscayne Channel edges for morning bonefish and sea trout.Word on the docks is that most crews are boxing 10–20 yellowtail per trip, with barracuda and sharks still pestering lines—but that’s the Keys for you, always full of surprises. Don’t forget, lobster divers are still snatching tasty tails out of shallow patch reefs, but make sure you’re respecting limits and checking for egg-bearing females.That wraps it up for the Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Tight lines to everyone this week—thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local insight. 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

Sep 24, 20253 min

Late Summer Fishing Sizzle in the Florida Keys and Miami

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area on September 21, 2025. The weather’s been classic late-summer South Florida: partly sunny skies, a gentle northeast breeze, and humid air lingering around 85 degrees. Local forecasts from the National Weather Service say light winds and consistent temps will stick around, making for comfortable fishing conditions[8][9]. Sunrise traced the horizon at 7:08 a.m. and sunset will fall at 7:17 p.m.Today the tides run **very high**—a real kick for the bite. In Miami, you caught low tide at 2:30 a.m., peaked at high tide around 8:42 a.m., and another low expected about 2:50 p.m. before the evening’s high at 8:56 p.m. The tidal coefficient is strong at 91, meaning heavy current and lively water: just right for active fish movement and ambush tactics[1][2].Recent catches in our waters have had anglers smiling wide. Offshore, the talk is all about **mahi-mahi**. Weathered locals and visiting charters both report plenty of flags flying for dorado; look for any floating debris or weed lines and you’ll find ‘em. Tuna are coming in behind schools of mahi, so keep your spread broad and your hopes up[3]. More nearshore, September’s been good for snapper—yellowtail, mangrove, and mutton filling coolers, with the mangroves thick around the reefs and dock pilings. Expect snapper action to stay sharp until the South Atlantic red snapper closure hits around September 24, so get your limit before the bell rings[7].Bonefish, permit, and tarpon continue their late-season surge in the shallows, especially in Key Largo and down toward Islamorada. Early sun and outgoing tides have pushed these silver ghosts across the flats. The bridges—especially Seven Mile and Long Key—have been really hot for nighttime tarpon. If you’ve got patience and a strong arm, live mullet or crabs will do the trick.When it comes to **lures and bait**:- Offshore mahi want **bright, flashy trolling lures**: think pink/white feathers, blue/green skirts, or rigged ballyhoo.- Tuna are hitting **small trolling jigs** and cedar plugs.- Snapper and grouper stay true to **live shrimp**, cut sardines, or chunk ballyhoo. A simple yellow jig tipped with fresh bait draws strikes.- Bonefish and permit stick to classic **live shrimp**, small crabs, or soft plastic shrimp imitations rigged weedless.- Tarpon remain sucker for **live mullet** drifted under bridges or big swimbaits fished at dusk.Hot spots worth your cast:- **Haulover Inlet**: near the north Miami Beach jetty, always reliable for snook and snapper around tide changes.- **Islamorada’s Alligator Reef**: loaded with mahi and snapper, with plenty of structure for mixed bag catches.- **Seven Mile Bridge**: the keys’ tarpon highway, especially sunset till midnight—bring sturdy gear and nerves.Keep an eye open for floating debris offshore anywhere south of Miami to Key Largo, as the weed lines are holding mahi and sometimes bonito or small tuna as well.Remember folks, patience and perseverance pay off—especially this time of year, with the tides and winds working right. Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing dispatch. Make sure to subscribe for the latest tips and updates from your buddy Artificial Lure.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

Sep 21, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Tides, Targets, and Hot Spots for September 21, 2025

Artificial Lure here with your local Sunday fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami, coming at you on September 21, 2025. If you’re looking for that perfect tide, today’s your day: Key West’s high tide hits at 10:31 am and again at 10:42 pm, with lows at 3:46 am and 4:13 pm. Over in Miami, high tide at Newport Fishing Pier crests at 8:41 am and again at 8:56 pm—both areas are sitting in a strong tidal flow, which cranks up your chances for fast action according to tides4fishing.com and Tide-Forecast.com. Sunrise snagged us at 7:08 am in Miami, sunset’s at 7:17 pm, and you’ll find similar times in the Keys with a little extra light down south.Weather’s picture-perfect: National Weather Service reports light northeast to east breezes and dry skies as high pressure holds over the region. Seas are calm—perfect for both offshore runs and working the backcountry out of skiffs or kayaks.Fish seem to know it’s Sunday too—there’s great movement on the flats, and activity’s been strong with snook and tarpon rolling early from Tavernier all the way up through Biscayne Bay. Reports from Key West guides say bonefish are tailing up on the oceanside flats at first light, and permit are patrolling those same edges. Just north, anglers near Miami Beach are boating solid keeper mangrove snapper on structure and working deeper cuts at Government Cut with live pilchards and shrimp—can’t go wrong with those staples this week.Big news for offshore chasers: dolphin (mahi-mahi) are running just beyond the reef with fast hits on trolled ballyhoo and artificials in bright pinks and chartreuse. Doubles and even triples are coming in, especially near Fowey Light and the 409 hump, so don’t pass up a weed line if you run into one. Reports have a few blackfin tuna mixed in, hitting dark feathers at daybreak.For bottom dwellers, yellowtail snapper has been steady on small pilchards and cut bait off Marathon and Big Pine. Out at the reefs, mutton snapper have been caught on the change of tide—best shots have been dusk and dawn with a bit of current moving. Remember, red snapper in South Atlantic federal waters will be closed commercially after Sept 24, according to NOAA, so get your catch in now if you’re targeting them.Best baits this weekend: inshore, nothing beats live shrimp, small pilchards, or Gulp! jerk shads. Offshore, rig a skirted ballyhoo or toss a shiny Yo-Zuri hardbait in any floating sargassum—mahi can’t help themselves. For artificials, try a green or root beer soft paddle tail on the flats for snook or trout; for bonefish, a small crab or shrimp pattern fly is deadly right now.Local hot spots worth your time: - **Channel 5 Bridge**: snook and snapper after sunset on outgoing tide.- **Islamorada Humps**: dorado and blackfin at sunrise.- **Flamingo Bayside**: steady red and snook bite at daybreak.- **Haulover Inlet jetties**: mangrove and yellowtail on cut bait as the sun fades.Fishing’s about more than just the catch, so whether you’re wrangling giant tarpon or just chilling with a cold one by the mangroves, tight lines to all. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you’re always first to know what’s biting and where. 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

Sep 21, 20253 min

Saturday Fishing Report: Tides, Tackle, and Targets in the Florida Keys and Miami

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Saturday, September 20, 2025. If you’re heading out today, you’ve got a prime September sunrise at 7:08 AM and sunset at 7:19 PM. We’re in for a solid 12 hours of fishing light—plenty of time to wet a line and haul in some beauties.Let’s talk tides: In North Miami, today’s tidal coefficient is 88, which is considered high and means we’re seeing strong tides—great for fish movement and those feeding windows. High tide hits at 7:59 AM (3.2 ft), rolling into a low at 2:09 PM (0.5 ft), and another high swings in at 8:19 PM (3.2 ft). That early morning and late evening push? Prime time for big bites. Out in the lower Keys and around Key West, tide charts show similar patterns, so wherever you launch, plan your trip around those peak changes for best results.Weather’s a typical late September Florida mix: expect muggy conditions and an air temp climbing into the upper 80s. Water temps are about 86°F, which keeps pelagics active and pushes the flats species to hunt strong at dawn and dusk. Winds are light—perfect for small craft and kayaks, and the surf’s mellow enough for clear water on the edges. There is a bit of a heads-up from state weather officials: tides could run a foot or so above usual and bring minor saltwater flooding in some low spots. Make sure to check your launch points and be wary of high water on the backcountry trails.Now let’s get to the fish—there’s been no shortage of action this week. Inshore, guides and regulars out of Flamingo and Tavernier report solid snook and redfish on the move, especially near the mangroves and channels at first light. Live pilchards and small pinfish are top, but artificial shrimp and paddle tails in white or chartreuse have been getting aggressive hits. Plenty of legal mangrove snapper are hitting around structure—bridges, rocks, and the edges of flats. A few slot-size trout are still mixed in on the deeper edges, with popping corks and Gulp! shrimp drawing them up.Offshore around the reef line and just past, mahi-mahi (dolphin) are showing in good numbers, particularly under weeds and debris in about 400-800 feet. Trolling small rigged ballyhoo, feather jigs, or even flashy bucktail combos has produced nice gaffers, while the schoolies are smashing live pilchards drifted behind the boat. Blackfin tuna have been hitting vertical jigs and small live baits deeper along the Hump off Islamorada. For reef hounds, yellowtail bite is steady—bring plenty of chum and try a small jig tipped with cut bait for best luck.Down in Key West and around Vaca Key, bonefish and permit are tailing across the flats—morning incoming tide is your best bet. Crustacean imitations are working wonders: try a small, tan crab fly or the classic pink skimmer jig. Tarpon are shifting to deeper channels but can still be jumped at first and last light on live mullet or DOA Baitbusters.Popular hot spots today include the bridges at Channel 5 and 7 Mile for snapper and grouper, as well as the flats around Snake Creek for bones and permit. Offshore enthusiasts should make a run to Islamorada Hump for big tuna, while in Miami, Haulover Inlet is delivering steady snook at dawn and dusk, and the Government Cut jetties are loaded with jacks and the occasional tarpon busting bait.Remember, with these stronger tides and daybreak hours, early missions and evening sessions are the ticket. Downsized baits and lighter leader help with finicky snapper, while flash and vibration catch the attention offshore with all that moving water.Thanks for tuning in to the Florida Keys and Miami fishing report—don’t forget to subscribe for more local tips and updates. 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

Sep 20, 20254 min

FLORIDA KEYS & MIAMI FISHING REPORT: Snapper Sizzle, Tarpon Tangle, Mahi Mahi Madness

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Friday, September 19, 2025. We woke up to calm, warm conditions this morning, with air temps right around 80 degrees and only a slight breeze ruffling the water—perfect for a day on the salt.Let’s break down the tides, starting in Miami. According to Tide-Forecast, we had a low tide at 1:51 AM, and the first high tide smacked in at 7:54 AM, bringing in a solid 2.69 feet. Around 2:13 PM, expect another low at 0.34 feet, then evening anglers can target the second high tide at 8:21 PM with a bump to 2.74 feet. Sunrise was at 7:08 AM, sunset is at 7:20 PM. Down in Conch Key, you saw similar patterns, with a high tide at 7:57 AM (1.94 ft) and another crest at 8:43 PM (1.52 ft). Key West’s high tides line up at 9:06 AM and 9:52 PM. That means the bite turns “ON” mid-morning and again near dusk—classic Florida fishing windows.Weatherwise, the forecast remains consistent with late-summer heat, mainly clear skies, and just a chance of scattered afternoon showers typical for the region. That’ll keep water clarity good and fish on the hunt near reef edges and flats.Fish activity’s been heating up. Snapper, especially yellowtail and mangrove, are showing in excellent numbers from Miami cut down to Islamorada. Local guides and Florida Insider Fishing Report note catches of respectable snapper up to 20 fish per boat, with legal mangrove and flag yellowtail mixed in. Plenty of lane snapper, grunt, and the occasional mutton reported out deeper.Inshore along Biscayne Bay, snook are busting mullet at dawn on the incoming tide. Tarpon continue to roll near bridges at first light, with a few fish breaking the 80-pound mark. Bonefish action remains steady off Miami Beach and Upper Keys flats, mostly in the 2–5 pound range, best in early morning before the sun gets high.Out in the bluewater, dolphin (mahi-mahi) are moving just past the reef line; yesterday, a handful of boats landed 6–10 fish apiece in the 8–12 pound class, mostly on trolled ballyhoo or skirts. Permit are cruising wrecks between Key Largo and Duck Key, with some hefty fish reported—bring crabs if you’re targeting these brutes.Hot lures and bait? For yellowtail, chum heavy and use small live pilchards or silversides. Locals swear by 1/16 oz pink or chartreuse jigheads tipped with shrimp for snapper—especially when the current runs hard at peak tides. Snook are hitting white paddle-tail soft plastics, DOA Baitbusters, and live mullet. For bonefish, the go-to remains live shrimp or pink ‘Gotcha’ jigs fished slow on the edge of the flats. Offshore, skirted ballyhoo or pink-and-blue trolling lures are nailing mahi; if you’re after blackfin tuna near the humps, try dark feathers and vertical jigs.A couple of proven hot spots: - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami for snook and tarpon on the morning flood tide.- The bridges near Islamorada, especially Channel 5 and Long Key, are producing good snapper, sea trout, and the occasional snook.- For bonefish, hit the flats around Biscayne National Park or Lower Matecumbe—look for hard sand mixed with turtle grass.Remember, keep an eye on the tide swings to optimize your bite and always respect the harvest limits—keepers are running pretty thick, but let the small ones go to grow.Thanks for tuning in to today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss tomorrow’s 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

Sep 19, 20254 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report - September 17, 2025

This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.First up, the **tides**. Out in the Keys, the morning high tide peaked at 7:06 AM, rolling up to 2.19 feet, with a low tide coming in at 1:58 PM around 0.44 feet, and another high at 8:52 PM. Miami Beach saw a similar story, with an early high at 5:19 AM, low at 11:40 AM, and the evening’s push arriving by 6:06 PM. That means mellow tidal movement today, with September’s coefficients hanging soft around 39 to 46 out in the islands and about 59 for Miami Beach—not much current, so you’ll want to work those lures a little more to catch the eye of any lookers, especially on flats and around patch reefs.**Weather** remains typical September subtropics—**sunrise at 7:14, sunset at 7:28** in Key West with a little more daylight up in Miami. Expect things to be warm and humid; air temps started around 80 and should rise to the upper 80s, with water temps right at that ideal 85 degrees. Winds are light out of the southeast, keeping the surface slick inshore, hardly enough to rustle the mangroves or kick up the reef.Let’s talk **fishing activity**. The recent bite’s been varied but solid, especially near the deep edge offshore and inside the patch reefs. Down in the Lower Keys, charter captains have been coming back with good hauls of **yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper, and a few big muttons** from around the reef line, especially early and just before sunset. **Dolphin (mahi-mahi)** are showing on weedlines in 200–400 feet, most in the five to ten-pound class, but a few slammers. Backcountry waters are holding **tarpon** near the channels and bridges—best action at first and last light, a classic fall push, with some snook and reds mixed in close to the mainland banks.**Baits and lures:** If you’re bottom fishing, it’s hard to beat fresh-cut ballyhoo or squid for the snappers and grouper. Drift a pilchard or pinfish and you may luck into a big mutton or even a lazy grouper. Those chasing pelagics offshore, rig up a trolling ballyhoo with a little sparkle, or toss out a chartreuse or pink feather when the sun’s high. Around the bridges, big live mullet or blue crabs will tempt tarpon and snook, but artificials shine too—try a paddle-tail like the Monster 3X shrimp, or a DOA baitbuster bounced slow and low at sunrise.**Hot spots:** - **Channel 2 and Channel 5 bridges:** Consistent tarpon action, plus snappers piling up at the pilings.- **Long Key Light to Conch Reef:** Yellowtail and mixed snapper are steady, especially on the outgoing tide.- **Haulover Inlet north to Government Cut in Miami:** Early morning snook and some active jacks smashing topwater plugs. - **Islamorada Humps:** Dolphin, blackfin tuna, and an occasional sailfish—nothing like a sunrise troll when the surface is popping.Inshore and flats anglers—the Key Largo and Biscayne flats are holding healthy numbers of bonefish and permit; best bets are just after the tide turns, using small live shrimp or a classic bonefish jig in pink or chartreuse.As always, keep an eye on those afternoon summer storms. Storms can fire up the bite but move fast and get out if things start to brew. Most of all, respect the resource—let the little ones grow and keep only what you’ll eat.Thanks a bunch for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report, brought to you by Artificial Lure. Subscribe for daily updates, 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

Sep 17, 20253 min

Sunday's Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Tides, Snapper, Mahi, and More!

Artificial Lure here, bringing you Sunday’s fishing report from the heart of the Florida Keys and Miami waters. Let’s get you rigged and ready.First up—**tides and sunlight.** Over in Shell Key Channel, high tide hit at 12:01 a.m. with the next rolling in at 12:53 p.m. Low tides are 3:26 a.m. and 11:03 p.m. Sunrise was at 7:09 a.m., and sunset falls at 7:27 p.m. Fish the hours around those changing tides for the strongest bite action—especially the early afternoon push and twilight calm, when both predators and bait are on the move.**Weather’s looking prime this morning:** humidity’s moderate, highs in the mid-80s, light southeast breeze, with scattered clouds keeping things comfortable and water temps hovering near 83°F—the classic Keys late-summer setup locals dream about. Expect patchy rain but no serious squalls to knock you off the water.Now on to **fish activity:** The Gulf of Mexico, Florida Daily Fishing Report podcast notes a surge in snapper activity, with mangrove snapper and yellowtail showing up in strong numbers around patch reefs and deeper channels. Several boats reported solid catches of schoolie mahi-mahi offshore, with some bigger bulls taken farther east. The September permit run is in full swing—multiple local captains landed pairs up towards Biscayne Flats, and tarpon are rolling in the backcountry channels during the lower tides. Grouper are still biting especially well just inside the reef edge.For those chasing table fare, Miami saw good hauls of blackfin tuna and scattered Spanish mackerel along the shipping channel rips. And lobster are back in focus—visitors were cited recently for nabbing over a dozen illegal bugs out of season, but locals following the rules are finding plenty tickling around the bridges and holes.**Best lures and baits:** Locals swear by live pilchards for snapper and yellowtail; drop those freelined or on a light knocker rig. For mahi-mahi, go with small trolling feathers or rigged ballyhoo, pink and chartreuse producing best. Artificial shrimp and crab imitations are smoking hot for permit over the flats—brown and tan patterns matching the bottom. For tarpon, toss DOA Baitbusters and big swimbaits during the outgoing tide. Cut bonito and sardines are pulling in grouper, while for blackfin tuna, vertical jigs in silver and blue are snagging limits.A couple of **hot spots:** - **Long Key Bridge:** Early-morning slack tide is perfect for snapper, tarpon, and the occasional big jack. Fish the pilings and shadow lines. - **Biscayne Flats (just outside Coconut Grove):** Afternoon permit and bonefish bite has been electric, especially near channel edges as the tide rises.If you’re venturing offshore, the humps—**Islamorada Hump** in particular—are proven for mahi and blackfin with chunking and jigging. For lobstering, work the grassbeds and potholes north of Marathon, but triple-check those regulations.That wraps today’s action from the Florida salt—don’t forget to clean up after yourselves, respect the regulations, and share the stoke with your fellow anglers. Thanks for tuning in to this daily report. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a tide, a bite, or a tip from the local crew.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

Sep 14, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Snapper, Trout, Dolphin Bite Strong This Weekend

Artificial Lure checking in with your Florida Keys and Miami area fishing report for Saturday, September 13, 2025—it’s prime time to hit the water, folks. Sunrise was 7:13am, and sunset’s at 7:33pm, giving you more than 12 hours of solid daylight to wet a line. Tidal activity today is moderate, with the morning’s low tide around 8:25am, high peaking near 2:49pm, and another low at 6:58pm. That means the best bite windows are focused around the moving water before the afternoon[Sand Key Light Tide-Forecast].Weather’s cooperating: most areas are seeing calm seas and light breezes, with the marine forecast calling for good visibility and wave action settling at less than two feet. There’s no active tropical systems in the region, and red tide conditions are clear as of yesterday, with only background concentrations reported well to the north, so fish kills and irritations aren’t a concern right now[Florida Marine Forecast CapeWeather; FWC Red Tide Report].Inshore action this week around the upper Keys and Miami has been consistent. Mangrove snapper are stacked up under bridges and structure, with plenty of 12-16 inch keepers coming on pilchards, shrimp, and cut bait. Early risers also found a strong speckled trout bite near grass beds in Biscayne Bay, especially on outgoing tide; Gulp! artificial shrimp on jig heads produced best results.Moving offshore, dolphin (mahi-mahi) made an appearance on color changes and weed lines 8 to 16 miles out, with rafts of sargassum holding decent schoolies. Trollers using bright green and blue skirted lures picked up three to seven fish per trip, averaging 10-15 pounds. A few boats targeting wrecks off Marathon and Islamorada scored on amberjack and black grouper, mostly on live pinfish and butterfly jigs dropped deep. The night bite for yellowtail snapper is hot off reefs in 50 to 70 feet using cut squid and small jigs with chum.[Local reports, recent catch trends]Tarpon are still prowling the bridges and channels, especially closer to dusk. These bruisers have been crushing live mullet and DOA Baitbusters, so stock up if you’re after silver kings. The flats around Key Largo and Tavernier are showing redfish and bonefish in skinny water, with soft plastic jerkbaits in white or natural hues drawing strikes. Fly anglers are having luck with shrimp and crab patterns when matched to light fluorocarbon.If you’re hunting hotspots today, set a course for:- **Long Key Bridge**: Mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, and occasional tarpon moving through the tide.- **Alligator Reef (Islamorada)**: Yellowtail on the edge, with grouper and permit working the deeper dropoffs.- **Government Cut (Miami Beach)**: Good snook and trout action in the mornings, with the occasional flounder and redfish push as the tide falls.Live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet—is tough to beat, but if you’re casting artificials, go for bright Gulp! paddle tails, Rapala X-Rap minnows, and topwater plugs in bone or silver for maximum effect. Offshore, rig skirted ballyhoo and try trolling with Williamson and Boone lures in green/blue.It’s a hot September day with stable water and plenty of fish moving, so lace up those boots and enjoy the Florida sun. Whether you’re working docks, reefs, or deep blue, this weekend promises action for everyone.Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for weekly updates and hot tips straight from Artificial Lure. 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

Sep 13, 20254 min

Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Mahi, Snapper, and Tarpon Bite Strong

It’s your pal Artificial Lure with your fresh-off-the-dock fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami, Friday, September 12, 2025. Early risers got a head start today with sunrise at 7:05 AM and sunset sliding in at 7:27 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to chase that big one. Over on Miami Beach, tides are running low at 6:05 AM and again at 6:38 PM, with a healthy high tide hitting around 12:31 PM, making the late morning and early afternoon the sweet spot for inshore action, especially for folks working the flats and bridges. According to the tide-forecast, this movement should keep the bite active through the midday lull.Weather’s classic for September: humid, warm, and breezy, with slight gusts cooling things off just enough to make a day on the water pleasant. No signs of any major systems or small craft advisories, so boats can roam freely. Just remember, afternoon storms can still pop up.The water is alive with activity. Offshore, charter captains and private vessels have been reporting solid mahi-mahi (dolphin) just outside the outer reef edges and weedlines. Trolling with smaller feathers and skirted ballyhoo is pulling in fish in the 8-15 pound range consistently. Snapper are feeding strong on patch reefs—live pilchards or cut squid on a jighead is your best bet, especially as the tide pushes in. Yellowtail snapper are particularly thick off Islamorada this week.For the backcountry and bay, mangrove snapper and Spanish mackerel are showing up in strong numbers around Biscayne Bay markers and structure. Early morning and dusk, free-lining live shrimp or tossing a Gulp! artificial shrimp is deadly here. Flats anglers near Marathon and Big Pine are still connecting with bonefish and a few permit. The key is stealth and light leaders, using crab or shrimp, or sight-casting with a well-presented soft plastic jerkbait.The bridges—Seven Mile and Long Key in particular—are true hot spots right now. Folks soaking fresh cut baits or live shrimp at the start of the incoming tide are pulling in a mixed bag of snook, tarpon (mostly juveniles), and jacks. Snapper are stacked underneath, and evening hours see the bigger fish come out.From the surf and jetties in Miami, the first mullet run pushes are showing, with predators right on their tails. Tarpon, snook, and jack crevalle are blitzing pods; topwater plugs and swim baits in mullet patterns are the ticket for explosive strikes. Anglers working Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in the early morning are reporting good numbers of blue runners and the occasional mackerel.Live bait always gets the edge in these waters: pilchards are king, followed closely by live shrimp and pinfish. For artificials, Gulp! shrimp, bucktail jigs, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows, and topwater Spooks are hot choices. Don’t forget extra leader, especially when the mackerel and barracuda are running thick.For the best action today, hit:- Seven Mile Bridge for snapper and snook on the slack-to-early incoming tide- Islamorada patch reefs for steady yellowtail and the chance for a grouper or two- Biscayne Bay markers with live shrimp for mangroves and mackerelThanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for the daily bite and the hottest local 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

Sep 12, 20253 min

Late Summer Fishing in the Florida Keys and Miami

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here bringing you the Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Wednesday, September 10, 2025.We’re starting off with classic late summer conditions. The National Weather Service Key West reports a lingering surface trough with winds light out of the south, mostly in the 5-10 knot range. That means smooth bay waters with a light chop at times, but you’ll need to keep a rain jacket handy—moisture’s high and scattered thunderstorms are back in play again, especially by midday. According to CBS Miami, flooding remains a concern in low-lying land around high tide, thanks to those seasonal king tides. Temperatures will push into the low 90s by afternoon, and with dew points as high as they are, the ‘feels-like’ temp is going to break into the triple digits before storms roll through to offer some relief.On the tidal side, expect a low tide in the early morning—right around 6 a.m. in Big Pine Key and 4:51 a.m. up in Key Largo. High tide is mid-morning, peaking near 11:20 a.m. at both locations, while Miami’s Biscayne Bay fills up close to 10:30 a.m. and again later tonight. Sunrise was right at 6:57 a.m. and you’ve got sunlight till about 8:04 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to chase that bite on both sides of the tide swing.Fish activity is picking up as we’re getting deeper into September. Reports from Coastal Angler Magazine say the shallow patch reefs in Key Largo are on fire, with good numbers of yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper, and keeper muttons stacking up, especially on the last of the incoming and the first of the outgoing tide. Dolphin (mahi-mahi) are still popping up offshore—nothing as thick as early summer, but there are still gaffers to be had out past the edge, especially under bigger weed mats and floating debris. Captains out of Islamorada and Marathon have seen scattered schoolies as close as eight to ten miles offshore, with the odd blackfin tuna around the humps if you can dodge the storms.Inshore, the mullet run is just beginning to trickle in, so keep an eye peeled for glass minnows and ballyhoo thick off the flats and around points—tarpon and big snook are on the hunt. Veteran captains at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina highlight early morning topwater action for snook and schoolie tarpon near bridges and mangrove cuts, especially as water temps are still warm.For hot spots, I’d stake out Alligator Reef off Islamorada for snapper and muttons—the last of the incoming tide lines up perfect with the moon. In Miami, pack your gear for Government Cut and the flats around Biscayne Channel: bonefish and permit are feeding hard, especially after summer’s scattered storms push clean water back onto the flats.As for tackle, live pilchards and ballyhoo are the top baits for snapper, mutton, and inshore species. Drop a knocker rig or split shot rig just past the reef line—if you run out of live bait, cut squid or fresh shrimp will keep the party going, especially on mangroves. For dolphin and tuna, run surface poppers, trolling feathers, or rigged ballyhoo. Pink and blue have been the hot skirted colors the past week.When sneaking around the flats, nothing beats a root beer or chartreuse soft plastic jerk bait on a light jighead for trout, snook, or small tarpon. For bonefish, hard to go wrong with live shrimp or ghost shrimp patterns on a fly—stay stealthy, especially after a squall moves through and the water clears.If you’re heading out, remember the rain chances spike after noon, with flash flooding possible. Early starts are best to get your limit before the squalls hit. And don’t forget, the outgoing tide late afternoon through sunset should make for some solid bites both on the inside and outside edges.Thanks for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to hit subscribe for more local intel, and keep those rods bent!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

Sep 10, 20254 min

Fishing Report: Miami and Florida Keys - Mahi, Tuna, and Snapper Bites Strong Despite Stormy Conditions

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for September 7, 2025, focused on Miami and the Florida Keys.We started the day with a humid sunrise around 7:11am, and sunset’s coming up at 7:39pm, so you’ve got a solid window for both morning and late afternoon bites. Tides are moving today: expect a low tide just before 3am, then high at around 9:23am, another low mid-afternoon, and back to high just before 10pm over at Sand Key Light. That means moving water throughout the day—prime conditions for fish on the feed.Weather-wise, the National Weather Service says we’re sitting in soupy south to southwest winds around 10 knots, with scattered showers and storms roaming across the Florida Bay and Hawk Channel this weekend. Expect some chaotic wind shifts, and keep a poncho handy. Waters will run smooth to lightly choppy—a little wind, a little rain, but no dangerous stuff expected.Now, let’s talk action. The latest from the “Florida Keys, Miami Daily Fishing Report” points to strong catches of mahi, snapper, and tarpon, especially ahead of the summer storms. Offshore boats are hauling in quality mahi-mahi and the golden-tilefish bite remains excellent. Over in deeper water, a few crews reported a swordfish topping 200 pounds and yellowfin tuna pushing the 50-lb mark—tuna action is popping right now!Nearshore and bridge fishers are reporting good numbers of mangrove snapper, tarpon cruising the channels, and even a few permit showing up around wrecks and flats. The snook and redfish bite has been spotty, but those finding fish are seeing bigger individual catches, especially during the early high tide.Best lures and baits this week: Offshore, it’s all about trolling skirted ballyhoo, bonito strips, and large colorful artificials like Billy Baits for mahi and tuna. If you’re going deep, vertical jigging with butterfly jigs is nailing tilefish and vertical soft plastics are hot for the swordies and cusk. Inshore, live shrimp and pilchards are the ticket for snapper, while swimbaits and paddle tails in natural colors are getting attention from tarpon and snook, especially around sunrise and sunset. Cut mullet and crabs are still the best bets for permit and big bonefish.Water temperature’s warm but not scorching, which means fish are staying on the move—focus your effort around those major tide changes and look for current edges, channel drops, and structure. Find the comfort zone, find the fish.Couple of hot spots to put on your radar:- **Alligator Reef** just southeast off Islamorada: consistent action for snapper, grouper, and migrating mahi.- **Government Cut** in Miami: good for tarpon runs, snook near the jetties, and snapper at night.- **Long Key Bridge:** great for mangrove snapper, plenty of baitfish, and good shots at rolling tarpon if the storms hold off.Remember, with the higher tidal coefficients today, you’ll get stronger currents and bold feeding windows. Keep an eye on the passing showers; fish often perk up right after a rain band slides through.Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing report! I’m Artificial Lure, reminding you to subscribe for daily updates, tips, and real-time conditions. 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

Sep 7, 20253 min

Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, and More!

Artificial Lure coming to you with your September 6th fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area. It’s early fall but it still feels like summer out there, and the bite is on. Here’s what you need to know to get on some fish today.Let’s talk tides: In Key West, low tide hit at 2:38 a.m., with high tide rolling in at 9:30 a.m., followed by another low around 3:49 and a high just before 10:30 tonight, according to Tide-Forecast.com. Sunrise is at 7:10 a.m., sunset at 7:40 p.m. That means you want to focus your efforts on the moving water of that morning incoming tide for best results, especially near passes and creek mouths.Weather-wise, we’re seeing gentle south to southwesterly winds, 5 to 10 knots through the day, with seas staying friendly at 1 to 2 feet. But heads up: the National Weather Service out of Key West notes chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms, so pack that rain gear and keep an eye on the sky. Otherwise, it’s classic humid Keys weather—hot, breezy, and plenty fishy.The action offshore has really picked up—Mahi-mahi and blackfin tuna have been moving in strong past the edge, with multiple reports in the last few days of boats limiting in less than three hours, according to the Islamorada, Florida Daily Fishing Report. Look for birds, weedlines, or floating debris in 500 to 1200 feet, and throw out small purple-and-black trolling feathers or rigged ballyhoo for the mahi. Tuna have been slamming live pilchards and butterfly jigs at the humps.Back inshore, mangrove snapper are chewing on the patch reefs and around bridges, especially on the rising tide. Use cut shrimp or pilchard chunks on light wire hooks for mangroves. Tarpon are stacked up near the bridges at night, hitting live mullet and big swimbaits. Early morning and late evening are still good for bonefish on the flats—go stealthy with small shrimp or gulp peeler crabs.Up in Miami, the beaches and inlets are giving up snook and the occasional tarpon after last week’s moon. Try artificial paddle tails and flair hawk jigs around Haulover and Government Cut after dark for best results. Daytime, focus on the surf for snook and blue runners with live pilchards or croakers.What about bait and lures? Offshore, rigged ballyhoo and small trolling feathers in pink, purple, or blue are getting plenty of looks. Butterfly jigs are crushing blackfin tuna. Inshore, live shrimp or pilchards remain king, but soft plastic jerkbaits and topwater plugs like Super Spooks are making big snook commit early and late.For the fly anglers, bonefish have been active on the oceanside flats around Islamorada and Lower Matecumbe, especially during that mid-morning moving tide. Small tan or pink shrimp patterns with a slow strip have been the ticket.Hot spots today: - The Islamorada Hump for tuna and mahi-mahi, especially with the tides moving mid-morning.- Snake Creek and Channel 2 bridges—night tarpon and mangrove snapper.- Biscayne Bay flats, particularly off Matheson Hammock and Stiltsville, for shots at bones and permit on the last of the incoming tide.Conditions are shaping up for a banner day. Be safe if storms roll in, hydrate out there, and stay ready for a bite on every cast.That’s your Florida Keys and Miami fishing fix for Saturday, September 6th. Thanks for tuning in! 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

Sep 6, 20253 min

Fishing Report: Mahi-Mahi Bite Steady, Thunderstorms Rolling In - Florida Keys & Miami

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Friday, September 5th, 2025 fishing report live from the golden waters in and around the Florida Keys and Miami.We started the morning under partly cloudy skies with some humid air in the low 80s. According to the National Weather Service, expect southwest winds today at 10 to 15 knots over the Bays and nearshore—there’s a slight to moderate chop out there, and be ready for downpours and scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. Keep an eye on the radar and pack that rain shell, because the front in the Gulf is feeding in plenty of moisture right through the weekend.Sunrise hit us right at 7:02 a.m., and we’ll see sunset tonight at 7:35 p.m., giving us just over 12 and a half hours of daylight for those epic drifts in the flats or long soaks by the bridges.Now to the tides—Miami Beach had a high tide early, around 2:54 a.m., with the next low tide coming at 9:24 a.m., then a strong push to high again at 4:05 p.m. Tidal swing is on the low side today with a tidal coefficient rising gently from 28 to 35 by dark, meaning current will be lazy with only subtle moves on bait and fish. That’s got many anglers posting up near structure or deeper edges instead of working the open flats.The inshore bite’s lit up in the early morning and late evening hours. Local guides at Bud n’ Mary’s and Robbie’s have been putting folks on healthy seatrout, solid schools of mangrove snapper off the mainland channels, plus Spanish mackerel cutting up the outer edges of the patch reefs. There’s also action from resident tarpon in dock lights and creek mouths, especially where stormwater runoff is moving shrimp and baitfish.For you offshore folks, mahi-mahi catches continue steady—mainly schoolies with the odd slammer thrown in farther out, especially near floating debris on the color change between 800 and 1000 feet. Deep drop crews have been seeing plenty of tilefish and yellowedge grouper. And this week, strong reports of blackfin tuna busting on the oceanside near Fowey and Tennessee reefs, where the schools get hammered by birds and bonita.Hot baits this week: live pilchards are gold if you can net them before the storms hit. For artificials, anything with a shimmer or chartreuse skirt is drawing hard strikes, especially bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! or live shrimp under popping corks. Trolling skirts and feathers in blue/white or pink have produced good numbers on mahi-mahi offshore, with the classic cedar plug still cracking the code on tuna.If you’re looking to slim down the search, two of the hottest local spots right now are Alligator Reef off Islamorada—anglers are pulling up serious numbers of yellowtail snapper and the occasional mutton in the sand—and the run along Government Cut in Miami Beach, where outgoing tide in the evening is a prime window for snook and tarpon feeding in the wash.Quick tip: with those scattered thunderstorms rolling in fast, you’ll want to keep an eye on the sky and the radar app—remember, if you hear thunder, get off the water and safe under cover until it’s passed.That wraps up today’s report from the Keys to the Magic City. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates right here. 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

Sep 5, 20253 min

Late Summer Patterns in the Florida Keys and Miami

Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd report from the waters in and around the Florida Keys and Miami.Today we’re seeing a classic late-summer pattern across South Florida. Sunrise kicked off at 7:01 am over Miami and the sun will hang until about 7:40 pm, giving us a full day to chase fish. Tidal movement is on the softer side; over at the Newport Fishing Pier, we’ve got low tide coming up just after 10 am, and high tide swinging back in midafternoon at 3:54 pm, but overall the tidal coefficients are low, hovering around 28 to 35 – that means the water’s not moving much, so expect lighter current and finesse presentations. According to Tides4Fishing and Tide-Forecast, conditions are similar across Miami and into the Keys, with slack tides but some minor afternoon bumps. Down in Key West, the pattern holds with a low tidal coefficient climbing slowly through the day, reaching 62 by evening.Weather’s playing its role, too. The National Weather Service out of Miami has a weak low pressure keeping things unsettled, with winds starting west and swinging southwest through the afternoon, staying light at 5 to 10 knots and seas running 2 to 3 feet. Frequent scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across the region – plan for pop-up downpours, some gustier winds in the squalls, and slightly higher chop when those storms blow through. The Florida Division of Emergency Management highlights nuisance tidal flooding during afternoon high tides and a shot at King Tides ramping up soon, so keep an eye out in low-lying shore spots and be smart around flooded ramps.Fishing action has stayed typical for early September. Offshore, scattered mahi-mahi (dorado) are being plucked from weedlines past the edge, though numbers aren’t thick – most boats report a handful of schoolies per run, with the odd gaffer. Some blackfin tuna are popping up off deeper wrecks late in the afternoon. Inshore, snook and tarpon are cruising shadow lines near bridges and creek mouths, especially around high tide at dusk. Mangrove snapper remain thick on the reefs both off Miami and throughout the Keys. Anglers working structure are also connecting with keeper yellowtail, and a few mutton snapper are being pulled from the patch reefs using live baits.Best bet for tackle: early and late, tie on a Topwater walking plug or a live mullet for snook along the sea walls and bridges. For reef snapper, you can’t go wrong drifting cut ballyhoo or pilchard. If the rain pushes you under the bridges, try tossing a paddle-tail soft plastic on a quarter-ounce jighead. Artificial presentations still shine; jerk shads and bucktail jigs have fooled plenty of fish on the flats near Islamorada and Key Largo. For offshore action, trolled feathers and bright skirted ballyhoo remain the ticket for mahi, with deep jigs doing damage for blackfin around the humps.Popular hot spots today: hit Government Cut or Haulover Inlet for tarpon at dawn or dusk – the moving tide brings in fresh bait and feeding lines. Down in the Keys, pick your way around Channel 5 Bridge or the flats off Fiesta Key for steady snapper action and a surprise shot at bonefish or juvenile permit when the water warms up. Don’t sleep on the patch reefs near Alligator Reef – snapper and the random grouper are holding tight to the structure.Be mindful: recent reports mentioned a shark bite incident off Key Largo, so keep an eye out if you’re wading or diving and always respect those apex predators in their element.That’s your on-the-water breakdown for this early September day in South Florida. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report – remember to subscribe for daily, boots-on-the-dock coverage. 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

Sep 3, 20254 min

September 3rd Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Showers, Snook, Offshore Bite and More

Folks, it’s Artificial Lure comin’ to you with your September 3rd, 2025, Florida Keys and Miami angler’s report. If you’re planning to hit the water today, keep your tackle tight and your rain gear handy—we’ve got scatterings of showers hanging over the peninsula thanks to that stalled frontal boundary and an offshore disturbance. There’s a 50% chance you’ll see rain through Thursday, so keep an eye out for pop-up storms, especially around the mid-morning to afternoon. Winds are mostly out of the NE early, flipping S/SW later this week, but after today, marine conditions are looking sweeter with calmer seas and waves dropping to 1-2 feet by weekend, based on the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s latest outlook.Now, tidal movement ain’t massive; we’re still on those softer late-summer swings. Around North Miami, low tide hits around 9:34 AM, and the next high is 3:54 PM, with another low rolling in at 10:11 PM tonight. Key Largo runs pretty similar with a morning high at 4:36 AM and a midday low at 11:12 AM. Tidal coefficients in both spots are low—expect slack current, so you’ll want to work those structure edges and get creative when the bite slows, as noted by Tides4Fishing.Sunrise splashed in at 7:00 AM, and sunset’s just after 7:39 PM, so there’s plenty of light to get after it. The water’s still staying on the warm side—upper 80s inshore—so fish are hugging those deeper channels and shaded drop-offs during the steamy parts of the day.Let’s talk fish: The early fall transition is starting to ignite the action. Offshore, there’s been solid numbers of kingfish, mahi (dorado), and cobia reported—especially for folks slow-trolling live and frozen baits along the reefs. Live bait’s hit or miss out there, so it pays to throw a sabiki for pilchards or greenies before heading out. If that’s not happening, don’t overlook the power of frozen ballyhoo or rigged squid rings. Reports from the Space Coast indicate plenty of success this way.Inshore, the buzzword is snook. Mullet are beginning their push south—kickoff of the annual mullet run—so break out those mullet-patterned swimbaits, topwater walkers at dawn and dusk, or, if you love live bait, pitch a lively finger mullet near mangroves or bridges. Tarpon remain scattered, with some juvenile poons holding steady around the passes and shadow lines at night. Snapper—especially mangrove—have been steady at the bridges, deeper cuts, and patch reefs with fresh-cut bait or shrimp.Don’t sleep on the permit bite near the wrecks just offshore of Islamorada, and bonefish flats are showing action early mornings before that sun starts to sizzle. Scented soft plastics in natural colors under popping corks draw the most strikes in the stirred-up water.Best baits this week: - Offshore: rigged ballyhoo, sardines, pilchards, squid strips.- Inshore/flats: live mullet, pinfish, pilchards, cut shrimp, artificial jerkbaits, topwater plugs at first and last light.Local hot spots to try:- Haulover Inlet and Government Cut for fast-moving predators during tide changes. - Channel 5 Bridge in the Upper Keys, a reliable spot for snapper, permit, and the occasional tarpon after dark. - Tea Table Relief near Islamorada for bonefish flats action at sunrise, plus good patch reef fishing for snapper.Safety note: an incident in Key Largo yesterday—an 8-year-old was bitten by a suspected reef shark near the reefs. Give big sharks some room and keep an eye out, especially if you’re wading, snorkeling, or fishing live bait.That’s today’s rundown from Artificial Lure—thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss the bite! 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

Sep 3, 20254 min

Fishing the Florida Keys and Miami on August 31, 2025 - Steady Snapper, Mahi, and Flats Action

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for Sunday, August 31, 2025.Sunrise is at 7:08 AM and sunset hits at 7:46 PM, so we've got a full day to hit the water. Today’s tides in Key West roll in with a high at 3:15 AM and 5:18 PM, and lows at 10:59 AM and 7:33 PM, with modest coefficients meaning minimal current and calmer fishing. Over in Miami Beach, tidal swings are similar—expect the high to come at 2:03 PM with the lows just after breakfast and near sunset. For those fishing up near Tavernier or Channel Two Bridge, you’re looking at highs around 7:40 AM and 2:37 AM, so hit that early bite while you can.Weather's looking favorable: expect light westerly winds all day—mostly 5 to 10 knots, seas at 2 feet or less, and only light chop on the Bay. Keep an eye out for the chance of scattered storms building into the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service Miami, plan for possible gusts if those showers roll through.The fish have stayed pretty active with the steady, warm August waters. Reports out of the Keys say patch reefs are holding solid numbers of **yellowtail snapper**, with most boats limiting out using light jigs tipped with cut squid or small pilchards. The deeper wrecks are stacked with **mutton snapper** and the occasional **black grouper**—live pinfish or large pilchard work here. Offshore, the dolphin (mahi-mahi) bite remains decent—mostly schoolies, but a few gaffers mixed in. Trolling small feather lures in dolphin colors or rigged ballyhoo behind skirted lures is doing the trick especially in the afternoons when weedlines get pushed closer by light winds.Closer to Miami, snook and tarpon have been holding around inlets and bridges during dawn and dusk. The outgoing tide has produced the best bite—throw big swimbaits, live mullet, or DOA TerrorEyz if you’re working artificials. For daytime action, you’ll have the most luck with mangrove snapper tight to structure; small live shrimp or pilchard on a low-profile rig is best.Bonefish action has picked up on the flats near Islamorada and Biscayne Bay, especially on the early morning incoming tide. Fly anglers rigged with Gotchas or epoxy shrimp patterns report steady hookups when moving quietly over turtlegrass, while spin folks are connecting with small white bucktail jigs.Hotspots you don’t want to miss:- **Channel Two Bridge (Lower Matecumbe Key):** great for snapper, tarpon at night—fish live shrimp or crab, or toss big swim plugs after sunset.- **Islamorada Patch Reefs:** loaded with yellowtail and mixed snapper right now, drifting with light jigs or cut bait means fast limits.- **Government Cut (Miami):** strong snook and tarpon in the early evening, with some permit showing up around rock piles; try crabs or big paddle tails.For bait, pilchards remain king, but fresh ballyhoo and cut squid are producing across the board, especially for snapper and grouper. Live shrimp and small crabs are gold for flats species.Lure recommendations: If you like artificials, keep a few Rapala X-Raps, Hogy paddletails, and bucktails handy—chartreuse or white colorways are reliable. Fly anglers should match the hatch with Gotcha, Clouser, or crab patterns.Action's been steady; a few boats reported limits on snapper and some shared photos of dolphin in the 10–20 lb range midweek. Grouper remain scattered, but a couple of nice blacks near 25 pounds were landed over deep wrecks.Thanks as always for tuning in—don't forget to subscribe and stay dialed in with Artificial Lure for your up-to-the-minute report before every trip. 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

Aug 31, 20254 min