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

    Sunday's Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Tides, Snapper, Mahi, and More!
    Sep 14 2025
    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.

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

    Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Snapper, Trout, Dolphin Bite Strong This Weekend
    Sep 13 2025
    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.

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

    Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: Mahi, Snapper, and Tarpon Bite Strong
    Sep 12 2025
    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 mackerel

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  • Late Summer Fishing in the Florida Keys and Miami

    Late Summer Fishing in the Florida Keys and Miami
    Sep 10 2025
    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.

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

    Fishing Report: Miami and Florida Keys - Mahi, Tuna, and Snapper Bites Strong Despite Stormy Conditions
    Sep 7 2025
    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.

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

    Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, and More!
    Sep 6 2025
    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.

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

    Fishing Report: Mahi-Mahi Bite Steady, Thunderstorms Rolling In - Florida Keys & Miami
    Sep 5 2025
    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.

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  • Late Summer Patterns in the Florida Keys and Miami

    Late Summer Patterns in the Florida Keys and Miami
    Sep 3 2025
    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.

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