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  • Summer Surge in the Florida Keys - Mahi, Snapper, and Tarpon Action

    Summer Surge in the Florida Keys - Mahi, Snapper, and Tarpon Action
    Jun 22 2025
    Good morning, fishheads! This is Artificial Lure with your June 22, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami—where summer angling has truly hit its stride.

    We’re waking up to warm weather, light east winds around 10 to 15 knots, and mostly clear skies, according to the NOAA forecast. Today’s sunrise came at 6:30 AM with sunset rolling in at 8:15 PM, giving you a big window for a full day on the water. Tidal action will keep things lively: expect a high tide in Miami Beach at 5:46 AM, a low at 12:09 PM, then another high at 6:40 PM. Over in the Content Keys, high tide hits at 10:04 AM, with low water at 6:06 PM—so plan those reef and inshore bites accordingly.

    Offshore, the star of the show continues to be mahi mahi, or “dolphin fish” as most locals call them. The crew at Double Threat Charters recently landed a legendary 57-pound bull, the likes of which haven’t been seen off Miami in decades. While that fish is a true outlier, regular hauls of 10-20 mahi per trip are the norm right now, ranging from schoolies up to those hard-fighting “gaffers” in the 10-20 pound range. The best action is happening 8 to 15 miles offshore, especially around weedlines or under floating debris. For bait, live cigar minnows have been doing the trick, but trolled ballyhoo, bonita strips, and squid are classic producers. If you’re looking for bigger mahi, try trolling a bit deeper and keep your eyes peeled for birds.

    Alongside the mahi, there’s a solid shot at blackfin and skipjack tuna in 200-300 feet of water. Small feathers and daisy chains are top choices early and late in the day, while vertical jigs or live baits set 50-100 feet deep work best once the sun is up. There’s still a chance at a wahoo, tripletail, or even a late season sailfish near the edge, especially when conditions line up.

    Inshore, the reefs are reporting robust snapper action—muttons, mangroves, and yellowtails. Chumming heavily and using fresh bait is key this time of year. Snapper and even the odd grouper are responding to sardines, pilchards, and cut baits. At night, the cooler water has been lighting up the snapper bite around the reef, with folks pulling limits under the stars.

    On the flats and around mangroves, snook are active, especially on the outgoing tide. Anglers are scoring with live mullet along seawalls, while flairhawks and swimbaits do well around bridges after dark. Tarpon are still rolling in the passes, with the best bites after sunset.

    Hot spots today:
    - The Humps offshore of Islamorada for mahi and tuna
    - The edge of the reef from Carysfort to Alligator for snapper and grouper
    - Haulover Inlet and the Government Cut for snook and tarpon on tide changes

    For lures, bring trolling feathers, X-Raps, and Nomad DTX Minnows for offshore species. Inshore, keep a stash of live shrimp and finger mullet, plus flairhawks for the night bite on snook.

    Thanks for tuning in to your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report with Artificial Lure. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: June 21, 2025 - Mahi, Tarpon, and Permit Action in Full Swing

    Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Report: June 21, 2025 - Mahi, Tarpon, and Permit Action in Full Swing
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your live Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for June 21, 2025.

    The day started with a sunrise at 6:39 AM and we're looking at a golden sunset around 8:18 PM—plenty of daylight to get lines wet. The subtropical weather is classic for this time of year: hot, humid, upper 70s to low 80s for water temps, with a light southeast breeze keeping things just comfortable enough. Expect a chance of afternoon thunderstorms, as is the June pattern, but the morning bite is under mostly clear skies.

    Today’s tides in the Content Keys are giving us prime moving water: low at 3:31 AM, high at 9:12 AM, another low at 7:43 PM, and a strong afternoon high at 1:41 PM. Over in Key West, the first high tide was at 6:26 AM, low at 1:18 PM, then back up to a moderate high at 8:21 PM. These mid-morning and early afternoon windows are the sweet spot for activity, especially on the reefs and inshore channels, according to tide-forecast.com.

    On the catching front, the action is on fire. Offshore, mahi-mahi are holding steady in good numbers along weed lines and floating debris in 600–900 feet—a classic pattern for June. Most boats trolling small, bright skirted baits or rigged ballyhoo are getting into schoolies and the occasional bull. Sailfish are still showing on the outer reef edges, and blackfin tuna are cruising the drop-offs—feathers and live pilchards are the ticket for them. Those putting in time near wrecks have been rewarded with solid mutton and lane snapper, with a few big mangroves in the mix, especially around Big Pine and Marathon. Multiple captains have called the recent snapper action “stellar” with plenty of hook-and-cook muttons coming aboard.

    Inshore, tarpon are rolling in the channels at night and the bridges are hot for live crab presentations. Daytime has brought good trout, snook, and even a surprise permit or two on the flats, especially around Islamorada and the backcountry passes. Captain Experiences and Florida Insider Fishing Report both highlight permit tailing on the deeper edges of the flats—a handful of fish landed on well-presented live crabs and shrimp-tipped jigs.

    Best baits this week: offshore, you can’t go wrong with ballyhoo or pilchards, while squid strips work for the pickier snapper. Inshore, try live shrimp, big mullet, or crab for tarpon and permit. Lure-wise, bucktail jigs tipped with shrimp are working on the reefs, while small flair hawks and paddle tails are picking up snook and trout in the backcountry.

    Looking for hotspots? Head offshore out of Marathon to the 409 Hump for tuna and mahi action. Inshore, the Channel 5 Bridge and the Islamorada flats continue to deliver quality shots at tarpon, permit, and snook.

    Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing update—don’t forget to subscribe and stay hooked. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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  • Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update

    Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your June 21st fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get right into what’s happening on—and below—the water.

    We’re off to a classic summer start with weather in the mid-to-high 80s, light southeast winds, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM and sunset rolls in at 8:14 PM around Miami, just a few minutes later as you head down the Keys. Expect a high tide at 4:47 AM and again at 5:42 PM today in Miami Beach, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-late morning—prime time for that early bite. Key West sees its morning high at 6:26 AM with a low at 1:18 PM, so adjust your schedule if you’re chasing fish down island.

    Offshore, the mahi mahi bite continues to heat up. Multiple charters, including Double Threat Charters, have reported big catches, with average fish in the 5–10 pound range and some exceptional bulls tipping the scales well over 50 pounds just this past week. Most dolphin are being found 8–15 miles offshore, often under birds or floating debris. Trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo is producing action, but don’t sleep on sight fishing from the tower and pitching live cigar minnows or pilchards—live bait is money when you find a big school.

    The blackfin and skipjack tuna are still out there, mostly football-sized but always a thrill on lighter tackle. Every now and then, a wahoo or tripletail will surprise you under debris. And if you’re looking for something else to test your mettle, there have been late-season sailfish and some big blackfins showing up along the edge.

    On the reef, snapper action is strong—especially yellowtails and mangroves. Reef fishing with chunks of pilchard, squid, or shrimp on a light leader is bringing steady action just outside the main channel edges and patch reefs. Nighttime inshore sessions are producing tarpon around bridges and deeper channels, with snook and trout also active. A free-lined live mullet or pilchard is your best bet after dark.

    Down in the Middle Keys, Marathon guides report a mixed bag: yellowtail snapper, blackfin tuna, permit, and even a few sharks for those wanting a battle. Keep an eye on the current—slack tide makes for easy bottom fishing, especially for permit and mangrove snapper near the structure.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Fowey Light and the Hump east of Islamorada are loaded with pelagics.
    - The patch reefs off Marathon and north channel bridges for big snappers and early morning tarpon.
    - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami are still putting up action for both offshore and inshore targets.

    Best lures right now are trolling feathers, bucktail jigs, and soft plastics for mahi and tuna offshore. For the reef and inshore, bring a mix of live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet have been top producers. Always have a few Sabiki rigs to catch fresh bait when things get quiet.

    That wraps it up for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update

    Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your June 21st fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get right into what’s happening on—and below—the water.

    We’re off to a classic summer start with weather in the mid-to-high 80s, light southeast winds, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM and sunset rolls in at 8:14 PM around Miami, just a few minutes later as you head down the Keys. Expect a high tide at 4:47 AM and again at 5:42 PM today in Miami Beach, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-late morning—prime time for that early bite. Key West sees its morning high at 6:26 AM with a low at 1:18 PM, so adjust your schedule if you’re chasing fish down island.

    Offshore, the mahi mahi bite continues to heat up. Multiple charters, including Double Threat Charters, have reported big catches, with average fish in the 5–10 pound range and some exceptional bulls tipping the scales well over 50 pounds just this past week. Most dolphin are being found 8–15 miles offshore, often under birds or floating debris. Trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo is producing action, but don’t sleep on sight fishing from the tower and pitching live cigar minnows or pilchards—live bait is money when you find a big school.

    The blackfin and skipjack tuna are still out there, mostly football-sized but always a thrill on lighter tackle. Every now and then, a wahoo or tripletail will surprise you under debris. And if you’re looking for something else to test your mettle, there have been late-season sailfish and some big blackfins showing up along the edge.

    On the reef, snapper action is strong—especially yellowtails and mangroves. Reef fishing with chunks of pilchard, squid, or shrimp on a light leader is bringing steady action just outside the main channel edges and patch reefs. Nighttime inshore sessions are producing tarpon around bridges and deeper channels, with snook and trout also active. A free-lined live mullet or pilchard is your best bet after dark.

    Down in the Middle Keys, Marathon guides report a mixed bag: yellowtail snapper, blackfin tuna, permit, and even a few sharks for those wanting a battle. Keep an eye on the current—slack tide makes for easy bottom fishing, especially for permit and mangrove snapper near the structure.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Fowey Light and the Hump east of Islamorada are loaded with pelagics.
    - The patch reefs off Marathon and north channel bridges for big snappers and early morning tarpon.
    - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami are still putting up action for both offshore and inshore targets.

    Best lures right now are trolling feathers, bucktail jigs, and soft plastics for mahi and tuna offshore. For the reef and inshore, bring a mix of live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet have been top producers. Always have a few Sabiki rigs to catch fresh bait when things get quiet.

    That wraps it up for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update

    Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your June 21st fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get right into what’s happening on—and below—the water.

    We’re off to a classic summer start with weather in the mid-to-high 80s, light southeast winds, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM and sunset rolls in at 8:14 PM around Miami, just a few minutes later as you head down the Keys. Expect a high tide at 4:47 AM and again at 5:42 PM today in Miami Beach, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-late morning—prime time for that early bite. Key West sees its morning high at 6:26 AM with a low at 1:18 PM, so adjust your schedule if you’re chasing fish down island.

    Offshore, the mahi mahi bite continues to heat up. Multiple charters, including Double Threat Charters, have reported big catches, with average fish in the 5–10 pound range and some exceptional bulls tipping the scales well over 50 pounds just this past week. Most dolphin are being found 8–15 miles offshore, often under birds or floating debris. Trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo is producing action, but don’t sleep on sight fishing from the tower and pitching live cigar minnows or pilchards—live bait is money when you find a big school.

    The blackfin and skipjack tuna are still out there, mostly football-sized but always a thrill on lighter tackle. Every now and then, a wahoo or tripletail will surprise you under debris. And if you’re looking for something else to test your mettle, there have been late-season sailfish and some big blackfins showing up along the edge.

    On the reef, snapper action is strong—especially yellowtails and mangroves. Reef fishing with chunks of pilchard, squid, or shrimp on a light leader is bringing steady action just outside the main channel edges and patch reefs. Nighttime inshore sessions are producing tarpon around bridges and deeper channels, with snook and trout also active. A free-lined live mullet or pilchard is your best bet after dark.

    Down in the Middle Keys, Marathon guides report a mixed bag: yellowtail snapper, blackfin tuna, permit, and even a few sharks for those wanting a battle. Keep an eye on the current—slack tide makes for easy bottom fishing, especially for permit and mangrove snapper near the structure.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Fowey Light and the Hump east of Islamorada are loaded with pelagics.
    - The patch reefs off Marathon and north channel bridges for big snappers and early morning tarpon.
    - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami are still putting up action for both offshore and inshore targets.

    Best lures right now are trolling feathers, bucktail jigs, and soft plastics for mahi and tuna offshore. For the reef and inshore, bring a mix of live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet have been top producers. Always have a few Sabiki rigs to catch fresh bait when things get quiet.

    That wraps it up for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update

    Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your June 21st fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get right into what’s happening on—and below—the water.

    We’re off to a classic summer start with weather in the mid-to-high 80s, light southeast winds, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM and sunset rolls in at 8:14 PM around Miami, just a few minutes later as you head down the Keys. Expect a high tide at 4:47 AM and again at 5:42 PM today in Miami Beach, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-late morning—prime time for that early bite. Key West sees its morning high at 6:26 AM with a low at 1:18 PM, so adjust your schedule if you’re chasing fish down island.

    Offshore, the mahi mahi bite continues to heat up. Multiple charters, including Double Threat Charters, have reported big catches, with average fish in the 5–10 pound range and some exceptional bulls tipping the scales well over 50 pounds just this past week. Most dolphin are being found 8–15 miles offshore, often under birds or floating debris. Trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo is producing action, but don’t sleep on sight fishing from the tower and pitching live cigar minnows or pilchards—live bait is money when you find a big school.

    The blackfin and skipjack tuna are still out there, mostly football-sized but always a thrill on lighter tackle. Every now and then, a wahoo or tripletail will surprise you under debris. And if you’re looking for something else to test your mettle, there have been late-season sailfish and some big blackfins showing up along the edge.

    On the reef, snapper action is strong—especially yellowtails and mangroves. Reef fishing with chunks of pilchard, squid, or shrimp on a light leader is bringing steady action just outside the main channel edges and patch reefs. Nighttime inshore sessions are producing tarpon around bridges and deeper channels, with snook and trout also active. A free-lined live mullet or pilchard is your best bet after dark.

    Down in the Middle Keys, Marathon guides report a mixed bag: yellowtail snapper, blackfin tuna, permit, and even a few sharks for those wanting a battle. Keep an eye on the current—slack tide makes for easy bottom fishing, especially for permit and mangrove snapper near the structure.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Fowey Light and the Hump east of Islamorada are loaded with pelagics.
    - The patch reefs off Marathon and north channel bridges for big snappers and early morning tarpon.
    - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami are still putting up action for both offshore and inshore targets.

    Best lures right now are trolling feathers, bucktail jigs, and soft plastics for mahi and tuna offshore. For the reef and inshore, bring a mix of live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet have been top producers. Always have a few Sabiki rigs to catch fresh bait when things get quiet.

    That wraps it up for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update

    Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your June 21st fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get right into what’s happening on—and below—the water.

    We’re off to a classic summer start with weather in the mid-to-high 80s, light southeast winds, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM and sunset rolls in at 8:14 PM around Miami, just a few minutes later as you head down the Keys. Expect a high tide at 4:47 AM and again at 5:42 PM today in Miami Beach, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-late morning—prime time for that early bite. Key West sees its morning high at 6:26 AM with a low at 1:18 PM, so adjust your schedule if you’re chasing fish down island.

    Offshore, the mahi mahi bite continues to heat up. Multiple charters, including Double Threat Charters, have reported big catches, with average fish in the 5–10 pound range and some exceptional bulls tipping the scales well over 50 pounds just this past week. Most dolphin are being found 8–15 miles offshore, often under birds or floating debris. Trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo is producing action, but don’t sleep on sight fishing from the tower and pitching live cigar minnows or pilchards—live bait is money when you find a big school.

    The blackfin and skipjack tuna are still out there, mostly football-sized but always a thrill on lighter tackle. Every now and then, a wahoo or tripletail will surprise you under debris. And if you’re looking for something else to test your mettle, there have been late-season sailfish and some big blackfins showing up along the edge.

    On the reef, snapper action is strong—especially yellowtails and mangroves. Reef fishing with chunks of pilchard, squid, or shrimp on a light leader is bringing steady action just outside the main channel edges and patch reefs. Nighttime inshore sessions are producing tarpon around bridges and deeper channels, with snook and trout also active. A free-lined live mullet or pilchard is your best bet after dark.

    Down in the Middle Keys, Marathon guides report a mixed bag: yellowtail snapper, blackfin tuna, permit, and even a few sharks for those wanting a battle. Keep an eye on the current—slack tide makes for easy bottom fishing, especially for permit and mangrove snapper near the structure.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Fowey Light and the Hump east of Islamorada are loaded with pelagics.
    - The patch reefs off Marathon and north channel bridges for big snappers and early morning tarpon.
    - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami are still putting up action for both offshore and inshore targets.

    Best lures right now are trolling feathers, bucktail jigs, and soft plastics for mahi and tuna offshore. For the reef and inshore, bring a mix of live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet have been top producers. Always have a few Sabiki rigs to catch fresh bait when things get quiet.

    That wraps it up for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update

    Blistering Mahi Bite, Tarpon on the Bridges, and Snapper Slammin' - Your Florida Keys Fishing Update
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your June 21st fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami. Let’s get right into what’s happening on—and below—the water.

    We’re off to a classic summer start with weather in the mid-to-high 80s, light southeast winds, and mostly sunny skies. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM and sunset rolls in at 8:14 PM around Miami, just a few minutes later as you head down the Keys. Expect a high tide at 4:47 AM and again at 5:42 PM today in Miami Beach, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-late morning—prime time for that early bite. Key West sees its morning high at 6:26 AM with a low at 1:18 PM, so adjust your schedule if you’re chasing fish down island.

    Offshore, the mahi mahi bite continues to heat up. Multiple charters, including Double Threat Charters, have reported big catches, with average fish in the 5–10 pound range and some exceptional bulls tipping the scales well over 50 pounds just this past week. Most dolphin are being found 8–15 miles offshore, often under birds or floating debris. Trolling small feathers and rigged ballyhoo is producing action, but don’t sleep on sight fishing from the tower and pitching live cigar minnows or pilchards—live bait is money when you find a big school.

    The blackfin and skipjack tuna are still out there, mostly football-sized but always a thrill on lighter tackle. Every now and then, a wahoo or tripletail will surprise you under debris. And if you’re looking for something else to test your mettle, there have been late-season sailfish and some big blackfins showing up along the edge.

    On the reef, snapper action is strong—especially yellowtails and mangroves. Reef fishing with chunks of pilchard, squid, or shrimp on a light leader is bringing steady action just outside the main channel edges and patch reefs. Nighttime inshore sessions are producing tarpon around bridges and deeper channels, with snook and trout also active. A free-lined live mullet or pilchard is your best bet after dark.

    Down in the Middle Keys, Marathon guides report a mixed bag: yellowtail snapper, blackfin tuna, permit, and even a few sharks for those wanting a battle. Keep an eye on the current—slack tide makes for easy bottom fishing, especially for permit and mangrove snapper near the structure.

    Hot spots for today:
    - Fowey Light and the Hump east of Islamorada are loaded with pelagics.
    - The patch reefs off Marathon and north channel bridges for big snappers and early morning tarpon.
    - Government Cut and Haulover Inlet in Miami are still putting up action for both offshore and inshore targets.

    Best lures right now are trolling feathers, bucktail jigs, and soft plastics for mahi and tuna offshore. For the reef and inshore, bring a mix of live bait—pilchards, shrimp, and mullet have been top producers. Always have a few Sabiki rigs to catch fresh bait when things get quiet.

    That wraps it up for today’s Florida Keys and Miami fishing report. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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