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  • Keys and Miami Saltwater Fishing Report - Nov 6, 2025

    Keys and Miami Saltwater Fishing Report - Nov 6, 2025
    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 bite

    Best 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.

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

    Keys, Miami Fishing Report: Snapper, Sails, Tarpon Bites as Cold Front Hits
    Nov 5 2025
    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.

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

    Florida Keys and Miami Fishing Update: Snook, Trout, Bonefish on the Rise during King Tides
    Nov 4 2025
    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.
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  • Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Snook, Trout, and Bonefish Bite Strong in Early November

    Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Snook, Trout, and Bonefish Bite Strong in Early November
    Nov 3 2025
    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.

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

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

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

    Florida Keys November Fishing Report: Snook, Tuna, and Mahi Mayhem
    Nov 1 2025
    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.

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

    Florida Keys Fishing Report: Breezy Conditions, Snapper Bite, and Bonefish on the Flats
    Oct 31 2025
    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.

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  • October 30 Fishing Report for South Florida

    October 30 Fishing Report for South Florida
    Oct 30 2025
    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.

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