Florida Bay (FL) Weather Forecast

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Zach Stells
Zach S.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Inshore fishing has remained consistent with the higher than normal wind conditions we have experienced over the past few weeks. I have been focusing on the backcountry channels and flats targeting Mangrove Snapper, Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Goliath Grouper. Snapper fishing has been very good producing catches in the 2-4lb range on a consistent basis with some larger fish in the mix. While targeting these Snapper I have also been dropping a big bait down for Goliath Grouper that provides excitement for all aboard. These fish have been averaging from 30lb to well over 100lbs and provide an ultimate battle...
Zach Stells
Zach S. Big Pine Key, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Inshore fishing has remained consistent with the higher than normal wind conditions we have experienced over the past few weeks. I have been focusing on the backcountry channels and flats targeting Mangrove Snapper, Mackerel, Speckled Trout and Goliath Grouper. Snapper fishing has been very good producing catches in the 2-4lb range on a consistent basis with some larger fish in the mix. While targeting these Snapper I have also been dropping a big bait down for Goliath Grouper that provides excitement for all aboard. These fish have been averaging from 30lb to well over 100lbs and provide an ultimate battle on stand up gear, catching a couple of these Grouper is not uncommon. The Spanish and Cero Mackerel and a few Speckled Trout have been making their appearance as the water temps cool slightly. All of these species will continue to improve with the water cooling and the weather settling into our winter season. I encourage everyone to experience some of the best inshore fishing the Florida Keys has to offer this winter, multiple species that are readily available and fishing the backcountry provides opportunities even when it's windy.
Fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida
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Eric Scoble
Eric S.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.
Eric Scoble
Eric S. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 year ago
With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Chris Parthemore
Chris P.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
It's been a windy few weeks with multiple cold fronts pushing through. Which has gave way to some excellent patch reef fishing . Many keeper mutton's have moved shallow with some being caught over 18 pounds in less then 17 ft of water . Not to mention decent yellowtails , red grouper , lane snappers ,mackerels and more . On the inshore side bait has been thick giving way to many great opportunities for tarpon snook , and plus sized mangrove snappers . Plenty of action to be had !
Chris Parthemore
Chris P. Tavernier, Florida Reported 1 year ago
It's been a windy few weeks with multiple cold fronts pushing through. Which has gave way to some excellent patch reef fishing . Many keeper mutton's have moved shallow with some being caught over 18 pounds in less then 17 ft of water . Not to mention decent yellowtails , red grouper , lane snappers ,mackerels and more . On the inshore side bait has been thick giving way to many great opportunities for tarpon snook , and plus sized mangrove snappers . Plenty of action to be had !
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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Jim Mulcahy
Jim M.
Key Largo, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good
Jim Mulcahy
Jim M. Key Largo, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Mutton snappers and Groupers biting good
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Ben Trainer
Ben T.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.
Ben Trainer
Ben T. Tavernier, Florida Reported 1 year ago
we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
Fishing in Tavernier, Florida
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Eric Reynolds
Eric R.
Homestead, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
It's that time of year where the water cools and the reef fishing starts to heat up. Plenty of healthy mutton snapper in the shallows along with mangroves and the occasional grouper with some too big to stop before getting you back in the reef. Also the cooler water means Sailfish. Winter time sailfishing is one of the most sought after fisheries during the winter months with multiple hookups and releases being pretty consistent.
Eric Reynolds
Eric R. Homestead, Florida Reported 1 year ago
It's that time of year where the water cools and the reef fishing starts to heat up. Plenty of healthy mutton snapper in the shallows along with mangroves and the occasional grouper with some too big to stop before getting you back in the reef. Also the cooler water means Sailfish. Winter time sailfishing is one of the most sought after fisheries during the winter months with multiple hookups and releases being pretty consistent.
Fishing in Key Largo, Florida
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Bill Giliberti
Bill G.
Marathon, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Yellow tail snappers bite is marathon Fl has been on fire!
Bill Giliberti
Bill G. Marathon, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Yellow tail snappers bite is marathon Fl has been on fire!
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Chris Parthemore
Chris P.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fall fishing has begun , bringing some great offshore , inshore , and near shore fishing opportunities! This is our favorite time of year . Wrecks fishing is starting to heat up with flag yellow tail, mutton's and more . Lobstering is definitely always i. The back of our minds when conditions are favorable and we had some decent luck between patch reef fishing . Offshore mahi are still around and we finally starting to see some larger sized schools of fish show up . Over all beginning of fall season has been solid and we look forward to seeing
Chris Parthemore
Chris P. Tavernier, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fall fishing has begun , bringing some great offshore , inshore , and near shore fishing opportunities! This is our favorite time of year . Wrecks fishing is starting to heat up with flag yellow tail, mutton's and more . Lobstering is definitely always i. The back of our minds when conditions are favorable and we had some decent luck between patch reef fishing . Offshore mahi are still around and we finally starting to see some larger sized schools of fish show up . Over all beginning of fall season has been solid and we look forward to seeing what the rest has to offer .
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Gw De Pauw
Gw D.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Long time client out for a day of backcountry fishing landed some nice redfish on a recent trip. Fishing buddies and regular customers, Doug and Jim, had another successful day of snook fishing near Cape Sable in Everglades National Park. Landing 9 snook in total.
Gw De Pauw
Gw D. Islamorada, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Long time client out for a day of backcountry fishing landed some nice redfish on a recent trip. Fishing buddies and regular customers, Doug and Jim, had another successful day of snook fishing near Cape Sable in Everglades National Park. Landing 9 snook in total.
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Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
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Wayne Gatling
Wayne G.
Rock Hall, Maryland
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing has been very good.With limits pretty much every trip.
Wayne Gatling
Wayne G. Rock Hall, Maryland Reported 1 year ago
Fishing has been very good.With limits pretty much every trip.
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
Fishing in Marathon, Florida
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