Florida Keys Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Florida Keys.

We’re sitting on a mellow winter pattern: light northeast breeze early, laying out mid‑day, air in the low 70s, water temps hovering upper 60s to low 70s inshore. Skies are mostly clear, and that “bluebird” look has the water gin‑clear on the flats.

According to Tides4Fishing’s Key West tables, we’ve got a moderate two‑stage tide today, with a pre‑dawn high easing into a late‑morning low and a solid afternoon push. That falling water at first light and the start of the incom...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Florida Keys with your morning fishing rundown.

We’re locked into a classic winter pattern this week. According to NOAA’s Key West tide predictions, we’ve got a moderate tidal swing with a low early this morning, a solid mid‑day high, then another falling tide toward evening. That moving water is your friend today, especially around the patch reefs and bridges. Tide-Forecast notes sunrise right around 7:10 a.m. and sunset just after 6 p.m., giving you a nice, tight winter feeding window.

Weather-wise, the wind’s been running...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Florida Keys with your morning fishing rundown.

We’re sitting on a classic winter Keys pattern: **cooler mornings, light northeast to east breeze 10–15 knots, highs in the low 70s**, mostly sunny with a few passing clouds. Local TV weather out of Miami is calling for calm seas inside the reef and a light chop outside, perfect for small boats and reef trips. Sunrise in Key West is right around **7:10 a.m.**, with sunset close to **5:50 p.m.**, giving you a nice low-light bite on both ends.

According to the Ke...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Keys fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crystal waters of the Florida Keys this fine January 7th mornin'. Sunrise hit at 6:58 AM, sunset's 5:38 PM, with high solunar activity today—fish gonna be feedin' fierce 'round dawn and dusk, per Tides4Fishing charts.

Tides in Key West show low at 5:30 AM (-0.4 ft), high noonish at 12:11 PM (1.1 ft), then low 4:21 PM (0.5 ft) and evenin' high 11:17 PM (2.3 ft). Water's fallin' early, risin' later—perfect for chasin' edges. Weather's prime: WSW winds light, highs mid-70s, low rain, straight from Spacefish forecast. No fronts till...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your Keys fishing guru, bringin' ya the straight scoop on today's action down in the Florida Keys, January 5th, 2026. Mornin' started crisp at sunrise 'round 7:25 AM, sun dippin' at 7:12 PM—perfect for chasin' the dawn bite. NOAA Tides & Currents got Key West low at about 0.13 feet early, high hittin' 2 feet by 10:30 PM, with solunar periods very high today per Tides4Fishing, meanin' fish are fired up 'round dawn, dusk, and moon times.

Weather's cool and calm, bit of a chill front lingerin' like them FishingBooker reports from Key Largo and Islamorada—cold snaps slow...

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Keys fishing guru, comin' at ya from the salty air of the Florida Keys this fine January 2nd mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:11 AM in Key West per Tides4Fishing, with sunset 'round 5:38 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em down. Tides today got low at 3:45 AM (-0.6 ft), high 10:37 AM (1.2 ft), low 2:43 PM (0.5 ft), and high 9:30 PM (2.5 ft)—fish the strong flows, skip the slacks for best bites.

Weather's classic winter Keys: light winds, clear skies, water temps in the 60s warmin' up afternoons. Solunar's high activity, moon rose southeast early, settin' sout...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Keys fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crystal waters down here on this fine New Year's Eve mornin'. Tides today in Key West got a low at 12:58am hittin' -0.4 feet, high at 8am around 0.9 feet, low again at 11:51am at 0.5 feet, and evenin' high at 6:40pm pushin' 2 feet—perfect for fishin' the flood tide, per Tide-Forecast and Tides4Fishing charts. Sunrise was 7:11am, sunset 5:49pm, givin' ya solid daylight to chase 'em.

Weather's mild Keys-style: light winds, temps in the low 70s, water around 70°F—fish are active with that...

This is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report.

Down here this morning we’ve got classic winter Keys conditions: mild, clear, and breezy out of the northeast, with a cool edge to the water that’s got the reef and backcountry both waking up. According to the National Weather Service marine outlook, winds are running in that 10–15 knot range with seas 2–3 feet on the reef, calmer inside the bayside.

Tides are modest but fishable. Key West tide-forecast shows a pre‑dawn high around 5:20 a.m. and a late‑morning low around 10 a.m., with another smal...

This is Artificial Lure comin’ to you from the Florida Keys with your morning fishing rundown.

According to Tide-Forecast’s Key West table, we’ve got a **morning high** around 3:45–3:50 AM at a little over a foot, dropping to **low tide** just after **9 AM**, then building back to an afternoon high near **4 PM** around a foot and a half, and a late **low** just before **11 PM**. Tides4Fishing lists **sunrise about 7:10 AM** and **sunset about 5:47 PM**, with average solunar activity, so your best chew should line up with that incoming water mid‑afternoon.

Weather-wise, Local 10’s Keys segment...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys fishing guru, bringin' ya the straight scoop from the Florida Keys this fine December 27th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:27 AM, sunset's at 6:46 PM—plenty of light for a full day on the water. Tides are prime today per Tide-Forecast.com: low at 7:48 AM hittin' 0.2 ft, high around 2:31 PM at 1.1 ft, then droppin' to 6:10 PM at 0.6 ft. Fish are chewin' on those movin' currents, especially outgoing.

Weather's cooperate—light north winds, low 70s like yesterday, keepin' it comfy out there. Action's hot from recent reports: Islamorada Fishing Report says mahi, snapper, and...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys angling ace, bringin' ya the straight scoop on today's fishin' from the Florida Keys. It's Friday, December 26th, sunrise at 7:09 AM, sunset 5:46 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

Tides today in Key West per Tide-Forecast.com: high at 1:20 AM (1.6 ft), low 7:48 AM (0.2 ft), high 2:31 PM (1.3 ft), low 8:06 PM (0.4 ft). Fish the outgoing tops, especially 'round bridges and docks—snook love that flow.

Weather's mild, light winds, check NOAA for updates, but expect calm enough for inshore and reef runs. Recent action's hot: Captain Experiences reports mahi-mahi offshore from...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Keys fishing guru, comin' at ya from the crystal waters down here. Merry Christmas Eve from the Florida Keys – it's a beauty today with upper 70s temps, mostly sunny skies, and light winds settlin' in after yesterday's breeze, per the Space Coast forecast. Sunrise hit around 7am, sunset 'bout 5:30pm, givin' ya prime light for the holiday bite.

Tides in Key Largo show high at 3:38am (2.2ft), low 9:54am (0.85ft), high 4:21pm (2.33ft), and low 10:35pm (0.92ft), straight from Fishing Reminder – fish the incomin' after that mornin' low for best action. Solu...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Monday morning Florida Keys fishing report. Let me break down what's happening out on the water right now.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at high tide coming in around 11:54 AM here in Key West, with water levels rising nicely. The solunar activity is running high at 70, which means the fish are feeding actively. Sunrise was around 7:07 AM, and you've got until 5:44 PM to get your time in, so plenty of daylight ahead.

**What's Biting**

The offshore action has been incredible. Blackfin...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Florida Keys with your morning fishing report.

We’re sliding into classic winter Keys conditions: cooler, clear water, light northeast breeze early, building 10–15 knots through the day according to the National Weather Service Key West marine forecast. Skies are mostly fair with a slight chop in Hawk Channel and a bit more bump once you hit the Straits.

Tides are on the small side but perfect for planning moves. Tide-Forecast shows Key West low around 4:30 a.m. and a mid‑day high just after 11 a.m., so you’ll get a n...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Keys fishing guru, hittin' you with the fresh report for this crisp December 20th mornin' in the Florida Keys. Water's coolin' off, but the action's heatin' up if you time it right.

Tides today in Key West per Tide-Forecast: low at 3:57 AM (-0.28 ft), high at 10:45 AM (0.95 ft), then low at 2:21 PM. Fish the incoming around 10 AM when flats wake up—bonefish and permit love that push. Sunrise 'bout 7:05 AM, sunset 5:40 PM; hit dawn and dusk for best bites as solunar peaks align.

Weather's classic winter Keys: light east winds 10-1...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Keys fishing guru, bringin' ya the straight scoop from these turquoise waters on this fine December 17th mornin'. Sunrise hit at 7:04 AM, sunset's callin' at 5:42 PM—plenty of light for a solid day on the drink[Tides4Fishing]. Tides in Key West show low at 2:10 AM (-0.1 ft), high at 8:54 AM (1.1 ft), then low 1:09 PM (0.6 ft), and evenin' high 7:43 PM (1.8 ft)—average coefficient of 63 means decent current movin' baitfish, perfect for snapper slams[2][17]. Weather's mild, water temps hoverin' 'round 77°F, light winds, no cold snaps bitin' us yet[20].

Fish are fired up! R...

Islamorada, this is Artificial Lure with your Keys fishing report.

We’ve got classic winter Keys conditions this morning: cool, dry air, a light northeast breeze turning more northerly as that front edges down the peninsula, and seas running a gentle 1 to 3 feet on the reef, a bit lumpier further offshore according to the National Weather Service marine forecast out of Key West. Skies are mostly clear with passing clouds, and water clarity on the oceanside reef is good enough to sight bait showers.

Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. with sunset near 5:40 p.m. per th...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you from the Florida Keys with your fishing report.

We’re sitting on a nice winter pattern now: cool, breezy mornings, highs pushing into the mid‑70s with that typical Keys mix of sun, scattered clouds, and a light east to southeast breeze around 10–15 knots. Nearshore water is a little bumped up but very fishable, and the backcountry is laying down nicely behind the islands.

According to FishingReminder’s Islamorada forecast, sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. and sunset about 5:35 p.m., with major feeding windows 7:05–9:05 a.m. and 7:30–9:30 p.m. The tide...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Florida Keys fishing report.

We’re sitting on a classic early-winter pattern down here: light northeast breeze early, 10–15 knots by midday, seas 1–3 feet inshore and 2–4 outside the reef, with air temps in the low 70s at first light pushing toward 80 by afternoon. Windfinder and NOAA marine forecasts are lining up on scattered clouds, good visibility, and only a slight chance of a shower.

Tides through the island chain are running moderate. Tides4Fishing’s Key West and Flamingo tables show a pre-dawn high, dropping to a mid‑morning low, then a so...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Florida Keys fishing report.

We’ve got a classic winter pattern setting up: cooler mornings, light northeast breeze, and clear water on both the oceanside and the bay side. According to Tides4Fishing’s Key Largo and Key West charts, we’re on a moderate tide swing today, with an early morning incoming, midday low, and an afternoon push that should light up the bite on channels and edges. Sunrise is right around 7:00 a.m. and sunset just after 5:30 p.m., so your prime windows are first light through the late‑mor...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Florida Keys fishing report.

We’re sitting on a mild winter pattern down here: light northeast breeze early, laying down mid‑day, with highs in the upper 70s and clear skies. According to Weather Underground, seas inside the reef are running 1–2 feet, 2–3 on the outside edge, and water temps are hovering in the mid‑70s – perfect for a mixed bite inshore and offshore.

Tides through the island chain are on a moderate cycle. NOAA’s Key West tide predictions show a pre‑dawn low, a late‑morning to midday high, then...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from the Florida Keys with your morning fishing rundown.

We’re sitting in a classic early‑December pattern: light **east to southeast winds 5–10 knots**, seas around **1 foot or less**, and just a few isolated showers according to the National Weather Service Key West marine forecast. That means it’s a small‑boat kind of day—Hawk Channel, the reef edge, and the backcountry are all in play.

Tides are modest but fishable. NOAA’s December tables for Key Largo and Upper Matecumbe show a **predawn high, mid‑morning fall, and an afternoon push...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Florida Keys fishing report.

We’ve got a classic early‑December Keys morning: light northeast breeze around 10–15 knots, temps starting in the low 70s and topping mid‑70s, with a mix of sun and passing clouds. Nearshore seas are running 1–3 feet with a light chop, plenty fishable.

According to Tide‑Forecast for Key West, low tide hit just before sunrise with a -0.3 foot low around 5:20 a.m., then we’ll see a modest high about 12:10 p.m. around 1.1 feet, another low late afternoon near 0.5 feet, and a stronger hig...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Florida Keys fishing report.

We’re on a cool, stable early‑winter pattern in the Keys this morning—light north to northeast breeze, dry air, and seas 1–3 feet along the reef line, according to the National Weather Service marine forecast. That’s classic “chamber of commerce” weather: clear skies, good visibility, and plenty fishable both inshore and offshore.

Tides are modest but moving. Tide-Forecast’s Key West station shows a pre‑dawn low around 4:30 a.m. and a late‑morning high just after 11:30 a.m., so that mid‑morning push through ear...

Light north breeze on the flats this morning, water gin-clear and a little cool for us but perfect for the fish to chew. Tides are running a moderate range, so there’s enough moving water to keep things honest without blowing you off your spot.

Sun’s easing up over the Atlantic side around 7-ish and dropping behind the Gulf just after 5:30, giving a tight but productive window of low-light feeding at first light and the last hour before dark. Midday sun is high and bright, so expect the fish to slide off the super-skinny stuff and tuck into...

# Artificial Lure's Florida Keys Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here, coming to you live this Thursday morning from the heart of the Florida Keys. It's December 4th, and let me tell you, the fishing scene is firing on all cylinders right now.

Let's start with what Mother Nature's giving us today. The sun came up around 6:56 this morning and won't set until about 5:46 this evening, so you've got a solid fishing window. Tide-wise, we've got a low at 2:44 AM that already passed us, and we're building toward a high tide...

# Islamorada Fishing Report - December 3rd

Hey there, this is Artificial Lure, and we're diving into what's shaping up to be a fantastic day out here in the Keys. Winter's officially arrived and the fishing is firing up nicely.

Let's talk tides first. We've got a First Quarter Moon working with us today, and the water's cooperating pretty well. Your major bite windows are going to be between 6:15 and 8:15 this morning, and then again from 6:34 to 8:34 tonight. Minor action should pop around 1:15 to 3:15 in the afternoon if you're desperate to get on the water mid-day.
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# Florida Keys Fishing Report - Tuesday, December 2nd

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for this fine Tuesday morning. Today we're looking at some solid conditions out there if you can get on the water early.

Let's talk tides first. We've got a full moon coming in just a few days, December 4th through 7th, and water levels are running higher than normal along our southeast coast. In Key Largo, you're looking at a high tide at 7:10 AM this morning with about a foot of water, then a low...

# Florida Keys Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

Well hey there, folks! This is Artificial Lure bringing you today's fishing report for the Florida Keys. We're looking at a beautiful Monday morning out here, and let me tell you, conditions are shaping up pretty nice for getting out on the water.

First, let's talk tides. Down here in Key West, we've got a high tide rolling in at 1:48 AM and another one at 10:19 AM, with lows at 4:24 AM and 5:01 PM. If you're out in Duck Key, you're looking at a high at 5:44 AM and a low at 11:01...

# Sunday, November 30th Florida Keys Fishing Report

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure coming to you on this beautiful Sunday morning here in the Keys. Let me break down what we're working with today.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got some excellent tidal movement happening right now. Over at Key West, we're looking at a high tide at 5:35 AM and a low tide at 11:06 AM. Out at Siesta Key, the pattern's similar with lows early morning and highs building through the afternoon. These are solid moving tides, and that means fish are feeding. The water's going...

# Saturday Morning Keys Fishing Report - November 29, 2025

Well, hey there! This is Artificial Lure bringing you your Saturday morning fishing report straight from the Florida Keys. Let's break down what's happening on the water today.

**Tides and Conditions**

Starting in Key West, we've got a high tide at 4:11 AM already passed us, with a low tide hitting at 10:20 AM at 0.59 feet. That afternoon high tide rolls in at 4:57 PM at 1.64 feet, followed by a late-night low at 11:01 PM. Down in Islamorada, we're looking at a high at 3:33 AM, low at 12:50 PM, another high at 6:16...

# Artificial Lure's Florida Keys Fishing Report - Friday, November 28th

Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for this Friday morning. We've got some solid conditions shaping up out there, so let's break it down for you.

**Tides and Conditions**

Alright, let's start with the tidal picture. We're looking at a high tide coming in at 2:53 AM this morning here in Key West, sitting at about 1.73 feet. Your low tide's gonna hit around 9:31 AM at roughly half a foot. Over in Key Largo, you're seeing similar patterns...

**Artificial Lure's Florida Keys Fishing Report – Thursday, November 27, 2025**

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here bringing you today's fishing forecast for the Keys on this Thanksgiving morning. Sunrise was at 6:51 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:37 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out on the water.

Let's talk tides first. Here in Key West, we've got a high tide at 1:45 AM—already passed—then a low at 8:39 AM, followed by another high at 3:27 PM and a low at 8:15 PM. If you're heading out this afternoon, that rising tide from morning lows into the af...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Wednesday, November 26th, 2025. Sunrise in Key West rolled in at 6:51 AM, and we’ll see sunset at 5:38 PM according to tide-forecast.com. Weather’s classic late fall Keys—cooler mornings in the low 70s, light breeze bumping up in the afternoon, and mostly clear skies, so pack your shades and sunscreen.

We’re shaping up for a solid fishing day. Tides are important now: high tide hits at 2:36 PM, with low water around 7:45 AM and again at 6:46 PM. These moving water windows will have gamefish on the chew, especial...

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the Florida Keys. Today’s Tuesday, November 25th, and the water’s moving with a low tide just past 6:43 am and the next high tide coming in around 12:05 pm. The sun rose at 7:24 am and will set at 6:46 pm, so we’ve got a solid day ahead. The weather’s mild, with light winds and mostly sunny skies, perfect for getting out on the flats or along the channels.

Fishing’s been steady, especially for snook and redfish. Capt. Johnny Mattay says his crews are hooking up w...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025.

We’re waking up to fair conditions, with the *Farmers’ Almanac* calling for decent evening fishing today. The tides are gentle but favorable for inshore action: over in Key West, expect low tide at 6:08 AM and high tide at 12:55 PM, giving anglers a good window around midday for both reef and backcountry fishing according to Tide-Forecast.com. In Marathon—right in the middle of the Keys—major bite times are forecasted between 2:30–4:30 AM, 9:32–11:32 AM, and 2:52–4:52 PM, with the best moon influence late afternoon per Fishing Reminder.

The...

Morning’s just breaking here in the Keys, and the sun peeked over the horizon at 6:44 AM, with sunset coming in at 5:36 PM. The tide’s running a bit average today, with a coefficient around 55, and the first high tide hit at 12:48 AM, followed by a low at 8:29 AM. The next high tide’s due at 2:53 PM, and the low at 7:13 PM. The water’s moving, but not too strong, so it’s a good day to work the flats and channels.

Weather’s mild, with a comfortable breeze and mostly clear skies. The water temperature’s holding steady, making...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys fishing report, Thursday, November 20th, 2025. If you’ve been waiting for the green light, this is it—conditions are prime and the bite’s been red hot across the island chain.

Weather today is classic late fall: northeast breeze at 10–12 knots, a fresh 70s start rising to the low 80s by afternoon. Waters are fairly calm outside a modest chop nearshore, and the humidity’s finally in check according to L-36.com’s marine weather outlook for Marathon. Grab that sun shirt: we’re looking at a sunrise at 6:38 AM and sunset rig...

Artificial Lure here dropping your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys fishing report straight from the heart of paradise for Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

We kicked off with crisp, light breezes and clear skies—classic late-fall weather in the Keys. Temps are hovering in the mid-70s with humidity dialing back, making for picture-perfect angling. Sunrise was at 7:23 a.m., with sunset rolling in at 6:52 p.m. That means plenty of prime daylight to work the water.

Let’s talk tides—high tide hit around 9:47 a.m. in Key West, with the next high rolling in just before 9 p.m. according to Tid...

Morning’s here in the Keys, and the tide’s just starting to turn. According to Tide Forecast, today’s first low tide hit at 2:22 AM, and the first high tide rolled in at 9:11 AM. The water’s still moving, so get out there early—those outgoing tides are prime for snapper and grouper. The sun’s up at 6:37 AM and will set at 5:38 PM, giving us a solid day of light.

Weather’s holding steady—clear skies, light winds, and temps in the low 70s. The water’s calm, and visibility’s good, which means fish are feeding but staying...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh-off-the-water fishing report for Monday, November 17th, right here in the Florida Keys.

We woke to a light northeast breeze around 10 to 15 knots, temperatures comfortable in the mid-seventies, and just enough humidity to remind you you’re in paradise. Sunrise came at 6:44 AM, with sunset due at 5:39 PM. According to Tide-Forecast, tides today are a solid mix for all kinds of action: low at 4:50 AM, high at 11:40 AM, dropping again at 4:27 PM, and topping off at 10:58 PM. Plan that prime bite for late morning and late afternoon when the solunar ta...

This is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025, coming to you right before sunrise. We’ve got another beautiful late fall morning on tap, with sunrise at 7:25 am and sunset rolling in at 6:59 pm, giving you nearly twelve hours of light to chase everything from bonefish to bull dolphin—so let’s get after it.

Starting with the tides around Key West: high tide’s set for 6:55 am at 2.1 feet, dropping to a low at 1:27 pm around 0.6 feet, then back up again by sunset to 1.7 feet. That means your best inshore window this mor...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Florida Keys fishing report for Saturday, November 15, 2025. Conditions are textbook Keys fall—crisp air, cooling water, and fish on the chew. Here’s what you need to know if you’re rigging up today.

Weather is calm with light northeast breezes and morning temps in the upper 60s, warming to mid-70s by noon. The sky is mostly clear after sunrise at 6:37 AM. Sunset drops at 5:37 PM, giving us plenty of action between tides.

Tide info for Key Largo looks like this: low tide around 1:27 AM, then a high at 7:11 AM, wi...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s Florida Keys fishing report for Friday, November 14th, 2025. We’re in that classic late fall transition, and things down here are really starting to pop for Keys anglers.

First, let’s talk **tides**. According to Tide-Forecast.com, Key West is seeing a high tide at 5:37 AM, low at 11:31 AM, and another high at 6:19 PM. Plan your shallow water runs for that early morning flood or the late afternoon push. **Sunrise is at 6:43 AM, sunset at 5:40 PM.** Expect moonset to wrap up just before 3 in the afternoon, so mid-morning into afternoon should have s...

Morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, November 13th, 2025, fishing report for the beautiful Florida Keys.

First off, the weather’s looking classic Keys: light ENE breeze, temps in the mid-70s at daybreak and climbing just a few notches by afternoon—perfect to stay comfortable on the water. According to Tide-Forecast.com, the sun’s up at 6:38 AM and fading out at 5:36 PM, so there’s plenty of golden hour both early and late. Tides around the middle Keys, including Conch Key, run like this: high at 3:05 AM, low at 9:59 AM, high again at 4:29 PM, and last low...

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for the Florida Keys, Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. It’s a classic fall morning — air warm and water just cool enough to turn fish active and hungry. Skies are mostly fair with a slight easterly breeze, perfect for both inshore and offshore runs. Sunrise was 6:40 AM, sunset’s lined up for 5:41 PM. Key tides today: a high tide around 1:34 AM, low at 8:41 AM, next high at 3:39 PM, and a last low at 7:55 PM, according to Tide-Forecast.com. That early outgoing tide and the afternoon incoming should both fire up the bite, especially around the br...

This is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for November 10, 2025.

We’re rolling into the week after a mild cold front, and the conditions down here have locals and traveling anglers working overtime to stay ahead of the bite. The National Weather Service warns we’ll feel those brisk northerly winds pick up this afternoon as another front moves in, but the morning’s still sitting easy with light southeast breezes. Keep an eye on shifting winds and plan your offshore runs accordingly—by midday, you might see gusts tough enough to rough up the water around t...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Sunday, November 9, 2025.

We’ve got **sunrise at 6:39 AM, sunset at 5:42 PM** down near Key West, and it’s shaping up to be a classic late-fall Keys morning. The skies are starting clear with light winds and gentle chop, but keep an eye out—National Weather Service says a cold front’s pushing through tomorrow, and fresh north winds will follow. Water temps are dipping a few degrees, helping the bite fire up.

On the **tide chart**, we’ve got a low at 6:26 AM, high at 1:23 PM, then anoth...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you with your Florida Keys fishing report for Saturday, November 8th, 2025. We’re dialed in with the latest on tides, weather, fish bites, and hot spots to help you get the most out of your salty Saturday.

Let’s kick off with the **tide report**: In Key West and throughout much of the Middle Keys, we’re seeing moderate tidal swings today. High tide rolls in around 11:33 a.m., another high around 10:29 p.m., with a falling tide at first light—prime time for both backcountry and reef action. That moving water means hu...

Good morning from the Florida Keys—this is Artificial Lure with your November 7th fishing report.

We’re coming off a comfortable stretch weather-wise, with balmy temps in the mid-70s to low 80s at sunrise today. Skies are mostly clear, with just a whisper of breeze out of the east making the flats and nearshore waters ideal. Sunrise hit around 6:45am, and sunset will be at 5:42pm, giving us a solid window for action on the water.

Tidal movements today are moderate, with the water rising and high tide peaking at 3:25pm along Longboat and Key...

Good morning Florida Keys anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your November 6, 2025, fishing report—from the same salty soul who brought you yesterday’s takes, straight from the flats to the deep blue.

Let’s jump right into the conditions: The weather’s classic late fall Keys—light to gentle northeast to east breezes, low chance of rain, and steady temperatures hovering in the low 80s, says the National Weather Service Key West. We’re seeing mainly dry stretches, ideal for both inshore and offshore hustlers. But heads up—CBS Miami warns of higher-than-normal tides and a continued high risk for...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, right here in the heart of the Florida Keys. It's all about timing, tides, and tuning in to those subtle shifts only a local sees.

Sunrise broke at 6:36 AM with lines hitting the water as streaks of gold colored the flats, and sunset will come pretty early tonight at 5:44 PM. Conditions are set up smooth—with a light morning breeze and spotty clouds. The real story’s in the water: according to NOAA’s tide predictions, your low tide hit at 2:52 AM, followed by a nice r...

Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. If you’re rigged and ready, here’s the full scoop from the bridges to the blue water.

We started the day with a gentle east breeze and mild air in the low 70s, perfect for a run out at first light. Sunrise was at 6:36 AM and sunset will come early at 5:45 PM, so you’ve got those golden hours to make it count. Water temps are holding in the low 80s after a minor cold snap last week, keeping fish active and pushing bait into the shallo...

Artificial Lure checking in from the Florida Keys with your latest fishing report for Monday, November 3, 2025. If you’re rigged and ready, here’s what the local bite has been up to!

Weather’s waking up mild and muggy, with a light easterly breeze and humidity on tap—typical early November Keys’ conditions. According to the National Weather Service, rain chances bump up this evening, about a 20% shot this morning and 30% with nightfall, so pack a slicker in your dry bag. Water clarity is right in the sweet spot for flats and mangrove edges, but do keep an eye out fo...

Good morning from the heart of the Florida Keys, this is Artificial Lure with your local angler’s report for Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. If you’re getting lines wet anywhere from Key Largo down through Key West today, you’re catching the Keys at their early winter best.

Tide-wise, we’re working off an early morning low around 2:30 AM with a strong push up to high tide right about now—just after sunrise at 7:36 AM for Islamorada and high right around 7:00 AM further down in Key West, making for some prime moving water this morning. The sun came up at 6:32...

Good morning from the beautiful Florida Keys, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, November 1st fishing report. Here’s what locals are saying about today on the water.

First light was just rolling in around 7:33 AM, with the sun scheduled to set at 6:48 PM. Weather’s setting up nice: cool mornings in the mid-70s, highs creeping to the low 80s, mild breezes out of the east, and no red tide worries right now, according to FWC’s latest update. Water temps are finally dipping, so fish are getting more active by the day.

Checking tides...

Artificial Lure here—your boots-on-the-dock angling buddy, dropping the Florida Keys fishing report for Halloween, Friday October 31, 2025.

First light is expected right at 7:33 a.m., with sundown at 6:47 p.m. Weather coming off the water this morning is breezy, with northwest winds pushing 20 to 25 knots. Outer Gulf and Florida Straits seas are building up to 6–8 feet, while Hawk Channel is running 2–4 foot chop according to the National Weather Service. A word to the wise: reef trips and open water ventures are best tackled by hardy crews and bigger boats today. Nearshore and inside waters are manageable, especially on the le...

Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Florida Keys fishing report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025. If you’re ready to wet a line, here’s what you need to know before you set out today.

We’re starting off with calm weather: early morning temps are hovering in the mid 70s, and you can expect light winds out of the west most of the day. Skies will be mostly clear, though you may catch a little light cloud cover above the islands. Sunrise was just before 7:30am with sunset coming up shortly after 6:45pm—plenty of time for a full day...

Artificial Lure here with your morning fishing report for the Florida Keys on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.

We’re waking up to some classic fall Keys weather—partly cloudy skies, gentle northeast breeze around 10 knots, and air temps starting near 75 before warming up to the mid-80s by afternoon. Humidity’s holding steady, and the water clarity remains excellent in most backcountry and reef areas, especially as winds have settled since last week’s front. According to Tide-Forecast, sunrise hits at 7:31 AM and sunset will be at 6:47 PM, so anglers have a solid window of daylight to get in on the b...

Good morning Florida Keys anglers, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your October 28th fishing report. The *fall bite* is lighting up our waters, and today promises another classic Keys adventure, so let’s dive right in.

Sunrise hit us at 7:31AM, with sunset rolling in at 6:49PM—plenty of good light for the early risers and sunset chasers. Tides are textbook for October, starting with a nice high at 2:06AM, dropping to a low at 9:26AM, climbing again to a second high at 4:17PM, and slipping to a final low at 7:27PM. With that healthy swing, expect stro...

Morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting your Florida Keys fishing report for Monday, October 27, 2025.

We’re kicking off with a quick summary of the water and weather. Today, Key West and the Middle Keys see sunrise at 7:27 AM and sunset at 6:46 PM. We’re looking at comfortable conditions with mostly clear skies and moderate winds, a perfect backdrop for a full day’s fishing in the islands.

Tide-wise, it’s an average day on the flats and channels. Around Conch Key, the first high tide slid in at 12:06 AM at 1.79 feet, then we’ve got a low at 7...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for Sunday, October 26th.

We've got fair fishing conditions today according to the Farmers' Almanac, with evening being your best bet to wet a line. Tomorrow looks even better with good evening conditions building into some of the best fishing we'll see on Halloween morning.

Let's talk tides. Over in Key West, we're looking at a low tide that just passed at 7:27 this morning at 0.4 feet, with high tide coming at 2:06 this afternoon reaching 1.34 feet. Another low follows at 6:02 tonight. For those working...

Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Saturday, October 25th fishing report for the beautiful Florida Keys.

Let me tell you, we've got some spectacular conditions out here today. The sun's just coming up at 7:30 AM, and we'll have fishing light until 6:45 PM tonight. Water temps are holding steady in the low 70s, and that's keeping the fish active and feeding hard.

Let's talk tides. Key West is looking at a low tide that hit around 6:42 this morning, with a high tide rolling in around 1:19 PM this afternoon. The tidal coefficient...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-dock Friday fishing report for the Florida Keys, October 24th, 2025.

First light was at 7:29AM and sunset will glaze over the flats by 6:52PM. We have a moving tide kind of day: Key West started with a skinny low tide at 6:03AM and we’re heading toward a 1.54-foot high at 12:39PM. Things drop again to a moderate 0.97-foot low at 5:15 and crank up to another high just before midnight at 2.23 feet, so plenty of current to play with, especially midday and late night. Conch Key tells a similar story: lo...

Good morning from the Florida Keys—this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your narrative fishing report for October 23rd, 2025.

We’re kicking things off with a beautiful sunrise at 7:29 AM, while the sun’s set tonight is right around 6:52 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase those prized catches from dawn to dusk according to tide-forecast.com. The weather today is holding mild and breezy, with early morning temps sitting in the high 70s and a steady southeast wind picking up as the afternoon rolls in. Expect a stray shower during midday, but nothing that’ll keep...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to for Florida Keys fishing reports. Today, October 22, 2025, we've got some great conditions for a day on the water.

**Tides and Weather**: Tides around Long Key Bight have low tides at 4:07 AM and 3:44 PM, with high tides at 10:30 AM and 9:50 PM. The weather is looking good, with plenty of sunshine. Sunrise is at 7:25 AM, and sunset at 6:49 PM.

**Fish Activity**: Tarpon and snook are active in the inshore waters of Key Largo and Key West. Use live shrimp or small jigs for snook, and big streamers for tarpon.
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Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guide for the best fishing spots in the Florida Keys. Today, October 21st, promises some great fishing action.

The tidal coefficient is high, meaning big tides and strong currents, especially around Channel Two, East. Sunrise is at 7:24 AM and sunset at 6:50 PM.

Recently, Islamorada has seen some impressive catches of snapper, mackerel, and tuna. For inshore fishing, try using live bait like shrimp or squid. Offshore, lures imitating baitfish work well for catching sailfish.

Hot spots include the South Sound in Key Largo and the Content...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Monday, October 20th, 2025.

Weather’s coming in humid today with a warm southeast breeze, and folks across the Keys are keeping an eye on a wet pattern. The National Weather Service in Key West says we’re in for about a 40 percent chance of precipitation, and a few thunderstorms could roll through, so pack your rain gear and watch the skies. Sunrise happens at 7:27 AM, and sunset hits at 6:55 PM—with good light for that classic early-morning or late-afternoon bite.

Tides are working in our favor. Channe...

Artificial Lure coming to you with the Florida Keys fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025.

First thing, get ready for a beautiful day on the water. Sunrise in Key West hit at 7:27am and sunset’s coming at 6:56pm, giving us nearly twelve hours of solid fishing time. Tides are working in our favor for active bites today: low tide wrapped up at 2:55am, first high hits at 9:41am, another low swings by at 3:03pm, and a second high at 9:33pm. If you’re looking for that prime window, focus your efforts around high tide this morning and again afte...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, October 18th Florida Keys fishing report.

We’ve got a classic fall Keys forecast: sunrise at 7:34 a.m., sunset coming at 6:57 p.m. The tides are moving strong today with a tidal coefficient of 78, so expect plenty of water movement—good news for fish and for folks who know how to read the flats. Low tide’s early, around 7:13 a.m., swinging to a high at 12:47 p.m., and wrapping with another low just before sunset. Get out there for the morning push or just before lunch, those slots...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 17th Florida Keys fishing report—let’s dive into the conditions and action out on the water.

We had a sunrise at 7:26am and expect sunset at 6:58pm tonight. The tides ran as follows for Key West: low tide at 1:14am, high at 8:04am, second low at 2:00pm, and a second high at 8:43pm. Water movement is solid today, with a tidal coefficient around 70, meaning moderate current and decent fish activity, especially near the peak tides according to Tide-Forecast.

Weather’s holding fairly steady, mornings mild with a gentle northe...

This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Florida Keys fishing report for Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.

We kicked things off early today with a sunrise at 7:25AM and you can expect the sun to dip out around 7:00PM, giving anglers a solid 11.5 hours of daylight. Tidal movement is looking prime: a high tide rolled in at 5:36AM, low at 12:34PM, and we have another high tide this evening at 7:34PM. These swingin’ mid-October tides mean plenty of current, and as most seasoned Keys folks know, strong moving water fires up the bite. According to Tide-Forecast.com, the mo...

Hey there, folks Artificial Lure here, with your fishing report for the Florida Keys on October 12, 2025. Today, the sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 7:02 PM. Tides in Key West are significant, with a high tide at 1:39 AM reaching 2.43 ft and a low at 8:46 AM hitting 0.29 ft. If you're fishing at Channel Two, East, expect a tidal coefficient around 108, indicating strong currents and high tides.

Recent catches include mangrove snappers, tunas, and mahis. For inshore fishing, try using fresh cut pilchards or small jigs. Offshore, live cigar minnows on a 30 lb leader are a great choice. Hot spots...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 11th, 2025, fishing report for the Florida Keys—straight from the heart of the islands and ready before first light.

**Tides are running high this morning**: In Key West, high tide hit at 12:44 a.m., then a **low at 7:37 a.m.**, peaking again with a smaller high around 2:33 p.m., and low again at 6:38 p.m. Sunrise at 7:23 a.m., sunset at 7:03 p.m. If you’re planning to fish the flats or the bridges, those shifting waters will be moving the bait and turning the fish on through most of the day...

Good morning, Florida Keys anglers! Artificial Lure here, checking in with your October 10, 2025 fishing report for the islands and backcountry from Key Largo to Key West.

First light hit at 7:18 a.m. and expect sunset right around 7:00 p.m. today. We’ve got almost 12 hours of daylight to hunt down those trophies. Channel Two East in the Middle Keys reports a medium-low tide at 6:04 a.m., rising to a high of 1.3 feet just before 1:00 this afternoon, then dropping with another low slinking in around sunset. According to Tides4Fishing, the tidal coefficient is riding high at 83, so water’s mo...

Good morning from the Florida Keys, this is Artificial Lure with your sunrise fishing report for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. We’re sitting at the start of a classic autumn day down here in paradise, with a mixed bag of conditions shaping up for anglers across the islands.

Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, and sunset will slide in at 7:06 PM, so you’ve got just shy of 12 solid daylight hours to chase down your target[2]. The weather’s typical Keys October—warm, muggy, and a touch breezy. Expect lingering showers this morning, thanks to a wet front pushing through, and watch ou...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your fresh Florida Keys fishing report for Sunday, October 5th, 2025.

Sun’s coming up at 7:20 AM, with sunset at 7:09 PM. Key West tides today kick off with a low tide around 2:27 AM, then high tide peaking at 9:15 AM—it’s a solid swing, with another low at 3:04 PM and the final high of the night rolling in at 9:32 PM. These strong tidal shifts are setting up some prime feeding windows, especially on the incoming tide this morning according to Tide-Forecast.com and NOAA.

The weather’s classic early October: balmy, holding in the h...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Saturday, October 4, 2025. Sunrise today was right on the money at 7:25 a.m., and we’re looking at sunset around 7:13 p.m. The weather’s classic early October—mild temps in the upper 70s to low 80s at dawn, light east winds picking up just a touch by mid-morning, and mostly cloudy skies punctuated by sunbreaks. Offshore, seas are running 1-2 feet—perfect for just about any kind of fishing.

Tide movement’s strong today, with a high tidal coefficient of 83 and that giant midday swing—high tide peaked right around...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in the Florida Keys. Today, the tides are low-to-moderate, with a first high tide at around 8:09 PM last night in Key West. Sunrise is at 7:19 AM, and sunset hits at about 7:13 PM. The weather is looking good, with a mix of sun and scattered clouds.

In the Keys, fish activity is picking up, especially around oyster bars, which are prime feeding zones this time of year. Recent catches include a mix of snappers, groupers, and even some tarpon. For lures, the Skinny Lipper Jr—Mullet is...

Good morning, fellow anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.

We’re rolling into true fall fishing mode this week, and the conditions across the Lower and Middle Keys have set the table perfectly for a productive day out on the water. The **sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 7:11 pm** in Key West, offering nearly 12 hours of prime fishing light, and the overnight cool-downs are making those morning and late afternoon bites even more active according to tide and solunar forecasts. Check the tide around midday—a low just after 10:45 am and...

Good morning from the heart of the Florida Keys—this is Artificial Lure with your September 28, 2025 fishing report. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM and sunset is set for 7:17 PM, so you’ve got a solid window for all-day action. According to Tide-Forecast for Key West, your first high tide hit at 1:44 AM, and the morning low rolled in at 8:54 AM. The afternoon brings another high at 3:15 PM and the last low at 6:50 PM. That means optimal current swings line up well for both early risers and late-shift anglers.

Weather’s starting off mild, with light east-southeasterly winds and skies expect...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Saturday, September 27, 2025. Sunrise hit at 7:13 AM, and you’ve got until 7:13 PM to make the most of these beautiful late-September hours. Weather’s holding classic for the Keys: light breezes and clear skies early, with a few patchy clouds possible as we roll into the afternoon. Temperatures hover in the upper 70s at dawn and climb toward the mid-80s by midday. Perfect for both the early risers and those chasing the evening bite.

Tide-wise, you’re looking at a high tide just after midnight around 1:03 AM, dropping to a m...

Good morning from the sun-soaked Florida Keys—this is Artificial Lure with your Friday fishing report for September 26, 2025.

We're heading into the weekend with a classic early fall setup down here. Sunrise will greet us at 7:17 AM and sunset will give us that last golden cast at 7:18 PM, so you’ve got over 12 hours of daylight to chase that dream fish. The tides are showing a nice bit of action today: look for a low tide around 7:08 this morning, high tide just past lunch at 1:32 PM, then another low near 6:18 PM. That means strong tidal movement through the back...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Sun popped over the horizon at 7:16 this morning and she’ll set at 7:21 tonight, giving us a solid 12 hours of fishing time. Today’s tidal swing is mellow, with the first low tide at 5:47 AM, high at 12:17 PM, then the second low comes in at 5:36 PM before a late high at 11:57 PM, all according to Key West tide charts. That’s a moderate tidal coefficient, which means the currents won’t be pushing hard, so the fish won’t be quite as frenzied as on a big spring...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Saturday, September 20, 2025. Sunrise was at 7:11 AM and sunset’s set for 7:22 PM—plenty of daylight for chasing trophy fish in paradise. Today's tidal coefficient is riding high at 88, meaning we’ve got active tides and steady water movement. High tides hit around 3:16 AM and again at 3:14 PM, with lows in between. More current means more bait moving and game fish hunting, so plan your trips around these swings for best results (source: Channel Five Hawk Channel tide charts and Flamingo, Florida Bay tide tables).

Weatherwise, it’s classic late Sep...

Good morning, folks—this is Artificial Lure with your Florida Keys fishing report for Friday, September 19th, 2025.

We’re waking up to a smooth start across the islands, with sunrise at 7:14 AM and sunset coming in at 7:26 PM, giving us over 12 hours of daylight to fish. Tides are on the moderate side: first low tide hit at 2:09 AM, first high tide at 9:06 AM, followed by a second low at 3:13 PM, and the final high tide at 9:52 PM, right in time for some late-evening snook or snapper action around the lights. The tidal coefficient sits low to moderate, so you’...

Good morning, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you live from the beautiful Florida Keys on this Wednesday, September 17th.

The sun's already painting our waters gold after rising at 7:08 AM, and we've got until 7:22 PM to make the most of this fishing day. Right now we're looking at some interesting tidal action - Key Largo just hit a low tide at 2:17 AM with water at 0.4 feet, and we've got our next high coming in around 7:51 AM at nearly a foot.

The tidal coefficient today is sitting at a moderate 42 in Flamingo Bay, which...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here, coming to you live with today’s fishing report from the heart of the Florida Keys, Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

Let’s kick it off with the **tide and solar conditions.** We’re seeing a moderate tidal swing right now. According to Tide-Forecast.com, Summerland Key experiences a high tide around 2:48AM at 1.49 feet, a low tide at 11:15AM sitting just above zero at 0.18 feet, another smaller high at 5:27PM at 0.76 feet, and the final low at 9:46PM at 0.58 feet. **Sunrise hit at 7:11AM**, and you’ll have daylight till sunset at 7:30PM, so there...

This is Artificial Lure with your September 13th, 2025 fishing report for the Florida Keys.

We eased into the morning with sunrise set for 7:13 AM and sunset coming up tonight at 7:33 PM, giving us nearly 12 hours of Florida sunshine. Today’s tides for Sand Key Light showed a **high tide just before 1 AM**, a **low tide at 8:25 AM**, another **high at 2:49 PM**, and a falling tide toward **low at 6:58 PM**, so plan your runs and reef drops around those prime water movements—just like the locals do. Expect light winds out of the east and a touch of humidity, with...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Florida Keys fishing report for Friday, September 12, 2025. It's a gorgeous sunrise at 7:14AM, with sunset set for 7:39PM. Skies are mixed to partly cloudy, wind a light SE at 8 knots, and we're looking at a high of 86°F, so bring some shade and hydrate out there.

For the tides, Longboat Key is seeing its high at 3:32AM at 3.31 ft, with low set for mid-morning. Over at Siesta Key, highs line up late morning and again midday—so plan to hit your prime fishing window around those cha...

Artificial Lure here with your September 10th, 2025 Florida Keys fishing report.

We kicked off the day with **sunrise at 7:13 AM and sunset coming at 7:40 PM. Tides are running high—today’s tidal coefficient is 77, peaking up to 90 by tonight, meaning strong tidal swings and big water movement across flats, channels, and reefs. At Longboat Key, high tide was at 2:28 AM (3.02 ft), low at 9:12 AM (0.56 ft), and the next high’s rolling in at 3:37 PM (2.53 ft). These tide swings are perfect for stirring up bait and putting gamefish on the move.

Weather’s typical late-summer Keys: warm, muggy, a...

Artificial Lure here—your boots-on-the-dock angling expert serving up this Sunday morning’s Florida Keys fishing report for September 7, 2025.

We kicked off the day with sunrise at 7:11 AM and the lines’ll stay in until sunset around 7:39 PM. The weather’s fairly stable: light southeast winds in the 5-10 knot range, meaning sea conditions are mighty fishable, with nearshore waters smooth to a light chop according to the National Weather Service. Expect scattered showers, so pack that rain gear and keep an eye on the horizon—storms tend to pop quick out here.

The tidal action is strong...

Good morning from the Florida Keys—it’s Artificial Lure here with your sunrise fishing report for Saturday, September 6, 2025.

First light hit the water at 7:10 AM and we've got a gorgeous day lining up across the Islands. Tidal swings will be strong today—Key West is seeing a low tide at 2:38 AM, high around 9:30 AM at 2.3 feet, another low at 3:49 PM, and a final high as the sun goes down at 10:21 PM. These healthy tides mean strong currents, so expect fish to be moving and feeding, especially around peak times, according to Tide-Forecast.com. Sunset tonight is 7:40 PM, with t...

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure reporting live from the heart of the Florida Keys on Friday, September 5th, 2025.

Right now, the weather is classic late-summer Keys: expect muggy early hours with a light southeasterly breeze, variable cloud cover, and the usual chance of a brief shower midmorning. Temps are pushing into the mid-80s by late morning, with sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 7:35 PM. Take hydration and sun protection seriously out there.

Tides are running average today. In Key Largo, first low tide is at 3:55 AM and the first decent high rolls in at 9:28 AM, pe...

Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd, 2025, fishing report for the Florida Keys.

Sunrise today was right around 7:02 AM and sunset’s hitting at 7:45 PM, giving us nearly 12 hours and 40 minutes to wet a line. Tides are swinging with a low coefficient—expected high tide at midday and smaller currents, which can make fish a little finicky around slack water. Expect a bit more movement closer to dark as the tidal coefficient creeps up later in the day, so plan your fishing around those changes. According to tides4fishing.com, currents are mild but ramping up by sunset, so i...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Florida Keys fishing report for Sunday, August 31, 2025.

The sun came up right at 7:08 AM and will set tonight at 7:46 PM. We’ve got a mild tidal swing today—according to Tide-Forecast.com, high tide was at 3:15 this morning, low is around 11:00 AM, with the afternoon high at 5:18, and a quick drop to evening low at 7:33. Currents are running pretty weak with a tidal coefficient around 38, so don’t expect strong water movement to stir things up, but that’s not always a bad thing if you know where to look. Duration: 00:03:29

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure dropping your Saturday, August 30, 2025, Florida Keys Fishing Report—straight from the islands and ready to hit the water!

We kicked off the day with a 2:28am high tide and sunrise at 7:07am. Next low is around 9:41am, followed by a 3:36pm high and then sunset at 7:47pm. The tidal coefficient is lower today, so you’ll see moderate water movement that should keep things comfortable but may call for a little finesse, especially on the flats according to Tide-Forecast.com and Tides4Fishing.

Wind’s coming in light out of the...

Good morning, fellow anglers—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest on fishing conditions across the Florida Keys for August 29, 2025.

The sunrise at 7:07 am ushered in a muggy, warm morning with light southeast winds shifting slightly by midday. The day’s highs will flirt with the upper 80s—classic Keys summer weather—while that steady breeze keeps things manageable out on the flats and backcountry. The sunset tonight will be at 7:48 pm, leaving just enough time for a productive evening session, and you’re looking at about 12 hours and 41 minutes of daylight. Tidal action is mild but still workable f...

Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for Thursday, August 28, 2025.

We kicked off the day with sunrise at 7:04 a.m. and we’ll see sunset tonight at 7:56 p.m., giving us nearly 13 hours of daylight to wet a line. Tides today were lively, with the first low hitting just before 2 a.m., a hearty high at 9:05 a.m., another low around 3:53 p.m., and the last high washing in at 10:25 p.m. The tidal coefficient peaked at 80 and finished around 87, which means significant current movement—right on cue for getting fish on the chew, especially along the...