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November/December 2025

Florida Keys Fishing Report

Lower Keys Fishing Report

    2025 Is rapidly coming to an end as we slip into the winter season.  Weather will be determining what we do on a given day.  This is always the case here in the Lower Florida Keys but no time of year does it have more influence than now.  We are lucky to have an extremely diverse fishery with options on just about any weather pattern.  Look at water temps to see what species will be most active and then pick the tides. 

    If water temps have dipped below 70 degrees look for the true winter and northern latitude species.  Just like the snow birds when the mercury drops we will see mackerel, jacks, trout, snapper, barracuda and even bluefish roaming our nearshore waters. Spending a few minutes loading the live well with pilchards will keep the action up and is definitely worth the investment in time.

    If water temps are above 75 we can expect bonefish, permit and resident tarpon chances to improve.  These tropical species slow way dow when water is cool and spend less time feeding. 
Warm days between fronts can be very good.

    When the temps are between 70 and 75 the world is your oyster.  These conditions are some of my favorite fishing we have here in the Keys.  With these temps you can do a little bit of everything. It is fun to mix up a few different styles of fishing over the corse of the day.  The bay boat is particularly well suited for this.  A day might consist of a patch reef in the morning and then a stop for bonefish or tarpon later in the day. This time of year also offers great options for families or anglers hoping for action over a particular species.  Stop shoveling  snow and spend some time in the tropics.  Good luck and good fishing

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