Speaker 1: This is your daily fishing Report podcast for Florida Keys
Miami and here is what is bending our rods today.
Hey there, fellow anglers, this is artificial lure and I'm
excited to share today's fishing report for the Florida Keys
and Miami area. First off, let's talk about the conditions today,
February eighth, twenty twenty five. We're looking at a pretty
favorable setup. The sunrise is at seven o four am
and sunset will be at six sixteen pm, giving us
a full day to get out on the water. The
tide times for Content Keys content passage are low tide
at four thirty one am, high tide at ten fifty
two AM, another low tide at three seventeen PM, and
a final high tide at nine twenty five PM. These
tides should provide some excellent windows for fishing. The weather
has been calming down after those recent cold fronts, which
is great news for us. The winds have died down,
making it a perfect time to hit both the offshore
and inshore waters. With the Gulf Stream's influence, our waters
are teeming with life and the fish are biting. Offshore fishing,
if you're heading offshore, you're in for a treat. The
sailfish bite is on fire as we approach their spawn time,
and February is one of the best months to catch
these magnificent sportfish. Kingfish, particularly the big smoker kingfish, are
providing excellent action both well offshore and occasionally nearer the reef.
The mackerel family, including serow and Spanish mackerel are abundant,
and blackfintuna are showing up in schools, creating that chaotic
and exhilarating experience we all love. Wahou and mahai are
also on the radar, though Mahai can be a bit
sporadic this time of year. For offshore fishing, I recommend
using lures like spoons, jigs, and live baits such as
ballyhou or pilchards. If you're targeting sailfish, go with a
well presented live bait or a sailfish specific lure. Reef
and wreck fishing closer to shore the reef and reck
site are producing some great catches. Amberjackfishing remains strong for February,
and kobia action is excellent. Snapper including mutton, yellowtail and
mangrove are still active, though their numbers might slow down
briefly before picking up again in March. Grouper, however, are
off limits until May due to the closed season in
Monroe County. For reef fishing, use jigs, live bait, or
cut bait. Kobia love live bait like shrimp or pinfish,
while snapper are often caught with jigs or cut bait
like squid. Near shore and back country, if you prefer
calmer waters, the near shore patch reefs are a great option.
These natural formations about six to eight miles offshore, offer
a variety of fish species and are protected from rough seas.
In the back country, February is an excellent time for
fast paced action with species like redfish, kobia, sea trout,
pompano and jacks. Snooker a bit sluggish due to cooler
water temps, but on milder days they can become active.
In the back country, use light tackle with lures like jigs, spoons,
or live bait like shrimp or small fish. For predator fishing,
which is hot this time of year, go with larger
lures or bait that can attract barracuda and sharks hot spots.
These are great for those who want to stay in
calmer waters but still catch a variety of species. Marqueses
known for its predator rich waters, this is the place
to go for barracuda and sharks. Key West back country,
perfect for a fun and productive trip with plenty of
schooling species and larger predators. In summary, today is shaping
up to be an excellent day for fishing in the Florida,
Keys and Miami area. With stable water temperatures, calm winds,
and a plethora of fish species active, you can't go wrong.
Just remember to check the tide times and adjust your
fishing strategy accordingly. Happy fishing and let's make some memories
on the water. And that is it for today. Hit
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