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 ninth, twenty twenty five. We're looking at a pretty
favorable set up. The sunrise is at six fifty nine
am and sunset will be at six ten pm, giving
us a full day to get out on the water.
For Miami Beach, the tide times are as follows high
tide at five fifty three am, low tide at twelve
oh one pm, and another high tide at five fifty
seven 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. 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 zero and Spanish mackerel, are abundant,
and blackfintuna are showing up in schools, creating that chaotic
and exhilarating experience we all love. Wahoo and mahi are
also on the radar, though mahi can be a bit
sporadic this time of year. For offshore fishing, I recommend
using lures like spoons, jigs, and live bait such as
balihu or pilchards. If you're targeting sailfish, go with a
well presented live bait or a sailfish specific lure. Closer
to shore, the reef and reck sites are producing some
great catches. Amberjackfishing remains strong for February, and kobea 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 close 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. 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. Snook are 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. Some
hot spots to consider include the patch reefs for those
who want to stay in calmer waters but still catch
a variety of species. The Marquesses are known for their
predator rich waters, making it the place to go for
barracuda and sharks. Key West back country is 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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