Florida Keys Fishing Report: November 22nd with Capt. Greg Poland

Fishing in the Florida Keys and Everglades

• 🎣 Capt. Greg Poland reports phenomenal fishing in the Everglades, using live shrimp on jig heads along the shoreline for snook, trout, and redfish.
• 🐟 On the reef line, snappers are also biting live shrimp, with potential for mackerel if using chum bags and a fly rod.
• 🌊 The current season offers a mixed bag of fishing opportunities, from sailfish on the edge to various species in the backcountry.

Marine Conditions and Boating

• ☀️ Fishing conditions are rated as very good for the weekend, with one to two-foot seas off Broward County.
• ⚠️ There are no advisories for boating or fishing, with low swells and light winds (around 10 knots from the east-northeast).
• 📍 Key fishing locations mentioned include Fry Rocks, Port Everglades, and Alligator Reef Lighthouse in the Keys.

Weather Outlook and Drought Conditions

• 🌡️ Temperatures are in the mid-80s inland and along the coast, with plenty of sunshine.
• 💧 Florida is experiencing drought conditions, with Level 1 drought for most areas except along the immediate coast, and Level 2 in the western Everglades.
• 🌧️ Rain chances increase late next week, potentially impacting Thanksgiving Day with showers, though not expected to be a washout.
• 🌬️ The forecast indicates a transition from a dry high-pressure pattern to a front pushing into central Florida by Wednesday, bringing moisture.