Florida Keys Fishing Report: Snapper, Sailfish, and Weather Conditions

Fishing Highlights in the Florida Keys

• 🎣 Yellowtail, mangrove, and mutton snappers have been abundant, making it a "snapper kind of week."
• 💡 Live bait like shrimp and pilchards, along with chumming, have been effective for catching these fish.
• 🪁 In deeper waters (around 90 feet), anglers are using kites, hoping for a sailfish encounter.
• 🌉 Fishing the bridges has yielded jacks and snappers, providing fun for families.
• 🎣 Craig Brewer has been sight casting for redfish and snook in the flats.

Weather and Sea Conditions

• 💨 A recent front has caused winds to pick up, resulting in choppy seas offshore (6-9 ft in Broward/Miami-Dade).
• ⚠️ A small craft advisory is in effect, with winds from the northeast at about 25 knots, expected to continue through Sunday morning.
• 🌊 Even the intercoastal waters are choppy, and seas in the Keys are running 4-6 feet, potentially higher beyond the reef.
• 🌡️ Water temperatures are around 77°F, and despite some dark clouds, rain is not expected.

Weekend Forecast

• ☀️ Saturday is anticipated to be the better day for boating compared to Sunday, with slightly less wind.
• 📈 By Sunday, a stronger east breeze is expected, with lows in the 70s and highs around 80°F, leading to slightly more humidity.
• 🌬️ The current weather pattern is expected to persist until the next front approaches, which may bring drier conditions without significant temperature drops.