Florida Keys Fishing Report: Snook, Queen Snapper, and Weather Forecast

Fishing Highlights in the Florida Keys

• 🎣 Despite challenging weather, anglers are still catching fish, with recent trips to the Everglades yielding good results for snook.
• 🐟 A notable catch this week was a 21 lb queen snapper by Mike Rempy, fishing in 600 feet of water with Kenny Spalding on the Carob Sea, which is close to the world record of 25 lbs.
• 🎣 Sailfishing has been reported as very good, and a young angler named Kaden caught a large redfish.

Local Catches and Family Fishing

• 👨‍👧‍👦 Families are enjoying fishing trips, with one instance where a daughter, Amelia, insisted on going out the day after her brother caught a redfish, and she subsequently caught a big snook.
• 📍 The report covers general fishing around town, emphasizing the effort to stay out of the weather while still having good times and catching fish.

Weather and Marine Forecast

• ☀️ The weather is expected to significantly warm up by Saturday, with temperatures in Broward County reaching 81°F, a stark contrast to the previous week's chilly conditions.
• 🌊 Seas are predicted to be relatively calm, with conditions ranging from 1-2 feet, and winds out of the southeast at around 15 knots for Broward and Miami Dade counties.
• 🏝️ In the Keys, minimal rain is expected, with temperatures around 80°F and seas beyond the reef at 2-3 feet, with east to southeast winds at 10 knots.

Gulf Stream Location and Safety

• 📍 The current Gulf Stream location is noted for today: 22 miles north-northeast of Fowey Rocks and 7 miles east of Port Everglades, and in the Keys, about 12 miles southeast of Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
• ⚠️ A reminder is given for everyone on board to ensure they have a life jacket.
• 📺 The fishing report airs every Thursday morning on Local 10.