The tuna chunk has been nice. Early morning and late afternoon have been productive for tuna fishing. Typically I want the afternoon as a result of there’s a lot much less boat site visitors.
Blackfin have been chewing constantly on the Islamorada hump and 409 hump. The colleges of dolphin have thinned out however extra high quality sized dolphin are developing once you discover them. Massive sargassum mats beginning in 600 toes and particles have been holding dolphin and even some tripletail.
Reef fishing inside 60 to 80 toes has been good for yellowtail snapper. Cero mackerel are beginning to present up within the slick and massive bonitas had been smoking dwell cigars on the flatline. Although large bonitas aren’t an incredible fish to eat, they combat arduous and make good bait. Even when you don’t have the entire day to fish, you may put collectively a pleasant catch in a half day journey.
FISH TIP
Sargassum mats supply fishing alternatives. They act as a cellular floating ecosystem, attracting varied fish species like mahi.
FISH FACT
Per Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Fee, the each day bag restrict for tripletail is 2 per individual. The minimal measurement restrict is eighteen inches. Authorized gear: hook and line gear solely (no nets or spearing).