40 Bonefish, Permit Shots, Juvenile Tarp

The fall transition is officially here, and the fishing is getting ready to explode! The wind has been blowing like crazy over the past week, and unfortunately, it looks like it’s going to stick around for the foreseeable future. It’s definitely made getting out on the water challenging, but there’s a lot to look forward to once things settle down. As the water temperatures begin to cool and the seasons change, the fish are on the move. Bait is shifting, and the fall bite is starting to heat up. Snapper, Spanish mackerel, jacks, small tarpon, and much more are all part of the action this time of year. Once this wind finally lays down, I expect the fishing to be absolutely out of control! Fall is one of my favorite times to fish the Florida Keys, and everything is lining up for some incredible days on the water. Now we just need Mother Nature to give us a break!

Late summer fishing is going strong here in Marathon as we start getting closer to our fall patterns. Mangrove snapper are providing consistent action, along with a variety of jacks and barracuda. Shark fishing has also been productive and is always a great option for anglers looking for a hard fight. The big migratory tarpon season is behind us, but there are still plenty of juvenile tarpon around. These smaller fish are a blast on light tackle. As we move toward fall, we should start seeing even more variety show up around Marathon.

Summer patterns are in full effect here in the Florida Keys. The heat has been brutal, so fishing has slowed down quite a bit. For the near future, most of my time will be spent bully netting for Florida spiny lobster. If you’re getting out on the water, plan for early mornings or late evenings, stay hydrated, and be safe out there!