• Islamorada Fishing Outlook: Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish on the Bite Despite Changing Weather

  • Dec 27 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Islamorada Fishing Outlook: Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish on the Bite Despite Changing Weather

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  • Today, December 27, 2024, in Islamorada, Florida, the fishing conditions are looking promising despite the recent strong winds and rain. Here’s what you need to know:

    ### Tidal Report
    We have a high tide at 8:52 AM with 0.35 ft, followed by a low tide at 2:29 PM with 0.21 ft, and another high tide at 7:36 PM with 0.62 ft. The tidal coefficient is relatively low, indicating smaller tidal ranges and currents[2].

    ### Weather
    The weather has been improving, with warmer days and lighter winds, although a cold front is expected soon. For now, it's a good time to get out on the water.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise is at 6:52 AM, and sunset will be at 5:39 PM, giving us about 10 hours and 47 minutes of daylight.

    ### Fish Activity
    The fish are active, especially with the warmer water. Tarpon, although challenging, can still be found this time of year, particularly in areas like downtown Islamorada and into the gulf. Snook and redfish are abundant on the flats and mangroves. Bonefish are also present around the flats in town, and permit can be caught with some patience[1][3].

    ### Fish Caught
    Yesterday saw a mix of species caught, including snook, redfish, bonefish, and even some tarpon. The backcountry has been producing good numbers of redfish, and the beaches and flats further out have decent-sized snook.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For tarpon, use large streamers or baitfish patterns on fly gear, or live bait like mullet or shrimp on spin gear. For snook and redfish, jigs, soft plastics, and live shrimp are effective. Bonefish can be targeted with small shrimp or crab patterns on fly gear.

    ### Hot Spots
    - **Channel #2 Bridge**: This iconic bridge is home to mangrove and yellowtail snapper, gag grouper, barracuda, snook, and tarpon. It gets busy, so fish early or at night.
    - **Long Key Bridge**: A bit further west, this bridge is less crowded and offers plenty of snapper, small grouper, snook, and tarpon.
    - **Florida Bay**: The backcountry here is great for redfish, snook, and tarpon, especially on the flats.

    With the right gear and a bit of patience, today could be a great day on the water in Islamorada. Just keep an eye on that upcoming cold front, as it might change the fishing dynamics soon.
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