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| Capt. Steve Horowitz |
Fishing conditions: Fishing has been a bit slow for local tarpon. Migratory tarpon will be following the mullet down soon so keep apprised of what is happening north of your location. Permit have made for some decent days when the tides are good. Bonefishing slow. Some good mutton snapper and ladyfish in the channels along with jack crevalles.
Inshore temperature: 86 Degrees F
Offshore temperature: 86 Degrees F
Type of bait fish are feeding on: In the channels the jacks and spanish mackerel are on finger mullet, pilchards, and shrimp. The grouper and snapper are on pichards, and pompano and trout are on shrimp. Bonefish and permit are always on shrimp and crabs as well. Tarpon will eat anything abundant but will focus on crabs and mullet as the waters warm.
Fish species: Tarpon, bonefish, permit, shark, barracuda, jacks, grouper, snapper, etc.
Fishing season: Year round
Nearest airport: Miami and Ft. Lauderdale
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 20 Lb. Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 9 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Bonefish WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Intermediate Full Sink Fly Line
Biscayne Bay is a large expanse of water that is bounded by Key Biscayne to the north, Key Largo to the south, the mainland of south Miami-Dade county to the west and numerous flats and Keys to the east. The ecosystem lies within the water of Biscayne National Park. This unique geography allows us to fish out of the wind on most days when necessary.
Tarpon are chasing pilchards and mullet. Use dark flies early on floating lines then change to browns or lighter colors as the sun gets a little higher. Full sink lines with baitifsh patterns or artificials will work well in the channels if you are interested in some big yellow jacks, crevalles, or mutton snapper. Throw in some yellowtails here and there and you can fish for dinner if you are so inclined. Make sure you are getting to the bottom of the water column. The channels are typically 10' deep.
BISCAYNE BAY 242 AM EDT Tue Sep 18 2018 TODAY East southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. TONIGHT Southeast winds 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. WEDNESDAY South southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. WEDNESDAY NIGHT Southwest winds 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters a light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
