What's Biting FL

What's Biting FL

Bite forecasts, seasons and FWC rules for every coast and lake in Florida

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PanhandlePanhandle: Pensacola to ApalachicolaBig Bend and Nature CoastBig Bend and Nature Coast: Alligator Point to Tarpon SpringsTampa BayTampa Bay: Tarpon Springs to Anna MariaSarasota Bay and Charlotte HarborSarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor: Anna Maria to Boca GrandeSouthwest and Ten Thousand IslandsSouthwest and Ten Thousand Islands: Naples to FlamingoFlorida KeysFlorida Keys: Key Largo to Key West and the Dry TortugasSoutheast FloridaSoutheast Florida: Miami to Palm BeachTreasure CoastTreasure Coast: Jupiter to SebastianSpace CoastSpace Coast: Mosquito Lagoon to MelbourneFirst CoastFirst Coast: Fernandina to DaytonaLake OkeechobeeKissimmee Chain of LakesHarris Chain of LakesRodman ReservoirLake George and the St. Johns RiverLake TalquinLake SeminoleLake IstokpogaStick Marsh and Farm 13Everglades Water Conservation Areas
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All regions and lakes

gulf coast

Panhandle

Pensacola to Apalachicola

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 9

gulf coast

Big Bend and Nature Coast

Alligator Point to Tarpon Springs

Top bite: Snook 10

gulf coast

Tampa Bay

Tarpon Springs to Anna Maria

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

gulf coast

Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor

Anna Maria to Boca Grande

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

gulf coast

Southwest and Ten Thousand Islands

Naples to Flamingo

Top bite: Snook 10

atlantic coast

Florida Keys

Key Largo to Key West and the Dry Tortugas

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 9

atlantic coast

Southeast Florida

Miami to Palm Beach

Top bite: Snook 10

atlantic coast

Treasure Coast

Jupiter to Sebastian

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

atlantic coast

Space Coast

Mosquito Lagoon to Melbourne

Top bite: Snook 10

atlantic coast

First Coast

Fernandina to Daytona

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

freshwater

Lake Okeechobee

The Big O

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Kissimmee Chain of Lakes

Toho, Kissimmee, Cypress and Hatchineha

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Harris Chain of Lakes

Harris, Griffin, Eustis, Dora and Apopka

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Rodman Reservoir

Ocklawaha River impoundment

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Lake George and the St. Johns River

Palatka to Sanford

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Lake Talquin

West of Tallahassee

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Lake Seminole

Florida, Georgia and Alabama corner

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Lake Istokpoga

Highlands County

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Stick Marsh and Farm 13

Fellsmere

Top bite: Channel and Flathead Catfish 8

freshwater

Everglades Water Conservation Areas

Alligator Alley and Tamiami canals

Top bite: Butterfly Peacock Bass 8

What's biting in Sep

Redfish (Red Drum)9
Redfish (Red Drum)Sciaenops ocellatusSight fish tailing reds on shallow flats, or work oyster bars and mangrove points with cut bait, gold spoons and soft plastics.
Snook8
SnookCentropomus undecimalisLive bait or swimbaits around mangroves, passes and bridge shadow lines.
Flounder8
FlounderParalichthys lethostigmaBounce jigs tipped with shrimp or mud minnows along inlet edges, jetties, dock pilings and sandy drops.
Mangrove (Gray) Snapper8
Mangrove (Gray) SnapperLutjanus griseusLight leaders and small live baits or shrimp around docks, bridges, reefs and mangroves.
Gag Grouper8
Gag GrouperMycteroperca microlepisTrolling plugs and bottom fishing live baits on hard bottom and ledges.
Butterfly Peacock Bass8
Butterfly Peacock BassCichla ocellarisLive shiners and fast moving jerkbaits in the South Florida canals.

Latest reports

2026-09-13

Big Bend and Nature Coast

The Big Bend and Nature Coast waters are primed for action today, September 13, thanks to the New Moon’s natural feeding boost. Snook, redfish, and flounder are…

2026-09-13

Everglades Water Conservation Areas

Today in the Everglades Water Conservation Areas, the New Moon creates a strong feeding window for Butterfly Peacock Bass, Channel and Flathead Catfish, and Blu…

2026-09-13

First Coast

Today on the First Coast, the New Moon and a hefty 4.6-foot tide swing create excellent conditions for redfish, flounder, and mangrove snapper. These three spec…

2026-09-13

Florida Keys

The Keys are in a new moon phase today, which typically kicks up feeding activity for redfish, snook, and mangrove snapper. Since tides are weak, focus on struc…

2026-09-13

Harris Chain of Lakes

Today at Harris Chain of Lakes, the New Moon puts the entire bite into overdrive, so you should prioritize the early morning window between 6:50 and 7:50 AM. Ch…

2026-09-13

Kissimmee Chain of Lakes

Today on the Kissimmee Chain, the New Moon is driving a solid bite for Channel and Flathead Catfish, which are topping the charts thanks to light winds and redu…