What's Biting FL

What's Biting FL

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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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Season changes in the next 7 days: Red Snapper opens Sat, Nov 14 (Gulf of America) · Red Snapper closes Mon, Nov 16 (Gulf of America)

All regions and lakes

gulf coast

Panhandle

Pensacola to Apalachicola

Top bite: Flounder 10

gulf coast

Big Bend and Nature Coast

Alligator Point to Tarpon Springs

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 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: Redfish (Red Drum) 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: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

atlantic coast

Treasure Coast

Jupiter to Sebastian

Top bite: Flounder 10

atlantic coast

Space Coast

Mosquito Lagoon to Melbourne

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

atlantic coast

First Coast

Fernandina to Daytona

Top bite: Redfish (Red Drum) 10

freshwater

Lake Okeechobee

The Big O

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Kissimmee Chain of Lakes

Toho, Kissimmee, Cypress and Hatchineha

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Harris Chain of Lakes

Harris, Griffin, Eustis, Dora and Apopka

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Rodman Reservoir

Ocklawaha River impoundment

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Lake George and the St. Johns River

Palatka to Sanford

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Lake Talquin

West of Tallahassee

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Lake Seminole

Florida, Georgia and Alabama corner

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Lake Istokpoga

Highlands County

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Stick Marsh and Farm 13

Fellsmere

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

freshwater

Everglades Water Conservation Areas

Alligator Alley and Tamiami canals

Top bite: Largemouth Bass 8

What's biting in Nov

Flounder9
FlounderParalichthys lethostigmaBounce jigs tipped with shrimp or mud minnows along inlet edges, jetties, dock pilings and sandy drops.
Redfish (Red Drum)8
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.
Spotted Seatrout8
Spotted SeatroutCynoscion nebulosusPopping corks over grass flats in 2 to 6 feet, topwater at dawn, and deeper holes and canals in cold snaps..
Pompano8
PompanoTrachinotus carolinusSurf fishing with sand fleas and Fishbites on double drop rigs, or jigging the passes and bridges on the Gulf side in spring..
Sheepshead7
SheepsheadArchosargus probatocephalusFiddler crabs, shrimp and barnacles fished tight to pilings, bridges, jetties and reefs.
King Mackerel7
King MackerelScomberomorus cavallaSlow troll live baits or spoons along reefs, wrecks and bait schools in 30 to 120 feet.

Latest reports

2026-11-11

Big Bend and Nature Coast

Fishing looks strong across the Big Bend and Nature Coast today. The new moon is pushing fish to feed, and the big 4.4 foot tide swing will move bait around the…

2026-11-11

Everglades Water Conservation Areas

Everglades Water Conservation Areas are fishing well today with the New Moon giving a solid feeding boost. Largemouth bass are the top pick at an 8, followed by…

2026-11-11

First Coast

The First Coast is fishing well today with a new moon and a strong 4.4 foot tide swing. Redfish, spotted seatrout, and pompano are the top three species to targ…

2026-11-11

Florida Keys

Redfish, spotted seatrout, and pompano are your top three bets today. The new moon is driving a strong feeding window, and the light southeast wind will keep th…

2026-11-11

Harris Chain of Lakes

The Harris Chain is fishing well today under the New Moon. Largemouth bass, black crappie, and channel or flathead catfish are the top three targets right now. …

2026-11-11

Kissimmee Chain of Lakes

The Kissimmee Chain is fishing well today with the New Moon in play. Largemouth bass, black crappie, and channel or flathead catfish are your top three targets.…