What's Biting FLBig Bend and Nature Coast
Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish) in Big Bend and Nature Coast
Troll ballyhoo and lures along weedlines, color changes and floating debris in blue water. Spring on the Atlantic side is world class.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Strong tide swing 4.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 4 | Strong tide swing 4.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 4 | Strong tide swing 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 4 | Strong tide swing 3.7 ft |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 4 | Breezy 18 mph. Strong tide swing 3.4 ft |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 4 | Breezy 22 mph. Strong tide swing 2.9 ft |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 4 | Breezy 22 mph. Strong tide swing 2.4 ft |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 72–86°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphinfish/Mahi-Mahi Gulf State Waters | open now Open year-round | None | 10 per person or 60 per vessel, whichever is less | Legal Gear: hook and line, spearing Captain and crew are prohibited from retaining a bag limit |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.