What's Biting FLBig Bend and Nature Coast
Tripletail in Big Bend and Nature Coast
Run crab trap lines and floating debris and sight cast live shrimp to fish holding under them.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | 6 | New Moon feeding boost. Strong tide swing 4.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 6 | Strong tide swing 4.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6 | Strong tide swing 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 6 | Strong tide swing 3.7 ft |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 5 | 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 70–88°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripletail Gulf and Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | 18" | 2 fish per person | Legal Gear: hook and line gear only (no nets or spearing). Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited State regulations apply in federal waters. Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.