What's Biting FLatlantic coast · Key Largo to Key West and the Dry Tortugas
Florida Keys
Flats, bridges, patch reefs, the reef edge and the Gulf Stream all within a short run. Bonefish, permit and tarpon on the flats; snapper, grouper, mahi, sailfish and more offshore.
Today's report (2026-11-11)
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 the water calm around Islamorada, Marathon, and Bahia Honda. All three seasons are open.
The best tide is the low at 7:30 AM, and the prime solunar windows are 12:17 PM to 2:17 PM and 6:47 AM to 7:47 AM. I would get out early to beat the potential rain showers. There is a slight chance of rain after 7 AM, so keep an eye on the sky.
Gag grouper is also active, but the harvest is closed in the Atlantic, so it is catch and release only.
Tip: Fish the early morning low tide for the best shot at redfish and trout.
Today's tide
Bite forecast
| Species | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 12 | Fri, Nov 13 | Sat, Nov 14 | Sun, Nov 15 | Mon, Nov 16 | Tue, Nov 17 | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfish (Red Drum) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Spotted Seatrout | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Pompano | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| King Mackerel | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Gag Grouper harvest closed | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Wahoo | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Snook | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Spanish Mackerel | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Mangrove (Gray) Snapper | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Red Grouper harvest closed | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Bonefish | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
| Hogfish harvest closed | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind |
Score blends the seasonal pattern for each species with moon, tide swing, wind and weather. 10 is as good as it gets. Days 4 to 7 are an outlook: the moon and tides are certain, the weather is not.
Species in this region
7SnookCentropomus undecimalis
9Redfish (Red Drum)Sciaenops ocellatus
9Spotted SeatroutCynoscion nebulosus
2TarponMegalops atlanticus
5CobiaRachycentron canadum
8King MackerelScomberomorus cavalla
7Spanish MackerelScomberomorus maculatus
3Red SnapperLutjanus campechanus
7Mangrove (Gray) SnapperLutjanus griseus
8Gag GrouperMycteroperca microlepis
7Red GrouperEpinephelus morio
5Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili
6PermitTrachinotus falcatus
7BonefishAlbula vulpes
6TripletailLobotes surinamensis
5Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish)Coryphaena hippurus
8WahooAcanthocybium solandri
7HogfishLachnolaimus maximus
6Gray TriggerfishBalistes capriscus
9PompanoTrachinotus carolinus