What's Biting FLFlorida Keys
Bonefish in Florida Keys
Sight fishing the flats of Biscayne Bay and the Keys with shrimp, crabs or flies. Catch and release only.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | 7 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 6 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 5 | Breezy 20 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 5 | Breezy 20 mph |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 5 | Breezy 20 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 3 | Strong wind 25 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 4 | Breezy 20 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 72–88°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state waters only
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonefish Statewide | open now Open year-round | — | — | The use of a multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait to harvest or attempt to harvest bonefish was also prohibited Sept. 1, 2013. Catch-And-Release fishery Elimination of a tournament exemption permit (went into effect Sept. 1, 2013) |
- Bonefish is a Catch-And-Release fishery
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.