What's Biting FLFlorida Keys
Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish) in Florida Keys
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Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 4 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 3 | Breezy 20 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 3 | Breezy 20 mph |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 3 | Breezy 20 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 2 | Strong wind 25 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 3 | 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 72–86°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphinfish/Mahi-Mahi Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | 20" fork length | Daily Private Recreational Bag limit: 5 fish per person, or 30 fish per vessel, whichever is less. Daily For-hire Recreational Bag limit: 5 fish per person. Vessel limit is limited to the number of customers fishing multiplied by bag limit. | Legal Gear: hook and line, spearing Captain and crew are prohibited from retaining a bag limit |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.