Florida Keys
Wahoo in Florida Keys
High speed trolling on the reef edge and around full moons in winter. Southeast and Keys are the prime areas.
Next three days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 5 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 5 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 70–84°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state and adjacent federal waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo Statewide | open now Open year-round | None | 2 per person |
- See 'Bringing Fish Back to Florida from The Bahamas' for import regulations.
- See 'Gulf Federal Regulations' and 'Atlantic Federal Regulations' for federal water specifics.
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.