August 29, 2025 • 3 mins
Good morning, fellow anglers—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest on fishing conditions across the Florida Keys for August 29, 2025.
The sunrise at 7:07 am ushered in a muggy, warm morning with light southeast winds shifting slightly by midday. The day’s highs will flirt with the upper 80s—classic Keys summer weather—while that steady breeze keeps things manageable out on the flats and backcountry. The sunset tonight will be at 7:48 pm, leaving just enough time for a productive evening session, and you’re looking at about 12 hours and 41 minutes of daylight. Tidal action is mild but still workable for sharp anglers: high tides hit around 1:49 am and 2:38 pm, and the lows drop to their mark at 8:37 am and 7:33 pm. The tidal coefficient starts at 49, dipping mid-day, translating to softer currents and less dramatic movement. That means finesse in lure presentation and a sharp eye for subtle structure changes will pay off today, according to the Key West tide charts.
Out on the reef and bluewater, dolphin (mahi-mahi) reports have been up, especially for those running the weed lines and looking for bird action. Tuna are still biting for early risers trolling near the humps past Marathon, and there’s been word of a few white marlin being caught further offshore. According to local Instagram reports, recent trips have yielded three tuna and three dolphin just a few days back—so there's still quality fish moving through if you follow the current edges.
Back inshore, the bridges are producing. The Seven Mile and Long Key Bridge remain hot spots—especially for permit and mangrove snapper. Yesterday, multiple anglers on social media pulled chunky permit on live crabs using light tackle, particularly during the last hour of the incoming tide. Mangrove snapper have been steady under the bridges and structure, with cut baits and small pilchards getting the nod. Squid strips and live shrimp are both working, especially when the water starts moving just before high or low slack.
Lobster season is back in swing since August 6, but be sure to stick to the limits and legal methods: no harpoons, no spears, and no over-the-limit hauls. Florida Fish and Wildlife officers recently made headlines after arresting a man with 53 lobsters before the legal season—reminder that enforcement is extra vigilant this time of year.
For lure recommendations, early morning and late afternoon have seen success on topwater plugs—think Heddon Zara Spooks or Rapala Skitter Walks—especially for barracuda and jacks prowling the flats. For snappers and grouper, opt for soft-plastic jigs rigged with Gulp! or live pilchard. Out on the reef, heavy bucktail jigs and trolling lures like the Nomad DTX Minnow are still pulling in summer wahoo and the occasional king mackerel.
A couple of hot spots to hit today:
- Seven Mile Bridge pylons: Permit and snapper active on both tides, especially when the water gets moving mid-morning and late afternoon.
- Channel 5 and Indian Key Fill: Reliable for snook, tarpon, and a shot at a big mangrove—fish early or just before dusk with live bait or a well-worked paddle-tail.
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The sunrise at 7:07 am ushered in a muggy, warm morning with light southeast winds shifting slightly by midday. The day’s highs will flirt with the upper 80s—classic Keys summer weather—while that steady breeze keeps things manageable out on the flats and backcountry. The sunset tonight will be at 7:48 pm, leaving just enough time for a productive evening session, and you’re looking at about 12 hours and 41 minutes of daylight. Tidal action is mild but still workable for sharp anglers: high tides hit around 1:49 am and 2:38 pm, and the lows drop to their mark at 8:37 am and 7:33 pm. The tidal coefficient starts at 49, dipping mid-day, translating to softer currents and less dramatic movement. That means finesse in lure presentation and a sharp eye for subtle structure changes will pay off today, according to the Key West tide charts.
Out on the reef and bluewater, dolphin (mahi-mahi) reports have been up, especially for those running the weed lines and looking for bird action. Tuna are still biting for early risers trolling near the humps past Marathon, and there’s been word of a few white marlin being caught further offshore. According to local Instagram reports, recent trips have yielded three tuna and three dolphin just a few days back—so there's still quality fish moving through if you follow the current edges.
Back inshore, the bridges are producing. The Seven Mile and Long Key Bridge remain hot spots—especially for permit and mangrove snapper. Yesterday, multiple anglers on social media pulled chunky permit on live crabs using light tackle, particularly during the last hour of the incoming tide. Mangrove snapper have been steady under the bridges and structure, with cut baits and small pilchards getting the nod. Squid strips and live shrimp are both working, especially when the water starts moving just before high or low slack.
Lobster season is back in swing since August 6, but be sure to stick to the limits and legal methods: no harpoons, no spears, and no over-the-limit hauls. Florida Fish and Wildlife officers recently made headlines after arresting a man with 53 lobsters before the legal season—reminder that enforcement is extra vigilant this time of year.
For lure recommendations, early morning and late afternoon have seen success on topwater plugs—think Heddon Zara Spooks or Rapala Skitter Walks—especially for barracuda and jacks prowling the flats. For snappers and grouper, opt for soft-plastic jigs rigged with Gulp! or live pilchard. Out on the reef, heavy bucktail jigs and trolling lures like the Nomad DTX Minnow are still pulling in summer wahoo and the occasional king mackerel.
A couple of hot spots to hit today:
- Seven Mile Bridge pylons: Permit and snapper active on both tides, especially when the water gets moving mid-morning and late afternoon.
- Channel 5 and Indian Key Fill: Reliable for snook, tarpon, and a shot at a big mangrove—fish early or just before dusk with live bait or a well-worked paddle-tail.
Thanks for tuning in to the fishing report—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss the latest action from the Keys. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning, fellow anglers. Artificial Lure here bringing you the
latest on fishing conditions across the Florida Keys for August
twenty ninth, twenty twenty five. The sunrise at seven oh
seven am ushered in a muggy, warm morning, with light
southeast winds shifting slightly. By midday. The day's highs will
flirt with the upper eighties, classic Keys summer weather, while
(00:21):
that steady breeze keeps things manageable out on the flats
and back country. The sunset tonight will be at seven
forty eight pm, leaving just enough time for a productive
evening session, and you're looking at about twelve hours and
forty one minutes of daylight. Tidal action is mild, but
still workable for sharp anglers. High tides hit around one
(00:42):
forty nine am and two thirty eight pm, and the
lows drop to their mark at eight thirty seven am
and seven thirty three pm. The tidal coefficient starts at
forty nine, dipping mid day, translating to softer currents and
less traumatic movement. That means finance and lure presentation and
a sharp eye for subtle structure changes will pay off today.
(01:04):
According to the Key West tide charts out on the
reef and blue water dolphin Mayami reports have been up,
especially for those running the weed lines and looking for
bird action. Tuna are still biting for early risers trolling
near the humps past marathon, and there's been word of
a few white marlin being caught further offshore. According to
(01:25):
local Instagram reports, recent trips have yielded three tuna and
three dolphin just a few days back, so there's still
quality fish moving through if you follow the turn edges
back inshore, the bridges are producing. The seven mile and
Long Key Bridge remain hotspots, especially for permit and mangrove snapper. Yesterday,
(01:46):
multiple anglers on social media pulled chunky permit on live
crabs using light tackle, particularly during the last hour of
the incoming tide. An anger of snapper have been steady
under the bridges in structure with cut baits and small
pilcher it's getting the nod. Squid strips and live shrimp
are both working, especially when the water starts moving just
(02:07):
before high or low Slack. Lobster season is back in
swing since August sixth, but be sure to stick to
the limits and legal methods. Forda Fish and Wildlife officers
recently made headlines after arresting a man with fifty three
lobsters before the legal season. Reminder that enforcement is extra
vigilant this time of year. For lower recommendations, early morning
(02:29):
and late afternoon have seen success on top water plugs
think head and tzara spooks or rapalace skiterwalks, especially for
barracuda and jack's prowing, the flats for snappers and grouper
op for soft plastic jigs rigged with gulp or live
pilchered out on the reef. Heavy bucktail jigs and trolling
lures like the Nomad DTX mino are still pulling in summer.
(02:52):
Wahoo and the occasional king mackerel a couple hot spots
to hit today. Seven mile bridge pylons permit and snapper
active on both tides, especially when the water gets moving
mid morning and late afternoon. Number five Channel five an
Indian keyfill reliable for snoot, tarpin and a shot at
(03:12):
a big mangrove fish early or just before dusk with
live bait or a well worked paddle tail. Thanks for
tuning in to the fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe
so you never miss the latest action from the keys.
This has been a quiet please production. For more check
out Quiet Please dot ai
Good morning, fellow anglers. Artificial Lure here bringing you the
latest on fishing conditions across the Florida Keys for August
twenty ninth, twenty twenty five. The sunrise at seven oh
seven am ushered in a muggy, warm morning, with light
southeast winds shifting slightly. By midday. The day's highs will
flirt with the upper eighties, classic Keys summer weather, while
(00:21):
that steady breeze keeps things manageable out on the flats
and back country. The sunset tonight will be at seven
forty eight pm, leaving just enough time for a productive
evening session, and you're looking at about twelve hours and
forty one minutes of daylight. Tidal action is mild, but
still workable for sharp anglers. High tides hit around one
(00:42):
forty nine am and two thirty eight pm, and the
lows drop to their mark at eight thirty seven am
and seven thirty three pm. The tidal coefficient starts at
forty nine, dipping mid day, translating to softer currents and
less traumatic movement. That means finance and lure presentation and
a sharp eye for subtle structure changes will pay off today.
(01:04):
According to the Key West tide charts out on the
reef and blue water dolphin Mayami reports have been up,
especially for those running the weed lines and looking for
bird action. Tuna are still biting for early risers trolling
near the humps past marathon, and there's been word of
a few white marlin being caught further offshore. According to
(01:25):
local Instagram reports, recent trips have yielded three tuna and
three dolphin just a few days back, so there's still
quality fish moving through if you follow the turn edges
back inshore, the bridges are producing. The seven mile and
Long Key Bridge remain hotspots, especially for permit and mangrove snapper. Yesterday,
(01:46):
multiple anglers on social media pulled chunky permit on live
crabs using light tackle, particularly during the last hour of
the incoming tide. An anger of snapper have been steady
under the bridges in structure with cut baits and small
pilcher it's getting the nod. Squid strips and live shrimp
are both working, especially when the water starts moving just
(02:07):
before high or low Slack. Lobster season is back in
swing since August sixth, but be sure to stick to
the limits and legal methods. Forda Fish and Wildlife officers
recently made headlines after arresting a man with fifty three
lobsters before the legal season. Reminder that enforcement is extra
vigilant this time of year. For lower recommendations, early morning
(02:29):
and late afternoon have seen success on top water plugs
think head and tzara spooks or rapalace skiterwalks, especially for
barracuda and jack's prowing, the flats for snappers and grouper
op for soft plastic jigs rigged with gulp or live
pilchered out on the reef. Heavy bucktail jigs and trolling
lures like the Nomad DTX mino are still pulling in summer.
(02:52):
Wahoo and the occasional king mackerel a couple hot spots
to hit today. Seven mile bridge pylons permit and snapper
active on both tides, especially when the water gets moving
mid morning and late afternoon. Number five Channel five an
Indian keyfill reliable for snoot, tarpin and a shot at
(03:12):
a big mangrove fish early or just before dusk with
live bait or a well worked paddle tail. Thanks for
tuning in to the fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe
so you never miss the latest action from the keys.
This has been a quiet please production. For more check
out Quiet Please dot ai
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