September 7, 2025 • 3 mins
Artificial Lure here—your boots-on-the-dock angling expert serving up this Sunday morning’s Florida Keys fishing report for September 7, 2025.
We kicked off the day with sunrise at 7:11 AM and the lines’ll stay in until sunset around 7:39 PM. The weather’s fairly stable: light southeast winds in the 5-10 knot range, meaning sea conditions are mighty fishable, with nearshore waters smooth to a light chop according to the National Weather Service. Expect scattered showers, so pack that rain gear and keep an eye on the horizon—storms tend to pop quick out here.
The tidal action is strong today. Sand Key Light tides posted a low at 2:48 AM, high at 9:23 AM (2.09 ft), next low at 3:43 PM, then high again just before 10 PM. Hawk Channel and the flats should see lively currents, especially around those peak tides.
Recent catches? Daily Fish Report for Florida Keys says the mahi bite offshore remains hot. Plenty of boats limited out just six to eight miles past the reef, targeting weed lines with trolling feathers, rigged ballyhoo, and bright skirted lures. Snapper reefs are loaded; mangroves and yellowtails showing great numbers inside the patch reefs and bridge channels, with most anglers pulling limits on chicken rigs baited with fresh shrimp or cut bait.
Inshore, tarpon continue their usual bridge runs at dusk and dawn, mostly juveniles but some slots too. They’re favoring live mullet and pilchards drifted with the tide, but artificials like the DOA TerrorEyz and big paddle tails have gotten hits under the Seven Mile and Channel Five bridges.
Best baits today: Out on the reefs, chunked bonito and squid work wonders for mutton and lane snapper. For mahi, nothing beats a lively ballyhoo below a blue or pink skirt. Nearshore and backcountry, shrimp and pilchards are reliable. Artificial fans—throw pilchard-pattern swimbaits, chartreuse jigs, or silver spoons for action from mackerel to small groupers.
Hot spots: Islamorada’s Alligator Reef is firing on both snappers and pelagics. For inshore rodfishing, try Channel Two and Channel Five bridges early, especially around the tide shifts. For deeper drop—head to the famed Marathon Hump for blackfin tuna and the occasional sailfish.
Captain Joe Snyder over at Coral Sea Charters stresses the importance of using fluorocarbon leaders for snapper, especially with midday’s clear water. He’s been putting folks on big mangroves at the edge of the flats and consistently boating steady numbers. For family fun, the flats around Sugarloaf Key and near Key West are loaded with juvenile snook and trout, ideal for lighter tackle and kids learning the ropes.
Fish activity’s high thanks to the larger tidal swings—the solunar charts predict solid bite windows mid-morning and a strong evening push, especially near current breaks, channel mouths, and structure. If you’re heading out later, don’t overlook drifting with the tide changes for grouper and jacks.
Florida Bay’s average water temperature keeps most species comfortable and on the feed; look for bait balls near rips and tidal intersections for best results.
That’s the scoop, anglers—tight lines and happy hunting out there. Thanks for tuning in, don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s bite, and keep the rods bending. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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We kicked off the day with sunrise at 7:11 AM and the lines’ll stay in until sunset around 7:39 PM. The weather’s fairly stable: light southeast winds in the 5-10 knot range, meaning sea conditions are mighty fishable, with nearshore waters smooth to a light chop according to the National Weather Service. Expect scattered showers, so pack that rain gear and keep an eye on the horizon—storms tend to pop quick out here.
The tidal action is strong today. Sand Key Light tides posted a low at 2:48 AM, high at 9:23 AM (2.09 ft), next low at 3:43 PM, then high again just before 10 PM. Hawk Channel and the flats should see lively currents, especially around those peak tides.
Recent catches? Daily Fish Report for Florida Keys says the mahi bite offshore remains hot. Plenty of boats limited out just six to eight miles past the reef, targeting weed lines with trolling feathers, rigged ballyhoo, and bright skirted lures. Snapper reefs are loaded; mangroves and yellowtails showing great numbers inside the patch reefs and bridge channels, with most anglers pulling limits on chicken rigs baited with fresh shrimp or cut bait.
Inshore, tarpon continue their usual bridge runs at dusk and dawn, mostly juveniles but some slots too. They’re favoring live mullet and pilchards drifted with the tide, but artificials like the DOA TerrorEyz and big paddle tails have gotten hits under the Seven Mile and Channel Five bridges.
Best baits today: Out on the reefs, chunked bonito and squid work wonders for mutton and lane snapper. For mahi, nothing beats a lively ballyhoo below a blue or pink skirt. Nearshore and backcountry, shrimp and pilchards are reliable. Artificial fans—throw pilchard-pattern swimbaits, chartreuse jigs, or silver spoons for action from mackerel to small groupers.
Hot spots: Islamorada’s Alligator Reef is firing on both snappers and pelagics. For inshore rodfishing, try Channel Two and Channel Five bridges early, especially around the tide shifts. For deeper drop—head to the famed Marathon Hump for blackfin tuna and the occasional sailfish.
Captain Joe Snyder over at Coral Sea Charters stresses the importance of using fluorocarbon leaders for snapper, especially with midday’s clear water. He’s been putting folks on big mangroves at the edge of the flats and consistently boating steady numbers. For family fun, the flats around Sugarloaf Key and near Key West are loaded with juvenile snook and trout, ideal for lighter tackle and kids learning the ropes.
Fish activity’s high thanks to the larger tidal swings—the solunar charts predict solid bite windows mid-morning and a strong evening push, especially near current breaks, channel mouths, and structure. If you’re heading out later, don’t overlook drifting with the tide changes for grouper and jacks.
Florida Bay’s average water temperature keeps most species comfortable and on the feed; look for bait balls near rips and tidal intersections for best results.
That’s the scoop, anglers—tight lines and happy hunting out there. Thanks for tuning in, don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s bite, and keep the rods bending. 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):
Artificial lore. Here your boots on the dock. Angling expert
serving up this Sunday morning's Florida Keys Fishing report for
September seventh, twenty twenty five. We kicked off the day
with sunrise at seven eleven am, and the lines will
stay in until sunset around seven thirty nine pm. The
weather's fairly stable, light southeast winds and the five to
(00:21):
ten not range, meaning sea conditions are mighty fishable, with
near shore waters smooth to a light chop. According to
the National Weather Service, Expect scattered showers, so pack that
rain gear and keep an eye on the horizon. Storms
tend to pop quick out here. The tidal action is
strong today sand Key light tides posted a low at
two forty eight am, high at nine to twenty three
(00:43):
am two point zero nine feet, next low at three
forty three pm, then high again just before ten pm.
Pot Channel and the flats should see lively currents, especially
around those peak tides. Recent Catches Daily Fish Report for
Florida Keys says the May Bay offshore remains hot. Plenty
of boats limited out just six to eight miles past
(01:04):
the reef targeting weed lines with trolling feathers rig ballyhoo
and bright skirted lures. Snapper reefs are loaded mangroves and
yellow tails showing great numbers inside the patch reefs and
bridge channels, with most anglers pulling limits on chicken rigs
baited with fresh shrimp or cut bait Inshore taupin continue
(01:25):
their usual bridge runs at dusk and dawn, mostly juveniles,
but some slots too. They're favoring live mullet and pilchards
drifted with the tide, but artificials like the Doa terrorizes
and big paddle tails have gotten hits under the seven
mile and Channel five bridges. Best baits today out on
(01:45):
the reefs, chunk, benito and squid work wonders for mutton
and lane snapper. For mahe, nothing beats a lively bally
who below a blue or pink skirt. Near shore and
backcountry shrimp and pilchards are reliable. Artificial fans throw pilchered
patterned swim baits, chartrue's jigs or silver spoons for action
(02:07):
from mackerel to small groupers hotstots. This Slamarada's alligator reef
is firing on both snappers and pelegics for inshore rod fishing.
Try Channel two and Channel five bridges early, especially around
the tide shifts for deeper drophead to the famed Marathon
Hump for black fintuna and the occasional sailfish. Captain Joe
(02:32):
Snyder over at Coral Sea Charters stresses the importance of
using fluorocarbon leaders for snapper, especially with mid day's clear water.
He's been putting folks on big mangros at the edge
of the flats and consistently boating steady numbers for family fun.
The flats around Sugarloaf Key and near Key West are
(02:52):
loaded with juvenile snook and trout, ideal for lighter tackle
and kids learning the wopes. Fish activities high thanks to
the larger tidle swings. The Soliner charts predict solid bite
windows mid morning and a strong evening push, especially near
current brakes, channel mouths, and structure. If you're heading out later,
(03:14):
don't overlook drifting with the tide changes for grouper and jacks.
Florida Bay's average water temperature keeps most species comfortable and
on the feed. Look for bait balls near rips and
tidal intersections for best results. That's the scoop anglers, tight lines,
and happy hunting out there. Thanks for tuning in, don't
forget to subscribe for tomorrow's bite, and keep the rods bending.
(03:38):
This has been a Quiet Please production. For more checkout
Quiet Please dot ai
Artificial lore. Here your boots on the dock. Angling expert
serving up this Sunday morning's Florida Keys Fishing report for
September seventh, twenty twenty five. We kicked off the day
with sunrise at seven eleven am, and the lines will
stay in until sunset around seven thirty nine pm. The
weather's fairly stable, light southeast winds and the five to
(00:21):
ten not range, meaning sea conditions are mighty fishable, with
near shore waters smooth to a light chop. According to
the National Weather Service, Expect scattered showers, so pack that
rain gear and keep an eye on the horizon. Storms
tend to pop quick out here. The tidal action is
strong today sand Key light tides posted a low at
two forty eight am, high at nine to twenty three
(00:43):
am two point zero nine feet, next low at three
forty three pm, then high again just before ten pm.
Pot Channel and the flats should see lively currents, especially
around those peak tides. Recent Catches Daily Fish Report for
Florida Keys says the May Bay offshore remains hot. Plenty
of boats limited out just six to eight miles past
(01:04):
the reef targeting weed lines with trolling feathers rig ballyhoo
and bright skirted lures. Snapper reefs are loaded mangroves and
yellow tails showing great numbers inside the patch reefs and
bridge channels, with most anglers pulling limits on chicken rigs
baited with fresh shrimp or cut bait Inshore taupin continue
(01:25):
their usual bridge runs at dusk and dawn, mostly juveniles,
but some slots too. They're favoring live mullet and pilchards
drifted with the tide, but artificials like the Doa terrorizes
and big paddle tails have gotten hits under the seven
mile and Channel five bridges. Best baits today out on
(01:45):
the reefs, chunk, benito and squid work wonders for mutton
and lane snapper. For mahe, nothing beats a lively bally
who below a blue or pink skirt. Near shore and
backcountry shrimp and pilchards are reliable. Artificial fans throw pilchered
patterned swim baits, chartrue's jigs or silver spoons for action
(02:07):
from mackerel to small groupers hotstots. This Slamarada's alligator reef
is firing on both snappers and pelegics for inshore rod fishing.
Try Channel two and Channel five bridges early, especially around
the tide shifts for deeper drophead to the famed Marathon
Hump for black fintuna and the occasional sailfish. Captain Joe
(02:32):
Snyder over at Coral Sea Charters stresses the importance of
using fluorocarbon leaders for snapper, especially with mid day's clear water.
He's been putting folks on big mangros at the edge
of the flats and consistently boating steady numbers for family fun.
The flats around Sugarloaf Key and near Key West are
(02:52):
loaded with juvenile snook and trout, ideal for lighter tackle
and kids learning the wopes. Fish activities high thanks to
the larger tidle swings. The Soliner charts predict solid bite
windows mid morning and a strong evening push, especially near
current brakes, channel mouths, and structure. If you're heading out later,
(03:14):
don't overlook drifting with the tide changes for grouper and jacks.
Florida Bay's average water temperature keeps most species comfortable and
on the feed. Look for bait balls near rips and
tidal intersections for best results. That's the scoop anglers, tight lines,
and happy hunting out there. Thanks for tuning in, don't
forget to subscribe for tomorrow's bite, and keep the rods bending.
(03:38):
This has been a Quiet Please production. For more checkout
Quiet Please dot ai
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