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Islamorada Fishing Report: Tides, Weather, and Top Spots for Snapper, Grouper, Permit, and Bonefish
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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on what’s happening out there in the waters around Islamorada today, November 13, 2025. The tide’s been running a little tricky lately, but right now, we’re just past low tide, which hit around 2:13 AM with a height of 0.26 feet, and the next high tide is coming in around 7:27 AM at 0.64 feet. The water’s starting to move, and that’s always a good sign for getting some bites.
Weather-wise, it’s mostly cloudy out here, with the temperature holding steady in the low 70s. The wind’s light, just a gentle breeze off the bay, so it’s perfect for casting and drifting. Sunrise was at 6:39 AM, and sunset will be at 5:34 PM, giving us a solid day on the water.
Fish activity has been steady. The last few days, anglers have been bringing in a mix of snapper, grouper, and some nice-sized mangrove snapper around the reefs and wrecks. There’s also been a good number of permit and bonefish showing up in the shallows, especially near the sandbars and flats. The tide’s been a little low, so the fish are holding tight to the structure, but once the water starts to rise, they’ll start moving out to feed.
According to the local reports, the best lures to use right now are soft plastics in natural colors like white and pink, especially for snapper and grouper. For permit and bonefish, a small crab or shrimp imitation works wonders. If you’re throwing live bait, shrimp and pinfish are the go-to choices, and they’ve been producing some solid catches.
A couple of hot spots to check out today: the reefs off Upper Matecumbe Key are always a good bet, especially in the morning when the tide’s coming in. The sandbars near Alligator Reef are also worth a look, especially if you’re after permit or bonefish. And don’t forget to check the flats around Indian Key—they’ve been holding some nice snapper and grouper.
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Weather-wise, it’s mostly cloudy out here, with the temperature holding steady in the low 70s. The wind’s light, just a gentle breeze off the bay, so it’s perfect for casting and drifting. Sunrise was at 6:39 AM, and sunset will be at 5:34 PM, giving us a solid day on the water.
Fish activity has been steady. The last few days, anglers have been bringing in a mix of snapper, grouper, and some nice-sized mangrove snapper around the reefs and wrecks. There’s also been a good number of permit and bonefish showing up in the shallows, especially near the sandbars and flats. The tide’s been a little low, so the fish are holding tight to the structure, but once the water starts to rise, they’ll start moving out to feed.
According to the local reports, the best lures to use right now are soft plastics in natural colors like white and pink, especially for snapper and grouper. For permit and bonefish, a small crab or shrimp imitation works wonders. If you’re throwing live bait, shrimp and pinfish are the go-to choices, and they’ve been producing some solid catches.
A couple of hot spots to check out today: the reefs off Upper Matecumbe Key are always a good bet, especially in the morning when the tide’s coming in. The sandbars near Alligator Reef are also worth a look, especially if you’re after permit or bonefish. And don’t forget to check the flats around Indian Key—they’ve been holding some nice snapper and grouper.
Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. 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
This episode includes AI-generated content.