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Islamorada Fishing Report - Late Fall Action, Snook, Trout, Mangroves, Tuna, and More
Published 5 months ago
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This is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your November 26th Islamorada fishing report, straight from the heart of the Upper Keys. The sun said hello this morning at 7:27 and she'll dip below the horizon at 6:46, giving you a healthy day of light to chase bites in gin-clear water. Weather-wise, expect partly cloudy skies with highs pushing 80°F, lows near 75, and a light east wind running 7 to 9 knots—near-perfect fall conditions punctuated by moderate UV, according to Whale Harbor’s local forecast and PredictWind.
If you're planning your tides, today’s first high came early at 5:24 a.m. at 0.69 feet, followed by a low at 9:47 a.m. at 0.66 feet. The afternoon high rolls in at 3:34 p.m. (0.69 ft), with a low again at 11:01 p.m. These gentle swings make for prime movement in the channels and around the flats, so time your session for the rising or falling tide windows.
Now for the action: The past few days have been classic late fall Keys fishing—diverse and active. Guides out of Islamorada Marina report solid catches of **snook, speckled seatrout, keeper mangrove snapper**, and the occasional **redfish** in the backcountry. Offshore, schools of **blackfin tuna** and **king mackerel** have turned up around the humps, with early morning bites best. Reef-goers are finding **yellowtail** and the odd **mutton snapper** hanging on the edge, especially around Alligator Reef and Conch Wall.
The hot bait inshore has been **live pilchards**—if you can find ‘em. Finger mullet and shrimp are also drawing steady bites, and for the artful angler, nothing beats a white or rootbeer **paddle-tail soft plastic** on a 1/8 oz jig head for those trout and snook. Offshore guys, vertical jigs and small trolling feathers have taken most of the blackfins, while live ballyhoo are king for sails and hungry macks. Spanish sardines chunked at the reef edge have been working yellowtails into a frenzy around sunset.
For those looking to dial into the best of what today offers, try these hot spots:
- **Snake Creek Channel**: Solid early morning activity on the incoming tide as snook and jacks push bait up against the pilings.
- **Channel Two Bridge**: Always a classic—bridges are holding mangroves and the odd grouper; shrimp-tipped jigs fished around bridge abutments are money.
- **The Humps** (offshore): For blackfin, king, and scattered mahi, hit it at first light or just before dusk.
If you want a stealthy shot at bigger reds and snook, cruise east towards Flamingo and work the points and swash channels with topwater plugs at dawn. Out on the patch reefs, Fakahatchee and Pickles have been consistent, especially towards the late afternoon tide switch.
Overall, it’s an excellent time to be chasing fish in the Keys. Variety’s the name of the game—bring a light spin rod for inshore and a stout stick for the blue water, and don’t be afraid to mix natural and artificial. As always, take what you need and release the rest to fish another day.
Thanks for tuning in to your local Islamorada report with Artificial Lure. Be sure to subscribe for more daily updates and secrets from the water. 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.
If you're planning your tides, today’s first high came early at 5:24 a.m. at 0.69 feet, followed by a low at 9:47 a.m. at 0.66 feet. The afternoon high rolls in at 3:34 p.m. (0.69 ft), with a low again at 11:01 p.m. These gentle swings make for prime movement in the channels and around the flats, so time your session for the rising or falling tide windows.
Now for the action: The past few days have been classic late fall Keys fishing—diverse and active. Guides out of Islamorada Marina report solid catches of **snook, speckled seatrout, keeper mangrove snapper**, and the occasional **redfish** in the backcountry. Offshore, schools of **blackfin tuna** and **king mackerel** have turned up around the humps, with early morning bites best. Reef-goers are finding **yellowtail** and the odd **mutton snapper** hanging on the edge, especially around Alligator Reef and Conch Wall.
The hot bait inshore has been **live pilchards**—if you can find ‘em. Finger mullet and shrimp are also drawing steady bites, and for the artful angler, nothing beats a white or rootbeer **paddle-tail soft plastic** on a 1/8 oz jig head for those trout and snook. Offshore guys, vertical jigs and small trolling feathers have taken most of the blackfins, while live ballyhoo are king for sails and hungry macks. Spanish sardines chunked at the reef edge have been working yellowtails into a frenzy around sunset.
For those looking to dial into the best of what today offers, try these hot spots:
- **Snake Creek Channel**: Solid early morning activity on the incoming tide as snook and jacks push bait up against the pilings.
- **Channel Two Bridge**: Always a classic—bridges are holding mangroves and the odd grouper; shrimp-tipped jigs fished around bridge abutments are money.
- **The Humps** (offshore): For blackfin, king, and scattered mahi, hit it at first light or just before dusk.
If you want a stealthy shot at bigger reds and snook, cruise east towards Flamingo and work the points and swash channels with topwater plugs at dawn. Out on the patch reefs, Fakahatchee and Pickles have been consistent, especially towards the late afternoon tide switch.
Overall, it’s an excellent time to be chasing fish in the Keys. Variety’s the name of the game—bring a light spin rod for inshore and a stout stick for the blue water, and don’t be afraid to mix natural and artificial. As always, take what you need and release the rest to fish another day.
Thanks for tuning in to your local Islamorada report with Artificial Lure. Be sure to subscribe for more daily updates and secrets from the water. 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.