Key West always has GREAT fishing all year round. Certain fish are more abundant at different times of the year than others, based in part because of water temperatures, migration patterns, and spawning cycles. Below is a guide to which species are biting best at each month of the year.

Key:

ExcellentExcellent
GoodGood
FairFair

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Amberjack
Barracuda
Blue Marlin
Bonefish
Cobia
Dolphin
Grouper
Kingfish
Mackeral – Cero
Mackeral – Spanish
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Permit
Sailfish
Shark
Tarpon
Tuna Black Fin
Tuna Yellow Fin
Wahoo
Yellowtail Snapper

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