Florida Keys Fishing in March 2025: Tarpon, Permit, and Mahi-Mahi Bonanza

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys fishing report for March 30, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been hotter than a Key West summer lately! Weather's looking mighty fine today, with temps in the mid-70s and a light southeast breeze at 10 knots. Sunrise was at 7:09 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:38 PM. Tides are running about average, with high tide at 10:45 AM and low tide at 4:30 PM. The fish have been biting like crazy this past week. We've seen a ton of tarpon rolling in the backcountry, especially around Islamorada. Bonefish and permit are thick on the flats too. Offshore, the mahi mahi bite has been insane, with lots of 15-20 pounders being brought in. Yellowtail snapper are still plentiful on the reef, and we've even had reports of some big wahoo being landed. For you artificial enthusiasts, I've been having great luck with the DOA 3" shrimp in glow color for the flats. Offshore, can't go wrong with a blue and white Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow for trolling. If you're hitting the reef, try a 3/8 oz jighead with a Gulp! Shrimp in new penny color. Live bait's been working well too. Pilchards and pinfish are like candy for the snappers and groupers. For the flats, live shrimp under a popping cork is still the go-to. As for hot spots, I'd highly recommend checking out the Islamorada Hump for some epic offshore action. If you're looking to stay inshore, the flats around Lower Matecumbe Key have been on fire lately. The tarpon migration is in full swing, folks. We've been seeing some monsters in the 100-150 pound range, especially around the bridges and channels. Permit fishing has been stellar on the flats, with several anglers reporting catches in the 15-20 pound class. For you bridge fishermen, don't forget about the Seven Mile Bridge. It's been on fire for tarpon, especially on the incoming tide. And if you're after some quality reef fish, the area just off Sombrero Reef has been producing consistently. Remember folks, the early bird gets the worm, or in our case, the fish! So get out there and tight lines to ya! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.