March 31, 2025 Florida Keys & Miami Fishing Report: Tarpon, Snapper, Bonefish, and Sailfish Bites!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Florida Keys and Miami fishing report for March 31, 2025. Sun's up at 7:15 AM and sets at 7:39 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of fishing time. Weather's looking mighty fine today, with temps in the mid-70s and a light breeze from the southeast. Now, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 4:18 AM, followed by a high at 10:35 AM. Then we're looking at another low at 5:25 PM. This morning's incoming tide should fire up the fish, so get out there early if you can. Folks, the fishing's been hot lately! We've been seeing some great action on tarpon, especially around the bridges and channels. They've been hitting on live crabs and pinfish, but if you're looking to throw some artificials, try the 3-inch NLBN paddle tails. They've been money lately. Offshore, the yellowtail snapper bite has been steady. Anglers have been limiting out using small jigs tipped with squid or cut bait. Don't forget your chum! The reef's also been producing some nice mutton snappers and the occasional grouper, but remember, grouper season's still closed, so handle 'em with care and get 'em back in the water quick. On the flats, we've had reports of some solid bonefish action. These ghosts of the flats have been tailing on the incoming tide. Small shrimp patterns or Gotcha plugs have been working well. And keep your eyes peeled for permit. They've been showing up more frequently as the water warms up. For you Miami anglers, the sailfish bite has been decent. Boats have been averaging about 3-5 releases per trip. Live goggle-eyes or ballyhoo on the kites have been the ticket. As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Seven Mile Bridge area. It's been producing a mixed bag of species lately. Another good bet is the Marquesas Keys if you can make the run. The permit fishing out there has been phenomenal. Remember, folks, the tarpon migration is just starting to kick into high gear. If you're looking to tangle with the silver king, now's the time to book that trip. That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure, reminding you to keep those lines tight and those fish biting. See you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.