Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| March | 70° / 52° |
| April | 76° / 58° |
| May | 83° / 65° |
Action: Wahoo, blackfin tuna, and early mahi mahi arrive offshore. Bottom fishing for snapper and grouper is consistent.
Slow: Billfish activity is still low early in spring.
Tips: Troll ballyhoo or high-speed lures for wahoo; drop cut bait for grouper and snapper on reefs.
Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| June | 88° / 73° |
| July | 90° / 75° |
| August | 90° / 75° |
Action: Mahi mahi, sailfish, wahoo, and blackfin tuna are abundant. Deep dropping for tilefish and grouper is productive.
Slow: Calm seas can be deceptive—watch for afternoon storms.
Tips: Troll skirted ballyhoo for pelagics; use electric reels for deep dropping in 600+ feet.
Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| September | 85° / 71° |
| October | 78° / 62° |
| November | 70° / 53° |
Action: Wahoo fishing peaks, and mahi mahi are still available early in the season. Grouper and snapper remain strong.
Slow: Billfish migrate south by late fall.
Tips: High-speed troll for wahoo along temperature breaks; bottom fish reefs on calmer days.
Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| December | 63° / 45° |
| January | 61° / 43° |
| February | 64° / 46° |
Action: Wahoo remain a top target; blackfin tuna and amberjack are also active.
Slow: Mahi mahi are absent until spring.
Tips: Focus on temperature edges for wahoo; jig for amberjack on wrecks.
