Tripletail Fishing in Mexico Beach, Florida
Tripletail are strange-looking, delicious gamefish often found floating near buoys, crab traps, and floating debris. They blend into the structure and ambush prey, making them a great target for sight-fishing. In Mexico Beach, tripletail are most common in late spring through early fall.
Where to Catch Tripletail
In the Mexico Beach area, tripletail are found:
Around crab trap buoys and floating debris
Along channel markers and pilings
Near nearshore weed lines and drift lines
Cruise slowly and sight-cast live bait or soft plastics directly to the fish.
Best Time to Fish for Tripletail
| Season | Tripletail Activity |
|---|---|
| Spring | Fish begin to appear near crab buoys and markers |
| Summer | Peak fishing with excellent sight-fishing opportunities |
| Fall | Still present until water temperatures drop |
Peak Season: May through September
Tackle & Tips
Lures: Soft plastics and shrimp lures
Bait: Live shrimp, pilchards, or small crabs
Leaders: 20–30 lb fluorocarbon
Technique: Sight-cast to fish and let bait drift naturally near the structure
