Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| March | 77° / 59° |
| April | 81° / 64° |
| May | 86° / 70° |
Action: Offshore reefs and wrecks produce grouper, snapper, amberjack, and king mackerel. Sailfish and tuna possible farther out.
Slow: Some pelagics may still be scarce early March before waters warm.
Tips: Use live bait for grouper and amberjack, vertical jigs for snapper, and troll ballyhoo for pelagics.
Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| June | 90° / 74° |
| July | 91° / 75° |
| August | 91° / 75° |
Action: Excellent bottom fishing for grouper, snapper, and amberjack. King mackerel and barracuda active over structure. Mahi mahi possible on weed lines.
Slow: Midday heat may push fish deeper; early morning trips often more productive.
Tips: Deep drop rigs for grouper, chum for snapper, and high-speed trolling for wahoo or kings.
Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| September | 90° / 74° |
| October | 85° / 68° |
| November | 80° / 61° |
Action: Grouper and snapper bite strong as waters cool. King mackerel migration peaks. Blackfin tuna possible offshore.
Slow: Some summer pelagics thin out by late November.
Tips: Troll spoons or cigar minnows for kings, vertical jig for amberjack, and live pinfish for grouper.
Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| December | 75° / 56° |
| January | 74° / 55° |
| February | 75° / 56° |
Action: Grouper season (when open) is productive. Snapper and amberjack remain steady. Occasional sailfish offshore.
Slow: Mahi mahi and wahoo mostly absent until spring.
Tips: Focus on deeper structure, use cut squid for snapper, and troll for pelagics on warm days.
