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Key West / Lower Keys, Florida: live ocean temperature, tides, waves and wind, plus the fish usually in season. Florida surf fishing guide
Key West / Lower Keys is in the Florida Keys region of Florida. Fishing here covers shore and flats water.
Live conditions and daily species ratings for Key West / Lower Keys are part of Striper Tracker Premium and appear in the card above when unlocked. The seasonal guide on this page is free.
| Species | Usually around | Peak | How anglers fish it | Season source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snook | Apr–Oct | May–Sep | Bridges, canals and shoreline structure at night on moving water. Check FWC seasons. | general guidance |
| Tarpon | Mar–Jul | Apr–Jun | Bridge fishing on the outgoing tide at night during the spring run. | regional research |
| Bonefish (flats) | all year | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Wadeable flats on a rising tide in calm, warm water. Conditions only; this is mostly boat or guided fishing. | general guidance |
| Gray snapper | all year | Jun–Sep | Bridges and channel edges at night with shrimp or small baitfish. | general guidance |
| Barracuda & jacks | all year | Dec–Mar | Tube lures or flashy plugs around flats edges and channels. | general guidance |
| Sharks | all year | May–Sep | Release protected species; shore-based shark fishing needs the free FWC permit. | general guidance |
Seasons are regional calendars from published sources, not checked for this exact beach. "Usually around" means the fish is normally present that month; it is not a rating of today's fishing, a catch report or a sighting.
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