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Gulf of Mexico, Florida Fishing Report - Daily

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 Stay updated with the latest in Gulf of Mexico and Florida fishing adventures with the "Gulf of Mexico, Florida Daily Fishing Report" podcast. Dive into daily insights on fish activity, weather conditions, and expert tips for your next catch. Explore the vibrant marine life and learn from seasoned anglers to enhance your fishing experience. Perfect for both novice and seasoned fishermen seeking timely information and engaging content about one of the most abundant fishing regions. Tune in and elevate your fishing game!

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  • "Snapper Surge, Tarpon Tango: Gulf Coast Fishing Report July 7, 2025"

    "Snapper Surge, Tarpon Tango: Gulf Coast Fishing Report July 7, 2025"
    Jul 7 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your July 7, 2025, fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico side of sunny Florida. The day’s been a mix of fast-changing weather and classic Gulf summer patterns. This afternoon saw scattered thunderstorms rolling in with some heavy downpours, so most folks wisely planned their outings around the radar. Winds were mostly out of the south-southwest, stirring up 1-3 foot waves near shore, and the heat index crept into triple digits inland. That marine layer kept things a little cooler on the water, but if you were fishing exposed flats—hydration was a must today, no question. Rip currents were a moderate concern along the north Gulf beaches, but no major coastal flooding or red tide issues have been reported according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

    The tidal schedule shaped the bite all day. At Gulf Harbors and Indian Rocks Beach, the first low tide hit before sunrise (around 4:40AM), with the high running up just after 10AM. Water started dropping by early evening—low again at 6:18PM. Sunrise was at 6:40AM, and sunset rolls in at 8:31PM. Morning outgoing tides and the late day incoming both had an edge, making for strong activity windows as the currents moved bait around the flats and edges.

    Snapper are the headline this week. There’s a lot of chatter about red snapper, especially with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission project getting ready to launch next month that’s aimed at reshaping recreational snapper management. Folks are eager for that, but today saw steady action on mangrove snapper and lane snapper over nearshore reefs and wrecks in 40-70 feet. Most boats reporting in had no trouble picking up limits, average sizes running 12-18 inches with some stretches seeing fish pushing the 20-inch mark. Deeper structure also held decent numbers of gag grouper and the occasional red grouper, though the bite slowed a bit after the morning squalls.

    Inshore, the grass flats from Tarpon Springs down to Sarasota lit up as soon as the storms cleared. Big schools of bait are hanging on the edges, and that kept the trout fired up during the moving tide, with a steady pick of slot fish (16-20 inches) on both live shrimp and white paddle tails. Snook action has been hit or miss in the passes—this week’s south wind had them hugging structure and bridge pilings tight, especially during the early outgoing tide. Tarpon are still rolling along the beaches, especially off Anna Maria and Boca Grande Pass, but they’ve been a little finicky—best shot came during first light with live threadfins or crab.

    Off the piers and local docks, Spanish mackerel have been busting bait hard on the outgoing tide. A silver spoon or small Gotcha plug worked fast was the ticket here, and several anglers reported bonus runs from big ladyfish and the occasional bluefish mixed in.

    For lures, I recommend a 3-inch white or chartreuse paddle tail jig for trout and redfish on the flats. Offshore, a live pilchard or pinfish free-lined over structure is top for snapper and grouper, but dead sardines and squid worked when the bite slowed. For tarpon, a big live threadfin or crab under a float remains the go-to. Early risers willing to toss topwater plugs around sunrise got blasted by snook and the odd jack, especially in creeks and mangrove points.

    Hot spots today:
    - **Hernando Beach Reefs:** Loaded with mangrove snapper and grouper on the ledges.
    - **John’s Pass to Treasure Island:** Great early-morning snook and tarpon activity, especially when the storms broke and water clarity improved.

    That’s a wrap on today’s Gulf report. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a tide or a hot bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    4 mins
  • Florida Gulf Fishing Report: Battling Weather, Chasing Snapper, Snook, and Tarpon

    Florida Gulf Fishing Report: Battling Weather, Chasing Snapper, Snook, and Tarpon
    Jul 6 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your July 6, 2025, fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico side of Florida.

    Let’s start with the conditions—Mother Nature has kept us on our toes. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, it’s been an active weather pattern with widespread rain and afternoon thunderstorms across much of the state. Central and South Florida saw torrential downpours and some flooding concerns, while the Panhandle baked in triple-digit heat indices. Marine hazards include wave heights of one to three feet, with an elevated risk of rip currents along most coastlines. If you’re headed out, keep a weather eye, especially for afternoon storms.

    Sunrise this morning came at 6:47 AM, and the sunset will be at 8:15 PM, so you still got plenty of daylight for those late bites. Tide tables for the western coast, such as Port St. Joe in St. Joseph Bay, showed a high tide around 9 AM at 1.6 feet, dropping to a shallow low around 7:40 PM—a classic summer pattern favoring early morning and dusk for peak activity.

    Now, about the fishing: the recent rains have moved the fish around, but anglers are still finding action. Fishin’ Franks reports Mayan cichlids, mangrove snapper, and small tarpon up in the backcountry, and small snook and jacks roaming closer to the harbors. Mangrove snapper are thick around structure and docks, but keepers are harder to find—most are running small. There’s enough for a fish fry if you’re patient, with sand bream and Mayan cichlids ready to oblige. For bait, shrimp reign supreme—peeled shrimp under docks or bridges are fooling just about everything right now, from juvenile tarpon to snapper.

    Offshore, deeper reefs (120-140 feet) off Tampa and Boca Grande have produced impressive red snapper catches—some pushing 20 pounds. African pompano and king mackerel are also showing, and hogfish are in the mix for those targeting bottom dwellers. Nearshore reefs are holding sheepshead, but they’re moving around after the storms. Keep a lookout for slot-sized grouper, though red grouper are catch-and-release only until January.

    For lures, you can’t go wrong with soft plastics on a jighead for inshore snook and jacks—white, chartreuse, or root-beer have been solid. Silver spoons or topwater plugs like the classic Zara Spook are getting attention from jacks and the odd tarpon. If you’re after snapper or sheepshead, stick with shrimp or fiddler crabs. Offshore, heavy bucktail jigs tipped with squid or live pinfish are the ticket for snapper and grouper.

    Hot spots worth checking:
    - The passes and bridges around Boca Grande—early morning or dusk, drifting live shrimp along pilings for snook, snapper, and the occasional tarpon.
    - The artificial reefs off Englewood and Venice—great for snapper, grouper, and kingfish right now, especially as the water clears up post-storm.

    Remember, after a rain, water can get stained near creeks and river mouths; these spots attract bait, which brings the predators in. Be patient and move until you find the fish—don’t be afraid to switch up between live bait and artificials.

    Thanks for tuning in to your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report! Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates, and as always, tight lines and bent rods. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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    4 mins
  • Weekend Roundup: Mahi, Tuna, and Redfish Galore on Florida's Gulf Coast

    Weekend Roundup: Mahi, Tuna, and Redfish Galore on Florida's Gulf Coast
    Jun 22 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025. Summer’s in full swing and the bite’s hot up and down the coast, from the Panhandle down to Naples and across to the southwest. Conditions are lining up for a productive weekend on the water.

    Weather’s steamy with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s and a decent shot at those classic Florida afternoon pop-up storms, so rig up early and plan to dodge some rain. Winds have been mostly light, giving us smooth runs out in the Gulf and clear waters around the passes and flats.

    Today’s sunrise was at 5:49 AM with sunset at 7:55 PM, offering plenty of daylight to get after it. The tide’s your friend: high tide rolled in at 7:58 AM, and we’ll hit low around 8:55 PM according to Tide Forecast. A moving tide like this usually fires up the bite near structure and on the grass flats.

    Offshore, anglers are reporting small packs of dolphin—mahi mahi—following weed lines and floating debris, best taken trolling small ballyhoo, bonita strips, or squid. Blackfin tuna are active in 200-300 feet, especially at dawn and dusk, with small feathers or daisy chains the top producers. Kingfish are still lining up along the 120-foot ledge; drift live sardines or troll a swimming plug early and late in the day for your best shot, per the Juno Bait Fishing Report.

    Reef and bottom fishing’s been steady with solid catches of snapper species—mangrove, lane, and vermilion—over rocky bottom and near artificial reefs. Sardines are the prime bait, but cut squid and live pinfish will do the trick. Look for red grouper in 60-120 feet and some cobia popping up around trap floats and structure, according to CB’s Saltwater Outfitters.

    Inshore, snook and jacks are staged up along seawalls and deeper docks. Live mullet is the go-to bait during the day—fish them tight to cover with a little current. Night anglers are hauling in snook around bridge pilings and under dock lights with flairhawks, big swimbaits, and shrimp-imitating soft plastics. Mangrove snapper are making a push inshore, taking live shrimp and small pilchards.

    Redfish are patrolling the grass flats and mangrove edges. Early mornings, work topwater plugs like a Zara Spook or Skitterwalk over potholes. As the sun rises, switch to CAL jigs with shad tails or jerkworms to cover water and find those reds laid up in sand holes.

    Keep an eye out for Spanish mackerel, false albacore, and the occasional tarpon or tripletail near crab trap buoys and in the passes. Medium spinning tackle and a DOA Shrimp or weighted soft plastic will get the job done. Fly anglers can score with Clouser minnows on sink-tip lines.

    Hot spots to hit today include the passes and flats around Sarasota Bay, especially near Longboat Pass, and the reefs off Naples and Marco Island, where the bottom bite is especially strong this week.

    Thanks for tuning in to today’s Gulf of Mexico Florida Fishing Report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.
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