Cudas on the Flats
The tides have been high for the last two weeks. The temperature is set to be in the upper 70's early in the week, and dip to the low 70's to upper 60's by weeks end. The winds will be in the 3 to 18 mph range most of the week.
Fall Weather Fishing
The early fall weather pattern has arrived here in the Keys. This week the forecast is calling for winds from 9 to 27 mph. Monday through Friday are calling for a northeasterly wind. Monday through Wednesday are calling for 20+ mph winds. Thursday and Friday the winds are set to fall to more fishable 9-13 mph range. Saturday and Sunday, the wind is due to kick due east, and stay in the 9-15 mph range. The forecast is calling for mainly sunny skies for the week. The temperature is set to be in the upper 70's to lower 80's all week.
Tarpon, Bonefish, Cudas
The winds will be in the 9 to 27 mph range most of the week. Captains have been reporting some groups of smaller Tarpon still hanging around, with some medium fish mixed in with the right conditions. Bonefish have been a pleasant surprise with many fish being caught as the water temps are right in a good range. Look to find most Bones active on a tide change. Permit have still been slow this time of year. There have been some permit around, but as always they can be picky and elusive. The large Cudas are out on the flats as the water temperature has started to fall. These guys are a great challenge on fly or light spin gear. Remember to get the fly moving fast to get their attention. They love live bait!
Offshore
Offshore there have been a great variety of fish being caught. Snapper and grouper have been the normal culprits on the bottom. There have been a mix of Wahoo, with some Kings, Barracudas, Bonita, Mahi’s, and some Blackfin Tuna have arrived. Sailfish have also been on the prowl.
