The flats fishing has been picking up following the departure of Ian. The passing of Ian has brought some cooler water temperatures. 

There have been a multitude of schools of Bonefish seen on the grass flats recently. They have been seen in large numbers on the gulf side as well as the Atlantic side of the Keys. These cooling water temperatures cause the fish to stay active into mid-day. 

There have also been a larger numbers of permit sighted tailing on the flats this over the last two weeks. Lately, some of the schools of large permit have easily numbered in the thirties and forties on the surrounding flats. 

Also, there have still been quite of few tarpon landed recently over the last week. Most of the tarpon caught have been juveniles. However, there have also been anglers who have come into the Saltwater Angler who have caught fish in the 100-pound range.