Greetings from Key West!

Saltwater Angler has the information for flats fishing in Key West.

Lighter winds will set in for most of the week from 9 to 18 mph. A small cold front with temps down to the mid 60’s will keep bonefish and permit off the flats mid-week. 

But for the early part of week and week-end, the weather should be warm enough to see some Bonefish/Permit movement onto the shallows. Windows of opportunity where the weather cooperates will still be around all week. 

The Cuda Bowl will be going on this week-end which will be the main game of choice  anyway with water temps still below 75 degrees. Hungry sharks, jacks and sea trout in the back country basins along with Cudas will be your options until water temps rise. 

The lighter winds will make fly casting easier this week which is a nice change. Switching to light spin tackle will still give you more shots at fish when the wind kicks up. 

Still having a backup plan is necessary in the winter here if you have just a few days to fish.  Finding shelter sides of mangrove islands and fishing for snapper is always an option. 

Look for the warmest time of the day with lots of sun if you are going to try any flats. Jacks will also be hungry around bait schools tight to mangrove islands and typically don’t mind moderate cold fronts.