The flats fishing this past week has remained hot. 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. 

Although, the best bite of the day has been in the morning due to August’s increased water temperatures. These hot water temperatures cause the fish to become lethargic during mid-day which reduces the likelihood of landing a fish in the heat of the day. But the bite sometimes stays hotter, longer on the Atlantic side because of the cooler water entering the flats from the ocean. 

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 tarpons 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.