Key West Flats and Backcountry Fishing Calendar
January
Sharks, Barracuda and Jacks are abundant on the flats. Permit
fishing is good and gets better later in the month.
February
Permit fishing is increasingly better. Bonefish are abundant
depending on the weather. Sharks and barracuda abundant regardless
of the weather.
March
Permit fishing at it's peak. Tarpon fishing is beginning to get
good. Bonefishing is reliable and good.
April
Permit leave the flats to spawn offshore. Bonefishing is good. Tarpon fishing
is just getting better by the day!
May
Tarpon fishing is at it's peak. Bonefishing continues to be good.
June
Tarpon still at a peak. Bonefishing is very good. Permit are
making a strong comeback.
July
Bonefishing really heats up. Tarpon fishing remains good. Permit
fishing is excellent.
August
Bonefishing is good early and late. Tarpon fishing remains good.
Permit fishing remains strong.
September
Tarpon, Permit and Bonefish are all fishing well.
October
Peak time for Bonefish, some Tarpon and Permit. A great time
of year.
November
Tarpon, Permit and Bonefish are all fishing well.
December
Sharks and Barracudas show up in large numbers. Bonefishing is
good in some areas. Permit fishing is still good. Tarpon are
scarce due to colder water temperatures.
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