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  • Weekend Roundup: Mahi, Tuna, and Redfish Galore on Florida's Gulf Coast

    Weekend Roundup: Mahi, Tuna, and Redfish Galore on Florida's Gulf Coast
    2025/06/22
    Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025. Summer’s in full swing and the bite’s hot up and down the coast, from the Panhandle down to Naples and across to the southwest. Conditions are lining up for a productive weekend on the water.

    Weather’s steamy with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s and a decent shot at those classic Florida afternoon pop-up storms, so rig up early and plan to dodge some rain. Winds have been mostly light, giving us smooth runs out in the Gulf and clear waters around the passes and flats.

    Today’s sunrise was at 5:49 AM with sunset at 7:55 PM, offering plenty of daylight to get after it. The tide’s your friend: high tide rolled in at 7:58 AM, and we’ll hit low around 8:55 PM according to Tide Forecast. A moving tide like this usually fires up the bite near structure and on the grass flats.

    Offshore, anglers are reporting small packs of dolphin—mahi mahi—following weed lines and floating debris, best taken trolling small ballyhoo, bonita strips, or squid. Blackfin tuna are active in 200-300 feet, especially at dawn and dusk, with small feathers or daisy chains the top producers. Kingfish are still lining up along the 120-foot ledge; drift live sardines or troll a swimming plug early and late in the day for your best shot, per the Juno Bait Fishing Report.

    Reef and bottom fishing’s been steady with solid catches of snapper species—mangrove, lane, and vermilion—over rocky bottom and near artificial reefs. Sardines are the prime bait, but cut squid and live pinfish will do the trick. Look for red grouper in 60-120 feet and some cobia popping up around trap floats and structure, according to CB’s Saltwater Outfitters.

    Inshore, snook and jacks are staged up along seawalls and deeper docks. Live mullet is the go-to bait during the day—fish them tight to cover with a little current. Night anglers are hauling in snook around bridge pilings and under dock lights with flairhawks, big swimbaits, and shrimp-imitating soft plastics. Mangrove snapper are making a push inshore, taking live shrimp and small pilchards.

    Redfish are patrolling the grass flats and mangrove edges. Early mornings, work topwater plugs like a Zara Spook or Skitterwalk over potholes. As the sun rises, switch to CAL jigs with shad tails or jerkworms to cover water and find those reds laid up in sand holes.

    Keep an eye out for Spanish mackerel, false albacore, and the occasional tarpon or tripletail near crab trap buoys and in the passes. Medium spinning tackle and a DOA Shrimp or weighted soft plastic will get the job done. Fly anglers can score with Clouser minnows on sink-tip lines.

    Hot spots to hit today include the passes and flats around Sarasota Bay, especially near Longboat Pass, and the reefs off Naples and Marco Island, where the bottom bite is especially strong this week.

    Thanks for tuning in to today’s Gulf of Mexico Florida Fishing Report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.
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  • Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Bait Pods, Mackerel, Snapper & More Bite Strong Across Inshore & Offshore Spots

    Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Bait Pods, Mackerel, Snapper & More Bite Strong Across Inshore & Offshore Spots
    2025/06/21
    Artificial Lure here, with your Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

    Sunrise this morning hit at 6:36 a.m. and sunset won’t be until 8:28 p.m., giving us a full 13 hours and 52 minutes to chase those bites. The water is moving with an above-average tidal coefficient, peaking at 70 to 75 by evening, so expect strong tides and currents—perfect conditions for stirring up the bite across both inshore and offshore spots according to Tides4Fishing. Low tide rolled in early at 3:02 a.m., with the next low at 5:24 p.m. High tides crested at 8:49 a.m. and will return at 11:56 p.m.

    Weatherwise, it’s classic summer on the Gulf: hot, sunny, and humid, with the possibility of an afternoon sea breeze and isolated showers, so plan accordingly and keep an eye on any passing storms.

    Right now, the bite is excellent and fish are in full summer feed mode. Reports from the Gulf of Mexico Florida Daily Fishing Report podcast highlight fish actively feeding nearly all day, with big action starting around the bait pods. Spanish and king mackerel are hot on the beach, and you won’t have to travel far for plenty of action on mahi, blackfin tuna, and even wahoo offshore, according to Coastal Angler Magazine’s June report.

    The nearshore and reefs have been especially productive for cobia, black seabass, triggerfish, and red snapper—Captain Experiences and the Southeast Fisheries Science Center confirm solid numbers of these species coming to the docks just this past week. Red snapper and kingfish are biting strong, and gray triggerfish are very active until their brief summer closure kicks in later this season. Greater amberjack is also open and showing great numbers offshore.

    As for baits and lures, here’s what’s been working:
    - For cobia: Live menhaden or cigar minnows are killing it, especially when rigged on a 24–30-inch wire leader with double treble hooks. If you see free-swimming cobia, keep a 4-ounce jig head with a plastic eel at the ready.
    - For spanish and king mackerel: Trolling cigar minnows and Ballyhoo behind Mackahoos and sea witches is producing steady action.
    - On the flats and beaches: Small jigs and “Gotcha” plugs for Spanish and bluefish near bait pods.
    - Offshore: Ballyhoo and squid for mahi and blackfin, deep jigs for snapper and grouper.

    For hot spots, check the edges of major passes like Destin and Egmont, and target the reefs between 5 and 20 miles out of Sarasota and Naples for heavy snapper and kingfish action. The bait pods along the beaches from Tampa to Marco Island are drawing in predators big time. Don’t forget about Boca Grande Pass if you’re hoping to hook into tarpon as they’re still rolling.

    Thanks for tuning in today and be sure to subscribe for the latest local knowledge and updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Tides, Topwater, and Tasty Offshore Bites

    Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Tides, Topwater, and Tasty Offshore Bites
    2025/06/21
    Good morning Gulf Coast anglers—Artificial Lure here with your narrative fishing report for June 21, 2025, covering the Florida Gulf of Mexico waters.

    Let’s talk tides and sunrise first. Along the Gulf coast, sunrise comes in around 6:34 AM with sunset just after 8:22 PM. This gives us nearly 14 hours of daylight action. Today’s tide chart for Fort Myers shows a high tide peaking mid-morning around 9:47 AM and another in the evening at 7:47 PM. Low tides hit just before dawn and again in early afternoon, making those shifting currents prime feeding windows, especially at first light and dusk, so plan your trips accordingly. The average tidal coefficient today is 61, meaning we have decent water movement—enough to get those game fish active without being too tricky to fish, even for newer anglers, according to Tides4Fishing.

    Weather’s cooperating with light breezes and typical summer warmth, meaning topwater action should be on fire early and late. As water temps rise, we’re seeing game species getting lively—reports from the Gulf of Mexico Daily Fishing Report say fish are actively feeding all day right now.

    Inshore, the snook bite is hot as these fish push out of the back bays to stage along passes, according to the most recent Hubbard’s Marina Fishing Report. Early morning and evening are your best bets for these linesiders, with live pilchards or pinfish under a popping cork, or topwater plugs like a Rapala Skitter Walk for those explosive strikes. Redfish and speckled trout are also active around oyster bars and grass flats, especially on the moving tide—throw a Gulp! Shrimp or MirrOlure for consistent action.

    Beach and surf fishing continues to produce pompano and whiting. Florida’s Forgotten Coast Springs Fishing Report recommends FishGum, Sand Flea Fishbites, and fresh shrimp as top baits—cast into the sandbar breaks 15–25 feet out. If you’re after Spanish mackerel running the beach, switch to silver spoons or gotcha plugs as they chase bait pods close to the sand.

    Offshore, it’s wide open. Black seabass, cobia, triggerfish, king mackerel, and red snapper are all coming in strong on the 4-hour trips, according to Captain Experiences. Offshore crews fishing 100–160 feet over hard bottom or ledges are catching red and scamp grouper with live pinfish, squid, and cut threadfin. Snapper—vermillion, red, and mangrove—are loving squid strips and double-snelled rigs. Don’t forget the pitch rod for surprise cobia; a 4-ounce jig with a plastic eel body works great when a brown bomber pops up next to the boat.

    Hot spots right now:
    - Destin Pass: Snook, specks, reds, plus king mackerel just offshore.
    - Anclote Key: Trout and reds on the flats, and cobia around the channel markers.
    - John’s Pass/ Madeira Beach: Snook staging up, nearshore snapper and kingfish active.

    Thanks for tuning in to today’s Florida Gulf fishing report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for all your up-to-date fishing news and tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Gulf of Mexico, Florida Fishing Report: Summer Solstice Sizzles with Hot Bites

    Gulf of Mexico, Florida Fishing Report: Summer Solstice Sizzles with Hot Bites
    2025/06/20
    Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure with today’s Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

    We’re rolling into the summer solstice weekend, and the bite is living up to the hype, from sunrise to sunset. According to the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Daily Fishing Report podcast, this June has delivered prime conditions with fish actively feeding pretty much all day long.

    The sun came up at 6:34 AM and you can expect it to set tonight at 8:21 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get after it. Over at Shell Point, the morning low tide rolled in at 1:00 AM, with a high tide set for 5:02 PM this evening. Tidal coefficients are sitting around 60 this morning, dropping to the mid-50s by mid-afternoon—nothing wild, but enough tidal movement to trigger good feeding windows, especially close to that evening peak.

    Weather-wise, we’re looking at classic Gulf summer conditions. Expect muggy air, plenty of sun, and a light onshore breeze—perfect for early birds or heading out toward dusk. These steady temps keep inshore water warm and the fish fired up.

    Let’s talk fish activity. In the past few days, anglers have been loading up on pompano along the beach—one report noted 36 head of pompano caught in a single morning, mixed with ladyfish, sharks, and catfish. The nearshore bite out to 20 miles has also been on fire, with Spanish mackerel, kingfish, and cobia all showing up in numbers, especially where you can find those thick menhaden bait pods. Offshore, mahi, blackfin tuna, and wahoo are making good showings, especially for those dragging cigar minnows and ballyhoo behind sea witches and Mackahoos.

    Redfish are working the oyster bars, flats, and mangroves. Target them with live shrimp or cut bait early, but don’t sleep on soft plastics or gold spoons if you’re sight fishing. For tarpon fans, the passes and beaches from Tampa down to Boca Grande remain hot—these silvers are rolling and feeding heavy during the morning incoming and evening outgoing tides.

    Lure and bait selection is straightforward this week. Live shrimp, sand fleas, and cut bait are putting up good numbers for pompano and redfish. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are hitting small jigs and Gotcha plugs near the big bait pods. Offshore, it’s tough to beat live menhaden, cigar minnows, or ballyhoo on that double-treble hook rig. Keep a pitch rod ready with a 4-ounce jig and plastic eel for a shot at cruising cobia.

    A couple of local hot spots for today:
    - Shell Point and the flats around St. Marks for redfish and trout, especially with today’s tidal swing.
    - The nearshore reefs and piers around Destin and Panama City for Spanish mackerel, kings, and pompano.
    - Boca Grande Pass for those still chasing the tarpon bite—it’s prime time right now.

    That’s today’s rundown. Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for daily reports and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Destin Jetties, Navarre Pier, and Panama City Reefs - Fishing the Gulf Today

    Destin Jetties, Navarre Pier, and Panama City Reefs - Fishing the Gulf Today
    2025/06/18
    Welcome to the Gulf of Mexico Florida Fishing Report for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from the piers to the nearshore reefs, with what’s biting, what’s working, and where to get your lines wet today.

    We’re kicking off the day with a classic June weather pattern along the Gulf Coast: warm days, plenty of sun, and that afternoon breeze rolling in off the water. Sunrise hit around 6:24 a.m., and you’ll have light until sunset at 8:25 p.m. With nearly 14 hours of daylight, you’ve got time to chase the tides and the bite.

    Tide-wise, the early high tide rolled in just after 1:30 a.m., low tide around 8:00 a.m., another high at 2:15 p.m., and the evening low coming right before sunset. These swings are prime for moving water, which means active fish and better odds for you. According to Tide-Forecast, the tidal coefficient is moderate, so you’ll see solid current without it being too much for live bait or light tackle. That morning outgoing tide and the afternoon flood should both fish well.

    On recent catches, anglers report firing action on several fronts. Inshore, the bay systems around Destin, Panama City, and Tampa Bay are giving up nice trout, redfish, and black snapper. Live shrimp is the go-to bait under popping corks for trout and reds. For artificial fans, Z-Man Scented PaddlerZ and Egret Baits Vudu Mullet fished on a jighead have been hot, especially on flats and creek mouths at dawn.

    The piers are seeing a mixed bag: flounder, reds, a few bonita, and even some early blackfin tuna runs popping up around Navarre and Destin according to Half Hitch Tackle’s latest report. Sheepshead are stacking up on the bridges and jetties; again, live shrimp is king for these bait thieves. For bottom fishing at state water wrecks, expect consistent action on flounder, mingos (vermillion snapper), and the odd scamp and red grouper coming in from the deeper reefs.

    Nearshore, the kayak reefs and the first couple miles out are where you’ll find those bonita and tuna at first light. Trolling light-colored Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows or Rapala Husky Jerks is producing, along with feather rigs for a shot at early pelagics. Don’t forget a Sabiki rig if you want some easy live bait—bait pods are thick early.

    For the bait and lure rundown:
    - Live shrimp and pilchards are your best natural baits right now.
    - Artificial lures: Z-Man Scented PaddlerZ, Vudu Mullet, Yo-Zuri Minnows, Rapala Husky Jerks, and Boone trolling feathers are all catching fish.
    - For bottom dwellers, try squid or cut bait on the wrecks.

    A couple hot spots to hit:
    - The Destin East Pass jetties for trout, reds, and sheepshead early and late.
    - The Navarre Beach Pier for a shot at flounder, reds, and maybe a blackfin if you’re there before sunrise.
    - Panama City’s Frangista Reef and the pole spot are loaded with vermillion snapper and occasional grouper.

    That’s your bite for today! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for daily fishing insight tailored to the Gulf. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Summer Bites, Tides, and Offshore Riches

    Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Summer Bites, Tides, and Offshore Riches
    2025/06/15
    Hey y’all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Florida fishing report for Sunday, June 15th, 2025.

    We’re in the heart of summer, and the Gulf’s showing out with those classic June conditions: plenty of warm, clear water and long stretches of daylight. According to Amelia Fish Bites, June is a prime month for the Gulf Coast, and you can feel it in the bite from sunrise to sunset.

    For today, tide times are favoring a strong afternoon push. Over at Gulf Shores, we’ll see a low tide around 1:55 AM, then the high tide peaking at 2:52 PM. Sunrise is at 5:48 AM and we won’t see that sun slip away till close to 8 PM. That gives you a wide window to work those moving tides—just the ticket for inshore and nearshore action.

    Weather’s cooperating, too—it’s warm, fairly light winds, and water temps are in that sweet spot for both inshore and offshore targets. Great Days Outdoors reports that in northwest Florida, anglers are scoring big on red snapper, king mackerel, and gag grouper offshore, while inshore you’ll find speckled trout and big redfish working the flats and oyster bars. Hubbard’s Marina says redfish action has been hot all week, especially around mangroves and oyster bars.

    What’s biting? This past week, boats out of Panama City and Destin have been loading up on red snapper and grouper when the seas let them run deep, while shore anglers are finding mackerel, ladyfish, and some keeper trout on the beaches and piers. Mangrove snapper are thick at the jetties, and there’s steady sheepshead and drum near structure.

    Best baits and lures: If you’re heading offshore, drop live pinfish or cut squid for snapper, or try a big bucktail jig for grouper. Nearshore and inshore, soft plastics in pearl or chartreuse are getting hammered by trout and redfish—especially swimbaits and paddle tails. Don’t sleep on live shrimp or cut mullet, either. For king macks, flashy spoons and gotcha plugs are the ticket, especially at first light and when the tide’s running.

    A couple of hot spots to check out this week: John’s Pass around Madeira Beach is producing steady redfish and the occasional snook, especially working the afternoon incoming tide. Further up the Panhandle, Destin’s East Pass is seeing strong snapper bites and a rush of Spanish mackerel.

    That’s your Gulf report for today! Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for more daily insight and on-the-water updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Summer Sizzle, Snapper Surge, and Inshore Hotspots

    Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Summer Sizzle, Snapper Surge, and Inshore Hotspots
    2025/06/14
    Good morning from the Gulf, this is Artificial Lure reporting for June 14, 2025, with your local fishing rundown for Florida’s Gulf Coast.

    We’re closing out the spring and rolling into summer full force—water temps are up, the air’s thick and hot, and that means prime action for inshore and offshore anglers alike. Sunrise was right around 6 a.m., with sunset expected at about 8:25 p.m. Today’s tidal pattern is moderate: the first low tide hit early, with a high tide climbing late morning through early afternoon, so the best bite window is going to be that rising water from sun-up until the heat really settles in, which is pretty much the name of the game this month. According to Tides4Fishing, the tidal coefficient is sitting in the “average” range, which means currents will be moving just enough for some solid action without making things too tricky.

    Weatherwise, pack your sunscreen—it’s forecast to be a scorcher with light southeast winds and minimal chance of rain, making it a picture-perfect day to be on the water.

    Let’s break down the fish activity:

    Offshore, local guides like those featured on the Gulf of Mexico, Florida Daily Fishing Report are still shouting about red snapper—season’s in and the bite is hot, with plenty of nice fish coming in off the reefs and ledges. Kingfish are showing in solid numbers along with gag and red grouper, and for those pushing deep, there are reports from Captain Experiences of big black grouper and tilefish coming up from beyond 200 feet. Big baits—frozen sardines, squid, and live pinfish—are producing the best results for snapper and grouper. For artificial fans, heavy bucktail jigs and large soft plastics on a 1-2 ounce jighead are doing the trick when worked near structure.

    Inshore, Captain Oz’s June report recommends hitting the early morning incoming tide for redfish and snook—those fish are active along mangrove edges and oyster bars, especially up in the Hernando and Pasco county stretches. Soft plastic jerkbaits and topwater plugs are getting crushed right at first light, and if you’re throwing live bait, pilchards and live shrimp under a popping cork about two to three feet deep is a killer strategy—especially as the water pushes higher into the grass. Trout schools are holding on the deeper edges of flats, mixed in with the occasional pompano.

    Recent catches have been strong: reports from John’s Pass and Madeira Beach are all about consistent redfish action, with healthy numbers also coming from the flats near Gandy Bridge and Boca Ciega Bay. Offshore, charter boats are still stacking snapper and grouper, many reaching their limits early if the current and weather cooperate.

    For hot spots, don’t miss the famed “Whistler Buoy” off Tampa Bay for snapper and king mackerel, and the spoil islands west of the Anclote River for inshore redfish and snook.

    That’s the reel deal for today—thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for daily bite updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Snapper, Reds, and Tarpon Biting Across Florida Waters

    Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Snapper, Reds, and Tarpon Biting Across Florida Waters
    2025/06/14
    Well, howdy anglers, it’s Artificial Lure here bringing you the latest word from the Gulf waters off Florida. If you’re looking to load up the cooler and have a great day out, listen up—this is your go-to report for what’s biting and where.

    Start with the tides, always key for savvy fishermen. Over at Gulf Harbors earlier this morning, we saw a high tide around 4:12 AM and a low coming up midday. That makes for solid water movement, stirring up bait and getting the predators fired up. Over on the Alabama side near Gulf Shores, tides are running a little milder, with sunrise at about 5:48 AM and sunset stretching out til nearly 8 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get it done. Check local tide charts before you hit the water for the best times to be on the move.

    Weather’s looking good—no fronts rolling in, just gentle southeast breezes keeping the seas manageable and temps in the low 80s on the bay. That’s prime for all-day action and keeps the fish chewing.

    Now let’s talk fish activity. Captain Rick Murphy and his crew out on the Gulf have been putting anglers on a mixed bag—red snapper, grouper, and kingfish have been the big winners offshore as red snapper season heats up. Closer to shore, redfish are schooled up along oyster bars, flats, and mangrove shorelines, ready to pounce on anything that moves. Tournament regulars like Captain Geoffrey Page and Captain Jeff Hagaman are reporting strong action for redfish and tarpon along the beaches and inshore, with plenty of topwater blowups and tailing fish in the shallows.

    Best lures? Match the hatch, friends. For snapper and grouper, you can’t go wrong with a slow-pitched jig or a cigar minnow on a tightline. Inshore, throw a weedless shrimp fly or a big topwater like a spook for redfish—those big boys are chasing crabs and baitfish along the edges. For tarpon, a live pinfish or mullet will get you in the game, but don’t overlook a well-placed soft plastic jerkbait either.

    Hot spots to hit today? Try the nearshore reefs off Clearwater and Madeira Beach for grouper and snapper. For inshore action, hit the oyster bars and mangrove channels in Tampa Bay south to Charlotte Harbor—those redfish and tarpon are thick right now. If you’re up for a tournament challenge, Boca Grande Pass is always a classic for big tarpon.

    So get out there, check those tides and weather, and go put some fish in the boat. Thanks for tuning in, and remember, to never miss a report, subscribe so you always get the freshest intel from the water. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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