Can you fish the Thunderbolt wreck?

The T-bolt can be tricky to fish. It’s 115 feet down and the current is usually swift. I’ve drift fished it with good success when there were a few us out there.

Where do you fish in Cudjoe Key?

| fishing in Cudjoe Key (Pirates Cove) (1.5 mi.) | fishing in Kemp Channel Viaduct (1.5 mi.) | fishing in Sugarloaf Key (Pirates Cove) (1.5 mi.) | fishing in Sugarloaf Key (East Side, Tarpon Creek) (2.5 mi.)

What is the best month to fish in the Florida Keys?

While most tourists flock to the Florida Keys in Spring, the best fishing is actually from January through May. Good fishing with lesser crowds can be also be found June through October for various species of gamefish.

How do you fish in Big Pine Key?

Can you fish from shore in the Keys?

One of the really great things about the Florida Keys is the ability to see a great looking fishing spot from the road and pull the car over and fish there. We have 150 miles of water on both sides of the road and there are some great places for shore fishing. Many places that look really good are tide dependent.

Which Florida Key is the best for fishing?

1. Marathon.
2. Big Pine Key.
3. Florida Bay.
4. Key West.
5. Key Largo.
6. Boca Chica Channel Bridge.
7. Islamorada.

Is January a good time to fish in Key West?

Boasting hundreds of varieties of seasonal and year-round species of fish, Islamorada is truly a fisherman’s dream spot and should be on every fisherman’s bucket list. The best time to fish in Key West for sailfish, tarpon, spotted seatrout, mahi-mahi, and cobia is from January through September.

Is fishing better in Key Largo or Key West?

If you’re into fishing, either fly-fishing or hook-and-line, you’ll find that Key West is by far the better option. Key West has multiple fishing championships and tournaments throughout the year at various locations around the island and in the surrounding waters.

Where can I fish off Big Pine Key?

Fishing in the Keys There are three keys within a stone’s throw of Big Pine Key Resort (aka BPKFL): Big Mangrove, Little Don Quixote Key, and No Name Key. All are within a quick boating distance of one another and offer great opportunities for a variety of sport fishing.

Where are you not allowed to fish in the Keys?

Sanctuary Preservation Areas and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are marked by 30″ diameter yellow buoys around the perimeter of the zone. Mooring buoys within these zones will be marked with a sticker which denotes that fishing is not allowed.

Do I need a fishing license in the Keys?

Is a Fishing License Required? A saltwater fishing license is required to fish independently in the Keys, even from area bridges or from shore. These can be purchased at many bait and tackle shops, online at www.myfwc.com or by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA (888-347-4356) toll-free.

Can you fish off the beach in Florida without a license?

Residents and non-residents are required to carry a valid Florida fishing license to fish in freshwater, whether you are fishing from the shore, from a boat, from a dock, jetty or from a pier. Exceptions are for anglers under 16, resident or non-resident, and Florida residents 65 and over.

What is the prettiest Florida Key?

Key Largo – John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Key Largo is home to one of the Florida Keys’ most famous scenic views with the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.

Are there great white sharks in Key West?

In January of 2021, a great white shark pinged off the coast of Key West, Florida. This particular shark is eleven feet long and seems to travel all along the coast of Florida at its own pace. More than 2200 miles have been logged since September 2020, when the great white was first tagged.

Which key has best fishing?

• Islamorada. Billing itself as the “sport fishing capital of the world,” Islamorada promises picture-worthy catches.
• Marathon. Situated in the heart of the Florida Keys, Marathon is one of the region’s most historic—and hopping—areas.
• Big Pine Key.
• Key Largo.

How deep is the Thunderbolt wreck?

The Thunderbolt was intentionally sunk on March 6, 1986, as part of the Florida Keys Artificial Reef Association project. She now lies intact and upright on a sand bottom in 120 feet of water four miles south of Marathon and Key Colony Beach.

Are mahi biting in the Keys?

The spring and summer months (April – September) bring plenty of Florida Dolphin Fishing throughout the keys. Dolphin are also known as Florida Mahi Mahi. Typically the summer time is the most consistent for these bad boys!

What is the best time of day to fish in Florida?

Fish generally prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright midday rays. In midday, the surface temperature of the water is also hotter, forcing the fish to move deeper.

What do I need to know about fishing in the Keys?

• How to Attract Game Fish. Free-line pilchards or cigar minnows on light tackle to attract choice game fish.
• Mahi Mahi, Not Flipper. Be on the lookout for dolphin.
• Check out the Bay. For shark fishing, check out Florida Bay.
• Swing by Mangrove.

What fish are biting in January in Key West?

January Fishing In the Atlantic, shoreward shifts of the Gulf Stream and baitfish movements induced by cooling water bring large pelagics including Sailfish, Wahoo, and Cero Mackerel in near the outer reef edge. Sharks, Kingfish, and large schools of Permit can be found over the Gulf wrecks.

What fish are biting in the Keys in January?

The bite has remained pretty consistent with catches of Redfish, Sheepshead, Snapper, Jacks, and Ladyfish with a few Snook mixed in there each day.

What fish are biting in January in Florida?

Trout, reds, flounder, sheepshead, and black drum can all be caught in the bay. Along the coast and just off the piers, winter bonita are cruising just off the shore line and sand bars in the early mornings. Surf, pier, and jetty fishing produce pompano, whiting, redfish, and sheepshead.

Which side of the Florida Keys is best?

Key West. Easily the most famous of the Florida Keys, there’s a reason why Key West is the most popular destination in the Keys. With everything from gorgeous historical buildings (like Hemingway’s Home) to bumping nightlife and great food, a stop here is a no-brainer.

Where is the best fishing in Florida?

• Tampa Bay.
• St. Augustine.
• Longboat Key.
• Indian River Lagoon.
• Islamorada.

Are there barracuda in Key West?

In Key West, every wreck will hold large schools of Barracuda, and they are also commonly found around the channels of the Backcountry Flats. Juvenile Barracuda like to hide near the edges of mangroves.