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Fishing Report: Fishing Report for the Florida Keys. Key West area.
Hello again from The Saltwater Angler in beautiful Key West.
There was a noticeable change in the weather this past week. We’ve been seeing steady breezes out of the northeast all week long which can mean only one thing…………WINTER! As much as that pains me to say we shouldn’t be fishing for cuda’s and sharks just yet. The baby tarpon fishing has taken a hit this week but if you can find the fish they're still eating fairly well. With the north wind they really haven’t been rolling but they have been in their usual spots.
The reports of bonefish this week have been surprisingly decent with anglers catching them almost every day. This time of year you certainly won’t see as many fish, but the ones on the flats are generally the larger fish. This is a good time to fish for tailers too because the shallow water is warmer where the fish are more likely to be. The permit is certainly the most tolerant to colder temps and the fishing for them has also been good but not excellent.
As the water temps start to drop I like to concentrate fishing in the lakes because it seems more consistent at that time. The flats are really large out there and they seem to hold more stable water temps which fish like. You can also start looking for big schools of jacks which will hang on sharks and rays in that area. With some unsettled weather in the forecast pick your days wisely when venturing out this week.
With the weather changing day to day and water and air temps dropping at the same rate, finding consistent water temps can be a struggle. One way to give yourself a better chance at finding good water temperature is to concentrate your fishing on the ocean side of the keys. The fish seem to migrate to these flats as the water temps drop. Whether you're back east and trying to catch bonefish or down in Key West fishing for permit, the ocean side flats are definitely worth stopping by for a look. From all of us at The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side. | 
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