Indian Key
Islamorada, Monroe County, FL
Sunny
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81°F
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Feels 86°
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- Sunrise
- 06:39 AM
- Sunset
- 06:27 PM
- Temp. Fº
- 73 Fº
- Temp. Cº
- 23 Cº
- Speed
- 19 mph
- Direction
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E
- Strength
- 6
- Level
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Moderate
Hourly Fishing Activity
Feeding Windows
Fish Species in This Area
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Work the mangrove edges at Indian Key at high tide. Topwater at dawn followed by swimbaits.
Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.
Local Notes: Bottom fish around Indian Key on light tackle. Small hooks with shrimp or pilchards.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold to every piece of structure and mangrove island near Indian Key. Light tackle with live shrimp.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Iconic Keys tarpon fishing at Indian Key. Daisy-chained fish on the flats — present a live crab or large mullet head-on.
Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.
Local Notes: Abundant throughout the shallower waters around Indian Key. Chum and freeline with small pilchards.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Local Notes: Cruise the sandy potholes and shrimp grounds around Indian Key. Sight-casting live crabs is the classic method.
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Tailing fish on the flats near Indian Key at low tide. Gold spoons or live shrimp.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the grass flats near Indian Key at first light with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards.