Looe Key
Big Pine Key, Monroe County, FL
Partly cloudy
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83°F
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Feels 90°
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- Sunrise
- 06:42 AM
- Sunset
- 06:31 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
Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.
Local Notes: Bottom fish around the reef at Looe Key with small circle hooks and shrimp or squid.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to structure at Looe Key. Fish with light fluorocarbon and live pilchards in the chum slick.
Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.
Local Notes: Classic reef fishing at Looe Key. Chum the water and freeline pilchards or shrimp on 15 lb fluorocarbon — these fish are leader-shy.
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.
Local Notes: Found circling the shallower reef structures near Looe Key. Live pinfish or eel on a circle hook.
Gag Grouper
Mycteroperca microlepis
Popular reef fish with excellent table quality. Found around structure.
Local Notes: Hold at the base of the reef structure near Looe Key. Live pinfish or cut bonito on a knocker rig.
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Local Notes: Cruise the reef edges near Looe Key. Slow-trolling live blue runners on a stinger rig.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Local Notes: Cruise the sandy areas adjacent to Looe Key. Sight-cast live crab for permit — patience is critical.