Whale Harbor
Islamorada, Monroe County, FL
Sunny
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83°F
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Feels 89°
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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: Ambush prey from mangrove edges on high tides throughout Whale Harbor. Switch to shallow grass flat edges on the fall.
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the shallow flats and shorelines of Whale Harbor. Sight-fish tailing reds on low tide with gold spoons or D.O.A. Shrimp.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Dominate the grass flats throughout Whale Harbor. DOA Shrimp, CAL jigs, and live pilchards over the flat edges at first light.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.
Local Notes: Root around oyster bars and shell beds in Whale Harbor. Shrimp or crab on bottom in 3–6 ft of water.
Florida Pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.
Local Notes: Roam the sandy potholes and flats of Whale Harbor in cooler months. Quarter-ounce jigs tipped with shrimp.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to mangrove roots, docks, and any structure in Whale Harbor. Live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Local Notes: Cruise the sandy flats and channels near Whale Harbor. Sight-cast live crabs — one of the great flats challenges.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Work oyster bars, crab trap floats, and dock pilings throughout Whale Harbor. Fiddler crabs are best.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll through Whale Harbor on their way to spawning aggregations. Sight-fish rolling fish with crabs or swimbaits.
Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.
Local Notes: Abundant near the reef structures accessible from Whale Harbor. Chum with ground fish and freeline pilchards.