What's Biting FLBig Bend and Nature Coast
King Mackerel in Big Bend and Nature Coast
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Slow troll live baits or spoons along reefs, wrecks and bait schools in 30 to 120 feet. Spring and fall runs along both coasts.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 9 | Strong tide swing 4.8 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 9 | Strong tide swing 4.2 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 7 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 3.6 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 7 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.8 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 7 | Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 8 | Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 8 | Strong tide swing 2.7 ft |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–80°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Mackerel Gulf State Waters and Monroe County | open now Open year-round | 24" fork length | 3 per harvester | hook and line and spearing only |
- The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting a series of port meetings along the Atlantic coast to take a focused look at the commercial and recreational king and Spanish mackerel fisheries. Input gathered during these port meetings will directly affect future management efforts for king and Spanish mackerel.
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.