Florida Keys
Cobia in Florida Keys
Sight cast to fish cruising beaches in spring, or around rays, buoys and wrecks. Live eels, pinfish and big bucktail jigs.
Next three days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | 5 | New Moon feeding boost. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 4 | Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 4 | Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–82°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State and Federal Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobia Gulf and Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | 36” fork length | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less | Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net |
| Cobia Gulf and Atlantic Federal Waters | open now Open year-round | 36” fork length | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less | Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.