What's Biting FLFlorida Keys
Tripletail in Florida Keys
Run crab trap lines and floating debris and sight cast live shrimp to fish holding under them.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 7 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 7 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 5 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 4 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 5 | Light wind. Weak tides |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 5 | Light wind. Weak tides |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 70–88°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripletail Gulf and Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | 18" | 2 fish per person | Legal Gear: hook and line gear only (no nets or spearing). Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited State regulations apply in federal waters. Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.