What's Biting FLSarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Bluefish in Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Wintertime surf and inlet blitzes on the Atlantic coast. Metal spoons and plugs with a wire leader.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 7 | Strong tide swing 2.5 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 6 | Heat, fish early or late. Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 5 | Rain likely 85%. Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 6 | Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 6 | Heat, fish early or late |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 7 | Light wind. Heat, fish early or late |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 6 | Heat, fish early or late |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 55–75°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Atlantic state waters, Atlantic federal waters, Gulf state and federal waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefish Gulf state and federal waters boundaryincludes Monroe County | open now Open year-round | 12" fork length | 10 per harvester (includes Monroe County) | hook and line, spears, gigs, seine, cast net |
- Gear Requirements: Legal Gear: hook and line, spears, gigs, seine, cast net
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.