What's Biting FLSoutheast Florida
Bonefish in Southeast Florida
Sight fishing the flats of Biscayne Bay and the Keys with shrimp, crabs or flies. Catch and release only.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 8 | Breezy 23 mph. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.6 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 5 | Strong wind 30 mph. Rain likely 73%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 4 | Strong wind 25 mph. Rain likely 86%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 5 | Breezy 18 mph. Rain likely 71%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.0 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 6 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.0 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 7 | Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.2 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 7 | Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 72–88°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state waters only
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonefish Statewide | open now Open year-round | — | — | The use of a multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait to harvest or attempt to harvest bonefish was also prohibited Sept. 1, 2013. Catch-And-Release fishery Elimination of a tournament exemption permit (went into effect Sept. 1, 2013) |
- Bonefish is a Catch-And-Release fishery
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.