What's Biting FLSouthwest and Ten Thousand Islands
Tripletail in Southwest and Ten Thousand Islands
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 | 8 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 4.8 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 8 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 4.1 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 5 | Rain likely 78%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 3.4 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 5 | Strong tide swing 2.9 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 6 | Light wind. Strong tide swing 2.7 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 6 | Light wind. Strong tide swing 2.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 6 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 3.2 ft |
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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.