Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest on Islamorada fishing this Monday, November 10, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:39 AM, sunset’s at 5:42 PM, and it’s setting up to be a picture-perfect late fall morning. According to the National Weather Service, today is mostly clear with light winds, but keep one eye on the weather—tomorrow a cold front moves in, so today’s your best shot at ideal conditions. Water temps are down slightly, hovering around 80°F, putting plenty of fish on the move and feeding hard.
Tides today are favorable for action: you’ve got a low tide at 6:26 AM and 5:23 PM and a high tide at 1:23 PM, so expect the bite to ramp up as water moves, especially midday into the evening. The solunar tables rate this as a “Best Evening,” so those late afternoon casts could be the ones to remember. According to local tide charts, tidal coefficients remain on the low side—currents won’t be ripping, but there’s enough movement to keep predators interested.
Let’s talk fish: inshore, guide boats and seasoned locals are reporting hot snook action near bridge pilings and deeper drop-offs—Channel 2 Bridge and Long Key Bridge are the day’s can’t-miss spots. Reds are cruising mangrove edges, and the flats are popping off with trout and strong numbers of bonefish. Keep an eye out for bonus permit and even the occasional small tarpon for those chasing a Grand Slam. Spanish mackerel schools have been thick off the beaches and near passes; just look for diving birds and nervous bait.
Looking offshore, it’s prime time for mahi-mahi. Boats headed out to the Islamorada Humps are coming back with full boxes: two-dozen schoolie mahi is no tall tale, and blackfin tuna are mixed in. Even a few sailfish were seen tailing this week—kite fishing with live gogglers or thread herring has been the winning ticket. Trolling small feathers or Ballyhoo gets the mahi fired up, especially in areas with rips and floating debris.
As for tackle, match your bait and presentation to your target species. Snook are nailing flashy hard jerkbaits and white paddletails, but nothing beats a live shrimp or pilchard pinned to light fluoro near bridge shadows. For redfish and trout, shrimp-tipped jigs or soft plastics in root beer or new penny get inhaled. Topwater walk-the-dog plugs are also a fun way to start the day. For Spanish mackerel, silver spoons and Got-Cha plugs will keep rods bent and drags screaming.
Chasing bonefish or permit on the flats? Go stealthy and small—live shrimp, sand fleas, or a well-presented pink-and-white bucktail jig will do the trick. Offshore, mahi and tuna are smashing blue-and-silver skirted baits and slow-trolled pilchards.
Today’s hot spots:
- Channel 2 Bridge, especially during peak tides for snook, reds, and trout.
- Islamorada Humps offshore, where mahi-mahi and blackfin tuna have been thick.
- White Banks flats for bonefish, trout, and the odd permit, best an hour before high tide.
Recent catches have been strong: reports from local marinas mention consistent multi-slot reds, snook trips with 30+ fish days, and Spanish macks so thick you can almost walk on them. Offshore, it’s not unheard of to limit out on mahi and find a sailfish or two waiting for your spread. And remember, it’s catch-and-release only for those permit, tarpon, and bonefish—treat ’em with care and keep Islamorada’s fishery thriving.
That’s the scoop for today. Hope you get out there, make some memories, and maybe fill both the cooler and your camera roll. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily Florida Keys updates and more pro tips.
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