Temperature
81°F
Conditions
Overcast
Wind
9 mph W
Conditions & Overview
Water temperatures at the Florida Middle Grounds are running 82°F across the ridges in 80-120 feet and into the deeper trenches pushing 150 feet, with shallower banks providing 30-50 foot structure . Clarity is excellent this time of year as the Loop Current delivers clean blue water and nutrients to the complex. Light westerly winds at 9 mph this afternoon are manageable for the run, but building…
What's Biting
Gag grouper in the 12-20 pound class are holding on the reef structure alongside scamp grouper, with larger gags occasionally pushing 25-30 pounds over the highest relief areas.…
Full report includes: Named hotspots w/ GPS coordinates · Exact gear & lure specs · Tide-by-tide window breakdown · Sea surface temperature map · Chlorophyll edge detection · 48-hr bite windows
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WaterWatcher generates fishing reports for locations across the US using real-time pattern matching from tackle shop reports, charter captain logs, fishing forums, and live weather and tide data. The Pro Brief includes named hotspots, exact technique and gear specifications, sea surface temperature maps, and chlorophyll edge mapping for offshore fishing.