Early September Fishing in Key West
September holds a lot of potential for anglers in the shallow water flats and offshore. We’ve been lucky so far with no major threats of a tropical system close to us. The height of hurricane season is September 10th.
Flats fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon has been spectacular. The strong mid-day tides give the best opportunity to see permit feeding on the flats. Bonefish schools are strong and are producing fish in the 6- to 8- pound range with some double digit fish on occasion.
Tarpon are still a staple in the Lower Keys but they can come in big pushes with the tide or can be found feeding on dying baitfish on a falling tide in the backcountry. There are some bigger boys traveling the ocean but they seem to be a bit hard to feed.
Key West Offshore fishing has improved this week with plenty of good opportunities on the reef and farther offshore. West of Key West near the end of Boca Grande Bar the wahoo have been active on the deeper wrecks and below any type of debris the southerly winds have brought in.
Dolphin fishing is slow right now but there are still some nice fish being caught. Some captains that have ventured offshore towards the Wall have found schools of dolphin and have even hooked a few blue marlin in the process of fishing for other fish.
As we move into the fall season the water will start to cool and fishing will get more active.
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