The latest cold front has given us a blast of cooler air with temps in the 60s at night. This latest front has not been hard on the fish, harder on the anglers who head offshore to bounce around in the waves.

Inshore fish include permit, jacks, barracuda, sharks, cero mackerel, ladyfish and sea trout. This is the usual winter fare on the flats and in the backcountry basins. An occasional cobia may cruise by the Gulf edge and be found hanging around a lonely coral head. Water temps can reach 75 by weeks end and maybe we’ll see some tarpon. Last week there were plenty of guides who had their shots at tarpon in Key West all the way to Big Pine Key.

Offshore anglers can count on king mackerel along the reef edge plus mutton and yellowtail snapper down deep on the bar. West of Key West was hot for wahoo a few days ago. There are a few tuna on the Sub and End of the Bar areas. Sailfish are still cruising the color change in 180-250 ft. Take your live ballyhoo for a shot at a sail.

Winds are expected to switch to the Southeast tomorrow which can bring in a push of dolphin to the waters just off the Keys. This is a welcome addition to our array of fish in the blue water.