Summer has reared it’s ugly head here in the Lower Keys.  It’s hot here but the fishing is still worth the trip.

The flats still boast some large tarpon but the early morning start is what is necessary to get the bite. We’re talking 5:30AM wakeup. Once the sun is up high enough it’s time to look for bonefish and permit. Permit fishing has been spectacular for this past week. The Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament was held last week. A surprising 32 permit were released and one team leading the pack with 8 fish. Congrats to Doug Behrman of Tallahassee who was fishing with Captain Diego Rouylle of Little Torch Key.

Bonefishing has improved but the heat of the day still sends them to deeper water to cool off too. Wading conditions in the evening hours are perfect about every two weeks. The end of a falling tide or beginning of a rising tide is ideal.

September, October and November are great months for bonefish, baby tarpon and permit. It’s a less pressured fishery during the Fall months so take advantage of it if you can.