Tarpon fishing got hot this week. Plenty of fish pushed into the Lower Keys. Light tackle boats are getting them in the Harbor and Northwest Channel, and flats fishing guides are fishing the shallows from the Marquesas to Big Pine. There are some large tarpon moving along the ocean flats. They may stop along the way in Shark Key or near Cudjoe Key to look for a snack.

Permit are now mostly offshore. They are on the Atlantic and in the Gulf on patch reefs. The flats still hold permit but they are few and far between until late May or early June.

Bonefishing has improved with the warm weather. We are expecting a cold front tonight that will change the fishing for the next few days. In lieu of the prized three glamor species, fish for barracuda on the flats for fun.

Offshore waters are filled with plenty of opportunities. Sailfish on the color change with some cobia moving through. This week will be the World Sailfish Championship in Key West. Look for 110 boats to be out there in search of multiple releases as they pursue the grand prize of 100K.