Key West fishing report
Monday, November 2, 2026 · updated 9:57 PM
Today · for a 22 ft boat
INSHOREGO
OFFSHOREGO
Tide · Mon, Nov 2 · KEY WESTNOW 1.0 ft ▲ +0.1/hr
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This week
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Inshore
GOMonday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOTuesday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOWednesday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOThursday Inshore: GO, Firm
GOFriday Inshore: GO, Likely
GOSaturday Inshore: GO, Likely
GOSunday Inshore: GO, Early look
Offshore
GOMonday Offshore: GO, Firm
GOTuesday Offshore: GO, Firm
GOWednesday Offshore: GO, Firm
GOThursday Offshore: GO, Firm
GOFriday Offshore: GO, Likely
GOSaturday Offshore: GO, Likely
GOSunday Offshore: GO, Early look
FirmLikelyEarly lookFor a 22 ft boat
Saturday Nov 7 · Key WestLIKELY
INSHOREGONo flags in the forecast
OFFSHOREGONo flags in the forecast
Seas 0.5 ft · N 7 kt, gusts 6
Moving water 7:52 AM–10:52 AM and 12:45 PM–3:45 PM
Moving water 7:52 AM–10:52 AM and 12:45 PM–3:45 PM
Weather cleared it. Now clear it at home.Firms up by Thursday
Today's numbers
Wind · day maxE 7 ktTMRW ▲ 2.6
Seas · nearshore max2.7 ftTMRW ▼ 0.3
Water83°FSURFACE
Air75–80°RAIN 68%
Moon44%LAST QUARTER
Sun6:34ASET 5:47 PM
Moving-water windows today: 2:13 AM–5:13 AM; 9:08 AM–12:08 PM; 4:03 PM–7:03 PM; 8:47 PM–11:47 PM. Moderate tides this week.
Where to fish and what to throwThe full Key West report gives you GPS spots for each species, the rig and bait, the bite window on the tide and a GO / NO-GO sized to your boat.
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7-day outlook
| Day | Inshore | Offshore | Call | Wind | Seas | Air | Tides (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | GO | GO | Firm | E 7 kt G14 | 2.7 ft | 75–80° | H 3:13A 2.1 L 10:08A 0.6 H 5:03P 1.5 L 9:47P 1.0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | GO | GO | Firm | E 10 kt G16 | 2.4 ft | 75–83° | H 4:43A 2.0 L 11:05A 0.7 H 5:52P 1.7 L 11:10P 0.8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | GO | GO | Firm | ENE 10 kt G11 | 1.7 ft | 75–81° | H 6:03A 2.0 L 11:52A 0.8 H 6:33P 1.9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | GO | GO | Firm | ENE 14 kt G16 | 1.1 ft | 79–80° | L 12:18A 0.7 H 7:08A 1.9 L 12:33P 0.8 H 7:10P 2.1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | GO | GO | Likely | NE 14 kt G15 | 1.1 ft | 78–79° | L 1:14A 0.5 H 8:03A 1.9 L 1:10P 0.9 H 7:43P 2.2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | GO | GO | Likely | N 7 kt G6 | 0.5 ft | 77–78° | L 2:02A 0.3 H 8:52A 1.8 L 1:45P 0.9 H 8:16P 2.3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | GO | GO | Early look | W 14 kt G12 | 0.7 ft | 76–79° | L 2:44A 0.2 H 9:35A 1.7 L 2:19P 0.8 H 8:48P 2.3 |
GO / CAUTION / NO-GO is for a 22 ft boat — bigger boat, different call; the full report checks it against yours. Days 1–3 are firm, 4–5 likely, 6–7 an early look. Seas are the day's max off the beach.
What's biting in Key West — November
Inshore & surf: Jack CrevallePEAK, BonefishPEAK, Red Drum (Redfish), Snook, Ladyfish, Mangrove (Gray) Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel
Offshore trolling: WahooPEAK, Blackfin TunaPEAK, Sailfish, Swordfish
Reef & bottom: Black Grouper, Greater Amberjack, Yellowtail Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Mutton Snapper, Hogfish
PEAK = peak season on the Florida Keys.
Reefs near Key West
- Joe's Tug — 65 ft, 7.4 mi
- Hoyt Vandenberg — 145 ft, 7.7 mi
- Key West Gulfside #2 — 32 ft, 10.5 mi
- Key West Gulfside Reef #4 — 32 ft, 10.7 mi
- Key West Gulfside Reef #1 — 32 ft, 10.8 mi
- Key West Gulfside Reef #5 — 32 ft, 10.9 mi
Boat-up restaurants nearby
- Hogfish Bar & Grill — Safe Harbor Marina, Stock Island (Key West)
Before you go
Check current state and federal size limits, bag limits and closures for the day you fish. Weather on the water changes fast — re-check the morning of.
Updated Nov 2, 9:57 PM. Tides: NOAA station 8724580. All areas