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Single-species migration calendar

Florida Pompano in Florida Panhandle may fishing.

Trachinotus carolinusMigratoryFair

Run ending.

Year-round calendar

Each month encodes typical migration status. The current month is outlined in gold. Tap a cell for the month-specific note and water temperature.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan — Fair Wintering fish on southern beaches. Typical water temp: 56–62°FFairFeb — Good Spring run building — first fish on Panhandle beaches. Typical water temp: 60–66°FGoodMar — Peak Peak Gulf pompano spring run. Typical water temp: 66–72°FPeakApr — Good Fish moving west and north. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodMay — Fair Run ending. Typical water temp: 74–78°FFairJun — Possible Few fish present. Typical water temp: 78–82°FPossibleJul — Possible Same. Typical water temp: 82–84°FPossibleAug — Possible Same. Typical water temp: 82–84°FPossibleSep — Fair Fall run begins. Typical water temp: 78–82°FFairOct — Good Fall pompano on beaches. Typical water temp: 72–78°FGoodNov — Peak Peak fall pompano migration west. Typical water temp: 64–72°FPeakDec — Good Winter beach pattern. Typical water temp: 58–64°FGood

Migration pattern

Spring run pushes west along Gulf beaches February–April. Fall run pushes east September–November. Surf fishing with sand fleas is the iconic method.

Best locations

  • Pensacola Pass
  • Destin Pass
  • Apalachicola Bay
  • Choctawhatchee Bay

Top lures

  • Sand fleas
  • Fresh shrimp
  • Fishbites pompano formula
  • Pompano jigs (chartreuse/pink)
  • Doc's Goofy Jig
Verify with current conditions

Migration timing varies year to year. Cross-reference NOAA marine forecasts and a local source the week of your trip.

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