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Single-species migration calendar

Jack Crevalle in Southwest Florida & Everglades may fishing.

Caranx hipposSeasonal MovementGood

Strong inshore.

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 — Possible Wintering on warm structure. Typical water temp: 56–64°FPossibleFeb — Possible Same. Typical water temp: 58–66°FPossibleMar — Fair Spring fish arriving. Typical water temp: 64–72°FFairApr — Good Schools chasing bait. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodMay — Good Strong inshore. Typical water temp: 74–80°FGoodJun — Good Summer pattern on flats and beaches. Typical water temp: 80–84°FGoodJul — Good Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FGoodAug — Good Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FGoodSep — Good Fall mullet runs trigger blitzes. Typical water temp: 78–84°FGoodOct — Good Same. Typical water temp: 70–78°FGoodNov — Fair Fish moving south. Typical water temp: 62–70°FFairDec — Possible Wintering pattern. Typical water temp: 56–62°FPossible

Migration pattern

Spring schools arriving April–May; resident through warm months; fall mullet run blitzes September–October.

Best locations

  • Marco Island
  • Ten Thousand Islands
  • Chokoloskee Bay
  • Flamingo flats

Top lures

  • Topwater plugs
  • Big metal spoons
  • Live mullet
  • Soft plastic swimbaits
  • Surface poppers
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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