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Single-species migration calendar

Snook in Central Florida East Coast may fishing.

Centropomus undecimalisSeasonal MovementPeak

Same — peak inlet snook fishing.

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 — Good Wintering fish in deep backwater holes; cold-front sensitive. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGoodFeb — Good Same — Atlantic season closure typically Dec-Feb. Typical water temp: 66–72°FGoodMar — Good Pre-spawn movement to passes and inlets. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodApr — Peak Spring spawn at inlets and passes; fish active. Typical water temp: 74–80°FPeakMay — Peak Same — peak inlet snook fishing. Typical water temp: 78–82°FPeakJun — Good Spawn winding down; fish back in mangroves. Typical water temp: 82–86°FGoodJul — Good Summer mangrove and bridge pattern. Typical water temp: 84–88°FGoodAug — Good Same. Typical water temp: 84–88°FGoodSep — Good Fall mullet runs active. Typical water temp: 80–84°FGoodOct — Peak Mullet run — peak snook feeding on the beach. Typical water temp: 76–82°FPeakNov — Good Mullet run continuing. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodDec — Fair Cold fronts shutting down bite. Typical water temp: 64–70°FFair

Migration pattern

Year-round on the SE FL coast but cold-front sensitive. Spring spawn at inlets and passes April–June; mullet run blitzes October–November.

Best locations

  • Mosquito Lagoon
  • Banana River
  • Sebastian Inlet
  • Indian River Lagoon flats

Top lures

  • Live pilchards (whitebait)
  • Live mullet
  • Topwater plugs
  • Soft plastic jerkbaits
  • DOA Bait Buster
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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