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Single-species migration calendar

Speckled Trout in Central Florida East Coast may fishing.

Cynoscion nebulosusSeasonal MovementGood

Strong summer 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 Year-round resident; cool water concentrates fish. Typical water temp: 62–68°FGoodFeb — Good Same. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGoodMar — Good Spring fishing strong. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodApr — Good Spring/early summer pattern. Typical water temp: 74–80°FGoodMay — Good Strong summer fishing. Typical water temp: 78–84°FGoodJun — Good Summer pattern. Typical water temp: 82–86°FGoodJul — Fair Hot water — fish deeper and earlier. Typical water temp: 84–88°FFairAug — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 84–88°FFairSep — Good Cooler nights bring fish back to flats. Typical water temp: 82–86°FGoodOct — Good Strong fall fishing. Typical water temp: 76–82°FGoodNov — Good Same. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodDec — Good Winter resident pattern. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGood

Migration pattern

Year-round resident; hot summer water pushes fish to deeper and earlier windows. Cool nights reactivate flats.

Best locations

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

Top lures

  • Soft plastic paddletails on jigheads
  • MirrOlure suspending plugs
  • Live shrimp under popping cork
  • Topwater plugs (dawn/dusk)
  • DOA shrimp
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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