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Single-species migration calendar

Jack Crevalle in Southeast Florida may fishing.

Caranx hipposSeasonal MovementGood

Same.

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 inshore. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGoodFeb — Good Same. Typical water temp: 66–72°FGoodMar — Good Schools active. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodApr — Good Strong jack fishing. Typical water temp: 74–80°FGoodMay — Good Same. Typical water temp: 78–82°FGoodJun — Good Summer pattern. Typical water temp: 82–86°FGoodJul — Good Same. Typical water temp: 84–88°FGoodAug — Good Same. Typical water temp: 84–88°FGoodSep — Good Mullet run blitzes. Typical water temp: 80–84°FGoodOct — Peak Peak mullet run jack action. Typical water temp: 76–82°FPeakNov — Good Continuing. Typical water temp: 70–76°FGoodDec — Good Resident year-round. Typical water temp: 64–70°FGood

Migration pattern

Year-round resident inshore. Mullet run October–November is peak surface action.

Best locations

  • Boynton Inlet
  • Jupiter Inlet
  • Government Cut
  • Biscayne Bay 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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