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Single-species migration calendar

Spanish Mackerel in Southeast Florida may fishing.

Scomberomorus maculatusMigratoryFair

Resident summer fish.

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 Winter resident schools. Typical water temp: 64–72°FGoodFeb — Good Same. Typical water temp: 66–72°FGoodMar — Peak Pre-migration concentration before fish push north. Typical water temp: 68–74°FPeakApr — Good Most fish moving north. Typical water temp: 72–78°FGoodMay — Fair Resident summer fish. Typical water temp: 76–82°FFairJun — Fair Hot summer pattern. Typical water temp: 80–84°FFairJul — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairAug — Fair Same. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairSep — Good Fall return building. Typical water temp: 80–84°FGoodOct — Peak Peak fall — schools concentrating on bait. Typical water temp: 74–80°FPeakNov — Peak Winter migration arriving in numbers. Typical water temp: 68–76°FPeakDec — Peak Winter resident schools strong. Typical water temp: 66–72°FPeak

Migration pattern

Wintering migrators concentrate on SE FL beaches December–March. Most push north in spring. Fall migration arrives back October–November.

Best locations

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

Top lures

  • Clark spoon trolled
  • Gotcha plugs
  • Small metal jigs
  • Glass minnow flies
  • Sabiki rigs
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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