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Cape Sable

Sea, from shore  Florida · 06:33 - 17:42

Cape Sable is a stretch of coast in Florida. The fishing here is from the shore. Most people come here for Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Red Drum Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
83°
Fri
79%
85°
Best day
Sat
76%
85°
Sun
78%
83°
Mon
77%
77°
Tue
79%
80°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
70°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
10 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Dusk 16:27–18:27

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:33–09:33 Major period 19:33–21:33 Minor period 01:36–03:06 Minor period 13:59–15:29

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
77°
06:00
77°
07:00
76°
08:00
76°
09:00
75°
10:00
77°
11:00
79°
12:00
81°
13:00
81°
14:00
81°
15:00
81°
16:00
81°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
77%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
75%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

For Red Drum, the fishing tends to peak around Sep-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for red drum, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for red drum at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and red for red drum.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for red drum: Soft-plastic on the flats.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Cape Sable is the southernmost point of the United States mainland and mainland Florida. It is located in southwestern Florida, in Monroe County, and is part of the Everglades National Park.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Sable?

The usual catches here are Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Sable?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Cape Sable?

Red Drum is generally most active around Sep-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Sable right now?

Right now Red Drum is the most likely catch, at about 53%.