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Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Sailfish - 7.55% Catch Rate
    Sailfish

  2. Red Drum - 7.17% Catch Rate
    Red Drum

  3. Yellowfin Tuna - 3.4% Catch Rate
    Yellowfin Tuna

  4. Walleye - 3.02% Catch Rate
    Walleye

  5. Sheepshead - 3.02% Catch Rate
    Sheepshead

  6. Wahoo - 2.64% Catch Rate
    Wahoo

  7. White Marlin - 2.26% Catch Rate
    White Marlin

  8. Cobia - 2.26% Catch Rate
    Cobia

  9. Black Drum - 2.26% Catch Rate
    Black Drum

  10. Whiting - 2.26% Catch Rate
    Whiting

  11. Striped Bass - 1.89% Catch Rate
    Striped Bass

  12. Bonito - 1.89% Catch Rate
    Bonito

  13. Florida Pompano - 1.89% Catch Rate
    Florida Pompano

  14. Tarpon - 1.89% Catch Rate
    Tarpon

  15. Rainbow Trout - 1.51% Catch Rate
    Rainbow Trout

  16. Mahi-mahi - 1.51% Catch Rate
    Mahi-mahi

  17. Flounder - 1.51% Catch Rate
    Flounder

  18. Bluefin Tuna - 1.51% Catch Rate
    Bluefin Tuna

  19. Snook - 1.51% Catch Rate
    Snook

  20. King Mackerel - 1.51% Catch Rate
    King Mackerel

  21. Sturgeon - 1.51% Catch Rate
    Sturgeon

  22. Largemouth Bass - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Largemouth Bass

  23. Spotted Seatrout - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Spotted Seatrout

  24. Dusky Flathead - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Dusky Flathead

  25. Spanish Mackerel - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Spanish Mackerel

  26. Striped Marlin - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Striped Marlin

  27. Blue Marlin - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Blue Marlin

  28. Blackfin Tuna - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Blackfin Tuna

  29. Great Barracuda - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Great Barracuda

  30. Roosterfish - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Roosterfish

  31. Yellowtail Snapper - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Yellowtail Snapper

  32. Greater Amberjack - 1.13% Catch Rate
    Greater Amberjack

  33. Black Crappie - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Black Crappie

  34. Giant Trevally - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Giant Trevally

  35. Pike - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Pike

  36. Samson Fish - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Samson Fish

  37. Yellowfin Whiting - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Yellowfin Whiting

  38. Scaled Sardine - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Scaled Sardine

  39. African Pompano - 0.75% Catch Rate
    African Pompano

  40. Mutton Snapper - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Mutton Snapper

  41. Ladyfish - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Ladyfish

  42. Spearfish - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Spearfish

  43. Almaco Jack - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Almaco Jack

  44. Cutthroat Trout - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Cutthroat Trout

  45. Great Northern Tilefish - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Great Northern Tilefish

  46. Swordfish - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Swordfish

  47. Goliath Grouper - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Goliath Grouper

  48. Shortfin Mako Shark - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Shortfin Mako Shark

  49. Gray Snapper - 0.75% Catch Rate
    Gray Snapper

  50. Roach - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Roach

  51. Gummy Shark - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Gummy Shark

  52. Golden Perch - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Golden Perch

  53. Barramundi - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Barramundi

  54. Australasian Snapper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Australasian Snapper

  55. Mulloway - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Mulloway

  56. Black Marlin - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Black Marlin

  57. Red Snapper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Red Snapper

  58. Atlantic Croaker - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Atlantic Croaker

  59. Bluefish - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Bluefish

  60. Breaksea Cod - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Breaksea Cod

  61. Grey Banded Rockcod - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Grey Banded Rockcod

  62. Hapuka - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Hapuka

  63. Black Bream - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Black Bream

  64. Coral Trout - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Coral Trout

  65. Dhufish - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Dhufish

  66. Mangrove Red Snapper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Mangrove Red Snapper

  67. Spangled Emperor - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Spangled Emperor

  68. Golden Trevally - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Golden Trevally

  69. Fourfinger Threadfin - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Fourfinger Threadfin

  70. Queenfish - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Queenfish

  71. Threadfin Salmon - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Threadfin Salmon

  72. Tripletail - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Tripletail

  73. Baldchin Groper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Baldchin Groper

  74. Fingermark Bream - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Fingermark Bream

  75. Nannygai - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Nannygai

  76. Red Emperor - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Red Emperor

  77. Red Throat Emperor - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Red Throat Emperor

  78. Yellowtail Amberjack - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Yellowtail Amberjack

  79. Goldlined Seabream - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Goldlined Seabream

  80. Whitespotted Grouper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Whitespotted Grouper

  81. Bull Shark - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Bull Shark

  82. Great White Shark - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Great White Shark

  83. Tiger Shark - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Tiger Shark

  84. Crevalle Jack - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Crevalle Jack

  85. Brown Trout - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Brown Trout

  86. Vermilion Snapper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Vermilion Snapper

  87. Atlantic Cod - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Atlantic Cod

  88. Sauger - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Sauger

  89. Barrelfish - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Barrelfish

  90. Pollock - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Pollock

  91. Little Tunny - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Little Tunny

  92. Skipjack Tuna - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Skipjack Tuna

  93. Ballyhoo - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Ballyhoo

  94. Gag Grouper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Gag Grouper

  95. Red Grouper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Red Grouper

  96. Greater Hammerhead - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Greater Hammerhead

  97. Blue Runner - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Blue Runner

  98. Bonnethead Shark - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Bonnethead Shark

  99. Halibut - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Halibut

  100. Chinook Salmon - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Chinook Salmon

  101. Australian Salmon - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Australian Salmon

  102. Murray Cod - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Murray Cod

  103. Muskie - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Muskie

  104. Lane Snapper - 0.38% Catch Rate
    Lane Snapper

Recommendations above based on 576 local reports and 104 species of fish for February.

Recommended Colors

Based on the time of day, season, weather, and water color, we recommend the following:
Black is your primary color. We recommend trying a Black colored lure. Alternatively, you can try: Purple, Purple/Black, or Black/Purple colored lures. If all else fails, here are some other options: Blue, Blue/Black, or Purple/Blue colored lures. You can use Silver spoons, spinnerbaits, or trim for on the lures. For extra effect, try a lure with a chartruse or flourescent colored tail.

Recommended Lures

Waning Gibbous Moon
By Frisco Rod & Gun on 2/3/2026 11:57:01 PM • Rank (3) • Views (3) •Comments(0)
Today was chilly but sunny. The high was 43 while the low was 30 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 15mph. Currently it’s 30 feels like 26 with N winds around 3mph. Tomorrow’s winds should hover around the same speeds. Temps should be a little warmer inching up towards high 40s. Sound water […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appeared...

By Touching Bottom on 2/3/2026 4:24:41 PM • Rank (6) • Views (6) •Comments(0)

By Capt. Pete on 2/3/2026 • Rank (7) • Views (7) •Comments(0)
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By on 2/2/2026 3:16:45 PM • Rank (7) • Views (7) •Comments(0)
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By Seamus on 2/2/2026 12:38:23 PM • Rank (1) • Views (1) •Comments(0)
Hi from beautiful Buenos Aires. I forget to add these things to the report yesterday: A customer lost a fly rod on the Metolius. Hoping to help track it down! Hello this is a long shot but in case you hear anything about someone finding a Douglas Upstream 4WT fly rod with redington zero reel within the … Continue reading Update to the Fishing Repo...

By Seamus on 2/2/2026 9:07:35 AM • Rank (7) • Views (7) •Comments(0)
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By Guntersville FIshing Charter on 2/1/2026 • Rank (116) • Views (116) •Comments(0)
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By Guntersvile Bass Guides on 2/1/2026 2:30:40 PM • Rank (0) • Views (0) •Comments(0)
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By Seamus on 2/1/2026 1:24:54 PM • Rank (0) • Views (0) •Comments(0)
Hello my friends I hope you have had some opportunity to get out and fish in the good weather. It is pretty crazy and a lot sad how good the weather has been in Oregon this winter. We need it to dump in February and March and April to make up for what has not … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report Feb 1 2026 The post Jeff’s fishing report Feb 1...

By on 1/31/2026 7:13:46 PM • Rank (12) • Views (12) •Comments(0)
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By Seamus on 1/31/2026 2:00:15 PM • Rank (5) • Views (5) •Comments(0)
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By Seamus on 1/31/2026 10:26:00 AM • Rank (9) • Views (9) •Comments(0)
Another fun day sun came out fish were chewing ended up at famous Hogfish Bar! @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishing | @valhallayachtsales | @fishermens_supply | @tackleboxnj | @marinabarnegatbay | @s...

By Seamus on 1/31/2026 8:08:11 AM • Rank (22) • Views (22) •Comments(0)
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By on 1/31/2026 4:56:00 AM • Rank (13) • Views (13) •Comments(0)
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By Seamus on 1/30/2026 10:25:03 AM • Rank (4) • Views (4) •Comments(0)
Over the last 36 hours the bite has been mostly early morning and late afternoon. The best depths have been 24-28 feet.  Shallow evening spots are also becoming more active. It’s time for some of the fishing to improve in the shallow water.  This weekend some anglers will be going deep and some going shallow.  […] The post January 30th 2026 first...

By Seamus on 1/30/2026 7:53:15 AM • Rank (7) • Views (7) •Comments(0)
Mid-winter fishing conditions are in full swing across the Naples and Marco Island backcountry including the Rookery Bay Preserve and that means productive fishing deeper in the creeks bays and mangrove shorelines. Cooler water temperatures push fish into these protected areas creating excellent opportunities for consistent action and mixed-bag da...

By Seamus on 1/29/2026 11:59:33 PM • Rank (19) • Views (19) •Comments(0)
Today was a lot like yesterday. Tomorrow should be the last day of “normal” before the storm moves in Saturday. Today’s high was 36 while the low was 28 with light to gentle winds. Gusts up to 26mph. Currently it’s 32 feels like 24 with NNW winds around 5mph. Tomorrow temps should be similar while […] The post Hatteras Island Fishing Report appear...

By Seamus on 1/29/2026 9:10:00 PM • Rank (8) • Views (8) •Comments(0)
Back in Key West to move the boat from Key West to West Palm. Had an afternoon to fish loaded up on dinner and back at favorite restaurant in Key West Miso Happy. @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishing...

By Seamus on 1/29/2026 9:09:53 PM • Rank (11) • Views (11) •Comments(0)
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OFFSHORE- Another week of scattered sailfish action; with boats trolling up to the north picking away at a few sails and the live baiters getting chances south of Jupiter Inlet. A few dolphin have been mixed in with the sailfish along with the occasional wahoo and blackfin tuna. Most of the live bait action has been from the Juno Beach Pier to Jupi...

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