Sharks or the mullet run
Moving water on the incoming still sets up flats shark sight-fishing, sun at your back, good visibility. The other trip is the fall mullet run. Bait is pushing the beaches and passes, and tarpon, snook, barracuda, and jack are on it. Those are the two days I want this weekend — not a forced permit or weekday bonefish trip with Saturday traffic on the bay.
Pick one — the bay
Incoming tide, sharks
Incoming tide in the bay. Sun at your back. Excellent visibility. Strong moving water for flats sight-fishing. That is the shark day.
Pick two — the mullet run
Tarpon, snook, cuda, jack
Fall mullet run around Key Biscayne. Tarpon, snook, barracuda, and jack on the bait. Light tackle where the mullet are moving.
| This weekend | Setup | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Sharks | Incoming, sun at your back, strong tide, sight-fishing | Shark fishing |
| Mullet run | Tarpon, snook, cuda, and jack on moving bait | Tarpon fishing |
Everything else can wait
Permit and weekday bonefish still have their windows. This weekend is not those windows. Saturday boat traffic makes sharks or the mullet run the honest recommendation — tarpon, snook, cuda, and jack where the bait is stacked.
Rates and what’s included: charter info. Recent photos: gallery.
This week’s FAQ
What is Capt. Tom fishing this weekend?
Two options in the bay. Incoming tide with the sun at your back for flats shark sight-fishing. Or the fall mullet run for tarpon, snook, cuda, and jack around Key Biscayne.
What is the fall mullet run?
Mullet push down the beaches and through the passes in fall. Tarpon, snook, barracuda, and jack stack up on that bait. That is the second trip this weekend.
Should I book sharks or the mullet run?
Call with your date and which trip you want. The shark trip is sight-fishing on the incoming. The mullet-run trip is light tackle for tarpon, snook, cuda, and jack where the bait is moving.