Seasonal guide
What’s biting in Stuart, Florida, month by month.
A month-by-month guide to what’s usually caught off Stuart and the Treasure Coast. Seasons shift with water temperature and weather, so text us for how it’s going right now.
Stuart fishing calendar
| Month | Usually biting | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | Sailfish (peak), kingfish, wahoo, blackfin tuna | Cooler mornings, cold fronts. Days after a front are often the best sailfish days. |
| February | Sailfish (peak), cobia, kingfish, wahoo | Peak sailfish month for many years. Bring a light jacket for the ride out. |
| March | Sailfish, cobia, kingfish, early mahi | Sailfish start to taper; mahi begin to show as water warms. |
| April | Mahi, sailfish, blackfin tuna, kingfish | The spring mahi run usually starts. A good all-round month. |
| May | Mahi (peak), kingfish, blackfin tuna | Often the best mahi month. Calmer seas are common. |
| June | Mahi, kingfish, snapper | Summer pattern: early starts beat the heat and afternoon storms. |
| July | Mahi, kingfish, snapper, bottom fish | Calm summer seas make this a good month for kids and first-timers. |
| August | Kingfish, snapper, mahi, bottom fish | Hot and usually calm. Morning trips are the most comfortable. |
| September | Kingfish, snook and tarpon near the inlet, snapper | The fall mullet run starts and brings predators close to shore. |
| October | Kingfish, wahoo, tarpon, early sailfish | Mullet run continues. Wahoo and the first sailfish of the season often show up. |
| November | Sailfish, wahoo, kingfish | Sailfish season gets going as the first cold fronts arrive. |
| December | Sailfish, wahoo, kingfish, blackfin tuna | Strong sailfish month and popular for holiday family trips. |
This is a general seasonal guide, not a live fishing report. Want a sailfish shot? See sailfish season.
Questions
What fish are biting in Stuart, Florida right now?
It depends on the month. Winter is sailfish and wahoo season, spring and early summer bring mahi, summer is good for kingfish and snapper, and fall has the mullet run. Text us your dates and we’ll tell you what’s been biting lately.
What is the best month to go fishing in Stuart?
For sailfish, December through February. For mahi, April through June. For calm seas with kids, June through August mornings are usually easiest.
Want to know what’s biting this week?
Text your dates. We’ll ask the captain and tell you straight.