The waters around Key West are firing right now, and whether you’re targeting hard-fighting jacks, reeling in red-hot snapper, or waiting for cobia to arrive in force, there’s plenty of action to be had. Here’s what’s biting this week.

Yellow jack fishing has been very consistent over the past few weeks in Key West fishing waters. Live bait such as pinfish or pilchards has been producing best, but anglers are also catching them on bucktail jigs and topwater lures. These hard-fighting jacks put up a great battle and are excellent table fare. Key West fishing charters specializing in jack fishing are reporting excellent success rates this season.

The inshore snapper bite is red hot right now. Using live or cut bait, anglers are catching plenty of legal snapper in the shallow waters. Key West fishing charters frequently target these productive snapper grounds, making them a popular choice for both novice and experienced anglers.

A few cobia have started to show up, but the large numbers we’ve seen in recent years haven’t arrived just yet. Keep an eye out as these impressive fighters become more prevalent. Key West fishing charters are monitoring this bite closely and will be ready when conditions are optimal.