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These curated planning targets use your selected region and access context; they are not live catch statistics or a guarantee. Check live conditions and the official rule source before you keep a fish.
| Target | Planning index | Difficulty | Where | How | Current rule | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 #1 Mahi-mahiFast-growing offshore predator that gathers around bait, weed lines and floating structure. | 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟4.1 / 5 | Moderate2 / 5 challenge | Palm Beach through Lower Keys; especially Islamorada and MarathonMiami-Dade • Boat | Troll to locate; keep the school near the boat; pitch live bait or jigsRecommended setup: mahi-offshore | Open year-round20” fork length in Atlantic state waters5 per person per day Special ruleCaptain and crew may not retain a bag limit; federal rules apply beyond state waters. | |
 #2 Blackfin tunaCompact tuna that feeds around reefs, wrecks and offshore bait concentrations. | 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟3.8 / 5 | Challenging3 / 5 challenge | Palm BeachMiami-Dade • Boat | Chum live pilchards, troll small lures, or jig beneath marksRecommended setup: mahi-offshore-blackfin-tuna | Open year-roundNo minimum size2 per person per day Special ruleFederal HMS angling permit is not required for blackfin tuna; correct tuna identification is essential. | |
 #3 Mutton snapperLarge, cautious snapper that favors sand near reef and wreck structure. | 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟3.6 / 5 | Challenging3 / 5 challenge | Miami and Keys reef/wreck systemsMiami-Dade • Boat | Present a long leader fish-finder rig down-current of structureRecommended setup: reef-heavy | Open year-round18” total length5 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate Special ruleBiscayne National Park has special rules. | |
 #4 WahooExplosive, toothy speedster commonly found along sharp bluewater structure and current edges. | 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟3.4 / 5 | Challenging3 / 5 challenge | Palm Beach ledgeMiami-Dade • Boat | High-speed troll or pull weighted baits along contour edgesRecommended setup: speed-pelagic | Open year-roundNo Florida minimum size2 per person per day Special ruleFederal rules apply in federal waters. | |
 #4 King mackerelToothy smoker that patrols reef edges, wrecks and bait schools. | 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟3.4 / 5 | Moderate2 / 5 challenge | All regions; strong around Palm Beach/Broward reefs and Keys channelsMiami-Dade • Boat | Slow-troll live baits with a wire stinger rigRecommended setup: speed-pelagic-king-mackerel | Open year-round24” fork lengthAtlantic excluding Monroe: 2 per person; Monroe County: 3 per person Special ruleThe Miami-Dade/Monroe boundary changes the applicable management area. |