Seasons on the Flat

Migrations of fish, rise and fall of tides, and weather changes through the year in the KeysBoth how-to tips for each season of the year and firsthand experiences recounted in detailNorthern species that arrive in winter, sailfish offshore, and Spanish mackerel in Florida Bay and the gulfSilver tarpon cruise transparent waters in springBlack-tailed permit return from offshore spawning in summer, and fishermen aim for the Grand Slam--catching a permit, tarpon, and bonefish on the same dayCooler fall weather puts big bonefish on the flats and gives you one last chance for laid-up tarponKeys' color and history, geology, ecology, and seasonal foods