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Big Bend Florida Sportsman Guide

Temperature Preference Chart

Besides each species listed are 3 numbers.  The lower limit number is the temperature below which the fish will not bite and in fact may not survive.  The optimum range column lists the temperature range that the fish enjoys the most and will be most active.  The upper limit is the temperature above which the fish will not bite and in fact may not survive.

Name Lower Optimum Upper
Amberjack 59 62-65 66
Bonito 60 65-75 80+
Barracuda 55 72-80 86
Blackfin Tuna 52 70-75 82
Bluefish 50 66-72 84
Dolphin 70 72-78 82
Jack Crevalle 65 70-85 90
King Mackerel 65 68-76 88
Permit 70 75-85 92
Pompano 65 70-82 85+
Red Drum 52 70-90 90+
Red Snapper 50 55-65 70+
Sailfish 68 72-82 88
Snook 60 70-82 90
Spanish Mackerel 60 65-75 80
Spotted SeaTrout 56 66-82 90
Tarpon 70 75-90 100+
Weakfish 45 56-68 78
Wahoo 65 68-80 88